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DIVE-IN MOVIE
Next Showing
Tue, Oct 27 · 12pm & 5pm Float-In
Coming Up
- Thu 10/29The Nightmare Before Christmas12pm
- Sat 10/31Hotel Transylvania12pm & 5pm
- Tue 11/3Encanto12pm & 5pm Float-In
- Thu 11/5Wall-E12pm
- Sat 11/7Tangled12pm & 5pm
Full schedule
November
- Tue 11/10Meet the Robinsons12pm & 5pm Float-In
- Thu 11/12Aladdin (Live-Action)12pm
- Sat 11/14Hoppers12pm & 5pm
- Tue 11/17Enchanted12pm & 5pm Float-In
- Thu 11/19Zootopia 212pm
- Sat 11/21Moana (Live Action)Residents only12pm & 5pm
- Tue 11/24Toy Story 512pm & 5pm Float-In
- Thu 11/26Free Birds12pm
- Thu 11/26A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving3pm
- Sat 11/28Air Bud: Golden Receiver12pm & 5pm
- Sun 11/29Ratatouille3pm
Poolside · Tue 12pm & 5pm Float-In · Thu 12pm · Sat 12pm & 5pm
Tuesday's 5pm showing is a Float-In Movie: lounger floats are provided as an extra amenity in the Explorer Pool.
Pools heated to 82–84°F
Upcoming Events
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Epilogue: The Ghostwriter's Final Chapter
Thursday–Saturday, October 29–31 · Bookings 6–9pm Three nights only: Epilogue turns into an immersive literary speakeasy.About the evening
For three nights only, Epilogue becomes an immersive literary speakeasy. Rumour has it a secret society of writers, fortune tellers, occult scholars, explorers and dreamers once met in the library after dark, and vanished when its last member disappeared. Expect flickering candles, hidden stories and messages from a ghostwriter whose final chapter is still unfinished. Draw Your Fate card in hand, choose from a tarot-inspired cocktail menu with flights themed on The Moon, The Empress, The Star, The World, The Hermit, Justice, The Tower and The Spider, plus revamped originals and classics, each with its own chilling backstory.
- $85 per person, includes two signature cocktails
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Kids For All Seasons Halloween activities
Friday, October 304 activities
- 1:30–3pm · Minute-to-Win-It games · the Mansion
- 3–6pm · Monster Mash Bash · the Cove
- 3–5pm · Face painting · the Cove
- 5:30–6pm · S'mores · the Cove
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Kids For All Seasons Halloween activities
Saturday, October 314 activities
- 12–5pm · Inflatable bounce house
- 1:30–3pm · Resort-wide trick-or-treating · meet at Kids For All Seasons
- 3–4pm · Pumpkin painting · Kids For All Seasons
- 5–9pm · Kids For All Seasons evening session · additional fees apply
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Kids For All Seasons Halloween activities
Sunday, November 13 activities
- 12–2pm · Airbrush tattoos · the Mansion
- 1–2pm · Caramel apple bar · the Cove
- 2:30–3pm · Fall donut eating competition · the playground
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26- Plancha Thanksgiving Buffet12–7pm · $150 per adult · $58 per child (ages 2–12)Open menu (PDF)
- Ravello Thanksgiving Buffet1–8pm · $170 per adult · $58 per child (ages 2–12)Open menu (PDF)
Theme parks today
Travel from the resort →Today's park hours in Orlando time, early and evening hours, and live waits. Drive times are typical, from the resort.
Walt Disney World
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Magic Kingdom
10–15 min from the resort (drive to the Transportation and Ticket Center, then ferry or monorail)Official hours
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EPCOT
10–15 min from the resortOfficial hours
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
10–15 min from the resortOfficial hours
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Disney's Animal Kingdom
10–15 min from the resortOfficial hours
Universal Orlando
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Universal Studios Florida
25–35 min from the resortOfficial hours
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Universal Islands of Adventure
25–35 min from the resortOfficial hours
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Universal Epic Universe
25–35 min from the resortOfficial hours
SeaWorld Orlando
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SeaWorld Orlando
15–20 min from the resortOfficial hours
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Discovery Cove
18–22 min from the resortReservation-only day resort with set check-in timesOfficial hours
Hours and wait times: Powered by ThemeParks.wiki. Unofficial data; confirm on each park's official calendar before you go. Early Entry, Extended Evening and Early Park Admission are for eligible hotel guests only, and separately ticketed events need their own ticket.
