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5. runDisney Four times a year, Walt Disney World is home to runDisney events.  Guests can register for 5Ks all the way up to a full marathon.  Race courses take guests through the parks and back stage areas and is truly a unique experience for any Disney fan — runner or not! Currently, guests can run in January during Marathon ...

3. Water Park Central Florida is hot, so it is no wonder that Disney has two fully-themed water parks in addition to the pools scattered throughout the resort hotels.  If you are visiting during a hot time of the year, we would highly recommend buying a ticket to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.  Both are home to fantastically themed ...

1. Camp Out Disney is home to Fort Wilderness Campgrounds that allow guests to bring a RV, rent a cabin, or camp.  The experience at Fort Wilderness is completely different than any other resort as guests create a community within in the resort by decorating their RVs or campsites.  Guests who don’t own an RV don’t have to worry – ...

Disney World is home to myriad opportunities to try new things, experience new cuisines, and explore different entertainment options.  Returning guests to Disney World are quick to return to their favorite attractions, restaurants, and resorts, but doing so puts them at risk at missing some unique experiences around the resort.  Here is our list of ten experiences any Disney fan ...

9. Dinner with a Show We are huge proponents of taking in one of the three specialty dinners on property that treat guests to a fantastic meal and amazing entertainment.  Guests have their choice of either the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue or Mickey’s Backyard BBQ at Fort Wilderness or the Spirit of Aloha dinner at the Polynesian Village Resort.  ...

7. Resort Hop If your vacation is long enough and you have a free day, we recommend spending a portion of it hopping between resorts.  Guests will be able to experience the immersive themes of these resorts, shop in unique gift shops, and dine at inventive restaurants and lounges.  You may even discover a resort you’ll want to stay at ...

8. California Grill (Contemporary Resort) This restaurant at the top of the Contemporary Resort offers a great menu, but an even better view.  Guests will definitely want to make reservations for this restaurant and ensure that it is before the nightly viewing of Happily Ever After.  You’ll be able to see the show from your table, as well as magnificent ...

7. Tokyo Dining (Epcot) Another restaurant in the World Showcase that offers fantastic views of IllumiNations and definitely a restaurant that you want to make a reservation and request a table that is near the front of the restaurant.  Tokyo Dining has a wonderful menu and if you finish your meal early (or can’t snag a reservation), you can always ...

6. Narcoossee’s (Grand Floridian) This restaurant sits out above the Seven Seas Lagoon and allows guests to see Happily Ever After, but also another Disney World mainstay, the Electrical Water Pageant.  This is the water parade that is visible to guests at Grand Floridian, Polynesian, the Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, and Fort Wilderness.  It is a show that you’ll want to ...

5. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness Campground) This is an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal that offers up burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and other backyard favorites.  Guests are also entertained with music and visits from some classic Disney characters!  This experience requires reservations and advance payment for the meal, so make sure to make your reservations before you leave for Disney World!