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6. Boardwalk The Boardwalk is such a fun way to spend an evening. Drinks, dining, dancing…the Boardwalk has venues for all! In addition, you can stroll the Epcot resort area or rent a surrey bike built for up to six. Street entertainers arrive around dinner hours to make you laugh and gasp at their funny and daring feats. You can ...

5. New Balance Trails The New Balance running trails are accessible throughout Disney property. For a map of the trails and their distances visit the official Disney website and search “Running Trails”. Using the trails is a great way not only to get exercise but also to explore Disney grounds.

4. Ride the Monorail You don’t need a ticket to ride the monorail, so if you’ve got a little train lover in your group, the monorail is cheap, thrilling entertainment. If you’re staying on Disney property, you’ll want to take Disney transportation to anything on the Magic Kingdom loop: Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, or Transportation and Ticket Center (from which ...

3. Disney Springs Disney Springs is the place to be when it comes to nightlife. Everyone knows about the restaurants, shopping, food trucks, and concerts and shows. But don’t forget about the fancy bowling alley (check out early bird hours if you’re on a budget) and dine-in movie theater for non-park day activities. With loads of free parking available now, ...

2. Resort Activities You don’t have to stay at at Disney resort to take advantage of the activities that they offer. You could do tea at the Grand Floridian. You could do parasailing at the Contemporary. You could do the campfire sing-a-long at Fort Wilderness Campground. You could go fishing at the Yacht Club. You could rent boats…well, lots of ...

1. Mini Golf There are two lovely mini-golf courses on Disney property that are rarely crowded. Fantasia has fun theming that just feels like Disney without going to a park. Winter Summerland is a bit off the beaten path (near Blizzard Beach), but it’s very festive and a bit of a “secret” spot. Photo Credit: Disney

The four parks (and two water parks) of Disney World get all the glory, but there are so many other ways to enjoy a Disney experience without a park ticket. Here are ten wonderfully magical activities that feed your Disney spirit outside the parks—and some of them won’t cost you a dime!

8. Ability to Get Lost We love meandering around the resort and in and out of buildings and just enjoying the theming and find new places to sit and relax.  Between the lounges, restaurants, lobbies, and more, we are confident that you’ll be able to get lost and find yourself if you stay at the Grand Floridian! We love all ...

7. Fabulous Pools The Grand Floridian has some marvelous pools to just relax in.  Unlike the pools at other resorts, the theming at the pools here are very subdued to allow guests to truly unwind and unplug.  Kids don’t have to worry as there is an activity pool with a variety of fountains, sprayers, buckets, and slides!

6. Rooms Views The room views at the Grand Floridian afford guests stunning views of either the Magic Kingdom or the rest of the resort – either way, we love throwing open our curtains and seeing what there is to see. Even guests with poor room views cannot be disappointed with the views that are accessible just a short walk ...