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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

19.  Time Travel on Spaceship Earth The huge geodesic sphere that is the iconic symbol of Epcot actually has a name: Spaceship Earth. The ride inside takes you from the dawn of human civilization into the future, as you explore the story of human communication. Not only is this a classic ride, it’s also the “glue” that holds together the two halves of Epcot: Future World and World Showcase. Be sur

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

20. Search for Hidden Mickeys A fun activity that you can do anywhere at Disney is to search for hidden Mickeys. Tucked away on rides, in architecture, on the ground, and even in the layout of the parks themselves, these icons are really fun to spot, and some are really well hidden! Keep an eye out as you explore to find a few. While Walt Disney World is full of fun, exciting, incredible experienc

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

17. Splash Down in a Water Park There are two water parks at Walt Disney World. Blizzard Beach is themed as a ski resort that’s melting into a watery wonderland of slides, pools, and fun. Typhoon Lagoon is a tropical paradise after a crazy storm has turned everything topsy-turvy. Both feature fantastic slides, lazy rivers, and kid’s water play areas. There’s no better way to cool down on a hot sum

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

18. Be Serenaded in Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Yes, it’s another classic Disney attraction with another catchy song, but this was the first! Debuting at Disneyland in 1963, the Enchanted Tiki Room was the first Audio-Animatronic Disney show. Watch the Enchanted Tiki Room come to life with color and song. There are more than 225 animatronic performers and they’re all around the room. It’s a

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

15. Get the Perfect Souvenir There’s plenty of shopping at Disney. From the numerous Disney souvenir shops in the theme parks to the unique treasures found in the World Showcase to the world-class shopping at Disney Springs, there’s something for everyone. Take some time to explore the shopping opportunities and find that perfect something to remember your trip. Disney Parks even has a shopping ap

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

16. Take a Turn on the Carousel of Progress One of my favorite cast member experiences was the Carousel of Progress attendant who told us to fasten our safety harnesses and put on our 3D glasses. Of course there are no safety harnesses or 3D glasses on the Carousel of Progress – it’s a classic Disney attraction that Walt Disney imagined. Your theater experience takes you slowly around scenes of th

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

13. Ride Something Thrilling There are plenty of ways to get your heart pumping at Disney World! If you love roller coasters, blast off on Space Mountain, encounter the mysterious Yeti at Expedition: Everest, flip for Aerosmith at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, or roar through a mine at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Have a need for speed? Design your own car then take a test drive on “Test Track, w

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

14. Meet a Cast Member People truly come from all over the world to work at Walt Disney World. It’s fun to find out where they are from and what brought them to work at the House of Mouse. It’s especially interesting to talk with international cast members in the World Showcase. They’re usually happy to tell you about what it’s like “back home” and what it was like to come to central Florida to wo

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

10. See a Nighttime Show Each of the four parks has a nighttime show (or two!), and seeing one is an absolute must for any Disney guest. “Wishes” is an incredible light and fireworks show over Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom. “IllumiNations” is presented with lights and pyrotechnics on the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot. “Fantasmic” tells the story of good versus evil with characters, pyrotec

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Top 20 Things Everyone Should Do Someday at Disney World

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 dark. Worried that the 3:00 parade is going to be rained out? You might get t

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