A Disney World Bachelorette Party Guide to Plan Your Weekend

What better place to celebrate getting married than in the most magical place on earth? For those who want some joyful nostalgia before their big day, Walt Disney World in Orlando is the ultimate bachelorette party destination. It's the perfect place to dress up, have fun, and celebrate with your girlfriends. Here's our go-to itinerary when you're looking for Disney World bachelorette party ideas.

In this article:

• Disney World Bachelorette Party Ideas
• Disney World Bachelorette Party Itinerary
• Best Hotels in Disney World for a Bachelorette Party
• Disney World Adult Nightlife for a Bachelorette Party
• Expert Disney World Travel Tips

Even just planning a Disney World bachelorette party can be exciting. With its scream-worthy rides, world-class restaurants, and hidden magical touches, an adult trip to Disney World can be just as memorable as a kid's trip—and this time, there are margarita's involved.

Disney World Bachelorette Party Ideas

Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway with a minimum of mouse ears, or a wild adventure where roller coasters and fireworks are the very least of your adrenaline spikes, we've got you covered.

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If You're an Ariel (or a Belle, Tiana, or Mulan)

Playing dress-up never gets old, and even adults can have a Disney Princess experience at Disney World. Meet and take pictures with Cinderella, Tinkerbell, and Aurora before getting a prime spot for the Magic Kingdom Parade.

For the Ride Lover

If Scream is your favorite movie—and your favorite thing to do—amp up your girl's trip with a roller coaster tour. Some of the most thrilling: The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest. (But look, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin is surprisingly scary!)

For the Foodie

There's great food at every Disney park, but gourmands will have a special time at Epcot. Besides being able to eat and drink your way "around the world" by sipping on avocado margaritas in "Mexico" before downing chargrilled oysters or crêpes from "France," the park has plenty of festivals throughout the year. You'll find specialty foods available at events like the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, where even restaurant pros and sommeliers book time on their calendars.

For the Bar Babes

For the bachelorette groups looking to party, there are plenty of places to enjoy delicious cocktails. Besides the signature Lime Dole Martini with rum, there are wine bars in Disney Springs, and of course, drinking your way around the world at Epcot with sake in Japan or beers in Germany.

For the Fitness Lovers

For the brides looking to have fun during their bachelorette party while staying active, throw on your sneakers with your princess dresses and walk around the parks for a Disney World bachelorette party scavenger hunt. You'll get a ton of steps in while running around Magic Kingdom looking for "hidden mickeys" (tiny mouse insignia hidden all over the park)—but if you want to make it official, book your trip during Disney Marathon Weekend and race your friends in the annual Princess Run, a 5k where everyone dresses up!

Disney World Bachelorette Party Itinerary

Whether you're a Disney fanatic or just a girl in search of "adventure in the great wide somewhere,", there's a way to plan an unforgettable journey through Disney World that will have your entire bachelorette party saying "best day ever." Here's how to start.

Day 1

Start your day by seeing Cinderella's Castle, and enjoying the Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire live show. Then head to the Sunshine Tree Terrace for a little snack of Fried Pot Stickers with an orange sesame ginger sauce, washed down with the I Lava You Float made with Fanta Strawberry Soda, passionfruit, DOLE Whip, orange, and just a sprinkle of pop rocks. (We also love the upside-down pineapple cake pop or the Seven Dwarfs ice cream cone of the day at Storybook Treats.) Grab a Mickey Pretzel and watch the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom before scheduling some ride times with Genie+ on your app, which is definitely worth the $15-ish per person upgrade. It's especially useful if you love the classics, like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Space Mountain—all of which you can easily experience before checking out Magic Kingdom Fireworks at night!

Day 2

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy coffee by the pool in the morning. After a refreshing swim, get ready to go to Disney's Hollywood Studios to ride some more adult (read: scary) rides like the Rockin' Roller Coaster, an indoor roller coaster that takes dark, whipping twists and unexpected loops. Next, roam around Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to meet some of the famous characters from the movies like Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and Chewbacca. Once you've found Baby Yoda (awww!) you can ride through the incredible Rise of the Resistance experience, which makes you feel like you're actually floating through space. Next, use your Park Hopper Pass (you've got one, right?) to zoom back to the Magic Kingdom for dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant (plan ahead with reservations) and a night out at the House of Blues in Disney Springs.

Day 3

For day 3, start your morning bright and early at the Animal Kingdom. A ride on Kilimanjaro Safari lets you spot giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, gazelles, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. After the safari, make your way towards Expedition Everest.

Check out the show inside of the Tree of Life, called "It's Tough to be a Bug!" that'll give you more respect for butterflies than you ever thought possible. Next, head to the stunning Pandora: The World of Avatar to ride its motion simulator experience, which feels a little like flying through the Alpha Centauri System. Ready to head back down to Earth? Use your Park Hopper Pass to get to Epcot.

