universal studios and islands of adventure trip 4 days of itineraries

Staying on property OR purchase an express lane pass AND obtaining a meal deal with drink bracelet
day 1:
8:30 am- take transportation to universal, look at show times and plan day- check shows
9:00 am Check in for bracelets
9: 15 am Buy a drink cup holder (2) $12.00 and fill up drinks
11:00-11:30- lunch at selected rest. By location
3:00-3:30- dinner at selected rest. By location
• New York: blues brothers, eat at Louie's
• Hollywood: terminator 3d, eat at Mel's drive in
• San Francisco: fear factor, beetle juice
• Woodpecker: animals on location
• playground
• Louie's Order: 2 slices of pizza in kids meal, 2 slices of pepperoni, Caesar salad, slice of cheese pizza, re-fill drinks
• Mel's drive-in
day 2:
8:30 am- take transportation to island of adventure
9:00 am Check in for bracelets
9:10 am fill cups and attach to holders
9:20 am- the amazing adventures of Spiderman, express lane
9:50 am- doctor dooms fall, arcade for non-riders $15.00 in tokens, express lane
10:20 am- super hero visit OR stunt show- may plan day for around this time
11:00 am- eat lunch at comic strip café
11:30 am- ripsaw falls, express lane
12:00 pm- Jurassic park ride - express lane
12:40 pm- flyers
1:05 pm- camp Jurassic
2:05- discovery center
3:00 pm- eat at burger digs- cheeseburger platter, chicken finger platter, 2- mini cheeseburgers
3:30pm- dueling dragons / unicorn
day 3:
8:30 am- take transportation to universal
9:00 am Check in for bracelets
9:10 am fill cups and attach to holders
9:20 am shrek 4d express attraction
9:50 am neutron express attraction
10:30 am head to Hollywood- meet & greet OR a tribute to Lucy
11:00 am Mel's drive in chicken fingers, cheeseburger, cheese burger, nuggets
11:30 am Et express attraction
12:10 pm coaster express attraction
12:35 pm men in black express attraction
1:10 pm Simpson's ride
2:00 pm jaws express attraction
2:30 pm choice ride of re-ride
3:00 pm head back over by men in black to eat at international food festival
3:35 pm disaster- express lane
4:10 pm earthquake the big one- express lane
If time: revenge of the mummy- express lane
8:30 am- take transportation to island of adventure
Day 4-
9:00 am Check in for 1 adult drink, 1 child drink, 2 adult bracelets, and 2 child bracelets
9:10 am fill cups and attach to holders
9:20-11:00- dr. susses landing
11:00-11:30- lunch at circus
11:30- Sinbad show- express attraction- change time as needed
12:05- Poseidon's fury- express attraction-
1:00 head over to universal
1:30- shrek or neutron- express pass
2:10 pm- men in black or Simpson's or both
3:00 pm- dinner at international food festival
3:30 pm- disaster or earthquake
4:10 pm- show or mummy
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Epcot Part 1: World Showcase

Epcot Part 1: World Showcase
Epcot: go through the secondary entrance on world showcase, then follow Futureworld itinerary. Prioritize "worlds" that you want to see in order of importance
Non-Parkhoppers world showcase 11am-4pm-
Parkhopping from MK Morning at MK: n/a
Parkhopping from MK Evening at MK: 11am-3pm

EPCOT: Mexico in World Showcase (1 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
Grand fiesta tour starring the three caballeros- boat ride featuring Donald Duck
The Spirits of the wood- Animal wood carvings
Casa Mexicana- discover modern Mexico through a home

Shopping:
Artesanias Mexicanas -Home decor
El Ranchito Del Norte - A changing collection
La Familia Fashions - Jewelry
Plaza De Los Amigos - Clothing, blankets, crafts, toys, leather wallets and handbags, candy, tequila, and more.

