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Mimi's Safari Squad

Walt Disney World Family Itinerary

โœจ April 30 โ€“ May 5, 2026 โœจ

๐Ÿจ Kidani Village ยท Animal Kingdom Lodge  ยท  8 Adults ยท Jolie ๐Ÿฆ ยท Noah ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ—“ THE MAGIC BEGINS IN
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Kidani Village
๐Ÿก Kidani Village
EPCOT Flower & Garden
๐ŸŒธ EPCOT
Magic Kingdom Fireworks
๐Ÿ‘‘ Magic Kingdom
Galaxy's Edge
โšก Hollywood Studios

โœจ Schedule at a Glance

Six magical days in the Most Magical Place on Earth

๐ŸŒฟ
DAY 1 ยท THU APR 30
Travel & Check-In
Kidani Village Arrival
๐Ÿฝ The Mara (casual)
No reservation
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DAY 2 ยท FRI MAY 1
EPCOT
Flower & Garden Festival
๐Ÿฝ Biergarten Dinner
โœ… Reservation
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DAY 3 ยท SAT MAY 2
Pool & Resort Day
Kidani Village ยท Samawati Springs
๐Ÿฝ Boma Breakfast + Sanaa Dinner
โœ… Reservations
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DAY 4 ยท SUN MAY 3
Magic Kingdom
Lightning Lane Multi-Pass โšก
๐Ÿฝ Crystal Palace Dinner
โœ… Reservation ~5:30 PM
โšก
DAY 5 ยท MON MAY 4
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Day ยท Galaxy's Edge
๐Ÿฝ Docking Bay 7 / Ronto Roasters
Batuu quick service
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DAY 6 ยท TUE MAY 5
Departure
Safe travels, Safari Squad!
๐Ÿฝ The Mara (grab & go)
No reservation
๐ŸŒฟ Day 1 ยท Thursday, April 30

Arrival & Check-In

Welcome to Kidani Village โ€” animals outside your window await ๐Ÿฆ’

Kidani Village

๐Ÿก Evening at the Resort

  • Walk the Uzima Savanna and Pembe Savanna animal viewing trails โ€” giraffes, zebras, wildebeest. Perfect for both kids.
  • Dinner at The Mara โ€” grab food whenever you arrive. No reservation, no stress.
  • Explore the lobby โ€” the African art and giant fireplace are a hit with little ones.
  • Early bedtime โ€” EPCOT day tomorrow! Let body clocks start adjusting to Eastern Time.
โญ Pro Tip: Request a savanna-view room if you haven't already. Waking up to giraffes outside your balcony is the single best thing about Kidani โ€” especially for Jolie and Noah.
๐ŸŒ Day 2 ยท Friday, May 1

EPCOT

Flower & Garden Festival in full bloom ยท No Lightning Lane needed ๐ŸŒธ

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026

Arrive ~10:30 AM โ€ข Park Hours 9 AMโ€“9 PM (Early Entry 8:30 AM)

TimeActivityNotes
~9:30 AMWake up & breakfast at KidaniThe Mara QS or room breakfast. No rush.
~10:30 AM๐ŸŽถ Frozen Ever After#1 priority โ€” 30โ€“45 min wait but worth every second
11:15 AM๐Ÿ  The Seas with Nemo & FriendsGentle dark ride + aquarium
11:45 AM๐Ÿข Turtle Talk with CrushInteractive show โ€” toddlers love it
12:00 PM๐Ÿš€ Spaceship EarthGentle, cool, good for all ages
12:30 PM๐ŸŽ‰ Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico)Gentle boat ride, air-conditioned
1:00 PM๐ŸŒฎ Lunch โ€” World ShowcaseFestival booths, Les Halles, or any QS
~2:00 PM๐Ÿจ Mid-Day Break (Recommended)Back to Kidani for naps & pool. Return ~5 PM
5:15 PM๐Ÿญ Remy's Ratatouille AdventureWaits drop significantly in the evening
5:30 PM๐Ÿบ Biergarten Dinner (Germany)โญ RESERVATION ยท Buffet + live oompah band
6:30 PM๐ŸŒฑ Living with the LandGentle boat through greenhouses
7:15 PM๐ŸŽจ Wander World ShowcaseFestival booths, live music, topiaries, KidCot stops
8:30 PMโœจ Luminous FireworksFind a spot along World Showcase lagoon
๐Ÿฆ› Day 3 ยท Saturday, May 2

Pool & Resort Day

Samawati Springs ยท Boma Breakfast ยท Sanaa Dinner ๐ŸŒ…

๐ŸŠ Samawati Springs Pool

  • Zero-entry splash area โ€” perfect for Noah, shallow enough to sit and splash safely
  • 128-foot waterslide for the adults
  • Pool area has animal viewing โ€” you might spot wildlife while swimming
  • Swim diapers required for both kids (sold at gift shop)
  • Pool towels provided โ€” no need to bring room towels
  • The Mara is a short walk for snacks and drinks

๐ŸŒ… Morning

  • Sleep in! No alarms ๐Ÿ˜ด
  • 9:00 AM โ€” Boma Breakfast at Jambo House โœ… Reservation
  • Animal trails โ€” Pembe & Uzima Savanna, different creatures active in the morning
  • Ask front desk about animal encounter programs for kids
๐ŸŒ™ Why This Works: Saturday is a high-crowd park day. We skip the parks, rest the kids between EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, and let Kidani Village shine. Most families who do 4 parks in 3 days regret it. We won't.
๐Ÿ‘‘ Day 4 ยท Sunday, May 3

Magic Kingdom

Lightning Lane Multi-Pass ยท Princesses ยท THREE Parades โšก๐Ÿ‘ธ๐Ÿฐ

Magic Kingdom Fireworks

Early Entry 8:30 AM ยท Park Hours 9 AMโ€“11 PM

๐ŸŽ‰ Parade Day โ€” THREE Performances!

