Florida · Family Trip

6:15 PM – 8:45 PM · Nonstop

Baltimore → Orlando

Flight 3777 · Boeing 737 MAX8 · BWI → MCO

Evening flight — 2h 30m nonstop. Four passengers. Land at 8:45 PM. Lala and Pa will pick you up at MCO and drive everyone straight to the condo. Straight to Caribe Cove Resort in Kissimmee — about 25 minutes from the airport.

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Seats (Outbound) — Row 17 · Lawson: 17D Aisle · 6yo: 17A Window · Eryn: 17B Middle · 3yo: 17C Aisle

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Pack carry-on snacks — dinner will be late, feed the kids on the plane or before boarding

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Car seats — already at Lala & Pa's place, no need to fly with them

✓ Booked · 4 Passengers

~9:15 PM · Check In

Settle In at the Condo

Caribe Cove Resort · Kissimmee, FL 34747

Unpack, get the kids into bed. Lala and Pa are already set up — one less thing to worry about. Since the resort doesn’t have a kitchen or easy late-night food option, ask Lynne (Lala) to order and pick up dinner for everyone on the way from the airport. Keep it simple and get to bed early.

~7:30 AM · Breakfast at Condo

Fuel Up & Head Out

Eat a real breakfast at the condo and get out the door early. Animal Kingdom is about 20 min from Caribe Cove. Buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass for the day only if the early return windows look strong; otherwise use your annual-pass flexibility and skip anything with a posted wait over about 25 minutes. Aim to arrive before official open so you can use the coolest, lowest-wait part of the day well.

~9:00 AM · Rope Drop

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa · Harambe · Animal Kingdom — follow the main path left past the bridge from Discovery Island; the queue is a long covered walkway that starts near the Harambe Market stalls

Do this first — the animals are most active in the early morning. The whole family can ride together, including the 3-year-old and Lala & Pa. An 18-minute open-air truck ride through a real African savanna with giraffes, elephants, lions, and hippos. Best ride in the park for all ages.

🍹 Adults · Optional — right on your exit path

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Tamu Tamu Refreshments — exit the Safari gate, turn left; it's tucked behind the Harambe Market stalls. Dole Whip with rum — best grab-and-go on the natural post-Safari walk.

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Dawa Bar — open-air walk-up at the heart of Harambe, between the market and the main walkway. Lost on Safari or Malawi Mango Margarita — one of the best-themed bars in any Disney park.

Annual Pass All Ages

~10:00 AM

Pandora — The World of Avatar

Pandora · Animal Kingdom — cross the bridge near Nomad Lounge on Discovery Island; you'll see the floating mountains immediately as you enter. Na'vi River Journey is straight ahead left; Flight of Passage is the large structure further back right.

Even just walking through Pandora is incredible — the floating mountains and bioluminescent plants are unlike anything else at Disney. Two rides here:

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Na'vi River Journey — gentle dark boat ride, no height requirement, the whole family can ride. Beautiful bioluminescent forest.

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Avatar Flight of Passage — 44" minimum. 6yo can ride (44.5"). Incredible flying simulator. Use rider swap so adults take turns with the 3yo.

🍹 Adults · Optional — on your way in and inside the land

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Nomad Lounge — Discovery Island, left of the path just before the Pandora bridge. Shaded, creative cocktails, table seating — best sit-down drink break in the park. Stop here on the way in while waits settle.

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Pongu Pongu — right at the land entrance as you cross the floating-rock bridge, on your left. Night Blossom slush or Pongu Lumpia with rum added — grab-and-go while waiting for a return window.

Kid-Friendly

~11:30 AM

Trails & Exploration

AK has the best non-ride experiences at Disney. All free, all no-wait:

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Gorilla Falls Trail — real gorillas, meerkats, hippos. Exit the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride and turn right — the trail entrance is immediately beside the exit path in Africa.

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Maharajah Jungle Trek — tigers, bats, komodo dragons. In Asia, on the left side of the path just past the Anandapur Tea Company, before you reach the Kali River Rapids queue.

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The Boneyard — giant outdoor dig-site playground. DinoLand U.S.A. · on the far right side of the park near Primeval Whirl; kids will not want to leave.

Free · No Wait

~10:15 AM

Joffrey's Donut Stop

Animal Kingdom entrance kiosk / Discovery Island loop-back

Do this only after breakfast and Safari. Split one donut or a mini-donut order, then chase it with water so the kids get the fun without turning the rest of the morning into a sugar crash.