Entertainment:
Mariachi Cobre- a 12-piece band with classic Mexican melodies

Dining Options:
San Angel Inn-*counts as a table service in the dining plan, no tip included*
Kids meals 7.49 +tax
Pollo Con Fideos - Chicken tenders served with "fideos" (angel hair pasta in a light tomato sauce topped with shredded cheese), mixed vegetables and fresh fruit cocktail
Mahi-Mahi - Grilled fillet of Mahi-Mahi served with white rice, mixed vegetables and fresh fruit cup
Quesadilla de Pollo - grilled flour tortilla filled with low-fat cheese and chicken. Served with Mexican rice and fresh fruit cocktail
Adults:
Alcoholic beverages for lunch and dinner
Appetizers, entrées and desserts available for lunch and dinner
entrées range from Ensalada Mexicana - mixed greens with grilled chicken, avocado, sweet Mexican turnip, cheese and cactus strips, tossed in our house dressing and served in a fried tortilla shell topped with pico de gallo for $11.25, to Carne Asada Tampiquena - grilled beef tenderloin served with a chicken enchilada topped with ranchera sauce, esquites and black refried beans for $18.99 at lunch.
Mole Poblano - Grilled chicken breast served over a bed of chicken morsels, carrots, chayote chiles, with the classic sauce of spices and a hint of chocolate for $19.99, to Filete Motuleno - Grilled beef tenderloin over black beans and melted cheese, sauce ranchero, poblano pepper strips and fried plantain for $26.95 at dinner
Cantina de San Angel- *counts as a quick service or snack in the dining plan*
Kids Meals: $3.99 only 1 option
Plato del Nino - grilled chicken and cheese quesadilla, tortilla chips and a small soft drink
Adult meals range from $7.95 to $8.75
Drinks, alcohol and snacks/desserts as well


EPCOT: Norway in World Showcase (2 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
The Maelstrom- fastpass option dragon headed 16 passenger boat ride
Steve Church- replica of Gol Stave church, has exhibits on Vikings inside

Shopping:
The puffins Roost- woolens, trolls and toys
Entertainment:
Spelmanns gledje- folk music

Dining Options:
Akershus Royal Banquet hall *counts as a table service meal in the dining plan*
Princess Storybook character dining
Breakfast- 22.99 adults, 12.99 children
Lunch- 24.99 adults, 13.99 children
Dinner- 29.99 adults, 14.99 children
Kringla Bakeri og Café *counts as a snack or quick service option in the dining plan*
Kids meals:
PB&J with choice of grapes, carrot sticks, fruit punch gelatin, or applesauce and choice of 1% milk, small bottled water or apple juice for $4.49
Adults:
Gourmet Sandwiches for $7.59
Snacks:
Pretzels, school bread, cloudberry horn
Drinks:
Coffee, espresso, sodas, milk, Viking coffee, baileys coffee, Carlsberg beer


EPCOT: China in World Showcase (3 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
Reflections of China- 360 movie
Tomb worriers- an ancient china exhibit

Shopping:
Yong Feng Shangdian Department Store - Furniture, Kitchenware, rugs, clothing, slippers, silk, paper fans, pictures, cloisonne
Entertainment:
Dragon Legend Acrobats- display of strength and balance
Si Xian- folk music

Dining Options:
Nine Dragons-*counts as a table service on the dining plan*
Kids:
Fried Rice and Spring Roll - Shanghai-style spring roll made fresh daily with minced pork, baby shrimp and Chinese vegetables $4.75
Sweet and Sour Chicken - $5.75
Kid's Delight - Pork Pot Sticker; Sweet and Sour Chicken $9.50
Above items served with soft drink and ice cream
Adults:
Lunch:
Recommend sampler for 2 $29.99
Choice of:
Hot and Sour Soup or Shanghai Won Ton Soup
Entrees:
Canton Pepper Beef, Honey Sesame Chicken, Stir-Fry Seasonal Vegetables
Served with steamed rice and Fortune cookies
Dinner:
Recommend sampler for 2 $43.98
Dim Sum
Two Spring Rolls and Two Shao Mai
Shanghai Won Ton Soup, or Hot-and-Sour soup
Choose any two of the following entrees:
Canton Pepper Beef
Honey-Sesame Chicken
General Tso's Chicken
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork
Stir fried shrimp with garden vegetables
Comes with:
Steamed rice, fortune cookies and red bean ice cream or caramel ginger ice cream
Lotus blossom café-*counts as a snack or quick service on dining plan*
Kids:
Beijing Barbecue Drumstick - with rice and apple sauce - $5.95
Adults:
Meals range from $6.59 to 7.59
Alcoholic beverages include: Budweiser and Tsing tao bottled beer
Has appetizers including potstickers and egg rolls
Desserts and smoothies for snacks as well.


