1. Information & Itinerary
The XXXX Family
October X-XX, 20XX

2. Travel from New York to Orlando
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes AM
Arrive MCO/Transfer to hotel via DME
Upon arrival at MCO, ride the tram to the land side of the terminal. There are two sides to landside at MCO, A and B. Disney's Magical Express, or DME, is located on the A side at ground level; follow the signs and send one person from your party with everyone's photo ID and your Magical Express booklet to check in at the desk. Note that the drivers who operate DME buses are NOT Disney employees and if you have a good driver, please tip them $1 for each bag or other item (stroller) that they help with. We usually give $5.
AM/PM
Pool time/lunch and dinner at hotel
Upon arrival at the hotel, go to the front desk and check in. If you do online check in, it is more likely that your room will be ready when you arrive. If that’s the case, head to your room, freshen up or take a nap/rest and then head to the pool! The Polynesian is arranged in long houses..if you’re not sure where to go, ask a Cast Member for help finding your room. PM
Dinner at hotel (do counter service, eat by the pool)
Captain Cook's is located in the lower level of the Polynesian's Great Ceremonial House and offers 24-hour service and lots of tasty choices. Room service is also available. If you want a sit-down dinner, ask the Concierge if there are reservations available at any of the restaurants in the Poly, Grand Floridian or Contemporary – all can be reached easily via Monorail.
Travel Itinerary
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Travel from New York to Orlando
5:00 AM Car Service to Airport
6:40 AM Delta Airlines Flight #XXXX to MCO
Conf. #: XXX (arrives 9:20 AM)
10:00 AM DME transfer from MCO to Polynesian
AM Check in at hotel Conf. #: XXXX
PM Lunch/dinner: Polynesian counter services (Captain Cook’s)

3. Magic Kingdom Rides & Attractions
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes
8:30 AM
Meet at Magic Kingdom entrance
Transfer to the Magic Kingdom via boat or Monorail; go through bag check and then the turnstiles - keep to the center area before the train tracks, we'll meet you there and watching the opening ceremony together.
AM/PM
Magic Kingdom rides and attractions
Consider using a Magic Kingdom touring plan (in the back of this guide) to ensure you see the rides that the kids are most interested in. PM
Return to hotel for break/nap/pool time
To return to the hotel from the Magic Kingdom, you can use the resort Monorail line or the boat launches, both of which are located at the front of the park.
5:00 PM
Dinner at Kona Café
Confirmation #: XXXX Party of 4 under XXXX
Kona Café is located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House at the Polynesian Resort (this is the same building where the resort's check-in desk is located)
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Magic Kingdom Rides & Attractions
AM Breakfast on your own
8:30 AM Meet at Magic Kingdom entrance
AM/PM Magic Kingdom Rides & Attractions
PM Nap/Pool time
5:00 PM Dinner at Kona Café
2nd Floor, Great Ceremonial House
Polynesian Resort
Party of 4 Reserved under XXXX
Confirmation #: XXXX

4. Monday, October 8, 2012 Monday, October 8, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Perfectly Princess Tea
(Grand Floridian/Lobby level)
Confirmation #: XXXX 2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant (under XXXX, but they have your names)
Transfer to the Grand Floridian by following the walking path from the Polynesian or by taking the resort Monorail from the Polynesian Monorail stop, located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House; the Tea is held in the Garden View Tea Room, which is located on the lobby level.
4:30 PM
Transfer to Magic Kingdom for dinner/Halloween Party
Transfer to the Magic Kingdom via boat or Monorail; go through bag check and then the turnstiles; Be sure to bring your party tickets - they are different from your Key to the World card
5:15 PM
Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table (4 adults, 1 child, 1 infant)
Confirmation #: Party of 6 under Farrell
Cinderella's Royal Table is located inside of Cinderella's Castle at the "top" of Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom; please plan to arrive at 5:00 PM and wait for us outside of the restaurant.1
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Special event
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Monday, October 8, 2012
Happy Birthday, August! Perfectly Princess Tea &
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
AM Breakfast on your own
10:30 AM Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea
Grand Floridian, Lobby Level
Conf. #: XXXX
4:30 PM Transfer to Magic Kingdom
5:15 PM Dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table
Main Street USA
Conf.#: XXXX Party of 6 under XXXX
7:00 AM Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Magic Kingdom

