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11. Watch a Parade Parades are a big part of the Magic Kingdom. They’re a fun way to see characters, enjoy some great music, and see fantastic floats. Be sure to check your daily schedule, as parade times vary by day and season. Typically there is a Festival of Fantasy parade every day at 3:00 and an evening parade after ...

12. Ride “it’s a small world” I know I know, it’s not a thrill ride, and that song gets stuck in your head for the rest of the day (or until you ride the Carousel of Progress; more on that later). But it’s a classic ride, and one that Walt Disney himself envisioned. So hop aboard the happiest cruise that ...

8. Signature Dining Walt Disney World has restaurants for every taste and budget, but only the very best get the moniker “Signature.” These restaurants offer gourmet food, incredible service, and posh atmosphere. “Signature” restaurants include Jiko, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge; Flying Fish Café, Disney’s BoardWalk; California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort; Citricos, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort; Narcoossee’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort; ...

9. Ride the Different Modes of Transportation So what if you aren’t staying at one of the monorail hotels? A ride on Disney’s iconic monorail is a must-do for every Disney visitor. Even if you don’t need to use it to get anywhere, hop on for the circle around the Seven Seas Lagoon, or the ride to Epcot, which loops ...

6. Eat a Classic Disney Treat Everyone should eat at least one of the Disney classic treats at least once, though I highly recommend more often. Dole Whip, available in Adventureland and at the Polynesian Resort Hotel, is a favorite in my family. As are the iconic Mickey ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches. Don’t have a sweet tooth? ...

7. Be in an Iconic Photo There’s a reason everyone stops along Main Street, USA to get that photo with Cinderella’s castle – it’s a classic! There are always many PhotoPass photographers stationed along the street so you can be sure to get a photo with everyone in your group. Don’t want to pay for photos? Go to a PhotoPass ...

4. Visit Without Kids While visiting with kids is really special, it’s also fantastic to visit Disney World only with adults. You can stay out in the parks until they close, enjoy fancy grown-up meals (and beverages), and ride all of the rides with height restrictions! It’s fun to focus on the more adult aspects of Disney World, and not ...

5. Try a New Cuisine Disney World has some incredible restaurants, and many feature cuisines from around the world. Be brave and try something new, be it sushi from Japan, schwarma at Morocco, or fufu at Boma – Flavors of Africa. You never know, maybe you’ll discover a new favorite!  

There are thousands of things to do at Walt Disney World. You can visit over and over again and still not see and do everything. But no matter what, try to do these 20 things at least once! 1. Stay on Site While there are plenty of great hotels in Orlando that are close to Disney, there’s nothing quite like ...

2. Meet a Character While meeting a character is often associated with kids, it’s fun as a grownup to get a photo with your favorite character. Whether you give Mickey a big hug, high-five Buzz, or cower next to Darth Vader, there’s a chance to feel like a kid again and enjoy a moment with a character.