Like our previous blog (Fun Outside the Parks), there are tons to do outside of the parks, but did you know there are also free activities as well?? Who doesn’t like free stuff?! Below is a table that outlines a couple of those events/activities.
| Activity | Location | Restrictions / Limitations | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check out Themed Resorts | All Disney Resort Properties | Open to All | Our favorite themed locations: Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Polynesian, and the BoardWalk |
| Go to Disney Springs | Disney Springs | Open to All | |
| Resort Activities | All Disney Resort Properties | Only for Resort guests staying on property | Activities can vary at each location |
| Walk the Grounds at Animal Kingdom Lodge (AKL) | Animal Kingdom Lodge | Open to All | |
| Go Swimming | All Disney Resort Properties | Only for Resort guests staying on property | Depending on your DVC home location, you may have access to other resort pools |
| Check out the Resort Arcade | All Disney Resort Properties | Open to All | Free to enter, but an additional cost to play |
| Take a Monorail Ride | From the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) or from one the monorail resorts, (Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary) | Open to All | |
| Take the Ferryboat Ride | TTC | Open to All | There are also direct boat rides from Fort Wilderness and the Polynesian |
| Watch the Park Fireworks from a Resort | Magic Kingdom: Happily Ever After Hollywood Studios: A Galactic Spectacular Epcot: IlluminiNations: Reflections of Earth | Open to All | Magic Kingdom: Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Epcot: Swan & Dolphin, Beach & Yacht Club, Boardwalk Hollywood Studios: Swan & Dolphin, Beach & Yacht, Boardwalk |
| Check out eh Electrical Water Pagenant | Polynesian, Contemporary, Fort Wilderness Lodge & Campground, Grand Floridian | Open to All | Times vary by viewing location - check out resort for more details |
| Enjoy a Campfire Get-Together | Fort Wilderness Campground, Port Orleans, Animal Kingdom Lodge | Open to All | Only Fort Wilderness Campground includes characters: Chip n' Dale |
| Check out the Members Lounge | Epcot | DVC Members only | Free snacks, drinks, a place to rest and charge your mobile devices |
| Participate in Moonlight Magic | Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studio Epcot Animal Kingdom Lodge | DVC Members only | Events are for select dates and you must make a reservations (see Disney website for more details) |
And with that, I hope you’re having a magical day!