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Are you searching for an exciting dining opportunity at Walt Disney World? If so, you are in luck! With the plethora of restaurants on Disney property, you’re sure to find one that suits you and your travel party perfectly! Here’s a list of 10 of the most mind-blowing dining experiences at Walt Disney World. 10. Mingle With Mickey and Friends ...

Every Disney veteran has tips for conquering Walt Disney World that they swear by. These tips may help them skip lines, snag hard-to-get Fastpasses, or see elusive characters. However, oftentimes they are also wary to disclose their tips to others. Here’s a list of tips that Disney insiders don’t want you to know. 8. Use Extra Magic Hours Wisely Extra ...

10.  Free Tours While Disney does offer many tours for an extra fee, there are a few tours anyone can participate in for free.  At the Wilderness Lodge guests can learn about the history, art, and architecture of the resort.  Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge also offers several tours.  One of them features cultural representatives from other countries who teach others ...

9.  Atlanta Braves Spring Training Are you a sports fan?  Visit ESPN Wide World of Sports during March and April to see the Braves play opposing teams at the happiest place on earth.  Characters and live music are included in the game, and children can even get involved!  Kids are invited to run the bases after games, and one lucky ...

8.  Harmony Barber Shop Did you realize that you could get a haircut in the Magic Kingdom?  Located directly to the left of Emporium on Main Street U.S.A., Harmony Barbershop offers a fun and entertaining experience.  You might even run into the Dapper Dans, Main Street’s very own barbershop quartet.  Harmony Barbershop also features a special “My First Haircut” package ...

7.  Watch Cooking Demonstrations from Famous Chefs During the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival many of your favorite famous chefs visit to demonstrate cooking techniques.  This is a far cry from the traditional theme park’s activities, and instead offers a relaxing atmosphere where guests can learn about cheeses, food and beverage pairing, and culinary demonstrations from experts.  Some of ...

6.  Meet Santa Claus Around World Showcase There’s nothing better than visiting Disney World during the holiday season.  The beautiful decorations and entertainment create a combination that is truly unforgettable.  One of my favorite holiday entertainment events is at Epcot.  As you travel around World Showcase you get the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in various countries.  The American pavilion ...

5.  Listen to Famous Musicians Events at Disney seem to get bigger and better every year.  This is certainly the case with the Eat to the Beat concert series during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and the Garden Rocks concert series during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.  Take a break from your hectic day and listen ...

4.  Go for a Pony Ride Does your little cowboy or cowgirl like horses?  At Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, children can go for rides on petite ponies.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make their wild, wild west fantasies come true.  For this activity, riders must be under 80 pounds.  Photo credit sweet-turtle-soup.blogspot.com

Disney World is probably best known for its rides and characters, but there are a plethora of other activities for guests to take part in on property.  Disney truly offers something for everyone’s interests.  However, with so many things to choose from, some activities are lesser known.  Even if you have “done Disney” before, there are many great new experiences ...