Did you bring your passport? Kidding, you don't need it, because Epcot lets you eat and drink your way around the world. You can enjoy delicious avocado margaritas and tacos in Mexico, crêpes from France, bratwurst and potato pancakes from Germany, sushi and sake in Japan, and more tasty dishes like buttery lobster tails and chargrilled oysters with cajun butter. Finish out the night with Disney Harmonious, an epic light and fireworks show.

Best Hotels in Disney World for a Bachelorette Party

When it comes to planning the perfect bachelorette party in Disney World, choosing the right hotel is half the battle. Below are a few of our suggestions to get you started.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

The Swan Reserve is a 5 star, high end option with an elegant feel. If you're looking for a Disney hotel with a touch of luxury that's still centrally located (and with plenty of ways to get to the park like buses and boats), this is a great option. They also have delicious in-house restaurants like Amare Mediterranean.

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

For a comfortable place to relax at the end of a long day of walking around Walt Disney World theme parks, the Swan & Dolphin are both wonderful options. They're two separate but connected hotels, both offering ways to get into the parks and Disney Springs with ease.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Created to make Florida feel like a tropical island, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is a fantastic option near Walt Disney World. The monorail is attached, making it really easy for guests to get to the parks. They even have deluxe theme rooms if you're looking to splurge, like overwater bungalows.

Hyatt Regency Orlando

The Hyatt Regency is always a reliable option, especially if you get traveler points for staying there. Just a short distance from Walt Disney World—and Universal Orlando, too!—the Hyatt Regency has beautiful swimming grottos, a fitness center, and plenty of shopping and dining options closeby.

Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida

Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida is right near Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. They have stunning atriums on the property, a relaxing spa, a fitness center, and plenty of ways to recharge in between your Disney activities, including the Cypress Springs Water Park & Resort Pools with Crystal River Rapids. This amenity is a bit of an amusement park in its own right, with huge slides and a lazy river to maximize your out-of-Disney fun time.

Disney World Adult Nightlife for a Bachelorette Party

If you're looking for a fun night out at Disney restaurants or bars to celebrate your bachelorette, Disney World is full of incredible options. You can explore everything from wine bars to themed restaurants, and stick within the park system or find A Whole New World (sorry…) just a little bit beyond it.

The Best Restaurants in Disney World for Adults

Space 220 Restaurant

Located in Epcot, Space 220 is a little bit like The Mandalorian nightclub scenes—totally alien, but also hysterical and familiar. The space theme is extra (they really committed) but the food is hardly a joke. Dine on Scallop Ravioli with thyme and black truffle pearls, or Coconut Curry Lobster Bisque with butter-poached lobster, and you might never want to come back down to Earth.

Be Our Guest

The Beauty and the Beast themed restaurant takes you inside the Beast's palace… without the curse, of course. Enjoy traditional French dishes like snails in garlic herb butter and Trout Amandine from the epic ballroom that looks exactly like the movie.

Ohana

"Ohana" means family, and you'll enjoy Polynesian home cooking with dishes like the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, Pork Dumplings in a garlic chili sauce, Spicy Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, and Grilled Chicken with chimichurri sauce. This is also one of our favorite places for cocktails thanks to options like the Hawaiian Mule with ginger beer, Pau Maui Handmade Vodka, and a lychee-citrus reduction or the Rum Swizzle with guava, mango, and rum.

Best Bars in Disney World

Wine Bar George - A Restaurant & Bar

If the bride loves wine, Wine Bar George in Disney Springs is a fantastic option. Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, offers a selection of over 140 wines and dishes to share. Snack on spiced warm olives, charcuterie boards, and sweets like a delicious strawberry tart, among other options while sipping on wines from around the world.

Nomad Lounge

Inside Animal Kingdom, Nomad Lounge offers plenty of delicious foods to try like Honey-Chili Glazed Pork Belly with a poached egg, gravy, and a chorizo and cheese biscuit or the Tuna Poke Bowl with kimchi, rice, edamame, and a sesame-chili glaze. Nomad has a wide range of cocktails, as well, like the Night Monkey made with Plantation Original Dark Rum, coffee simple syrup, tart lime juice, guava purée, and cilantro.

La Cava del Tequila

Of course, drinking your way around Epcot is a must while in Disney as an adult. When in Mexico, there are tequila flights and plenty of margaritas to pair with your chips and queso. That includes the famous La Cava Avocado from La Cava del Tequila made with Tromba blanco tequila, fresh avocado, melon liqueur, and lime juice with a hibiscus salt rim.

Expert Disney World Travel Tips

A Disney trip has a lot of moving parts, so planning ahead and doing your research can help to alleviate any stress you might hit. There are a lot of airlines, some with direct flights depending on where you're coming from, including JetBlue, United, Spirit, Delta, American, and Southwest. Take the earliest flight you can to help avoid delays. Skip renting a car and use the money saved to upgrade your Disney admission with Genie+ and Pass Hopper, which will help you move faster through each park and get onto more rides.