✨ Long 4th of July Split Stay Itinerary

June 28 – July 5, 2026

Day 1 – Arrival & Resort Evening

Coronado Springs Resort

Drive down and check in
Settle in and explore the resort
Dinner at Three Bridges Bar & Grill
Relaxed evening to ease into the trip

Day 2 – Magic Kingdom Evening + After Hours

Late Arrival Strategy + Late Night Ride Focus

Arrival & Setup

Bus to Magic Kingdom in the afternoon
Enter park after 4 PM

Evening Plans

Jungle Cruise (Lightning Lane window in late afternoon)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Lounge reservation at Beak and Barrel (6:15 PM)

Entertainment

Recommended: Disney Starlight Parade (9:00 PM)

After Hours Event (Key Strategy Time)

Stay for After Hours — lower crowds and shorter waits
Prioritize:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Additional rides as time allows:
- Haunted Mansion
- PhilharMagic
- Winnie the Pooh

End of Night

Fireworks: Enchantment (late showing)
Bus back to Coronado Springs

Day 3 – Animal Kingdom + Pool Time

Balanced Day: Light Morning + Strong Afternoon Stack

Morning

Breakfast at Rix Sports Bar (9:00 AM)
Bus to Animal Kingdom
Arrive mid-morning

Pre-booked Experiences

Expedition Everest
Kali River Rapids

Afternoon Priority

Kilimanjaro Safaris (best midday viewing window)
Bluey’s Wild World (flex standby)

Late Afternoon / Evening

Avatar Flight of Passage
Optional: Na’vi River Journey

Dining

Dinner at Tiffins Restaurant

Evening

Catch Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Return to Coronado Springs
Pool / downtime

Day 4 – Split Stay + Blizzard Beach + Hollywood Studios After Hours

Transition Day + Late Night Studios

Morning

Check out of Coronado Springs
Bus to Blizzard Beach
Enjoy water park time

Afternoon

Check in to Caribbean Beach Resort

Evening – Hollywood Studios

Arrive in late afternoon

Must-Do Attractions

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (After Hours target)
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Extras

Star Tours
Oga’s Cantina (walk-up recommended)

Late Night Focus

Use After Hours to knock out major headliners efficiently

Day 5 – EPCOT Morning + Hollywood Studios Evening

Split Park Day (Light EPCOT / Strong Studios Night)

Morning – EPCOT

Arrive early
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (pre-booked)
Quick park loop / light touring

Break / Reset

Return to resort or rest mid-day

Afternoon → Evening – Hollywood Studios

Re-enter in late afternoon

Top Priorities

Slinky Dog Dash
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
Tower of Terror

Additional Options

Toy Story Mania

Day 6 – EPCOT Morning → Magic Kingdom Night

Two-Park Strategy Day

Morning – EPCOT

Guardians of the Galaxy
Test Track
Soarin’

Midday

Living with the Land (easy break attraction)
Spaceship Earth

Dining Option

Kona Café (lunch or early dinner)

Evening – Magic Kingdom

Arrive late afternoon

Top Priorities

TRON Lightcycle / Run
Space Mountain

Extras

PeopleMover
Astro Orbiter

Day 7 – Magic Kingdom Morning → EPCOT Evening

Final Push Day – Flexible + Favorites

Morning – Magic Kingdom

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Park Hop to EPCOT (Afternoon)

Guardians of the Galaxy (second ride)
Frozen Ever After