EPCOT: Germany in World Showcase (4 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
None

Shopping:
Der Bucherwurm - Steins, glassware, hand-painted eggs, and sundries.
Der Teddybar - German toys, dolls, bears.
Die Weihnachts Ecke - German Christmas items.
Glas Und Porzellan - Hummel and Goebel items.
Kunstarbeit In Kristall - German glassware, crystal.
Weinkeller - Assorted German wines and accessories. Wine tasting - cost includes souvenir wine glass.
S'ssigkeiten - Imported cookies, biscuits, chocolates.
Volkskunst - Hand-painted eggs, cuckoo clocks.

Entertainment:
Oktoberfest musikanten- German band

Dining Options:
Biergarten- *table service without tip in dining plan*
Buffet German style
Lunch- Adult- 19.99 / Children- 10.99
Dinner- Adult-26.99 / Children- 12.99
Sommerfest- *snack or quick service in dining plan*
Alcoholic beverages include German beer and wines
Bratwurst / Frankfurter $6.09-6.39
Pretzels, black forest cake, cheesecake, apple strudels for snacks / desserts
No kids menu


EPCOT: Italy in World Showcase (5 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
None

Shopping:
Delizie Italiane - Italian chocolates, candies.
Il Bel Cristallo - Murano crystal, Capodimonte florals and figures, glassware, decorative items.
La Cucina Italiana - Gourmet foods and cookware, pastries, wines.

Entertainment:
Sergio, the juggler, appears Monday - Friday in the courtyard.

Dining options:
None currently open - remodeling


EPCOT: American Adventure in World Showcase (6 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
The American Adventure- an Animatronics' stage show
American Heritage Gallery- currently the national treasures, items on loan to epcot.
The America gardens Theater- outdoor stage, check for live shows and concerts on schedule.

Shopping:
Heritage Manor Gifts - Handcrafted goods, Americana items, and Coke items. Voices of Liberty CDs are sold here!
Kodak Kiosk - Accessories and drop-off for two-hour film processing. Pick up prints at Camera Center.
Pin Cart - If the pin trading craze has gotten you, here's another place in Epcot where you can see a wide variety of pins for purchase.

Entertainment:
The Voices of Liberty

Dining: no table service dining
Liberty Inn- *snack or quick service in dining plan*
Kids:
All meals include choice of two sides: Grapes, Carrot Sticks Fruit Punch Gelatin, or Applesauce; Choice of: 1% milk, small bottled water or Apple juice box
Chilled Chicken over Romaine Lettuce $4.49
Chicken nuggets $4.49
Peanut Butter and Jelly $4.49
Adult meals from- $6.49-$7.39; hamburgers and more
Fruit cup for snacks, drinks and desserts like apple cobbler and no-sugar added brownie
Funnel Cakes- not listed in dining plan
Funnel Cake with sugar $4.50
-- add vanilla ice cream $1.75
-- add fruit $1.00
-- add chocolate sauce $.50
Fried Ice Cream $5.00
Bottled Water $2.00
Funnel Cake Gift Kit $21.00


EPCOT: Japan in World Showcase (7 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
Bijutsu-kan Gallery- Changing exhibits art

Shopping:
Mitsukoshi Department Store - Dolls, fine porcelain, kimonos, Japanese handcrafts, elegant jewelry, snacks, kitchen ware, cookbooks.
Mitsukoshi Kiosk - Japanese souvenirs and gifts.