Festival of Fantasy โ€” Daily at 3:00 PM down Main Street. Fire-breathing Maleficent dragon, princesses, live music.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away โ€” TWO evening performances: 8:45 PM and 11:00 PM. Glowing floats with Moana, Encanto, Coco, Peter Pan, Frozen, and Mickey & Minnie closing the show.

โšก Lightning Lanes โ€” Booked โœ…

  • ๐Ÿฏ Winnie the Pooh โ€” 9:45โ€“10:45 AM
  • ๐ŸŒ It's a Small World โ€” 10:25โ€“11:25 AM
  • ๐Ÿš€ Space Mountain โ€” 12:30โ€“1:30 PM
  • ๐ŸŒด Jungle Cruise โ€” 1:40โ€“2:40 PM
  • ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Peter Pan's Flight: Not booked โ€” head straight there at 8:30 AM rope drop (Early Entry). Waits balloon fast after 9 AM; standby at opening is your best shot.

๐Ÿ‘ธ Princess Circuit for Jolie

  • Princess Fairytale Hall โ€” Cinderella + Tiana + rotating guests. 9 AMโ€“9 PM.
  • Meet Ariel at Her Grotto โ€” Right next to Under the Sea. 10 AMโ€“7 PM.
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle โ€” Interactive 20-min show. Jolie gets a role! 10:30 AMโ€“7:30 PM.
TimeActivityNotes
8:30 AM๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Rope Drop โ€” Peter Pan's FlightEarly Entry โ€” walk straight to Fantasyland. Best shot at a short wait before crowds build.
9:00 AM๐ŸŽ  Prince Charming Regal CarouselQuick ride โ€” Noah on parent's lap
9:15 AM๐Ÿงœ Under the Sea โ€” Little MermaidGentle dark ride, usually low wait in the morning
9:30 AM๐Ÿ‘— Meet Ariel at Her GrottoRight next to Under the Sea
9:45 AMโšก LL: Winnie the PoohHoney pots through the Hundred Acre Wood ๐Ÿฏ
10:10 AM๐Ÿ˜ Dumbo the Flying ElephantIndoor play area in queue for Noah
10:25 AMโšก LL: It's a Small WorldClassic boat ride โ€” all ages, zero intensity
11:00 AM๐Ÿ‘‘ Princess Fairytale HallCinderella + Tiana โ€” Mimi moment! ๐Ÿฅน
11:30 AM๐ŸŒŠ Tiana's Bayou AdventureRider Switch โ€” Rachel + Ben ride, Argine watches kids
12:15 PM๐Ÿ” LunchPecos Bill, Columbia Harbour House, or Pinocchio Village Haus
12:30 PMโšก LL: Space MountainRider Switch โ€” adults take turns ๐Ÿš€
1:40 PMโšก LL: Jungle CruiseCorny jokes, animals, crowd-pleaser for everyone ๐ŸŒด
~2:30 PM๐Ÿจ Mid-Day BreakStrongly recommended โ€” back by 4:30 PM
3:00 PM๐ŸŽ‰ Festival of Fantasy ParadeIf still in park โ€” Frontierland is stroller-friendly
4:30 PM๐ŸŒน Enchanted Tales with BelleJolie gets a role in the story!
5:30 PM๐Ÿฝ Crystal Palace Dinnerโญ RESERVATION โ€” Pooh, Tigger, Piglet & Eeyore! ๐ŸŽ‰
7:30 PM๐ŸŽ† Evening rides & wanderingWaits drop, atmosphere is magical
8:45 PMโœจ Disney Starlight ParadeFirst performance โ€” all characters
โšก Day 5 ยท Monday, May 4

Hollywood Studios

May the 4th Be With You ยท Ben, Argine, Mimi & Jolie

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon

๐ŸŒŒ Galaxy's Edge Highlights

  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run โ€” Interactive ride, kids fly the ship! Jolie great for this.
  • Build a Lightsaber at Savi's Workshop (reservation recommended)
  • Oga's Cantina โ€” Alien drinks, Star Wars ambiance
  • Docking Bay 7 or Ronto Roasters for lunch in Batuu
  • Rise of the Resistance (if height/intensity is OK โ€” 40" min)
โšก May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day on May 4th means extra atmosphere, special merchandise, and heightened energy throughout Galaxy's Edge. Cast Members lean in hard โ€” expect some fun surprises.
TimeActivityNotes
~10:00 AMArrive Hollywood StudiosTake bus from Kidani
10:15 AMโšก Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunBook Lightning Lane in advance โ€” very popular
11:00 AM๐ŸŒŒ Explore Galaxy's EdgeMerchandise, lightsaber building, Cantina
1:00 PM๐Ÿ– Lunch: Docking Bay 7Or Ronto Roasters โ€” both are great
2:30 PM๐ŸŽฌ Toy Story LandSlinky Dog Dash (44" req โ€” adult turns), Alien Swirling Saucers for Jolie
4:00 PM๐ŸŽญ Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far AwayLive stage show โ€” check times
Evening๐Ÿจ Return to KidaniSanaa or The Mara for dinner