~12:30 PM

Lunch at Animal Kingdom

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Flame Tree Barbecue — Discovery Island · on the southern tip of Discovery Island, follow the waterfront path left from the Tree of Life; shaded pavilion seating along the river. Ribs, chicken, pulled pork.

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Satu'li Canteen — Pandora · on the left side of the land as you enter; the large curved building with blue-green lighting inside. Build-your-own bowls, surprisingly good.

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Dawa Bar — Africa · Harambe Market, open-air walk-up; easy adult beer or cocktail stop while the kids reset with a snack.

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Nomad Lounge — Discovery Island · just before the Pandora bridge on the left, shaded and cool; best adult break in the park.

Lunch

~1:30 PM

Afternoon Adventures

Catch what you missed in the morning. AK closes earlier than other parks, so don't save too much.

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Expedition Everest — Asia · the snowcapped mountain visible from almost anywhere in the park; queue entrance is on the right as you walk into Asia past the Anandapur Tea Company. 44" min, 6yo can ride.

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Kali River Rapids — Asia · follow the path past Expedition Everest toward the back of the Asia area; the raft ride entrance is at the end of the path. 38" min, great in June heat.

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Festival of the Lion King — Africa · in the Harambe Theatre, a large orange-roofed building at the far right of the Africa area near the park's western edge. Incredible live show, air-conditioned.

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Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! — Discovery Island · in the Theater in the Wild, the amphitheater behind the Tree of Life on the right side. Air-conditioned, great low-wait reset.

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Discovery Island Trails — wrap around the Tree of Life; entrances on the left and right of the tree itself. Perfect fallback whenever wait times get ugly.

🍹 Adults · Optional — in Asia

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Thirsty River Bar — Asia, on the right side of the path just before the Expedition Everest queue building. Frozen specialty cocktails — best stop if Dad and the 6yo head toward Everest while the rest of the crew rests nearby.

~4:00 PM

Head Back to the Condo

AK closes earlier than other parks. Head back for pool time, showers, and a relaxed evening. First full day — don't overdo it. Save the energy for later in the week.

~5:30 PM

Dinner — Night One

First family dinner — keep it easy and close to the condo:

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Portillo's — Sand Lake Rd · Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef, fries, and a cake shake if you want to go all in.

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Ford's Garage — burgers, fries, good beer list, easy family dinner energy.

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Flippers Pizzeria — easy win with kids if everyone is smoked.

Dinner

~9:30 AM

Water Park Morning

Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach

Check which water park is open because Disney rotates availability. Typhoon Lagoon has the big wave pool and calmer kid zones; Blizzard Beach has the snow theme and Tike's Peak. Keep this day intentionally loose — if lines for the major slides look annoying, just pivot to the lazy river, kid area, and snacks.

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Ketchakiddee Creek (Typhoon Lagoon) — perfect for the little one, shallow water, mini slides.

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Lazy river — everyone loves it, especially Lala and Pa.

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Family raft slides — do these only if the waits stay reasonable.

🍹 Adults · Optional — Typhoon Lagoon

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Leaning Palms — central hub just right of the main entrance facing the Surf Pool; you pass it constantly. Daiquiris, margaritas, beer — easiest grab-and-go all day.

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Lowtide Lou's — right side of the Surf Pool beach, sandy bar with a beachfront view. Best "sit and watch the kids in the wave pool" adult reset.

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Typhoon Tilly's — near the Crush 'n' Gusher raft slides on the far left. Beer and cocktails if you're already doing the longer slide complex.

🍹 Adults · Optional — Blizzard Beach

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Polar Pub — central location near the base of Summit Plummet, visible from the lazy river. The main no-fuss drink stop if BB is the open park.

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Frostbite Freddy's — near Tike's Peak on the far right, the kiddie zone. Best stop when you're already in the little-kid area — grab a drink while the 3yo plays in the shallow slides right next to you.

Kid-Friendly

~10:45 AM

Joffrey's Donut Stop

Typhoon Lagoon donut cart near Singapore Sal's / Blizzard kiosk near Lottawatta Lodge

Best after some swimming, not before the first slides. Share a small order, then do water plus real lunch later so the kids don't spike and crash in the noon heat.

~12:30 PM

Lunch at the Water Park

Both parks have quick-service spots — burgers, pizza, chicken tenders. Eat before leaving so you don't have to deal with hangry kids in the car.

