AK planning strategy

[DynamicDisney]

Please help me hash this out. We have an ADR at Tusker House for 8am. I originally had FP+ set up for later morning and early afternoon. My plan was for us to finish breakfast, head to the safari (since it was right there, and hopeful that the animals would be out more with it being early in the day. Then, we were going to head to EE, etc.

Now we have changed FP+ to MK for the evening, since slots opened for the parade and fireworks.

First, do you find value in the parade and fireworks FP+, as this would allow us relaxation time back at the hotel, and then minimal waits for "decent" spots with the kids, and not having to stake claim 60+min ahead of time.

Second, if we do not have AK fastpasses, should we still head to the safari right out of breakfast (hopefully right at 9am park-opening), or should we tackle EE 1-2 times, then head back to the safari?

I am thinking that it would be best to do the safari first, but hubby does not agree.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Robo]

It'll take you 8-12 minutes to walk from Tusker House to the EE entrance,
two rides on EE should take about 12-20 minutes,
then another 8-12 minutes to walk back to Safari.
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It'll take 15-30 seconds to walk from Tusker House to the Safari entrance,
one Safari ride should take about 20-30 minutes,
then it'll take you 8-12 minutes to walk from Tusker House to EE.