3. Celebrate the holidays in the parks Nothing can compare to spending the holidays with family and loved ones, except when it’s spending the holidays with family and loved ones at a Disney World. Two of the most popular celebrations to enjoy come in the form of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Both events take ...

6. Fantasmic! Fantasmic! has long been hailed as a must-see show for all families to enjoy. Presented at Hollywood Studios, this show features a combination of stunning water effects, stellar fireworks, and sizzling pyrotechnics sure to leave you gasping. The theme takes the audience on a journey through the imagination and dreams of Mickey, from the terrors of nightmares to ...

9. Turtle Talk with Crush How would you like to talk to the coolest turtle dude around? You and your family can do just that in Epcot at the Turtle Talk With Crush attraction. Gather around in a large room where none other than Crush, straight out of Finding Nemo, will swim up to the screen and lead the audience ...

12. Pandora World of AVATAR Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom you’ll find the newly opened Pandora World of AVATAR. Take your family on a journey into another world where you can experience awe-inspiring scenery straight from the movie and share in a whole host of breathtaking experiences, including new rides like the serene Na’vi River Journey boat ride or the ...

17. Character dining In sticking with the idea of meeting Disney’s favorite characters is the family-fun experience of character dining. Opportunities for doing so are plentiful at many locations throughout Walt Disney World. Watch as kids’ faces light up when their favorite characters stop by their table to personally visit with them. Adults also find amusement with the witticisms and ...

19. Family-Oriented Rides The greater majority of rides at Disney Parks (particularly in the Magic Kingdom) are suitable for all ages. That means the whole family can share in the magic of riding plenty of rides together. Some of the timeless classics you can enjoy in Magic Kingdom Park include It’s A Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Jungle Cruise, ...

Walt Disney had a mission to create a place where kids and parents could share in a host of family-friendly designed attractions. And as we can see today, in the founding of Disneyland and later Disney World, he met this goal with everlasting success. While the magical moments you can share with loved ones are seemingly endless, here are 20 ...