Fancy Free at Walt Disney World

Light Meter by Lisa K. Berton

Upside, inside out, she’s livin’ la vida Mickey. Yeah, Minnie Mouse has it pretty bad for him. Many of us aren’t too far behind as we venture down, left, right, and up to Walt Disney World for another series of magical days. It seems that no matter how many visits we make, there’s always something we didn’t notice before, know about, or is brand new. Let us not forget to welcome new travelers who could use a little insider info.

A few suggestions come to mind as many folks gear up to face huge crowds during school and college breaks. Do you know of some freebies to take advantage of both inside and outside the parks? Share your thoughts by completely filling out the Comment section below. Be sure to write “blog” where you’re directed to otherwise your ideas will literally land in the trash and I’m not talking about PUSH.

Resorts

Resort guests have an abundance of cool things to enjoy including:

* Wildlife viewing at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

* Pianist/comedian Yehaa Bob Jackson’s show at Port Orleans Riverside in the River Roost Lounge.

* Rix Lounge at Coronado Springs is a nightclub/bar with a DJ spinning Top 40 tunes Thurs – Sat. There’s no cover charge.

* Fort Wilderness‘s campfire includes a singing cowboy, an appearance by Chip and Dale, and a feature film.

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Theme Parks

* In Epcot you can dress and take home your own Velcro frog from Innoventions West.

* Kids’ Discovery Club gets children involved in hands-on learning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

* The best freebie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios comes from being selected to participate in or volunteering for Citizens of Hollywood, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, American Idol Experience, Phineas and Ferb, the Backlot Tour, and for kids only, the Jedi Training Academy.

* Enjoy olde-fashioned flip-reel movie viewers on the platform level of the Walt Disney World Railroad’s Main Street Station at the Magic Kingdom.

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Downtown Disney and Boardwalk

* Atlantic Dance Hall is a free 21 and over club located on Disney’s Boardwalk.

* Relax on a boat ride leaving from Yacht & Beach Club or Boardwalk and cruise to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and the Swan and Dolphin resorts.

* Kids’ dance party, holiday carolers, musical performances, and more throughout Downtown Disney. See www.wdwent.com for times and locations.

* Enjoy additional Disney transportation such as the monorail which can be picked up at Epcot, the Ticket & Transportation Center, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, and Polynesian resorts. From Downtown Disney watercrafts travel to Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Port Orleans Riverside.

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2 Replies to “Fancy Free at Walt Disney World”

  1. Hey!
    Unfortunately, in November the velcro frogs were no more but perhaps because it was the holiday season and too many people?

    Well they weren’t there when we went. 🙁

    Lisa responds: That’s a shame. Thank you for letting me know.

  2. The best freebie once you are in the park, is the Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We have four drawings framed at home: Sorcerer Mickey and Donald drawn by my husband and me. Such fun.