Here is the ultimate list of 50 no park ticket needed activities at Disney World. Including some things that may surprise you. Schedule a non-park day to accomplish your favorites.
50 No-Park Ticket Activities
- Meet Disney Characters – Disney World character dining is offered outside the parks.
- Rent a Bike – rent a bike or surrey bike for family fun.
- The Lego Store – in Disney Springs is a store you can spend some time in, with free LEGO building
- See a movie at the AMC in Disney Springs – playing all the latest movies.
- Pub Crawl for adults – proving Disney is not just for kids.
- Go Shopping – shop at Disney Resort shops, Disney Springs and Disney’s Boardwalk for Disney merchandise.
- Ride the Monorail – this mode of transportation is free for guests to use. Ride the loop and enjoy the views.
- Resort hop – consider the Resorts on the monorail loop: The Contemporary, Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
- Play Mini-Golf – Disney World has 2 miniature golf courses on property.
- Water Transportation – take a boat to Disney Springs. Available from: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—French Quarter & Riverside, Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.
- Free Outdoor Entertainment – at Marketplace Stage in Disney Springs holds a variety of concerts
- Eat in a Rainforest – at The Rainforest Café guests can experience a wild dining theme, with a fun gift shop.
- Resort pool – have a pool day at your Disney Resort pool. Note guests are not allowed to swim in other Resort pools, only the ones where they are staying.
- Splash Pad at Disney Springs – is the perfect free place for kids to cool down
- Free Sample – Stop by Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs for a free sample.
- Visit Pop Century Resort – for a fun photo opportunity
- Get a Dole Whip – from at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Hidden Mickey Hunt at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- cupcake ATM – for a unique experience, visit the cupcake ATM at Sprinkles in Disney Springs.
- Watch Fireworks – 10 Walt Disney World resort locations with unexpected views of the fireworks shows.
- PhotoPass Studio is a nice stop for unique indoor photos. For those guests who have purchased Memory Maker, the pictures are included.
- Watch the Electrical Water Pageant – from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- See Animals – at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge their are viewing areas for Giraffes
- Marketplace Train Express – for a small fee children can ride a their-sized train
- Marketplace Carousel – for a small fee children can ride (with their parent)
- Starbucks – has 2 locations in Disney Springs
- Sit on a motorcycle – inside Orlando Harley- Davidson Store
- Get a Spa Treatment – learn more on Walt Disney World spas and health centers.
- Amphicar Tours – 3-4 guests in vintage style cars that drive on land and water at Disney Springs.
- Horseback Riding – is offered at Tri-Circle-D Ranch at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
- Movies under the stars – Complimentary movie screenings outdoors at Disney Resorts.
- Ride a helium balloon – with Aerophile—The World Leader in Balloon Flight.
- Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long – for free at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- Listen to Christmas music – anytime of the year at Days of Christmas.
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside or Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
- Pin Trading – available at Disney Resorts (check pin boards in stores) and Disney Springs.
- Dinner Show – such as The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at the Polynesian Village Resort or Hoop-De-Doo Revue at Fort Wilderness.
- Visit Disney’s Boardwalk – often overlooked, however worth the visit for dining, shopping and nightly entertainment, such as street performers. Play carnival style games, for a small cost.
- Go Bowling – at Splitsville in Disney Springs
- Collect Pressed Pennies – available at Disney Springs and Resorts
- Take a DVC tour – consider learning more and take a DVC tour, learn what past guests have gotten.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – has a 2nd location at Disney Springs (first being Magic Kingdom)
- Disney’s Pirate Adventure Cruises – for children age 4 to 12 can become young buccaneers
- Visit Jellyrolls – in Disney’s Boardwalk for a dueling piano bar for adults
- Running Trails – Disney Resorts offer running trails, check with the front desk for a map
- Go Fishing – Disney World offers various fishing activities including outings.
- Decorate a Cake – with the Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs (cost is $149pp + tax)
- House of Blues – offers live entertainment for adults, Disney Springs is home to one of many House of Blues.
- Take Photos – Disney World Property is home to many amazing photo opportunities, remember to take a minute or 2 to capture your memories.
- Hidden Mickey’s – Resorts and Disney Springs and more contain hidden Mickey’s, have fun searching in your travels.
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