Entertainment:
Matsuriza - Japanese drums
Miyuki - Japanese candy artist from Tokyo.

Dining:
Teppan Edo- *table service on dining plan without tip*
Contains a variety of appetizers, entrées, and sushi
Adult entrées range from: yasai for $16.00 to combination steak and shrimp dinners for $28.00.
Tokyo Dining- *table service on dining plan without tip*
Contains a variety of appetizers, entrées, and sushi, kids meals are available for $9.50


EPCOT: Morocco in World Showcase (8 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
The Treasures of Morocco- 45 minute tour all about Morocco
Gallery of Arts and History- display of science, music and technology
Fez House- A typical Moroccan home

Shopping:
Berber Oasis - Baskets, brass items, jewelry, leather.
The Brass Bazaar - Handworked bowls, pitchers, planters.
Casablanca Carpets - Handmade carpeting, textiles.
Marketplace in The Medina - Baskets, wicker lamps, leather goods, furniture.
Medina Arts - Woodcrafts, musical instruments, clothing.
Tangier Traders - Clothing

Entertainment:
Morockin- a mix of rock and Arabic music

Dining:
Restaurant Marrakesh *table service on dining plan without tip*
Kids meals:
served with Carrots Sticks and Apple Sauce, Choice of 1% Milk, Bottled Water or Apple Juice, or soda $6.95, ice cream $2.95
Chicken Tenders
Moroccan Pasta
Kefta - hamburger
Vegetable Couscous
Adults:
Lunch-
Appetizers- $5.95 for soup to $8.95 for seafood Bastilla, appetizer sampler for 2 $15.95.
Entrées- Chicken $17.95 to Lamb $19.95, Berber Feast (mix) $25.95 per person
Desserts- varied from $4.95 to $6.95, for two bastilla $7.95
Dinner-
Full meal excluding drinks- Marrakesh Royal Feast - Harira soup, Beef Brewat Rolls, Lemon Chicken, Roasted Lamb Meshoui, Couscous with Seven Vegetables, and Assorted Moroccan pastries, $41.95 per person
Appetizers- Same
Entrées- Vegetable Couscous from $19.99 to Seafood Platter $35.95
Desserts- Same
Tangierine café *snack or quick service on dining plan*
Kids:
meals are served with choice of 1% milk, bottled water or juice and are served with Carrot sticks and apple slices French Fries and Soda available upon request $6.95
Hamburger
Pizza
Chicken Tenders
Adults:
Sandwiches, Wraps and platters
Has a coffee bar, side items and desserts


EPCOT: France in World Showcase (9 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
Impressions de France- 20 min. movie

Shopping:
Art Fest - Portrait artists
Galerie Des Halles - Parisian Impressionist souvenirs
La Casserole - Dinnerware, tabletops, decorative items from Southern France
La Signature - Personal accessories, perfumes. Guerlain cosmetics.
Les Vins De France - B&G wines and accessories. Wine-tasting, cost includes souvenir wine glass.
Plume Et Palette - Designer fragrances

Entertainment:
Serveur Amusant - a comical waiter/juggler 20 minute shows

Dining options:
Chef's de France- *counts as a table service meal under dining plan*
Adults-
Lunch- The French menu $17.95
Soupe a l' oignon gratinee - Onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese
Croque monsieur et sa salade verte - toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a green salad
Creme brulee - vanilla creme brulee and a madeleine
Dinner- The French Menu available until 7 p.m. $29.95
Soupe a l'oignon gratineethe classic onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese Demi poulet fermier a la broche, pommes puree au basilic et tomate braise Half of a farm raised rotisserie chicken, basil-flavored mashed potatoes and braised tomato Creme brulee Vanilla creme brulee and a madeleine
Kids Menu:
All Entrees Served with choice of Whole Milk, 2% Milk ,
Orange or Apple Juice (Soft Drinks available upon request)
Blanc de Poulet Aux Nouilles - Breaded chicken strip served with pasta $7.00
Croquette de Boeuf En Brioche - Ground beef steaks in a brioche bun, served with French fries $8.00
Filet de Limande Saute avec Haricots Vert et Tomates - Pan roasted flounder served with green beans and tomatoes $8.00
Appetizers and deserts available as well


