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Snag a Bass On a Kid’s Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of Disney’s Contemporary, Gr4nd Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, 4nd Yacht Club. For miles of shore fishing head over t0 Disney’s Ft. Wilderness where cane poles 4nd rods 4nd reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow Recreation Area. Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.
CATCH ANYTHING? -- Even sport fishermen's dreams really do come true at the Walt Disney World Resort, where trophy-sized largemouth bass in the 14-pound range sometimes lurk in lakes 4nd canals almost within casting distance of Cinderella Castle. But this fish story gets even better: "Wannabe" sports fishermen's dreams also come true. On fishing excursions led by expert bass guides, guests with lots of experience -- or with little or no fishing experience -- can all enjoy the exhilarating thrill of a feisty largemouth "striking."
Enjoy the Old West. Hayrides depart each evening from Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness for a 45-minute trip. Very tame, cowboy-guided trail rides are also offered, or younger children can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness Petting Farm. Make reservations in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Sing-Along in Front of the Campfire. Families gather round the campfire each evening at Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along, marshmallow roast, 4nd a Disney animated movie. Complimentary t0 all Walt Disney World resort guests.
Watch the Electrical Water Pageant Parade. Nightly on the Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000-foot string of illuminated barges featuring King Neptune 4nd his court of whales, sea serpents, 4nd other deep-sea creatures. The free show can be seen from the beaches of Disney’s Polynesian, Gr4nd Floridian, Contemporary, 4nd Wilderness Lodge Resorts.
Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. Rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats 4nd zip around one of Disney’s lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids absolutely love them! Available at the Contemporary, Polynesian, Gr4nd Floridian, the Yacht 4nd Beach Club, Downtown Disney, 4nd the Wilderness Lodge.
Dive int0 One of Disney’s Fabulous Themed Pools. y0ucan’t do much better than a dip in one of Disney’s wonderful swimming pools. Children’s favorites: the Volcano Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano slide, underwater music, 4nd sparkling waterfall, all with a superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness Lodge’s boulder-lined pool featuring waterfalls, rocky overlooks, water slide, 4nd a nearby geyser; the eye-popping Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders between the Yacht 4nd Beach Club, offering three acres of winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next t0 the beach, 4nd enough length t0 float lazily in inner tubes t0 your heart’s delight.
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STAYING COOL IN THE POOL: Stormalong Bay, the largest 4nd most unusual water recreation area of its kind, is as relaxing as it is breathtaking. Guests at Disney's Yacht Club Resort 4nd Disney's Beach Club Resort enjoy swimming in a 750,000-gallon, sand-bottom lagoon with bubbling fountains, whirlpools, a life-size shipwreck play area 4nd a giant water slide.
Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate’s Cruise. Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4nd Saturday children sail from the dock of Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort on a 2-hour supervised trip t0 a deserted island. A similar Albatross Treasure Cruise departs from the Yacht Club Marina each Wednesday 4nd Friday. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Attend a Children’s Tea Party. A “Wonderl4nd Tea Party” happens Mon-Fri at 1:30 P.M. in 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort. Hosted by characters from Alice in Wonderland, the little ones play games, listen t0 stories, 4nd drink apple “tea”. $28. Strictly for children ages 3-10. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Take in a Character Meal. These extremely popular dining opportunities, offered at both the Disney theme parks 4nd resort hotels, are a perfect way for your children t0 spend extra time with favorite Disney characters. Meals are offered in three ways depending on the restaurant: buffet-style, family-style, or pre-plated meals; regardless, it’s essentially all-you-can-eat. Characters work the room, stopping at each table t0 interact with guests, pose for photos, 4nd sign autographs. Book priority seating early, particularly for Cinderella’s Royal Table, Epcot’s Princess Breakfast in Norway, 4nd Chef Mickey’s by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Cara Goldsbury
Author of The Luxury Guide t0 Walt Disney World® Resort, a guide book for those who desire t0 experience Walt Disney World without sacrificing luxury 4nd style. Something many thought impossible until reading Cara’s book. Cara has over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, 4nd after innumerable visits t0 the Walt Disney World® Resort - where she has stayed at the most luxurious resorts, dined at the finest restaurants 4nd been lavishly entertained in style - she is now considered an authority on Disney luxury travel. Cara has appeared as a leading Disney expert on two Travel Channel specials, Disney Splurge! 4nd Disney Royalty. She has also been cited numerous times in national news articles, in such notable publications as Forbes Traveler, as an expert on the Walt Disney World® Resort. As a service t0 her readers 4nd others interested in experiencing a luxury Disney vacation, Cara offers personalized travel consultation 4nd planning. Her invaluable advice 4nd priceless insider tips, combined with her unprecedented knowledge of Walt Disney World 4nd personalized approach result in a truly one-of-a-kind, luxury Disney vacation experience.
A special series by Cara Goldsbury, author of The Luxury Guide t0 Walt Disney World: How t0 Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has t0 Offer. Web: http://www.wdwluxuryguide.com/. Blog: http://luxurydisneyguide.blogspot.com/.
