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Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, and is the “most magical place on earth”.  Here is where magic and imagintion come together to make your Disney vacation a one-of-kind, spectacular experience.  Disney World is surrounded by many Hotels and Resorts, but the best place to stay is at a Disney Resort Hotel.  There are ...

10. Decorate a Christmas Tree At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, there’s a small Christmas tree off to the side. The first children that come in each day get a chance to decorate the tree with ornaments available in the store. The “Magical Moments” tree will bear the decorators’ names for the day.   Photo credit ...

9. Professional Portraits Utilizing the Photopass Photographers around Walt Disney Parks is a great idea. But did you know you can also have professional portraits taken around Walt Disney Resorts? Imagine the beautiful memories that you could capture! And, of course, portraits at Disney would make excellent Christmas cards. Print packages are available or you can receive all images on ...

8. Surfing Surf’s up at Typhoon Lagoon where before park opening you can have access to their perfect waves and knowledgeable instructors for 2 1/2 hours. Learn to hang ten in the best of conditions by calling 407-WDW-SURF.  Photo credit Disney  

7. Fishing For avid anglers, there are catch and release guided fishing tours all around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon, as well as the waterways around Old Key West, Port Orleans, Caribbean Beach, and the Epcot Resorts. Guides will take guests out in pontoon boats for two hour excursions to the best fishing holes. For the quaint experience of ...

6. Tour a Resort Several Disney resorts offer free tours of the grounds, whether you are staying there or not. Leaving from the Belle Vue at Boardwalk Inn each morning at 9:00 there is a 45 minute walking tour that will take you inside the architecture and artwork of the shoreline.  Wilderness Lodge has hour long tours of its premiere ...

5. Tour Restaurants The Animal Kingdom Lodge offers FREE tours of two of its unique restaurants: Boma and Jiko. If you’re interested in this half-hour tour, simply arrive at the Boma entrance a little before 4:00. A guide will walk you through the cultural and culinary details of the venues, pointing out thoughtful imagineering in the architecture and allowing you ...

4. Scuba Diving Wait, isn’t Orlando landlocked? Well, yes, but scuba enthusiasts can still get their fix in the enormous aquarium tank of The Seas at Epcot. You must have prior certification and there’s an extra fee, of course, but for those wishing to mix some deep sea fun into their Disney trip, this is a great opportunity. Snorkeling is ...

3. Get a Haircut Lots of folks already know about the Baby’s First Haircut package available at Harmony Barber Shop in the Magic Kingdom. But few people consider that haircuts are actually available for adults as well. Put a little magic into the mundane and wait to get a trim while on vacation. It’s reasonably priced and could be a ...