When you have Free Time (non-park time) on a Disney World vacation, what do you do? Do you hit the pools, Downtown Disney or get some much needed sleep?
Here is my TOP 15 list of Free Time Fun!
1. Snack Around the Monorail Tour / Electrical Water Pageant
This is a fun activity that I came up with as a way to get your group prepared for a vacation full of Disney magic. This is not an official Disney Tour, but a self-guided evening around Disney property. This is the perfect free time activity for the evening that you arrive in Orlando (if you are not going to the parks that day). The basic idea is to take the monorail to each of the three Disney Resorts on the monorail line, and have an iconic Disney snack at each one. After snacking, enjoy the Electrical Water Pageant on the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Polynesian beach. Finally, finish the tour with a ride on the monorail around Epcot's Spaceship Earth, before heading back to your hotel for the night. On this tour you get to catch a glimpse of the Magic Kingdom Train Station, Cinderella Castle, Epcot's Spaceship Earth, do some fun resort hopping, eat some delicious snacks, watch the classic Electrical Water Pageant and ride on the iconic monorail! If you are interested in the details of the "Snack Around the Monorail Tour" just let me know. I would be happy to share the self-guided tour plan with you!
2. Resort Pools
If you are staying on Disney property, you must take some time to check out the legendary resort pools! After all, it is Florida! Each Disney Resort has it's own unique and intricately themed pools that are fun for the whole family. What a great way to beat that Florida heat!
3. Resort Playgrounds
Another one of the amenities offered on Disney property is the awesome playgrounds at each resort. Just because it's free time, doesn't mean your kids don't have energy to spend!
4. Resort Arcades
At each Disney Resort, you can also find an arcade full of games. This is perfect for the tweens and teens who need a little game time.
5. Resort Hopping
Disney Resorts have so much to offer! Each Disney Resort is intricately themed and offers unique experiences and discoveries to be made. If you are staying on Disney property, simply take the free Disney transportation (monorail, ferries, or buses) and explore!
6. Ferry Rides
There are Water Taxies and Ferries that take you to and from many points of interest on Disney property. Best of all, it's FREE! Just pick up a brochure of routes at any port.
7. Camp Fire Sing-Along
Several of the Disney Resorts offer Camp Fire Sing-Along events (nightly) complete with marshmallows for toasting! You can also purchase (or bring your own) kits to make s'mores. Yum! If you would like a chance to hang out with Chip 'n Dale at a Sing-Along, just head on over to the Camp Fire Sing-Along at Fort Wilderness Resort. This is the only one that features a character meet & greet.
8. Movies Under the Stars
Many of the Disney Resorts offer Movies Under the Stars. Some are located in courtyards, and others are located poolside. This is a nightly offering (weather permitting).
9. Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf
Located near the Swan & Dolphin Resort is the Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf. They have two 18-hole mini golf courses to choose from. There is an additional ticket purchase required for this activity.
10. Shopping at Downtown Disney
There are lots of great shops in the Downtown Disney District, including the World's Largest Disney Store! There are also unique clothing stores, a huge Lego store, toy stores, a Christmas store, a Disney Pin Trading Post, art stores and kitchen stores. There are also lots of great places to get a bite to eat!
11. Disney Quest
Located in Downtown Disney is a multi-level indoor theme park called Disney Quest. This theme park utilizes virtual reality to take you to new worlds and on exciting adventures. There is an additional ticket purchase required for Disney Quest.
12. Splitsville Lanes
Also in Downtown Disney, you will find a new place to play. Splitsville Lanes is a luxury bowling lanes experience. There is an additional ticket purchase required.
13. AMC Dine-In Movie Theater
In the center of Downtown Disney is AMC Movie Theater. You can catch all of the latest releases here in traditional movie-going style, or you can experience dinner and a show for select movies. There is an additional ticket purchase required.
14. Characters In Flight
Characters In Flight is the centerpiece for Downtown Disney. This icon of the area is a tethered hot air balloon that gives you a 360 degree view of Disney property. There is an additional ticket purchase required.
15. Disney Character Warehouse
Disney Character Warehouse is the only Official Disney Store in Orlando off of Disney property. At this outlet store you can find last season's park items and some current season items on sale. There are two locations: Vineland Avenue and International Drive.
HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY (FREE) DAY!
~Candice
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