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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

11.  Start a Disney-related Collection Next time you're perusing the offerings at the Emporium or drooling over new merchandise at Mouse Gear, consider starting your own Disney collection.  What's your pleasure?  Pins?  Tsum tsums?  Year-dated t-shirts?  Holiday ornaments?  Shot glasses (ahem- toothpick holders)?  Vinylmation? Exquistie A

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

10.  Accompany a young princess to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique I had the magical experience of accompanying a young princess to the BBB, at the Disney Springs location (but you can also do this at Cinderella's Castle).  I loved observing how the “Fairy Godmother” pampered the young lady- she was even selected to be the “

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

9.  Tour a park solo You love your family, no doubt.  But there is something extra-magical about having some solo time to just take in the parks the way YOU want to.  Give it a try!

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

8.  Check out the animals at Animal Kingdom Lodge You don't have to be a guest of the Lodge to enjoy the many animal viewing areas located there.  You'll love the up-close opportunities to see a variety of animals, without dealing with theme park crowds.

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

7.  Stay at a monorail resort There's simply nothing more convenient than hopping on the monorail to access the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.  Stay at one of the resorts on the monorail loop (Disney's Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Contemporary/Bay Lake Tower) at least once!

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

6.  Watch fireworks from outside the park Being able to see fireworks over the Magic Kingdom from the comfort of your resort room (think Lake View rooms at the Polynesian or rooms at Bay Lake Tower overlooking Magic Kingdom) is a splurge-worthy item to add to your bucket list.  If you aren'y staying at one of these Deluxe resorts, conside

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

5.  Go “behind the seeds” Have you ever ridden “Living With the Land” and wanted to jump off the boat to get a closer look at that amazing vegetation?  This short, inexpensive guided tour will allow you to do just that (minus the jumping off a boat part).  As a bonus, your guide will probably let you sample some fr

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

4.  Enjoy a dinner show Whether you want to dance with some amazing pals at Mickey's Backyward BBQ, have a roaring good time at the Hoop de Doo Musical Review, or enjoy traditional Hawaiian entertainment at the Spirit of Aloha show, your family is sure to love all of Disney's dinner show offerings.  Be aware that these experiences must be

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

3.  Try each of Disney's classic snacks From the mighty turkey leg to the delightful Dole Whip, snacking around Disney World is a favorite pastime of many guests.  Don't check this one off your bucket list until you've had all the classics.  Don't forget the Mickey-shaped foods- waffles, ice cream, and pretzels to name a few!

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

2.  Dine at every restaurant This is an oh-so-delicious goal!  Put this one on your bucket list and you'll be encouraged to try a few new places every time you travel to the most magical place on earth.  

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