Disney World day optimizer
Pick your must-do rides, a park and a date, and RopeDrop's optimizer builds a timed plan for the whole day from predicted waits by the hour, walking time and rope drop. In a backtest over 30 days at all four Walt Disney World parks, Optimize Day beat an expert-written touring plan by a median 30 minutes a day and came out ahead on 80% of days.
How it works: /about-the-algorithm
How the plan is built
Each stop's time comes from Optimize Day, the same engine as the RopeDrop trip planner. It predicts every ride's wait for the hour you'd get there, adds the walk between rides, and puts the headliners first while lines are short. Rides your shortest rider can't ride, and rides that are closed for refurbishment, are left out. Read the details in how the algorithm works.
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Disney World day optimizer: FAQ
How does the Disney World day optimizer work?
It orders your rides by the predicted wait at the hour you'd reach each one, adds the walk between them, and puts headliners at rope drop when lines are shortest. It then fills the rest of the day with extra rides everyone in your party can ride and adds lunch and dinner breaks.
How much time does the optimizer save?
In a backtest over 30 days at all four Walt Disney World parks, Optimize Day beat an expert-written touring plan by a median 30 minutes a day and came out ahead on 80% of days.
Does it handle Lightning Lane and Early Entry?
Yes. With Lightning Lane Multi Pass on, your three rides with the longest predicted waits go in the Lightning Lane. With Early Entry on (for Disney resort hotel guests), the plan starts at Early Entry on days Disney publishes it.
Do I need an account?
No. Planning a day needs no account. Saving the plan to a trip, re-planning it in the park and sharing it with your group need you to sign in.
Does the plan include shows, parades or fireworks?
No. The plan covers rides and meal breaks. Check the Disney app for entertainment times.