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Between the parks and the resort, everyone from the littlest princess to the grown-ups will find their kind of fun. Here's where we're headed — and why.
The Parks We're Visiting
A few of the attractions that made each park a must for Harper's celebration.
The heart of the birthday
This is Harper's big day — the castle, the princesses, and the fireworks. It's the most magical fit for a 5th birthday.
Key attractions
- Cinderella Castle & princess meet-and-greets
- Peter Pan's Flight and "it's a small world"
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- Happily Ever After fireworks
Where adventure begins
A gentle first-day park with rides Harper loves and something for the grown-ups too.
Key attractions
- Frozen Ever After
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
- World Showcase for the adults
Wild and wondrous
Real animals plus immersive lands make this a favorite for kids and a stunning day for everyone.
Key attractions
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Na'vi River Journey
- Festival of the Lion King show
- Discovery Island trails
Movies come to life
Toy Story Land is made for little ones, with bigger thrills nearby for the older crew.
Key attractions
- Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Disney Junior & Frozen sing-along shows
A change of pace
A fun switch-up from Disney with brand-new family lands, plus flexibility for the adults to explore.
Key attractions
- DreamWorks Land (Trolls, Shrek & friends)
- Minion Land
- E.T. Adventure
- Animal Actors show
Fun Back at the Resort
Even on rest days there's plenty to do without ever leaving Villatel.
Water Fun
- Aqua Bay Waterpark with slides
- Grand Pool with a relaxing lazy river
- Kids' splash cove for the little ones
- Poolside bar & grill
For the Kids
- Kids' splash cove and playground
- Plenty of open space to run and play
- Family-friendly common areas in the villas
- Built-in rest time so the little ones stay happy
The Parks
- All four Disney parks across the week
- A full Universal Studios Florida day
- About 1.5 days at Magic Kingdom
- Fireworks and character magic throughout
More to Explore
We won't be visiting these as a group this trip, but if you want to extend your stay or venture off on your own, Orlando has so much more to offer. These bookings would be on your own.
Epic Universe
Universal's newest park with Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon. A big draw for thrill-seekers.
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Islands of Adventure
Home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade, plus Jurassic Park and Marvel thrill rides for the adventurous.
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Universal Volcano Bay
Universal's tropical water theme park with slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool if you want a full water day.
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine life encounters, animal shows, and coasters — a nice change of pace for animal-loving families.
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LEGOLAND Florida
Geared to younger kids with rides, building zones, and a water park. A little further out, but a hit with the 2–9 crowd.
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