The M&Ms: Mouse Meets Mishpucha
The Magic Kingdom Meets the Holy Land
Countdown to magic
🗓️ Friday, March 27, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure. We're heading to the most magical place on Earth. Check out the tabs above for all the details you need to prepare for our trip.
Explore
Useful Information
Resort
In this trip to Disney World, we will be staying in Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort. The Wilderness Lodge is a beautiful resort inspired by the rustic American northwest.
As you walk into the lobby, you will find floor-to-ceiling wooden log beams, and a replica of the famous geyser Ol' Faithful.
You will be staying in a water view room, with gorgeous views of the waterfall outside the hotel.
Your room includes: two beds, a Smart TV, coffee and tea machine, and minibar.
Travel
Flight to Orlando
10:30 AM
EWR
Newark, NJ
1:31 PM
MCO
Orlando, FL
Date: Fri, Mar 27, 2026
Flight: UA 1739 • 3h 1m • Boeing 737-900
Seats: 10D, 10E, 10F
Flight to Newark
11:10 AM
MCO
Orlando, FL
2:00 PM
EWR
Newark, NJ
Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Flight: UA 2858 • 2h 50m • Boeing 737 MAX 9
Seats: 10A, 10B, 10C
Park Tickets & Reservations
Main Entrance Passes
5x Silver Main Entrance Pass (All Ages)
Theme Park Reservations
Our Party
Caspi Family
Litvak Family
Dining
8:10 PM – Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Confirmation: 356040352166 • 7 Guests
1:10 PM – Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine
Hollywood Studios • Echo Lake • Fantasmic! 1st Show
Confirmation: 356040354236 • 7 Guests
Confirmation Numbers
Resort #1: 613514468080
Resort #2: 615636576892
Balance due at check-in: $1,665.24
Packing List
Clothing
- • Comfortable walking shoes (broken in!)
- • Light, breathable clothes
- • Swimsuits & flip flops
- • Light jacket/hoodie (for AC)
- • Rain poncho or light rain jacket
- • Hat or cap for sun
Day Bag Essentials
- • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- • Sunglasses
- • Reusable water bottle
- • Portable phone charger
- • Small snacks
- • Hand sanitizer
- • Blister bandages
Tech & Documents
- • Phone chargers & cables
- • My Disney Experience app installed
- • ID / Driver's license
- • Credit cards
- • Insurance cards
Nice to Have
- • Small travel umbrella
- • Cooling towel
Useful Links
Trip Schedule
Friday
March 27
Arrival Day
10:30 AM
EWR
1:31 PM
MCO
3h 1m • Boeing 737-900
Seats: 10D, 10E, 10F
Wilderness Lodge
Drop off bags
8:10 PM – Whispering Canyon Cafe
✓ Reserved • Conf #356040352166
Saturday
March 28
1:10 PM – Hollywood & Vine
Minnie's Seasonal Dine • Fantasmic! 1st Show package • ✓ Reserved
Fantasmic! (a light show)
6:30 PM
Sunday
March 29
Monday
March 30
Flex Day
Park TBD
Tuesday
March 31
🏠 Departure Day
11:10 AM
MCO
2:00 PM
EWR
2h 50m • Boeing 737 MAX 9
Seats: 10A, 10B, 10C
The Ultimate Guide to
Walt Disney World
By Itai A. Caspi
In This Guide:
- A detailed analysis of each of the 4 parks
- An explanation of Lightning Lane and why it's useful
- A guide to our hotel
- All forms of transportation
- Magic Bands
- All essential rides
The 4 Parks
Magic Kingdom
One of the most recognized parks in Disney World, featuring the iconic Cinderella Castle. It contains rides inspired by old animated Disney movies, like Snow White, Princess and the Frog, Peter Pan and more. This park is by far the busiest park in Disney World, with about 50,000 daily visitors.
