Hello everyone! I'm trying to narrow down my trip itinerary by the type of ticket I get and I'm having trouble deciding.
From the info I've given below and just between these two options, which would you pick and why? Thanks!
Who: Me, solo adult
When: January 31 - Feb 3rd 2027
Where: AKV (Kidani) 1/31-2/1 and ASMo 2/1-3
Goals:
- Festival of the Arts
- Riding Guardians
- Storybook Dining
- Seeing the castle/fireworks show
- MK rides: Mine Train, Pooh, Buzz Spin, Tron, Space Mnt, BTMRR, People Mover
- Not use Lightning Lane
ITINERARY #1
Sun 1/31
- Arrive at MCO
- Check in at AKV
- Spend time enjoying the resort (pool, animals, etc)
- Boma Dinner
Mon 2/1
- Epcot (possible extra evening magic)*
- Check in ASMo earlier, Arrive after park close
Tue 2/2
- MK (EMH)
- Crystal Palace Breakfast
- Storybook Dinner
Wed 2/3
- Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast
- Airport
ITINERARY #2
Sun 1/31
- Arrive at MCO
- Check in at AKV
- Spend time enjoying the resort (pool, animals, etc)
- Quick Service Dinner at resort
Mon 2/1
- Boma Breakfast
- Disney Springs
- Check in ASMo
- Storybook Dinner
- After Hours MK Event
Tue 2/2
- Epcot (EMH)*
Wed 2/3
- 100 Park Fare Breakfast
- Airport
*= Since i am solo, only have 1 day, and the festival booths are a big priority, I only eat at the booths for all meals on Epcot day
The difference in price for 2-day base ticket (itinerary 1) and 1-day base ticket+MK After Hours ticket (itinerary 2) is only $20, so negligible.
The variance between total cost of tickets + meals is also negligible between itineraries.
Also, I have never done an After Hours Event but I know I can enter early when the park is normally operating (much like MNSSHP and MVMCP allow early entry)