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10 Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World
by: Cara Goldsbury
I’m sure you all know about Disney World’s amazing theme
parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating
activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World
that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee
to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best:
Snag a Bass On a Kid’s Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling
trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of
Disney’s Contemporary, Polynesian, Yacht and Beach Club,
and Boardwalk Inn and Villas. For miles of shore fishing head
over to Disney’s Ft. Wilderness where cane poles and rods
and reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow
Recreation Area. Fishing excursions are approximately $25
per child. Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.
Enjoy the Old West. Hayrides depart each evening from
Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness for a 45-minute trip. Very
tame, cowboy-guided trail rides are also offered, or younger
children can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness
Petting Farm. Hayrides are $8 per adult and $4 per child; no
reservations taken. Trail rides are $30 per person;
reservations are required and may be made up to two weeks
in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Sing-Along in Front of the Campfire. Families gather round
the campfire each evening at Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along,
marshmallow roast, and a Disney animated movie.
Complimentary to all Walt Disney World resort guests.
Watch the Electrical Water Pageant Parade. Nightly on the
Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000-foot string of
illuminated barges featuring King Neptune and his court of
whales, sea serpents, and other deep-sea creatures. The
free show can be seen from the beaches of Disney’s
Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Wilderness
Lodge Resorts.
Ride Up Front with the Monorail Driver. Simply ask the Cast
Member on duty. They will be happy to oblige as long as the
front car is empty.
Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. Rent one of these two-
seater mini-power boats and zip around one of Disney’s
lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids love them, particularly
because they need only be 12 years or older and at least 5
feet tall to drive one without adult supervision. Available at
the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, the Yacht
and Beach Club, Downtown Disney, and the Wilderness
Lodge. Approximately $22 per half-hour.
Dive into One of Disney’s Fabulous Themed Pools. You can’t
do much better than a dip in one of Disney’s wonderful
swimming pools. Children’s favorites: the Volcano Pool at
Disney’s Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano
slide, underwater music, and sparkling waterfall, all with a
superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness
Lodge’s boulder-lined pool featuring waterfalls, rocky
overlooks, water slide, and a nearby geyser; the eye-popping
Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders
between the Yacht and Beach Club, offering three acres of
winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant
“shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a
kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough
length to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s delight.
Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate’s Cruise. Every
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, children ages 3-10 sail
from the dock of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort on a 2-hour
supervised trip to a deserted island. $28 fee includes snacks,
bandanas, and treasure. Call 407-WDW-DINE for
reservations.
Attend a Children’s Tea Party. A “Wonderland Tea Party”
happens Mon-Fri at 1:30 P.M. in 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s
Grand Floridian Resort. Hosted by characters from Alice in
Wonderland, the little ones play games, listen to stories, and
drink apple “tea”. $28. Strictly for children ages 3-10. Call
407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Take in a Character Meal. These extremely popular dining
opportunities, offered at both the Disney theme parks and
resort hotels, are a perfect way for your children to spend
extra time with favorite Disney characters. Meals are offered
in three ways depending on the restaurant: buffet-style,
family-style, or pre-plated meals; regardless, it’s essentially
all-you-can-eat. Characters work the room, stopping at each
table to interact with guests, pose for photos, and sign
autographs. Book priority seating early, particularly for
Cinderella’s Royal Table, Epcot’s Princess Breakfast in
Norway, and Chef Mickey’s by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Cara Goldsbury is the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World: How to
Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer available at 800-247-6553, www.
luxurydisneyguide.com, Amazon.com, or your local bookstore. Visit her at www.
luxurydisneyguide.com.
info@luxurydisneyguide.com
10 Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World
by: Cara Goldsbury
I’m sure you all know about Disney World’s amazing theme
parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating
activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World
that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee
to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best:
Snag a Bass On a Kid’s Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling
trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of
Disney’s Contemporary, Polynesian, Yacht and Beach Club,
and Boardwalk Inn and Villas. For miles of shore fishing head
over to Disney’s Ft. Wilderness where cane poles and rods
and reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow
Recreation Area. Fishing excursions are approximately $25
per child. Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.
Enjoy the Old West. Hayrides depart each evening from
Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness for a 45-minute trip. Very
tame, cowboy-guided trail rides are also offered, or younger
children can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness
Petting Farm. Hayrides are $8 per adult and $4 per child; no
reservations taken. Trail rides are $30 per person;
reservations are required and may be made up to two weeks
in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Sing-Along in Front of the Campfire. Families gather round
the campfire each evening at Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along,
marshmallow roast, and a Disney animated movie.
Complimentary to all Walt Disney World resort guests.
Watch the Electrical Water Pageant Parade. Nightly on the
Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000-foot string of
illuminated barges featuring King Neptune and his court of
whales, sea serpents, and other deep-sea creatures. The
free show can be seen from the beaches of Disney’s
Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Wilderness
Lodge Resorts.
Ride Up Front with the Monorail Driver. Simply ask the Cast
Member on duty. They will be happy to oblige as long as the
front car is empty.
Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. Rent one of these two-
seater mini-power boats and zip around one of Disney’s
lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids love them, particularly
because they need only be 12 years or older and at least 5
feet tall to drive one without adult supervision. Available at
the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, the Yacht
and Beach Club, Downtown Disney, and the Wilderness
Lodge. Approximately $22 per half-hour.
Dive into One of Disney’s Fabulous Themed Pools. You can’t
do much better than a dip in one of Disney’s wonderful
swimming pools. Children’s favorites: the Volcano Pool at
Disney’s Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano
slide, underwater music, and sparkling waterfall, all with a
superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness
Lodge’s boulder-lined pool featuring waterfalls, rocky
overlooks, water slide, and a nearby geyser; the eye-popping
Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders
between the Yacht and Beach Club, offering three acres of
winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant
“shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a
kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough
length to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s delight.
Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate’s Cruise. Every
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, children ages 3-10 sail
from the dock of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort on a 2-hour
supervised trip to a deserted island. $28 fee includes snacks,
bandanas, and treasure. Call 407-WDW-DINE for
reservations.
Attend a Children’s Tea Party. A “Wonderland Tea Party”
happens Mon-Fri at 1:30 P.M. in 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s
Grand Floridian Resort. Hosted by characters from Alice in
Wonderland, the little ones play games, listen to stories, and
drink apple “tea”. $28. Strictly for children ages 3-10. Call
407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Take in a Character Meal. These extremely popular dining
opportunities, offered at both the Disney theme parks and
resort hotels, are a perfect way for your children to spend
extra time with favorite Disney characters. Meals are offered
in three ways depending on the restaurant: buffet-style,
family-style, or pre-plated meals; regardless, it’s essentially
all-you-can-eat. Characters work the room, stopping at each
table to interact with guests, pose for photos, and sign
autographs. Book priority seating early, particularly for
Cinderella’s Royal Table, Epcot’s Princess Breakfast in
Norway, and Chef Mickey’s by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Cara Goldsbury is the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World: How to
Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer available at 800-247-6553, www.
luxurydisneyguide.com, Amazon.com, or your local bookstore. Visit her at www.
luxurydisneyguide.com.
info@luxurydisneyguide.com
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