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Spooky Season
Through October 31Kids For All Seasons Halloween activitiesat the resort
Friday, October 30
- 1:30–3pmMinute-to-Win-It games the Mansion
- 3–6pmMonster Mash Bash the Cove
- 3–5pmFace painting the Cove
- 5:30–6pmS'mores the Cove
Saturday, October 31
- 12–5pmInflatable bounce house
- 1:30–3pmResort-wide trick-or-treating meet at Kids For All Seasons
- 3–4pmPumpkin painting Kids For All Seasons
- 5–9pmKids For All Seasons evening session additional fees apply
8 Spooky Bars Around Orlandofor your Halloween night out
- The Courtesy Winter Park
Nightmare on Orange
22.8 mi · 40–55 min from the resort
- Forward/Slash Winter Park
Forward/Slasher takeover
23.3 mi · 40–55 min from the resort
- Permanent Vacation Maitland
Haunted-island vibes
26 mi · 45 min–1 h 5 min from the resort
- Vault 5421 International Drive
Post-apocalyptic hideaway
12.2 mi · 25–35 min from the resort
- Dead Coconut Club Universal CityWalk
Alien-invasion takeover
11.9 mi · 30–40 min from the resort
- Jock Lindsey's Halloween Hangar Bar Disney Springs
Halloween décor and themed drinks
4.4 mi · 15–20 min from the resort
- The Dark Room at The Dust Downtown Orlando
Haunted hideaway
19.8 mi · 35–50 min from the resort
Spooky décor and creative drinks
42.8 mi · 1 h 10 min–1 h 25 min from the resort
6 Spots for Halloween Treats Around Orlando
- Fragaria Ice Cream Maitland
Dairy-free ice cream in seasonal flavors
26.9 mi · 45 min–1 h 5 min from the resort
- The Glass Knife Winter Park
Halloween cakes, pastries and sweets
24 mi · 40–55 min from the resort
- Gideon's Bakehouse East End Market & Disney Springs
Frankenstein cookies and seasonal cakes
4.4 mi · 15–20 min from the resort (Disney Springs) · East End Market: 23 mi · 40–55 min
- Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Disney Springs
Ghost, tombstone and spiderweb donuts
4.4 mi · 15–20 min from the resort
- Amorette's Patisserie Disney Springs
Candle-shaped black velvet cake
4.4 mi · 15–20 min from the resort
- Frontera Cocina Disney Springs
Chocolate skull with vanilla mousse
4.4 mi · 15–20 min from the resort
Seasonal treats, availability varies.
Drive times are typical to heavy traffic, measured from the resort. Confirm events, hours and reservations with each venue.
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Park-day essentials
All tips →Arrive before opening
The first hour is the shortest-wait hour of the day. Head for the headliner first.
Take a midday break
Pool or nap in the heat of the day, then come back for evening shows and fireworks.
Book dining early
Sought-after Disney tables go fast; book as soon as the window opens for the guest's dates.
Use the official apps
Live wait times, mobile food ordering and paid line-skip options are all in each park's app.
Concierge quick answers
All →When is the best time to visit?
Late January to early March, or mid-September to mid-November, for milder weather and lighter crowds.
Do I need a car?
Not if you stay at Disney and focus on its parks. Yes if you want Universal, the coast or day trips; rideshare covers the gaps.
How do I get from MCO to my hotel?
Mears Connect shuttle (24/7, (407) 423-5566), rideshare or taxi from the terminal curb, or a car service. See Getting Around.
How many days do I need?
Plan about one day per park, plus a rest day for every three or four park days.
Is Epic Universe included with a Universal ticket?
It needs its own ticket and there is no park-to-park access, so give it a full day.
Can I get into Sorekara?
It's fully committed; join the Tock waitlist. For a sure thing on the same street, try Camille (Tock, no walk-ins).