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10 Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World

Every one quite well know about Disney World’s amazing theme parks, but many are not familiar with the countless number of fascinating activities which are there for children at Walt Disney World. Some of these offers are complimentary while some are offered at a reasonable fee. Listed below are some of the 10 best:

1. Kid’s Fishing Excursion. One hour fishing trips just for children are available at resorts like Marinas of Disney’s Contemporary, Beach Club, Yacht, Polynesian and Boardwalk Inn and Villas. If you want your kid to enjoy miles of shore fishing then its best to head to Disney’s Ft. Wilderness where cane poles and rods and reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow Recreation Area.
2. Enjoy the Old West. Each evening from Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness there are hayrides which are a 45-minute trip. Very disciplined, cowboy guided trail rides are also offered or you can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness Petting Farm. The fare for Hayrides are $8 for an adult and $4 for a child.
3. 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. This is a complimentary package to all Walt Disney World resort guests.
4. Attend a Children’s Tea Party. A tea party at wonderland happens from Monday through Friday at 1:30 P.M. at the 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. This tea party is hosted by characters like Alice, the kids play games, listen to stories and get to drink apple tea. It is strictly for children in the age group of 3 to 10.
5. Watch the Electrical Water Show Parade. Every night on the Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000 foot string of illuminated barges featuring King Neptune and his court of whales, deadly 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.
6. A Ride with the Monorail Driver. Simply ask any of the cast members present on duty. I am sure they will be happy to oblige as long as the front car is empty.
7. Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. You could rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats and zip around one of Disney’s lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids would enjoy the ride. Please note your child has to be 12 years or older and at least 5 feet tall to drive one of these boats without adult supervision.
8. A dive into one of Disney’s marvelous themed Pools. Children’s favorites is 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 watery delight includes sandy bottom pools, a giant shipwreck waterslide, bubbling hot tubs, a kids pool with its own slide next to the beach.
9. Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate’s Cruise. This is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday for children between the ages of 3 to10 years. The kids sail from the dock of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to a deserted island which is supervised and is for 2 hours. The fee also includes snacks, bandanas and hidden treasure which goes to the child who finds it.
10. Take a Meal with a famous Character. These are extremely popular opportunities for your children to dine with your favorite Disney characters. This attraction is offered at both the Disney theme parks and resort hotels. Characters walk around the room, stop at each table to interact with guests, pose for photos and sign autographs.

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