5. Cheating on Walt Disney Day…
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Cheating on Walt Disney Day…

6. Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes
8:00 AM
DHS rides and attractions- including Buzz and Woody Meet and Greet
Take the bus from the Polynesian Bus Stop, which is located near the front entrance of the Great Ceremonial House. The park opens at 9am, so you'll want to be waiting for the bus by 8am. When you go through the turnstiles, send one member of the party with all Key to the World cards to Toy Story Midway Mania to pick up Fast Passes for the ride. PM
Transfer to hotel from DHS
Return to hotel for break/dinner
To return to the Polynesian from DHS, exit at the front of the park, locate the Polynesian bus stop number on the board and wait there. Lines may be long and you may share a bus with guests from another resort.
Dinner
Dinner on your own
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
AM Breakfast on your own
8:00 AM Catch the bus to DHS from the Polynesian
AM DHS Rides & Attractions
PM Return to hotel for nap/pool time
PM Dinner on your own

7. Thursday, October 11, 2012 Thursday, October 11, 2012 EPCOT
Time
Activity
Notes
8:15 AM
Transfer to EPCOT/Future World
(opens at 9am)
There is very little for A & C to do at EPCOT; you can definitely tackle it in one morning (Nemo and Character Greetings)
Walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center and take the direct Monorail to EPCOT. Upon arrival, proceed directly to the Living Seas to ride Nemo and then enjoy the aquarium. PM
Return to hotel for break/nap/pool time
Use the Monorail to return to the Transportation and Ticket Center after you've visited Future World attractions because you'll be coming back to EPCOT in the evening.
Return to EPCOT for dinner at Via Napoli (located in the rear of the Italy pavilion in World Showcase)
Confirmed for 4 under XXXX at 545pm Conf. #XXXX
Walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center and take the direct Monorail to EPCOT. Upon arrival, walk through Future World to World Showcase and see some of the attractions there if you're interested; plan to leave the hotel no later than 3pm. Use your time after dinner to see the sights of World Showcase countries and take in some of the best live entertainment in the parks!
Late Night
Stay at EPCOT for 9pm IllumiNations fireworks
Best viewing area is around World Showcase Lagoon in front of the Japan Pavilion (25-minute show)
Thursday, October 11, 2012
EPCOT
AM Breakfast on your own
AM Transfer to EPCOT/Future World
AM/PM EPCOT Future World rides & attractions
PM Return to hotel for pool/nap/break
3:00 PM Transfer to EPCOT
5:45 PM Dinner at Via Napoli
Italy pavilion/EPCOT World Showcase
Conf. #: XXXX
9:00 PM IllumiNations fireworks

8. Friday, October 12, 2012 Friday, October 12, 2012 Animal Kingdom
Time
Activity
Notes
7:30 AM
Animal Kingdom rides and attractions (8-11am)
Due to AM EMH, be prepared to ride only highlights and see key attractions.
Take the bus from the Polynesian Bus Stop, which is located near the front entrance of the Great Ceremonial House. The park opens at 8am, so you'll want to be waiting for the bus by 7:45am at the latest. When you go through the turnstiles, be sure to pick up a Times Guide so that you can determine which Finding Nemo and Lion King shows you'll see. PM
Return to hotel for break/nap/pool time
To return to the hotel from the Animal Kingdom, exit at the front of the park and find the bus stop for the Polynesian. Be prepared, you may wait up to 20 minutes for a bus and there are no restrooms in this area.
6:25 PM
Ohana dinner (whole group)
Confirmed for 6:25pm (Conf. # ) Whole group: 6 adults, 2 kids, 1 infant
Ohana is located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House of the Polynesian Resort (same building where the check-in desk is located). Check in at the podium and we'll have our photo taken as a family before being seated.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Animal Kingdom
AM Breakfast on your own
7:30 AM Transfer to Animal Kingdom
AM Animal Kingdom rides and attractions
PM Return to hotel for break/nap/pool time
6:25 PM Group Dinner at Ohana
2nd Floor, Great Ceremonial House
Polynesian Resort
Conf. # XXXX

9. DTD Shopping, Pool Time &
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes
AM/PM
Downtown Disney shopping
To reach Downtown Disney, take the bus from the Polynesian Bus Stop, which is located near the front entrance of the Great Ceremonial House. DTD does not open until later in the morning (around 10am), so there is no need to rush there. PM
Dinner at Chef Mickey's Confirmed for 550pm
Conf. # XXXX
To reach Chef Mickey's, take the Monorail from the Polynesian stop (located on the 2nd floor of the Great Ceremonial House) to the Contemporary. At the Contemporary, use the elevator to access the main level of the hotel and check in at the restaurant.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
DTD Shopping, Pool Time &
Chef Mickey’s
AM Breakfast on your own
AM Downtown Disney shopping
PM Return to hotel for nap/break/pool time
5:50 PM Dinner at Chef Mickey’s
Concourse Level, Contemporary Resort
Conf. # XXXX

