I like to save the best for last when visiting Disney parks. Start at
Epcot—picking up a FASTPASS ticket to hold your place for the aerial
thriller Soarin'—then spend the afternoon and evening around the World
Showcase. Its wonder-filled slow pace eases my family into days of
"theme parking." Next, take on the creatures of Disney's Animal Kingdom
(grab a FASTPASS for Expedition Everest early) before moving on to the
thrill rides and shows of Disney's Hollywood Studios, formerly called
Disney-MGM Studios (featuring the Stars and Motor Cars Parade, one of my
favorites).
Crown the trip with the delights of the Magic Kingdom: Snag a
fireworks-watching spot on the edge of Tomorrowland. Tinker Bell zips
overhead, marking the perfect end to a Disney vacation dream. --Annette Thompson