Lunch

~2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Pool & Condo Time

Caribe Cove Resort · Pool

The resort pool is the whole point of the afternoon. Kids will go right back in the water. Lala and Pa can supervise while you nap. Sunscreen reapply — Florida sun in June is no joke. Keep cold drinks, fruit, and simple snacks in the condo so nobody crashes before dinner.

~4:30 PM

Evening at Disney Springs

Disney Springs · Lake Buena Vista — Town Center and The Landing area. Park in the Orange or Lime garages (free), enter through Town Center, then walk toward The Landing for waterfront restaurants. The Boathouse is on the water at The Landing; Jock Lindsey's is behind it in the same complex.

Low-key evening — no park ticket needed. Walk around, window shop, let the kids ride the little train. Aim to eat by 5:30 so everyone is back at the condo by 7 and in bed by 8. Free parking.

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The Boathouse — waterfront dining, amphicars, great steaks and seafood.

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Chicken Guy! — easy button if the kids are done.

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Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar — good adult cocktail stop if you want one more drink without a full sit-down dinner.

Dinner Free · No Ticket

~8:30 AM · Rope Drop

Morning at Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios

This is a Toy Story Land priority morning, not a marathon day. Buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass and make Slinky Dog Dash your first selection so Dad and the 6-year-old are protected even if standby blows up. Rope drop Slinky only if the posted wait still looks sane; otherwise start with something nearby and use your return window.

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Slinky Dog Dash — Toy Story Land · the coaster track is visible immediately as you enter the colorful land from the main Studios path; the queue wraps along the right side of the land near the giant Woody statue. Do not gamble on a giant standby line if you already have Lightning Lane.

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Alien Swirling Saucers — Toy Story Land · left side of the land past Woody's Lunch Box, the spinning alien ride with green alien vehicles; immediately next door to Slinky Dog.

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Toy Story Mania — Pixar Place · the large pink building just before you enter Toy Story Land proper; queue entrance is on the right. Whole-family win and one of the best uses of a shorter morning line.

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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway — Hollywood Blvd · inside the Chinese Theatre at the end of the main boulevard, the big red and gold building straight ahead when you walk through the park gates. Adorable, any height, great fallback if Toy Story Land gets slammed.

🍹 Adults · Optional — on your way in and in Toy Story Land

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Trolley Car Café — Hollywood Blvd, right at the park entrance on your right as you walk in. Beer and cider alongside coffee — easiest grab-and-go before you even reach Toy Story Land.

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Woody's Lunch Box — Toy Story Land, the walk-up window with the big red lunch box on the right side of the land. Spiked lemonade and adult slushes — grab one after Slinky while everyone's still in the land.

Annual Pass Kid-Friendly

~11:00 AM

Low-Wait Reset Before Lunch

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Once the major waits climb, stop forcing the day. This is the time for AC, characters, Disney Junior, Frozen Sing-Along, or just letting the kids breathe. Because you have annual passes, the right move is often not to stand in line.

🍹 Adults · Optional — this is the window for a proper drink stop

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Oga's Cantina — Galaxy's Edge, all the way back near the Millennium Falcon entrance on the right. The most uniquely themed bar at Disney World — weird and wonderful drinks, zero alcohol-free options. Walk-ups happen; if the board shows availability, go. Reservation strongly recommended otherwise.

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Baseline Tap House — Grand Avenue, down the stairs past the large mural on the left. Best craft beer stop in the park with shaded outdoor seating — easy to post up while the kids eat nearby.

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Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge — Hollywood Blvd, left side past the Chinese Theatre at the end of the block. Full cocktail menu in a classic Hollywood setting — one civilized drink before leaving the park.

~10:30 AM

Joffrey's Donut Stop

Pixar Place entrance near Toy Story Midway Mania

Only do this after Slinky and a real breakfast. Split one donut, get water, and move right into an AC reset or your next Lightning Lane so the sugar gets buffered instead of turning into a crash.

~12:30 PM

Lunch at Studios

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Woody's Lunch Box — Toy Story Land · walk-up window on the right side of the land past Slinky Dog Dash, with the big red lunch box. Totchos, grilled cheese, milkshakes.

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Backlot Express — Echo Lake · on the right side of the lake as you walk away from Hollywood Blvd; large indoor quick service with lots of seating. Standard fare, easy with kids.

