Disney World contains rides with no minimum height to thrill attractions. However, it also caters to guests who doesn’t enjoy rides or only enjoy the occasional attraction. There are many entertainment options to choose from. Here are 10 things to do at Disney World besides rides! These are 10 great options for the whole family.
1. See an enchanting stage show with Belle, the Beast and more in Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage. Guests will also see Gaston, Mrs. Potts & Chip and more characters in this retelling of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Broadway style. The show lasts 25 minutes long, arrive early for best seating. This experience is located in Hollywood Studios.
2. Watch your favorite Fantasyland attractions and characters come to life in Festival of Fantasy Parade. This daily parade (weather permitting),
3. Take a seat for a lively musical, named Festival of the Lion King. This 30-minute show uses puppets, dancers, stilt walkers and more to entertain and retell Disney’s The Lion King. Sing along to your favorite songs and show off your animal spirit with audience participation. Make this part of your day at Animal Kingdom.
4. Watch a puppetry stage show named Finding Nemo – The Musical. This puppetry 40-minute musical is based on Disney-Pixar’s Find Nemo and features 14 original songs. Perfect to escape the hot afternoon sun and enjoy the show.
5. Meet and greet with your favorite Characters. Meeting with Disney characters could fill up most of your day if you so choose! Each Disney World park has various popular Meet & greets. Collect autographs, photos and smiles! There are various places to meet & greet with Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses and many more. Consider heading to Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios to meet & greet with your favorite Toy Story pals, Woody, Buzz & Jessie.
6. Take advantage of the exclusive Visa Cardholder Meet & Greet. For Disney Visa Cardholders, take time for the Visa Cardholder Meet & Greets, a wonderful experience. In Epcot visit (once per day) the Disney Visa Photo Spot, a private location, for photo opportunities with such classic Characters (usually 2) such as Mickey, Minnie, Pluto or Goofy. At Hollywood Studios, encounter Kylo Ren in the Animation Courtyard. Guests get free digital downloads of your photos. Show your valid Disney Visa Card for entry.
7. Let your little one dance and sing at Disney Junior Dance Party! For those with active little ones, the Disney Junior Dance Party! offers active audience participation. Here are 9 reasons to see this show at Hollywood Studios.
8. Enjoy the various entertainment at Epcot’s World Showcase. Each pavilion at Epcot’s World showcase offers entertainment for guests, including live music or live demonstrations. Look to the Canada Mill stage for entertainment at select times in the Canada pavilion. See the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats at the China pavilion, and more entertainment throughout the countries!
9. See birds take flight in Up! A Great Bird Adventure at Animal Kingdom. Go on an adventure with Russel and Dug as you discover exotic birds from around the world during this 25-minute show. This show replaced Flights of Wonder.
10. Stay for the Nighttime Entertainment. Each Disney park offers nighttime entertainment, making each park worth a visit by day and night. See Disney Nighttime Entertainment ranked. Of course, #1 and a must see is Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom, Disney World’s most ambitious nighttime spectacular to date.
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