Height blocks
- Bowen (46”): clear on everything
- Briggs (42”): out at Flight of Passage (44”), Everest (44”)
- Louie (~43”): out at Flight of Passage, Everest
Plan: out by 3pm to beat storms and rest at the pool. Easiest park day — protect it.
Weather· climate average
88° /67°
Thunderstorms
45% · 0.1"
Climate average — too far out for forecast
Park hours
Open
8:00 AM
Close
6:00 PM
- Early entry: 7:30 AM for Disney resort guests only — rope drop crowd will be heavy.
- Extended hours: 6–8 PM for deluxe resort guests only (we don't get this).
- ⚠️ Magic Kingdom closes 5:30 PM today for a private Dave Matthews Band buyout — expect spillover crowds at AK / EPCOT / HS in the evening. No fireworks at MK tonight.
Source: Disney Food Blog · Disney Tourist Blog
Rope drop
Pandora opens with the park. Straight to Avatar Flight of Passage — line jumps from 30 to 90+ within an hour. Then Na'vi River Journey, then Safaris while animals are active.
Must do
- Avatar Flight of Passage (44" — Lucy + adults)
- Na'vi River Journey (everyone)
- Kilimanjaro Safaris (morning)
- Expedition Everest (44" — single rider)
- DINOSAUR (40")
- Kali River Rapids (38" — ponchos)
- Festival of the Lion King
Express / Lightning Lane
LL Multi Pass: Flight of Passage if available, else Safaris + Everest. Off-property = book 3 days out at park open.
Rain backup
Pandora rides indoor. Lion King covered. Safari runs in rain. Everest closes for lightning.