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Baseline Tap House — Grand Avenue · head down the stairs past the large mural toward the Grand Avenue area; the tap house is on the left. Strong adult beer stop if one parent wants a quick break while the rest of the crew sits nearby.

Lunch

~1:45 PM · Exit While You're Ahead

Leave Studios Before the Grind Starts

Back to Caribe Cove

With small kids, this is the moment to cash out a good morning instead of forcing a second park. If waits are rising and moods are dipping, head back for pool time or naps. You can always use another park day later because you are not one-and-done visitors.

~2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Pool & Nap Break

Head back to Caribe Cove. Pool, nap, recharge. This break makes the MK hop actually doable with small kids. Don't skip it — everyone needs the reset in June heat. Target leaving for MK by 3:30 to make the most of the evening before the 8pm bedtime.

~4:00 PM · Park Hop

Magic Kingdom Evening

Magic Kingdom · Walt Disney World

Arrive refreshed after the break. MK in late afternoon is magical — the heat breaks, the castle lights up, and lines get shorter after dinner. You can book MK Lightning Lanes after tapping your first HS ride. Focus on the no-wait classics:

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Pirates → Jungle Cruise → Haunted Mansion — all in Adventureland and Liberty Square; start at Pirates (left of the main Adventureland entrance behind the trees), walk to Jungle Cruise (around the corner right), then cross the bridge into Liberty Square for Haunted Mansion (large gray building on the left). No height requirement for any of them.

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Aloha Isle — Adventureland, just past the Enchanted Tiki Room on your right. Dole Whip with rum — grab one while the crew is already in the Adventureland loop between Pirates and Jungle Cruise.

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Buzz Lightyear — Tomorrowland · on the right as you enter Tomorrowland past the Astro Orbiter; newly upgraded, competitive shooting, all ages.

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Tomorrowland Terrace — at the base of the Rocket Tower Plaza on your right coming through the Tomorrowland archway. Beer, frozen drinks, and cocktails — grab one before or after Buzz while the kids run ahead.

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It's a Small World — Fantasyland · through the castle, go right; the giant pastel clocktower building is hard to miss. Air-conditioned and the 3yo's speed.

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Big Thunder Mountain — Frontierland · follow the path left past Liberty Square; the red rock "wildest ride in the wilderness" is on the waterfront. Just reopened May 2026, 38" min, 6yo rides.

Park Hopper

~5:30 PM

Dinner & Drinks at MK

MK has limited alcohol but it exists. Combine dinner with a drink, then aim to be heading out of the park by 7:00 PM so you're home before 8:

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Skipper Canteen — Adventureland, fun atmosphere, cocktails with dinner

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Be Our Guest — Beast's castle, best theming, beer/wine/cocktails (reservation recommended)

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Liberty Tree Tavern — Thanksgiving-style dinner, beer and cider

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Casey's Corner — Main Street, hot dogs and fries if everyone's too tired for sit-down

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Aloha Isle — Dole Whip with rum for dessert (yes, really)

Dinner

~9:00 PM · Past Bedtime — Skip It

Happily Ever After Fireworks

Fireworks start at 9pm — well past your 8pm target. With small kids up since 7am and a full park day, this is the right one to skip. Leave MK after dinner (~7pm), beat the crowd out, and get everyone home and in bed on time. You have annual passes and will be back.

~9:00 AM

Slow Start at the Condo

Caribe Cove Resort

Sleep in a bit, eat a real breakfast, and buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass for EPCOT. Stack the best return windows before you ever leave. This keeps the day much more realistic with small kids than trying to rope drop yet another park.

~10:30 AM

Head to EPCOT for the Main Event

EPCOT · Walt Disney World

This is the favorite-park day, so give EPCOT real time instead of squeezing it in around other plans. Once you redeem your first Lightning Lane, start rebooking based on what is open next and keep skipping ugly standby lines.

Annual Pass Flexible Day

~11:00 AM

Future World First

World Celebration / World Nature / World Discovery

Use your early Lightning Lanes and easy all-ages rides before looping World Showcase.

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Spaceship Earth — World Celebration · the giant geodesic ball at the main park entrance; hard to miss. Easy opener for everyone, queue is inside the ball itself on the left side.

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends — World Nature · follow the path left from Spaceship Earth toward the large blue pavilion; ride plus aquarium is a huge win for the little one.

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Living with the Land — World Nature · inside the same The Land pavilion as Soarin'; take the escalator down from the main level. Calm boat ride, indoor, and weirdly perfect in the heat.

