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Disney World 5-Day Itinerary

A day-by-day five day Disney World plan with one day per park, a flexible rest day, rope drop priorities and notes on current closures.

Can I see Disney World in five days?

Yes. Use one day for each of the four parks and a fifth day for a rest day or your favorite park. Start each park early, take a midday break and book dining around the park days.

Five days gives you time for all four parks without rushing. The plan below suits families with children aged about 6 and up. Adjust the order to the opening hours and crowds for your dates.

The plan

Day Plan Priorities
1 Magic Kingdom Arrive at opening for TRON, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Big Thunder. Midday pool break, return for fireworks.
2 EPCOT Start with Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or Test Track. Lunch and a festival snack tour. Evening World Showcase.
3 Rest or pool day Sleep in, pool, resort exploring, Disney Springs dinner.
4 Hollywood Studios Rope drop Rise of the Resistance or Slinky Dog Dash. Indoor attractions in the afternoon.
5 Animal Kingdom Early safari, Pandora, Festival of the Lion King. Finish by mid-afternoon.

How to use it

  1. Put the busiest park on an early weekday. Check our crowd calendar for your dates.
  2. Use early entry. Resort guests get 30 minutes of early entry at the park they are visiting.
  3. Hold dining for after rope drop. Book table-service meals 60 days ahead.
  4. Keep the middle of the day light. A pool break makes the evening better.
  5. Leave day 3 open. It is your buffer for weather and rest.

Check closures first

Some attractions close for refurbishment or events, including Tiana's Bayou Adventure from November 2 to December 17, 2026, and Vacation Fun with Mickey and Minnie from October 28. See the closures guide for the latest list, and the new attractions guide for what to add.

See the first-timer's guide and the 7-day itinerary.

Check Disney's own pages

Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.

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