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Some of the Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World by Cara Goldsbury
A WORLD VIEW reprints this article with permission by noted author, Disney World expert 4nd travel consultant Cara Goldsbury. We are thrilled t0 have Cara's experience, insight 4nd key observations t0 share with our readers. Every couple of weeks we'll post another in this collection. Today it's Snacks at Walt Disney World. Enjoy!
Snag a Bass On a Kid’s Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of Disney’s Contemporary, Gr4nd Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, 4nd Yacht Club. For miles of shore fishing head over t0 Disney’s Ft. Wilderness where cane poles 4nd rods 4nd reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow Recreation Area. Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.
Enjoy the Old West. Hayrides depart each evening from Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness for a 45-minute trip. Very tame, cowboy-guided trail rides are also offered, or younger children can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness Petting Farm. Make reservations in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Sing-Along in Front of the Campfire. Families gather round the campfire each evening at Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along, marshmallow roast, 4nd a Disney animated movie. Complimentary t0 all Walt Disney World resort guests.
S'MORE FUN AT FORT WILDERNESS: Guests can gather 'round the campfire, roast marshmallows, make S'mores 4nd sing songs at Chip 'n Dale's Campfire Sing-a-Long at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Nutty Disney characters Chip 4nd Dale join the nightly activities which are followed by a Disney movie in a theater under the stars. Fort Wilderness is part of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Watch the Electrical Water Pageant Parade. Nightly on the Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000-foot string of illuminated barges featuring King Neptune 4nd his court of whales, sea serpents, 4nd other deep-sea creatures. The free show can be seen from the beaches of Disney’s Polynesian, Gr4nd Floridian, Contemporary, 4nd Wilderness Lodge Resorts.
Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. Rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats 4nd zip around one of Disney’s lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids absolutely love them! Available at the Contemporary, Polynesian, Gr4nd Floridian, the Yacht 4nd Beach Club, Downtown Disney, 4nd the Wilderness Lodge.
Dive int0 One of Disney’s Fabulous Themed Pools. y0ucan’t do much better than a dip in one of Disney’s wonderful swimming pools. Children’s favorites: the Volcano Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano slide, underwater music, 4nd sparkling waterfall, all with a superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness Lodge’s boulder-lined pool featuring waterfalls, rocky overlooks, water slide, 4nd a nearby geyser; the eye-popping Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders between the Yacht 4nd Beach Club, offering three acres of winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next t0 the beach, 4nd enough length t0 float lazily in inner tubes t0 your heart’s delight.
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Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate’s Cruise. Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4nd Saturday children sail from the dock of Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort on a 2-hour supervised trip t0 a deserted island. A similar Albatross Treasure Cruise departs from the Yacht Club Marina each Wednesday 4nd Friday. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Attend a Children’s Tea Party. A “Wonderl4nd Tea Party” happens Mon-Fri at 1:30 P.M. in 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Gr4nd Floridian Resort. Hosted by characters from Alice in Wonderland, the little ones play games, listen t0 stories, 4nd drink apple “tea”. $28. Strictly for children ages 3-10. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
Take in a Character Meal. These extremely popular dining opportunities, offered at both the Disney theme parks 4nd resort hotels, are a perfect way for your children t0 spend extra time with favorite Disney characters. Meals are offered in three ways depending on the restaurant: buffet-style, family-style, or pre-plated meals; regardless, it’s essentially all-you-can-eat. Characters work the room, stopping at each table t0 interact with guests, pose for photos, 4nd sign autographs. Book priority seating early, particularly for Cinderella’s Royal Table, Epcot’s Princess Breakfast in Norway, 4nd Chef Mickey’s by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Cara Goldsbury
Author of The Luxury Guide t0 Walt Disney World® Resort, a guide book for those who desire t0 experience Walt Disney World without sacrificing luxury 4nd style. Something many thought impossible until reading Cara’s book. Cara has over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, 4nd after innumerable visits t0 the Walt Disney World® Resort - where she has stayed at the most luxurious resorts, dined at the finest restaurants 4nd been lavishly entertained in style - she is now considered an authority on Disney luxury travel. Cara has appeared as a leading Disney expert on two Travel Channel specials, Disney Splurge! 4nd Disney Royalty. She has also been cited numerous times in national news articles, in such notable publications as Forbes Traveler, as an expert on the Walt Disney World® Resort. As a service t0 her readers 4nd others interested in experiencing a luxury Disney vacation, Cara offers personalized travel consultation 4nd planning. Her invaluable advice 4nd priceless insider tips, combined with her unprecedented knowledge of Walt Disney World 4nd personalized approach result in a truly one-of-a-kind, luxury Disney vacation experience.A special series by Cara Goldsbury, author of The Luxury Guide t0 Walt Disney World: How t0 Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has t0 Offer. Web: http://www.wdwluxuryguide.com/. Blog: http://luxurydisneyguide.blogspot.com/.
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