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Soarin' or Test Track — World Discovery · the right side of the park heading away from Spaceship Earth; Soarin' is in The Land, Test Track in the angular building further right. Only if the return time is good for Dad + 6yo.

~12:30 PM

Joffrey's Treat Window

EPCOT

This is the safest donut window of the trip. Target the Joffrey's kiosk near the World Showcase entrance by Disney Traders if you want the easiest stop, or use the kiosk between the United Kingdom and Canada later in the loop. The kids have already eaten real food, burned energy, and are not trying to rope drop anything important. Share one donut or a small order, pair it with water, and keep moving so nobody face-plants into a sugar crash.

~1:30 PM

World Showcase Loop

World Showcase · EPCOT

This is where EPCOT shines for your family. Take it slow, use Kidcot stops, and let the adults snack and sip while the pace stays manageable.

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Frozen Ever After — Norway pavilion · on the left side of the World Showcase loop as you enter from the front; the Viking longhouse building with the big stave church next door. Top family priority if you booked it.

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Gran Fiesta Tour — Mexico pavilion · inside the pyramid, down the same ramp past La Cava; the boat dock is at the bottom left. Low-stress, air-conditioned, great backup when the kids need shade.

🍹 Adults · Optional — sip as you loop

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La Cava del Tequila — Mexico pavilion, inside the pyramid on the left past the market. Avocado margarita is the must-order — the most famous cocktail stop in all of EPCOT. Go early before the afternoon crowd builds.

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Sommerfest — Germany pavilion, open-air counter in the back-left corner of the courtyard behind the model train display. Draft Paulaner and brats — easiest mid-loop beer stop without a full sit-down.

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Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar — Italy pavilion, down a small staircase at the back-right of the courtyard. Italian wine and prosecco — best sit-down wine stop on the loop, great for a mid-afternoon rest with small plates.

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Les Vins des Chefs de France — France pavilion, walk-up window on the right side just before the bridge to the UK. Le Géant Slush (orange slush) or wine by the glass — one of EPCOT's most iconic drinks and perfect in June heat.

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Rose & Crown Pub — United Kingdom pavilion, right on the lakefront facing the lagoon. Welsh Dragon cocktail or a proper pint — great last stop before dinner, with a view of the lagoon for the nighttime show.

~5:00 PM

Dinner at EPCOT

World Showcase · EPCOT

Keep dinner easy and flexible. Aim to eat by 5:00 and be heading out of the park by 6:30–7:00 PM so everyone is home and in bed by 8.

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Regal Eagle Smokehouse — American Adventure · on the right side of the American Adventure pavilion, facing the lagoon — easiest beer + barbecue play for the adults and a solid family meal mid-loop.

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Les Halles / France quick service — France pavilion · the large open-air building on the right as you enter the France area — easy pastries, sandwiches, crepes and kid-friendly options without a full sit-down.

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Connections Eatery — World Celebration · in the large Connections Café building near Spaceship Earth, on the left of the main promenade — boring in a good way if everyone just needs food fast before heading out.

Dinner

~9:00 PM · Past Bedtime — Skip It

Luminous — The Symphony of Us

World Showcase Lagoon · EPCOT — best viewing is along the waterfront between the American Adventure and the UK/France pavilions, or anywhere on the lakefront path. Stake out your spot 20–30 min before showtime. The reflections off the lagoon are half the show.

Show starts at 9pm — an hour past your target. Leave after dinner and skip this one. EPCOT at night is beautiful enough on the walk out. If the crew ever does a late night here without the kids, it's worth seeing.

~6:00 AM · Wake Up

Pack & Go

Early morning — flight is at 9:10 AM. MCO is about 25 minutes from the condo, so have Lala and Pa rolling early. Aim to be at the airport by 7:00 AM. Keep breakfast protein-heavy and simple instead of doing a sugar bomb before the flight. Say goodbye to Lala and Pa.

9:10 AM – 11:25 AM · Nonstop

Orlando → Baltimore

Flight 2612 · Boeing 737-800 · MCO → BWI

2h 15m nonstop. Land at BWI at 11:25 AM. The kids will probably sleep. Home by lunchtime.

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Seats (Return) — Row 17 · Lawson: 17D Aisle · 6yo: 17A Window · Eryn: 17B Middle · 3yo: 17C Aisle

✓ Booked · 4 Passengers

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