Everything that needs to be reserved — who books it, by when, and the windows that open first.
Nonstop-connection round trip to Orlando International, all 7 seats.
TRI is the fixed origin. Cheapest Mar 13–20 2027 round trip ≈$397/pp on AA (1-stop both ways); Family A ≈$1,193 (3 seats), Family B ≈$1,588 (4 seats) — planning estimates. Book flights LAST, after the Jan 15 window items. Verify the direct-flight assumption before buying.
Two rooms at the chosen resort, one per family, linked reservations.
Decision open: Coronado Springs vs Swan Reserve (with Pop Century, Contemporary, and BoardWalk Inn as alternates). Each family books its own room. Hold refundable rooms for Mar 13–20 before comparing further; availability can shift during spring break. Swan Reserve books via Marriott, not Disney.
Dated tickets, 4 adults + 3 children × 4 park days.
Whole-party ≈$3,400–4,300 for 4 days (spring 2027 estimate). Buy after lodging and flights are settled.
Individual Lightning Lane for Rise; only if not using Multi Pass.
Single Pass (à la carte Lightning Lane) for Rise. Buy only if not using Multi Pass on the Hollywood Studios day. 60-day window.
1-day park-to-park admission for the Fri Mar 19 Harry Potter + Minions day.
Park-to-park is required to ride the Hogwarts Express between Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. Tickets whole-party ≈$1,300–1,650 (estimate); 2027 prices not locked. Do not add Epic Universe on the same day.
Drinks + Star Wars atmosphere (kids OK during the day).
60-day window.
Build-a-droid experience at Hollywood Studios.
≈$100–120/person (estimate). Books via its own reservation system, 60 days out.
Build-a-lightsaber experience at Hollywood Studios; Dad's must-do.
≈$250/person (estimate). Books via its own reservation system, 60 days out.