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the ultimate Walt Disney WOlrd
Bucket List
By Stephanie Boardman
Wa lt Disney World Resort , located in Orlando, Florida, is the f lagship of Disney’s worldwide theme park empire. Opening on October 1, 1971 it has become the most v isited vacat ion resort in the world with an annual at tendance of 25 mi l l ion. The resort is made up of four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hol ly wood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, two water parks, Bl izzard Beach and Ty phoon Lagoon, Downtown Disney shopping area, and 25 resort hotels . Al l stay ing with the Disney theme, each component of the resort has it ’s own niche and highl ights that niche with specif ic theming and at tract ions.
A long with the theming and at tract ions, three out of the four parks a lso of fer a night show. Magic Kingdom has a night parade and Wishes: A Nightt ime Spectacular f irework show. Hol ly wood Studies has Fatasmic and EPCOT of fers I l luminat ions. In 2016 Animal Kingdom a lso hoped to of fer a nigh show with the new Avatar expansion opening.
D isney a lso specia l izes in hol idays, seasons, and events. The events take place throughout the year and of fer even more act iv it ies and at tract ions for a l l guests to enjoy. From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Hal loween Party to EPCOT’s Food and Wine Fest iva l, each event brings something new and excit ing.
With so many things to do at Walt Disney World, many guests never even see ha lf of what the resort has to of fer during their v isit . It is not uncommon for many guests to only focus on making sure they complete every thing at the parks, and don’t even think about what the rest of the resort has to of fer. From the restaurants to the hidden secrets , there are a ton of things
that guests can partake in tr ip af ter tr ip. Walt Disney World can be enjoyed again and again with the r ight information.
Bucket l ists are a great tool. Mainly used for the items people want to complete before they die, bucket l ists can a lso be used when deciding what to do on your next Walt Disney World vacat ion. The bucket l ist that we have created for you, of fers l it t le things that can be done on any tr ip to items that might require more planning, but are something every Disney lover must do at least once.
Whether it is your f irst tr ip or your 100th, Walt Disney World of fers something for everyone. There is so much to do and this l ist only scratches the surface. It wi l l provide you with ideas and act iv it ies no matter what ty pe of Disney vacat ioner you are. Pick your favorite, t ry to complete a l l 16, or f ind your own. Disney is not just for the young, but the young at heart .
“Laughter is timeless. Imagination has
no age. And dreams are forever.”
- Walt Disney
Kitchen Sink
Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort ser ves a gargantuan bowl, er, k itchen sink, overf lowing with sugary treats. It contains every ingrediant ser ved and takes about 4-5 people to eat the whole thing.
Get a Hair Cut
Right on Main Street U.S.A., Harmony Barber Shop of fers hair cuts to a l l guests throughout the day. When you are through, you might even get specia l pix i dust .
Triple Crown
Every night three of the four parks showcases a night show: Wishes, Fantasmic, and I l luminat ions. Achieve the Triple Crown by catching a l l three shows the same night.
Grand Florid ian
Located on the Seven Seas Lagoon, the Grand Floridain Resort is the most el l ite resort on property. Ranging from $500-$1000 a night, this resort is not for the penny pinchers.
Autograph BookMeet and greets take place a l l over Walt Disney World. Every park of fers diferent characters and make it easy to f ind and receive an autograph from your favorite stat .
Grey Stuff
At Be Our Guest Resturant, located in Magic Kingdom, dine in the Beast ’s cast le and make sure to try the Grey Stuf f, it ’s del icious.
Yee Ha Bob
Enjoy the musica l styl ings of Yee Ha Bob at the R iverside Resort . His singing and audience interact ion wi l l lease you smi l ing a l l night.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyOn select nights from September through October, enjoy the Fal l specia l event at Magic Kingdom. From a spacia l parade to 360 degree f irework show, this party is great for a l l ages. Let ’s a lso not foget about the rare character meet and greets that are a lso avai lable.
Osborne’s Dancing LightsLocated on the Street ’s of America in Hol ly wood Studies, the Osborne Dancing Lights f i l l the streets and “dance” to classic Christmas songs. This can be seen from November through January.
Family ReunionWalt Disney World is the perfect place family reunions. Whether you are stay ing in seperate hotels or sharing a v i l la , fmai les of a l l ages can enjoy the company of one anther at the happiest place on ear th.
Pilot House
Ask to r ide in the Liberty Bel l ’s piolet house, the next t ime you ride the R iver Boat around the R ivers of America. You wi l l even receive a cer t i f icate.
Disney Colleg e Program
Enjoy work ing at Disney World for a fu l l semester and gain great expereince.
Christmas Day Parade FilmingThree weeks before Christmas, guests can be present during the Christmas Day Parade f i lming on Main Street U.S.A. See your favorite characters and be the f irst to see this year’s host.
Trolley Show
Every morning on Main Street USA, the Trol ley Show performs their classics. Check it out throughout the year as the show changes with every season.
Cinderella’s Horse
Find Cinderel la’s horse on Cinderel la’s Roya l Carousel . This horse is easi ly marked with a gold r ibbon around it ’s ta i l .
Castle Show
During the Christmas season, Cinderel la Cast le becomes adorned with thousands of strong l ights. Every night at 6 o’clock the cast le comes to l i fe with the help of a few fr iends.
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