EPCOT: United Kingdom in World Showcase (10 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
None

Shopping:
Magic Of Wales - Pottery, candy, records, tapes, earrings, jewelry.
Sportsman Shoppe - Sweaters, knitwear, kilts, tartan fabrics.
Queen's Table - Fine china, florals, figurines.
The Tea Caddy - Specialty tea items, and you will find candies & chocolates usually only available in the UK
The Toy Soldier - British toys, games.

Entertainment:
The British Invasion - Beatle imitators
World Showcase Players - Improv troupe

Dining:
Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room-
Kids menu-
Choice of 1 Appetizer, 1 entree and 1 dessert - $7.49
Pizza
Beef & Macaroni
Adults- Lunch and dinner- Fish & chips $15.99 with beer sampler $25.99


EPCOT: Canada in World Showcase (11 of 11 posts)

Attractions:
O-Canada- movie

Shopping:
La Boutique Des Provinces - Jewelry, art prints, ceramics, assorted gift items with the French Canadian influence.
Trading Post and Northwest Mercantile - Gifts representing Canada's frontier days including maple syrup items and lumberjack shirts.

Entertainment:
OffKilter-new age celtic music

Dining:
Le-Cellier- Under $25.00 lunch and $30.00 dinner for New York Strip Steak or Filet Mignon, has specialty drinks and beers. Kids menu is same as Chefs de france.

Las Vegas in 4 days

Hotel / item price time frame days/ time power play
suggested visiting plan for vegas over four days
price listed are per person and estimated hours

DAY 1
Bellagio
Fountains 0.00 20.00 all/3p- midnight, every 30m. n/a
fine art gallery 17.00 45.00 10a-6p y
Conservatory 0.00 20.00 24hrs n/a
art of richard mcdonald 0.00 5.00 24hrs n/a
quick eats resturaunt 18.00 20.00 10a-1p n/a
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Ceasars Palace
Exotic Cars 5.00 25.00 10a-11p n
Fountain Show 0.00 20.00 on the hour 10a-11p n/a
cheesecake factory 18.00 20.00 ? n/a
casino 50.00 60.00 24 hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Flamingo
Wildlife habitat 0.00 15.00 24hrs n/a
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
208.00 400.00
total/ hours 416.00 6.67
DAY 2
Circus Circus
Adventure Dome 24.95 300.00 11a-varied y
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
circus players club 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Circus 0.00 25.00 every 1/2 hour n/a
meals 18.00 0.00
Excalibur
Motion Rides 9.95 20.00 11a-varied n
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Roundtable Buffet 17.00 40.00 dinner amt w/o tax 7 tip n/a
169.90 525.00
total/ hours 339.80 8.75
DAY3
Las Vegas Hilton
Star Trek: The Experience 42.99 60.00 11:30-8:30 y
Quark's bar and resturaunt 20.00 30.00 11:30a-varied n/a
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Luxor
imax theatre 11.99 45.00 varied show times n
in search of the obelisk 10.00 20.00 10a-11p y
King tut's tomb 10.00 20.00 10a-11p y
chris angel- third season 0.00 0.00 n/a n/a
casino 50.00 60.00
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
Mandalay Bay
Shark Reef 15.95 60.00 10a-10p n
House of blues 25.50 60.00 7:30a-varied n/a
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
286.43 505.00
total/ hours 572.86 8.42
DAY 4
MGM grand
tv research center 0.00 60.00 10a-9p n/a
lion habitat 0.00 30.00 11a-10p n/a
casino 75.00 90.00 24hrs n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
eateries 25.00 60.00 varies n/a
mirage
secret garden and dolphin habitat 15.00 90.00 11a-5p y
casino 50.00 60.00 24hrs n/a
volcano 0.00 15.00 varies n/a
PLAYERS CLUB 0.00 10.00 sign up for rewards at casino n/a
eateries 25.00 60.00 varies n/a
190.00 485.00
total/ hours 380.00 8.08


monorail tickets are $9 per person unlimited per day or $30 for 10 rides, sharable