10. Pool Time & Travel Back to NYC
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Time
Activity
Notes AM
Pool time at the Poly
You will receive paperwork the last night at the hotel with information about what time the DME bus will pick you up. Make sure to call the airline that morning and pre-pay your bag fees; the airline services desk at the hotel won't take it otherwise.
Be certain to pay all baggage fees online before taking luggage to the DME check in at your resort. Even if your bags are free, call the airline and make sure you have some kind of confirmation number regarding checked bags.
Transfer to MCO via DME
Transfer to MCO via DME; the bus picks up from the front of the Great Ceremonial House, ground floor, about three hours before your scheduled departure.
Lines at security are incredibly long and the TSA agents incredibly strict. Make sure you’ve got your “stuff” together, that means liquids in the smaller plastic bags, IDs and tickets, etc. and please be patient…not everyone will be as prepared as you.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Pool Time & Travel Back to NYC
AM Breakfast at Ohana
Confirmation #: XXXX
Reserved for 7 people under Farrell
AM Pool time/finish packing
12:00 PM Approximate DME pick up time from Polynesian resort (front entrance)
3:00 PM Delta Airlines Flight #XXXX to LGA
Conf. #: XXXX
(arrives 5:41 PM)

11. Attractions Open During Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Mornings: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, "it's a small world", The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Stitch's Great Escape!, Tomorrowland Speedway
Evenings: Includes attractions listed above and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain
EPCOT
Mornings: Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE, Soarin', Spaceship Earth, Test Track
Evenings: Includes attractions listed above and Captain EO starring Michael Jackson, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Mexico - Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Norway-Maelstrom, The American Adventure
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Mornings: Muppet Vision 3-D, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Star Tours, Toy Story Mania!, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Evenings: Includes attractions listed above and The Great Movie Ride, Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Mornings: DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Evenings: Includes attractions listed above except for Kilimanjaro Safaris plus Festival of the Lion King, Kali River Rapids, Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin 10

12. Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Carousel of Progress
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club
Space Mountain
Stitch’s Great Escape
Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Treehouse
Tom Sawyer Island
Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions
Frontierland/Liberty Square
Country Bear Jamboree (closed for refurb)
Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management
The Haunted Mansion
Hall of Presidents
Liberty Square Riverboat
Splash Mountain
Fantasyland
Cinderella’s Golden Carousel
Dubmo the Flying Elephant
It’s a Small World
Mad Tea Party
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey’s Philharmagic
Peter Pan’s Flight

13. Small Child Fright Potential Chart
Magic Kingdom
Main Street, U.S.A
Main Street Vehicles
Not frightening in any respect
Walt Disney World Railroad
Adventureland
The Enchanted Tiki Room
A thunderstorm, loud volume level and simulated explosions frighten some preschoolers
Jungle Cruise
Moderately intense, some macabre sights. A good test attraction for little ones.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Much like Dumbo. A favorite of young children.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Slightly intimidating queuing area; intense boat ride with gruesome (though humorously presented) sights and a short, unexpected ride down a flume.
Swiss Family Treehouse
May not be suitable for kids who are afraid of heights.
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Visually intimidating from the outside, with moderately intense visual effects. The roller coaster is wild enough to frighten many adults.
Splash Mountain
Visually intimidating from the outside, with moderately intense visual effects. The ride culminates in a 52-foor plunge down a steep chute.
Tom Sawyer Island
Some very young children are intimidated by dark walk-through tunnels that can easily be avoided.
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Not frightening, but boring for young ones.
The Haunted Mansion
Name raises anxiety, as do sights and sounds of waiting area. Intense attraction with humorously presented macabre sights. The ride itself is gentle.
Liberty Belle Riverboat
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
A tame midway ride; a great favorite of most young children.
The Great Goofini
May frighten some preschoolers (may not be open on our trip).
It's a Small World
Mad Tea Party
Midway-type ride can induce motion sickness in all ages.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Frightens a small percentage of preschoolers.
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Some preschoolers may be a little scared at first, but taking off the 3-D glasses tones down the effect.
Peter Pan's Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carousel
Tomorrowland
AstroOribter
Visually intimidating from the waiting area, but the ride is relatively tame.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Dark ride with cartoonlike aliens may frighten some preschoolers.
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
May frighten a small percentage of preschoolers (I disagree - this is GREAT FUN!)
Space Mountain
Very intense roller coaster in the dark; the Magic Kingdom's wildest ride and a scary roller coaster by any standard.
Stitch's Great Escape
Very intense. May frighten children age 9 and younger.
Tomorrowland Speedway
Noise of waiting area slightly intimidates preschoolers; otherwise, not frightening.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

14. Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions Open During
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The Haunted Mansion
Peter Pan's Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mickey's PhilharMagic
It's A Small World
Astro Orbiter
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Tomorrowland Speedway
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

15. (Countries in Clockwise Order)
Epcot Future World
Rides & Attractions
Captain EO
Ellen’s Universe of Energy
Innoventions
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Mission: Space
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Soarin’
Spaceship Earth
The Land/Living with the Land
The Living Seas
Turtle Talk with Crush
Test Track (closed for refurb)
Epcot World Showcase
(Countries in Clockwise Order)
Mexico (Gran Fiesta Tour)
Norway (Maelstrom)
China
Germany
Italy
United States (The American Adventure)
Japan
Morocco
France
United Kingdom
Canada

16. Small Child Fright Potential Chart
EPCOT
Future World
Captain EO
Extremely intense visual effects and loudness frighten many young children.
The Circle of Life
Not frightening in any respect
Innoventions East and West
Journey Into the Imagination with Figment
Loud noises and unexpected flashing lights sometimes startle young children.
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
Extremely intense space-simulation ride that has been known to frighten guests of all ages. Preshow may also frighten some children. If you do this, GO GREEN, not orange level.
The "Mom, I Can't Believe It's Disney!" Fountain
The Seas Main Tank and Exhibits
Soarin'
May frighten children age 7 and younger. Really a very mellow ride.
Spaceship Earth
Dark, imposing presentation intimidates a few preschoolers.
Turtle Talk with Crush
Universe of Energy: Ellen's Energy Adventure
Dinosaur segments frighten some preschoolers; visually intense, with some intimidating effects.
World Showcase
The American Adventure
Germany pavilion
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
IllumiNations
Impressions de France
Italy pavilion
Japan pavilion
Maelstrom
Visually intense in parts; features trolls. Ride ends with a plunge down a 20-foot flume. A few preschoolers are frightened.
Morocco pavilion
O Canada!
Reflections of China
United Kingdom pavilion

17. Disney Hollywood Studios
Rides & Attractions
Backlot Tour
Beauty and the Beast Stage Show
Great Movie Ride
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Magic of Disney Animation
Muppet Vision 3-D
Playhouse Disney Live on Stage
Rock 'N' Roller Coaster
Star Tours
Toy Story Mania
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

18. Small Child Fright Potential Chart
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The American Idol Experience
At the times, the singing may frighten anyone.
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage!
Not frightening in any respect
Disney Junior - Live on Stage!
The Great Movie Ride
Intense in parts, with very realistic special effects and some visually intimidating sights. Frightens many preschoolers.
Fantasmic!
Terrifies some preschoolers.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Not scary (though oversize)
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
An intense show with powerful special effects, including explosions, but young children generally handle it well.
Jedi Training Academy
It does involve battle with Darth Vader, but the good guys always win; children typically love it.
Muppetvision 3D
Intense and loud in parts, but not frightening.
The Magic of Disney Animation
Rock N Roller Coaster
The wildest coaster at WDW. May frighten guests of any age.
Star Tours: The Adventure Continues
Extremely intense visually for all ages; may be too intense for children under 8.
Studio Backlot Tour
Sedate and nonintimidating except for Catastrophe Canyon where an earthquake and flash flood are simulated.
Toy Story Mania!
Dark ride may frighten some preschoolers.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Visually intimidating to young children; contains intense and realistic special effects. The plummeting elevator at the ride's end frightens many adults as well.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

19. Animal Kingdom Rides & Attractions Dinosaur The Bone Yard
Expedition Everest
Festival of the Lion King
Finding Nemo - The Musical
Flights of Wonder
It's Tough to be a Bug
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safari
Primeval Whirl
Triceratop Spin

20. Small Child Fright Potential Chart
Animal Kingdom
The Boneyard
Not frightening in any respect
Conservation Station and Affection Section
DINOSAUR
High-tech thrill ride rattles riders of all ages.
Expedition Everest
Frightening to guests of all ages.
Festival of the Lion King
A bit loud but otherwise not frightening in any respect.
Flights of Wonder
Birds can scare small children.
Kali River Rapids
Potentially frightening and certainly wet for guests of all ages.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
A "collapsing" bridge and the proximity of real animals make a few young children anxious.
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Some children may balk at the bat exhibit, but this can easily be skipped.
Pangani Forest Expedition Trail
Primeval Whirl
A beginner roller coaster. Most children age 7 and older will take it in stride.
Finding Nemo - The Musical
Not frightening in any respect - but loud.
It's Tough to Be a Bug!
Very intense and loud with special effects that startle viewers of all ages and potentially terrify young children.
TriceraTop Spin
A midway-type ride that will frighten only a small percentage of younger children.
Wildlife Express Train