For my family, everything and anything is game when it comes to Walt Disney World but it is easy to push things aside and head for what’s most popular instead. Don’t get me wrong, I love them, too, but there’s plenty of things that you really should give a go at least once. Here’s our top list of underrated experiences at Disney World.
1. Heading for the Classic Attractions in Magic Kingdom First
While everyone is fast-walking to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride and Tron, take your time and head for the classic rides instead: Pirates of the Caribbean, it’s a small world, Carousel of Progress, and the like. I adore them all, but it’s the connection to Walt and Roy Disney that gets me choked up when I’m checking them out.
If you don’t want to miss the most popular rides and attractions, or don’t want to wait in a long line, consider Genie+, a paid daily feature that allows you to pick and choose what to ride and when.
2. Take a Day Off from the Theme Parks to Spend at Your Resort
Our first family trip to WDW we learned very quickly just how exhausting a visit can be. Honestly, I don’t remember much about the visit other than smiling a ton and the exhaustion.
Taking a day mid-visit can do wonders for your attitude and health. It not only lets you take advantage of the wonderful on-property (or off-property) resort that you’ve paid to be a guest at, but it gives everyone a chance to regroup and recharge. You can also do some laundry, have a nap, and really get what you paid for at the resort this way.
If the kiddos like to hang out near the Walt Disney World make sure to check the activities schedule for hourly fun in and around the pool area. My family’s favorite free resort activity? Movies Under the Stars!
3. The Most Underrated Experiences at Disney World – Taking Midday Breaks
Don’t think taking a full day away from the parks is for you? Ok, let’s chat about midday breaks, then. There’s something to be said about leaving the parks during the heat of the day (and peak crowd level) to take a rest back at the resort. My family likes to swim, nap, and then get cleaned up for dinner. We’re refreshed and ready to roll for the rest of the afternoon and night.
4. The Most Underrated Experiences at Disney World – Taking Advantage of All of Those Disney Channels
I know, you’re visiting Walt Disney World to VISIT the parks. I get it. But, while you’re getting ready in the mornings or for bed at night, flip through all of those Disney channels that are on your television. They’re packed with information. They’re fun and entertaining. And the best part? They help my family plan what to do in the parks and when.
After a long day at the park, we love to throw on one of the Disney informational channels and learn more about the theme parks, conservation, and additional planning tools. Make sure to check out the nighttime story channels, too: it’s a good way for the kiddos to wind down.
5. The Most Underrated Experiences at Disney World – Chatting with Castmembers!
There’s plenty of times when we smile and wave at castmembers and our interaction ends at that. But, have you ever had the chance to really stop and chat with them? They are so knowledgeable and have amazing stories about the parks, visitors, facts – you name it. We’ve had the best conversations with Disney castmembers that I’ll never forget and hold dear.
And while it’s not guaranteed, chatting with a castmember can even lead to pixie dust, aka, freebies and upgrades. It never hurts to be kind.
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