About Fastpass: There are several popular rides that have fastpass kiosks in front of them. Just put your park pass into it and your fastpass will come out. It is a ticket with the time of day to return for the ride. Free of charge.<BR><BR>About Festival of the Lion King: This is a wonderful show held at Animal Kingdom. No extra charge as it's included in your admission to AK. <BR><BR>Be sure to take sunglasses, hats and sunscreen when you go. Late August is extremely hot and humid in the south.<BR><BR>

I didn't see this mentioned, but when we do Disney, we leave during the afternoon like everyone said, but then we come back at night for the fireworks/laser displays. The one at Epcot is pretty good. This way you don't have this huge long day to wait through to see the fireworks.