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7. Fireworks cruises Want to see Epcot’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth in spectacular style? Consider renting a Pontoon Boat from the Yacht and Beach Club Marina or the Boardwalk Marina!  A driver will take you on a ride around the boardwalk and then park your boat under the bridge separating the UK and France in Epcot’s World Showcase.  Or, take ...

6. Behind the Scenes tours Are you a Disney World veteran?  Consider taking a behind-the-scenes tour, for a “peek behind the curtain”.  Popular tours include “Keys to the Kingdom” at Magic Kingdom, where you can visit the underground utilidors, “Backstage Magic”, a 7-hour tour that visits three different parks, and “Wild Africa Trek”, a three-hour, expert-led wildlife experience at Disney’s Animal ...

5. Visiting other Resorts at Christmas Actually, guests are free to visit other resorts at any time.  However, Christmas is the best time to check out other Disney hotels.  Take the monorail loop and visit the Contemporary, the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian lobbies to enjoy the massive Christmas trees, holiday music and largest gingerbread house you’ve ever seen!

4. Animal viewing The Animal Kingdom Lodge has three separate savannas (approximately 10 acres each) that are open 24 hours a day.  Each savanna has its own unique look and feel. Not all savannas have all the animals. For instance, ostriches can only be found on the Sunset savanna, zebras are only located on the Arusha savanna, kudu are only ...

3. Dining experiences Several extra special dining experiences are available to Disney guests.  Schedule a late dinner at California Grill at the Contemporary resort and you can watch Wishes fireworks show.  Would you like to see how the magic is made?  Consider Dining with an Imagineer.  Savor a four-course meal in the Bamboo Room at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant ...

2. Golf/mini-golf Disney World has four world-class golf courses for the golfing enthusiast.  Resort guests can get free transportation to any Disney golf course.  Club rentals are available.  For Disney’s Official Golf Site: www.golfwdw.com.  For families that just want to enjoy a little fun together, Disney World has two mini-golf complexes, including Fantasia Gardens, near the Swan & Dolphin resorts, ...

1. Spa services The Walt Disney World Resort has several places to enjoy spa services, including The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Senses Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin.  Services offered include: Massage therapies, Hydrotherapy treatments, Body treatments, and Facials and Hand and Foot treatments.  Guests can reserve ...

You may be familiar with the theme parks at Disney World and maybe even the Disney resorts.  Visiting Disney World is, in many ways, like visiting a big city.  There is so much to do, you’ll never get to it all!  If you have been to Disney before and are looking for new and exciting things to do, this list ...

8. Great Dining Options Dining options at The Wilderness Lodge are so delicious that guests flock to the resort to dine regardless of if they are staying at the The Wilderness Lodge.  Whispering Canyon Café and Artist Point are both fun table service dining options that boast barbeque and Pacific Northwest cuisine that is out of this world great. Quick ...

7. Great Winter Accommodation Option Sure, Florida does not get nearly as cold in winter as much of the country does.  However, escaping the chilly air of a park in winter and returning to a roaring fire and the cozy atmosphere at the lodge is especially well suited for guests traveling in the winter.  In fact, winter is my favorite ...