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars, Toy Story, Indiana Jones. All of these rides are compacted into this amazing park. It has rides like Slinky Dog (mild roller coaster), Millennium Falcon (flight simulator), and Rise of the Resistance. And also a "Fantasmic" light show at the end of the day!
Animal Kingdom
Go on breathtaking safaris in the heart of Africa, go on a water-filled ride in Asia, take flight on a banshee in Pandora, and go back to the world of dinosaurs in DinoLand. The smallest of the parks, but still filled with 4 worlds of fun.
EPCOT
This park revolves around a giant lake, and each section is divided into different countries. You can walk around the lake and get a photo-op with the Eiffel Tower in France, have a Gelato in Italy, grab some sushi in Japan, and see the Great Wall of China. The park is also packed with rides, like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Cosmic Rewind, and Soarin' Through the Air.
⚡ LIGHTNING LANE
Lightning Lane is a pass that allows you to go to a shorter line. Every time you go through the entrance to a ride, there's a gate divided into 2 parts:
Stand-by Entrance
Regular entrance - free but long wait
Lightning Lane
Pay beforehand for much shorter line!
Trust me, you do not want to stand in the long line.
The Hotel: Wilderness Lodge
We are staying at Disney Wilderness Resort, inspired by the rustic American Northwest. It resembles national park lodges, like the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone. You walk into the lobby, and it genuinely feels like you are stepping into a northwest lodge. Massive timber beams and totem poles, and a replica of Old Faithful bubbles and steams.
Your Water View Room includes:
- 2 queen beds (sleeps 4)
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
- Mini-fridge
- Patio
Hotel Features:
- 3 pools - main pool with waterfall, kids pool with water slide, quiet pool & hot tub
- See Magic Kingdom Fireworks from Geyser Point!
- Very convenient location, close to Magic Kingdom
🚌 TRANSPORTATION
5 forms of transportation at Walt Disney World:
- Buses (from every hotel to every park)
- Monorail Train (some hotels)
- Disney Skyliner Aerial Gondolas (some hotels)
- Boats and Ferries (waterside hotels)
- Walkways (short distances)
From Our Hotel:
🌐 EPCOT
Bus (fastest) or Boat + Monorail (scenic)
Magic Kingdom
Bus (fastest) or Boat (fun views!)
🎬 Hollywood Studios
Bus
Animal Kingdom
Bus
⌚ Magic Bands
Magic Bands are bands that look like watches, but instead of the clock face it has a Mickey Mouse design. The magic bands can unlock the door to your room, and instead of using small passes, you can use it to get past the Lightning Lane gate. It's a handy and faster way than the guest passes.
All Essential Rides
Hollywood Studios
Rise of the Resistance
A fun Star Wars ride - it's a surprise!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Fly the starship completing a mission for Hondo Ohnaka
Toy Story Mania
Shooting ride where you compete hitting targets
Slinky Dog Dash
A mild Toy Story roller coaster
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
A slow ride following Mickey's picnic day gone wrong
Magic Kingdom
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Mild roller coaster inspired by Snow White
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Swim along in a raft - with 50ft drops!
Space Mountain
Classic roller coaster
Haunted Mansion
A slow ride full of scary surprises!
Pirates of the Caribbean
This ride inspired the original movie!
EPCOT
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
An intense roller coaster following a Marvel story
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Travel through Gusteau's restaurant as a mouse!
Soarin' Around the World
Fly through familiar landmarks like the Eiffel Tower
Animal Kingdom
Avatar: Flight of Passage
Soar through Pandora on the back of a banshee
Kali River Rapids
Rush through the river with mild drops
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Breathtaking safari through the Harambe Wildlife Preserve
Park Hopping
Buy a special ticket to transfer between parks throughout the day. Start in EPCOT, then take the Disney Skyliner to Hollywood Studios. We'll be doing park hopper for 1 or 2 days.
Early Entry
Staying at a Disney resort means you can enter the park 30 minutes early. That may not sound like a lot, but it saves you a lot of time on rides with long lines!
Thank you for reading!