Things to do in Disney

Aulani · Half day · from $55

The memorial program itself is free with a timed ticket. This tour handles the tickets and the driving and adds a short Honolulu stop. No bags bigger than a small wallet.

Disney Cruise Line · Island day

Has its own adults-only Serenity Bay, a Junkanoo celebration, local art and a nature trail to the lighthouse. The South Eleuthera tours get you off the Disney beach and into real Bahamian culture.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 20 to 30 minutes, self-paced · Included with admission

A walking trail through temple ruins with tigers, bats and huge birds. Morning is best, because the tigers are usually more active before the heat.

Disney's Hollywood Studios · About 18 minutes, start to finish · Lightning Lane Single Pass $20-$25

The best ride at Disney World, in my opinion: a multi-part experience where you get captured by the First Order and escape. Height is 40 inches, it's long, and it breaks down a lot, so buy the Single Pass or ride early.

Disneyland · Check dates · from $145

A good pick for history buffs and train fans. You ride the Lilly Belle, Walt's private railroad car, and hear how his love of trains shaped the park. Disney lists it as temporarily unavailable right now, so check before you plan around it.

Magic Kingdom · 18 minutes · Included with admission

Fireworks plus projections on the castle and down Main Street, and it's the best way to end a Magic Kingdom day. Stand on Main Street so you see the projections, not just the fireworks, and stake out a spot 45 minutes early.