YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS 'DREAM PATHS'
As part of the 'Year of a Million Dreams' promotion, Disney has suggested 'Dream Paths' for guests in three categories:
Some of the suggestions are a bit odd, such as Cranium Command and Body Wars which are rarely open. There are some attractions that are not mentioned at all. Our advice, use common sense and consider these 'paths' to be a starting point when planning your Disney vacation:
Attractions -
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
- Haunted Mansion
- Jungle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Space Mountain
- Stitch's Great Escape
- Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
- Tom Sawyer Island
Dining -
Shows -
- Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial
- High School Musical Pep Rally
Shopping -
- Mickey's Star Traders
- Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
Attractions
- Body Wars (strange suggestion considering it's closed 99% of the time)
- Cranium Command (same as Body Wars)
- Ellen's Energy Adventure
- Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
- Maelstrom
- Mission Space
- Soarin'
- Test Track
Shows -
- Dragon Legend Acrobats
- Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
Attractions -
- Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
- Lights, Motor, Action Extreme Stunt Show
- Rock 'N' Roller Coaster
- Star Tours
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Cars Go Cruisin' Meet and Greet
- Kim Possible Meet and Greet
- Power Ranger Meet and Greet
Attractions -
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest
- It's Tough to be a Bug
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safari
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Pangani Forest Expedition Trail
- Primeval Whirl
Dining -
Shows -
- Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade
Shopping -
- Serka Zong Bazaar
Attractions -
- The Barnstormer
- Country Bear Jamboree
- Donald's Boat
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Enchanted Tiki Room
- Fantasyland Play Area
- 'it's a small world'
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey's Country House
- Minnie's Country House
- Walt Disney World Railroad
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Disney Dreams Come True Parade
- Judge's Tent - Character Meet and Greet
- Main Street Family Fun Day Parade
- Woody's Cowboy Camp
Shopping -
- County Bounty
- Main Street Confectionary
- Pooh's Thoughtful Spot
Attractions -
- Imageworks
- Kidcot Stations (in World Showcase)
- Journey Into Imagination with Figment
- The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Character Greetings
- Turtle Talk with Crush
Shopping -
- Der Teddybar
- Jackstraws & Gewgaws Toy Store
Attractions -
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Playground
- Playhouse Disney, Live on Stage
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Cars Go Cruisin' Meet and Greet
- Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade
- Little Einsteins Meet and Greet
- Toy Story Meet and Greet
Attractions -
- Affection Section
- Boneyard
- Conservation Station
- Fossil Fun Games
- Kids Discovery Clubs
- TriceraTop Spin
- Wildlife Express
Dining -
Shows -
- Camp Minnie-Mickey Greeting Trails
- Flights of Wonder
- Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade
Shopping -
- Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures
- Dino Institute Shop
- Serka Zong Bazaar
Attractions -
- Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Snow White's Scary Adventure
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Ariel's Grotto
- Judge's Tent - Princess Meet and Greet
- Royal Court Academy
- Storytime with Belle
- Toontown Hall of Fame Tent
Shopping -
- Emporium
- Tinkerbells' Treasures
Attractions -
- El Rio del Tiempo
- Impressions de France
- Turtle Talk with Crus
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Aladdin in Morocco
- Belle and the Beast in France
- Pooh, Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland in the UK
Attractions -
- Great Movie Ride
- Journey into Narnia
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Dining -
Shows/Characters -
- Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
- Fantasmic!
Shows -
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo - The Musical (under construction)
- Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade
- Pocahontas and her Forest Friends
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| Today's Theme Park Hours Monday 6/17/2013 |
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| Magic Kingdom: Epcot Future World: Epcot World Showcase: Hollywood Studios: Animal Kingdom: Typhoon Lagoon: Blizzard Beach: |
9:00 - 11:00 9:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 10:00 9:00 - 8:00 9:00 - 8:00 9:00 - 8:00 |
Extra Magic Hours Morning: Animal Kingdom
Extra Magic Hour Evening: Hollywood Studios