Magic Kingdom Itinerary

Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom
Note:
Morning-Arrival:
If staying in WDW, make sure you take advantage of early extra magic hours. (park opens an hour earlier for guests)
Suggested Itinerary:
8:45 arrive at park, obtain tickets if needed
9:00 enter park, head down main street, and make first right into tomorrowland
9:15 go to space mountain and obtain a fastpass for all ticket holders
9:25 ride on buzz lightyear's space ranger spin or stitch's great escape
9:55 ride on Astro Orbitor or one above
10:20 ride on space mountain, for those under 44" have one adult do a child swap ticket, and take those under 44" to ride tomorrowland transit authority
10:45 second adult rides space mountain, kids may play in area or if adventurous go shopping
11:10 Lunch Time J early lunch time is suggested, as will allow more ride time
Frugal choices:
Cosmic rays starlight café
-kids meals available: $4.49+tax include a selection of: mixed green salads with chicken, chicken nuggets and pb&j. -includes choice of 2 side items: grapes, carrot sticks or apple sauce; Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water or apple juice
- adult meals range from: $6.89 to $13.99+tax and drink
*counts as a snack or a quick service meal under the dining plan*
Table Choices:
- you will need to head back to main street-
-Tony's town square- appetizers, entrées, and desserts available
Kid's menu- choice of one appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $7.49
*counts as a table service option under the dining plan-tips not included*
Character Choices:
-Cinderella's Royal Table- $35.99 Adult / $23.99 Child lunch only
*2 table service options per person under the dining plan- tips not included*
12:00 head to mickey's philharmagic magic and obtain a fastpass
12:00-3:00 make a strategic plan to ride all the rides, and use fastpass; if wanting to watch the parade at 3:00, have someone in your party grab a seat around 2:15 to obtain a good view.; I do not recommend, since it takes away ride time, but up to you.
*if at this time, you have park hopping tickets, take monorail to Epcot and follow evening schedule*
3:30-head to liberty square, grab fastpass for haunted mansion, *if young children are present, instead of going to liberty square, head to mickey's toontown fair to greet characters, then ride train around to frontierland.
4:00-5:30 frontierland rides
-splash mountain 44" or taller
-Good suggestion for the younger crowd- country bear jamboree
-big thunder mountain railroad 44" or taller
- Good suggestion for the younger crowd- tom sawyer island-see meals / snacks
Early dinner/ snack options:
Pecos bills tall tales café
Most adult meals are around $7.59+tax
Kid's meals- hamburger or mixed greens salad with chicken, same options as above and price-
*counts as a snack or a quick service meal under the dining plan*
Aunt Polly's dockside inn on Tom Sawyer Island open seasonally
Snacks includes drinks, chips, sundaes, ice-cream, and floats
*counts as a snack under the dining plan*
5:30-7:30 adventureland rides
-pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle cruise
Families with younger children should continue from this point, from tom Sawyer Island as a group.
- Swiss family tree house or tiki room
- Junior jungle boats or magic carpets over Aladdin
7:30 Dinner Time:
- Two options 1 table seating 1 character dining
Character Dining - Crystal Palace- buffet style dining $27.99 adults and $12.99 Children
*counts as a table service option under the dining plan- tips not included*
Table Service- The Plaza Restaurant- variety of entrées from $9.00-$11.00, desserts, and drinks, no alcoholic beverages are located in the Magic Kingdom.
Kid's menu- choice of one appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $7.49
*counts as a table service option under the dining plan-tips not included*
8:30
- grab a seat for the fire works, go shopping