Walt Disney World is truly the most magical place on Earth. Since there is so much to see and experience you might miss some of these hidden treasures of fun perfect for the Disney Kids in your family.
These activities are included with your park admission, fun, educational, and gives you a glimpse into often overlooked details and areas of Walt Disney World.
I knew about a few of these when we visited last year. The others I found when the kids and I decided to wander around while Daddy and the Uncles went on rides.
My little man was especially excited to do something special since he was just shy of the magical 40inches needed for most rides. The hands on adventures we went on entertained both the kids and it was a lot of fun solving riddles and finding new areas of the parks to explore!
1. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.
Join the Sorcerers at the Firehouse on Main Street U.S.A. Using Merlin's magical map, complete missions around the Magic Kingdom and unlock Magic Portals using your Sorcerer Key card. Fight off Hades and his henchmen using your Spell Cards. Watch out for those infamous Disney Villains as they try to thwart you and get to the crystal shards before you!
2. Pirate Treasure Map Hunt.
Sign up at the Enlistement Quarters in Adventureland near the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. These maps took us around Adventureland and we discovered hidden magic!
3. Kidcot Fun Stops in Epcot.
See a Cast Member at any Kidcot Fun Stops to receive your free Duffy the Disney Bear that your child can decorate at each station. As you travel around the World Showcase Kidcot Fun Stops, each Cast Member will share fun facts about their native country, like how to say hello, and give your kids a stamp for their Duffy. World Showcase Passports are also available for purchase.
4. Wilderness Explorers in Animal Kingdom.
After watching UP we all wanted to be Wilderness Explorers. Inside Disney's Animal Kingdom you can join the team! Complete each challenge and collect a new sticker to place in your official Wilderness Explorer field guide. Collect all 30 and earn the right the Wilderness Explorers call Caw! Caw! Roar!
5. The Boneyard.
Found inside DinoLand U.S.A. The Boneyard is place where your little archeologists can run, jump, climb, and dig their way around the past! This place saved the day when little man was devastated he could not ride Dinosaur. We also enjoyed cooling off in the shaded seating area.
6. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure.
Because who wouldn't want to feel as tiny as an ant? The Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure is a playground full of super-sized fun that transports you into the movie. Climb on the back of an ant or try to find your way out of a root maze. The whole family will love it!
7. Casey Jr. Splash ‘N' Soak Station.
If you are looking for a way to beat the heat, head over to the Storybook Circus inside Fantasyland of Magic Kingdom. The Casey Jr. Splash ‘N' Soak Station is a brightly colored open area that everyone can enjoy. I may have ran through a few times! There is also seating around the Station where parents can take a load off and the family can regroup before their next Magic Kingdom adventure!
8. The Laughin' Place Playground.
This was another find when little man didn't meet a height requirement. Located beside Splash Mountain in a shaded area is this cute little playground. While we waited for Daddy and the Princess, he got to climb, slide, and explore Brer Rabbit's home. It was also nice to take a break from the sun and sit for a spell.
Bonus: If you are staying at a Walt Disney World resort, each one has their own playground area for the family to enjoy! We loved the Art of Animation's playground and pool areas, so much to see and do!
What is your favorite Magic Less Traveled experience at the Disney Parks?
All these places look like a blast. My 10 year old wants to be a Paleontologist and a Veterinarian. So the “Boneyard” would make her day!
Wow … there is so much to do there, my kids are still kinda young and they love hands on ( they don’t know too much about hands off lol ) they would definatley enjoy all of this stuff
We go every year, so we have done all of these. The Kidcot program is fun!
These are great! There are so many things to do there I think you could go a hundred times and still miss seeing some incredible things.
These are some great ideas! I always hear about the rides but these things sound like fun too!
I think it MUST be the most magical place on earth. What a fun adventure you and your family had! Thank you for the great ideas.
Disney has always been the most magical place there is for kids. Kids dream of going there…. and so do the parents.
Just so much to do. Loads of fun.
These are so neat! I will have to check some of them out when I get to Disney this summer!!
These are so neat! I will have to check some of them out when I get to Disney this summer!!
We have done all this several times over. So much fun for the kiddies and parents to.
The pirate treasure hunt sounds fun! I bet my nephew would love that!
You are so right .. Disney World is a huge place and you can easily miss so much. I Love Magic Kingdom and Splash Mountain. Thanks for sharing these hidden Gems
The number of cool activities they have introduced at Disney World is staggering. Now is a great time to visit!
My kids are a little too old for Walt Disney World but when they were little they really enjoyed our vacation is there.
We’ve never been to a Disney Park but will be eventually planning a trip to Disney World. It’s great to know that there is a playground area in each Walt Disney World resort!
LOVE Disney! I never realized they offered this for kids. I will have to check it out next time we go!
This looks like a lot of fun for us adults who love fun vacations like this
I had no idea there were so many hidden fun things to do. I am going to share with my friend that is taking her young kids to Disney in the fall.
These are awesome! There’s always something new to see and do there, no matter how many times you visit!
These are awesome! There’s always something new to see and do there, no matter how many times you visit!
When my daughter was a toddler, I took a trip to Disney with my MIL- and we found these little stops. It was one of the best parts of the trip!
I was planning to take the kids to Disney this year but we just could not make it work. I am hoping to do so next year and visit some of these areas.
We are hoping to start planning a trip to Disney soon! Thanks for sharing this!
These are all great ideas! The Honey I Shrunk the Movies Set is my favorite 🙂 Can’t wait to go again in May!
We used to go every year but haven’t gone since my toddler was born 3 years ago. This year will be her first time going and we intend to continue our tradition with her. So much to do and so much to see.
Oh my gosh. This looks like the funnest thing. I know my kids would love the treasure hunt maps.