๐Ÿฝ Full Dining Plan

Christine to book the 4 reservations below ยท Everything else is quick service

THU APR 30 ยท DINNER

The Mara (Kidani)

Casual quick service. Everyone arrives at different times โ€” grab food when ready. No reservation, no stress.

FRI MAY 1 ยท LUNCH

EPCOT Quick Service + Festival Booths

Flower & Garden Festival food booths and World Showcase options. Walk up and order โ€” no planning needed.

FRI MAY 1 ยท DINNER ยท โœ… RESERVATION

Biergarten Restaurant (Germany, EPCOT)

Buffet with live oompah band. Great for allergies, fun for kids and the whole group. Chef walks allergy-safe options.

SAT MAY 2 ยท BREAKFAST ยท โœ… RESERVATION

Boma (Jambo House, AKL)

Legendary buffet spread. Chef walks through the allergy-safe options. Short walk or shuttle from Kidani.

SAT MAY 2 ยท DINNER ยท โœ… RESERVATION

Sanaa (Kidani Village)

Legendary bread service + savanna views. Zero travel from the pool. Best restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

SUN MAY 3 ยท LUNCH

Magic Kingdom Quick Service

Pecos Bill, Columbia Harbour House, or Pinocchio Village Haus. No reservation needed.

SUN MAY 3 ยท DINNER ยท โœ… RESERVATION

Crystal Palace (~5:30 PM, MK)

Character buffet with Pooh, Tigger, Piglet & Eeyore! Kids refreshed after mid-day break โ€” perfect timing. ๐ŸŽ‰

MON MAY 4 ยท LUNCH

Batuu Quick Service

Docking Bay 7, Ronto Roasters, or Woody's Lunch Box. May the 4th vibes only. No reservation needed.

MON MAY 4 ยท DINNER

Sanaa or The Mara (Kidani)

Back at the resort after the park. Sanaa if you want a sit-down; The Mara if everyone's casual and tired.

TUE MAY 5 ยท BREAKFAST

The Mara (Grab & Go)

Casual send-off breakfast before departure. No reservation. Grab and go, happy memories.

๐ŸŒฟ Allergy Notes

Disney excels at allergy accommodation. Note egg and dairy restrictions on every reservation.

๐Ÿฝ Buffet Restaurants

At Biergarten, Boma, Crystal Palace, and Sanaa โ€” a chef will walk the line with you and identify every safe option. Best format for allergy management.

๐Ÿด Table Service

The chef consults directly at your table and will prepare allergy-safe versions. Disney takes this seriously โ€” they're excellent at it.

๐Ÿƒ Quick Service

All three parks have allergy menus available โ€” just ask any Cast Member. No need to plan ahead, just mention it when you order.

๐Ÿ“‹ Reservations

Mark egg and dairy restrictions on every reservation in My Disney Experience. This flags the kitchen ahead of time, even before you arrive.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips for the Squad

โฐ Timing for Jolie & Noah

Jolie arrives from the West Coast (3 hours behind). Her body clock will have her waking ~8:30โ€“9 AM Eastern and napping ~2:30โ€“3 PM Eastern for the first few days. All park arrivals are built around a 10 AM start โ€” no dragging sleepy toddlers out of bed.

๐ŸšŒ Buses are Your Friend

Take Disney buses from Kidani to every park. Do NOT drive to Magic Kingdom โ€” it requires a monorail or ferry transfer at the TTC and adds 30+ minutes. Buses drop you right at the entrance.

๐Ÿผ Baby Care Centers

Every park has a Baby Care Center with private nursing rooms, changing tables, high chairs, and basic supplies (diapers, wipes, formula, baby food). EPCOT's is near the Odyssey building between World Celebration and World Showcase.

โšก Lightning Lane Strategy

Book your first LL as early as possible. After tapping in, you can immediately book one more. Same-day priorities: Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Space Mountain (Rider Switch), Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean.

๐Ÿ”„ Rider Switch

One adult waits with the kids in a holding area. Others ride (via LL or standby). The waiting adult then gets a Rider Switch pass โ€” skips the line through the LL entrance and can bring 2 others. Ben and Rachel can both ride Space Mountain AND Tiana's.

๐Ÿ˜ด Mid-Day Breaks

Return to Kidani around 2โ€“4 PM every park day. It's the hottest window, waits are longest, and both kids need downtime. Parks are open late โ€” you'll come back refreshed and catch the evening magic. Don't skip the break.

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