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12.  Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon Hit the waterpark before it even opens on select mornings and get a surfing lesson led by an actual surfing pro. Surf clinics at Typhoon Lagoon are great for learning and practicing, regardless of what level you are at. Instructors utilize Disney Magic to control the different waves, heights, and overall intensity—giving you an advantage ...

13. Hot Air Balloon Think you’re spirits can’t get any higher? Think again, because a high-flying adventure awaits you at Disney Springs with the Characters in Flight Hot Air Balloon. Take in even more magical views of the World of Disney from your 400-foot ascent in the air in what is one of the world’s largest tethered helium balloons. Don’t ...

14. Dine With An Imagineer Imagine breaking bread with some of the most imaginative minds behind the magic. Well, you can do just that with Disney’s Dine With An Imagineer program. Available at Hollywood Studio’s Brown Derby Restaurant, here’s your chance to share in a four-course lunch with an actual Disney Imagineer in the private Bamboo Room, chatting one-on-one and ...

15. Experience Club Cool There’s something cool that many park visitors still don’t know about. It’s Club Cool, and it’s something everyone should experience. You’ll find it in Future World at Epcot. Come in and sip complimentary samples of soft drinks from eight different countries around the world. This is one of the most refreshing must-do experiences to have on ...

16. Parades, Stage Shows, and Fireworks There are so many parades, stage shows, and fireworks to explore. But why should you pick and choose what to see and do? Options are endless but so are your goals for experiencing each and every event. That’s what a true Disney enthusiast strives to do. Check out the times for different parades, stage ...

17. Look For Hidden Mickeys You’ll find them everywhere, from that carved detailing on the wall to that careful arrangement of objects in the background of a popular ride. You’ll rediscover the parks, resorts, and different Disney attractions with a reawakened sense of observation when you make it a goal to find all the Hidden Mickeys you can.  

18. Ride the Classics You just can’t pass up the classics. Even though there are always exciting new rides to enjoy, a true Disney fan knows it’s a rite of passage to ride all the original classics that have been at Disney World all along.  

19. Mingle With Mickey and the Gang Just like riding the classic rides is almost mandatory for a true fan, so is mingling with Mickey and the gang. Different characters periodically come and go, but the fab five (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto) remain unchanging mainstays you can always expect to see. Making it a goal to personally meet ...

20. Experience the Latest Disney World Attraction This should be number one on any Disney World bucket list because there’s always something new in the works. Whether it’s the latest ride, show, or other event, a true Disney fanatic cannot resist seeking out the latest magical experience awaiting them.  Photo credit Disney Disney World magic is never-ending and so are ...

As a diehard Disney fanatic you’ve probably seen it all and done it all, or so you think. But the magic of Walt Disney World comes in all different forms, and you can always conjure up new goals for yourself. Here’s the ultimate Disney World bucket list of 20 experiences Disney fanatics should strive to do.