Walt Disney once said you are dead if you aim only for kids, adults are only kids grown up anyway, and he was right! That’s why so many of us love to go to Walt Disney World and get immerse in all the magic and fantasy.
Whether you go to celebrate a new milestone in your life or just to spend a few fun days with your friends or partner, Disney World will become your happy place for sure! This year, you can even enjoy extra magic with The World’s Most Magical Celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary!
That’s why we want to share with you 12 things any adult will enjoy during their trip:
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort
Disney is celebrating 50 years of magic in the making! An unforgettable time in Disney history for sure, a celebration that will last 18 months and offer amazing new entertainment, EARidescent decor, new attractions and more! You can’t miss it!
Re-create a childhood photo
Nostalgia is a big thing when you come back to Disney as an adult, if you were one of those lucky ones that got to experience Disney as a kid, have fun recreating an old photo and see how much you and the park have changed in the last few years.
Embrace Some Holiday Magic
When it comes to celebrate the holidays, Disney World is the most magical place you could pick. All the parks offer beautiful festive decor and jolly entertainment! Plus delicious treats and amazing music. There’s also a special ticketed event at Magic Kingdom Park called “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” that you can’t miss, it includes shorter attraction wait times, new holiday-themed entertainment offerings and a special yuletide-themed fireworks show!
Have Fun at an EPCOT Festival
Epcot is a great park to relax and enjoy some delicious treats and drinks around the World Showcase. Right now, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is running through December 30th! If you visit after the holidays, no worries! Epcot offers festival all year long like Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival and Food and Wine!
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Experience Your Favorite Attractions
A Disney World vacation is not completed without going on all the amazing rides! Re-live childhood memories with classic attractions and enjoy new ones like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot or Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom!
See the Parks from a New Perspective with runDisney
Participating in a runDisney event is a one of a kind experience! Imagine running through magical landmarks around the resort and meeting your favorite characters, it’s something you have to experience at least once in your life for sure. Races happen all year long, you can get more information on rundisney.com.
Indulge in Delicious Treats
One of the best things at Disney World is without a doubt the food! From Dole Whips and churros to Mickey’s ice cream bars plus all the new delicious treats that come out almost every week, there’s so much to try during your vacation so we advice you to start making a list!
Meet Up with Friends at Disney Springs
Need a break from the parks? Head over to Disney Springs for some delicious food, some retail therapy or live entertainment! This place has it all! You can even catch a movie at AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine In Theaters or go bowling at Splitsville. And while you are there, don’t forget to check out the new Cirque Du Soleil show “Drawn to Life”!
Stay in the Magic at a Disney Resort Hotel
Disney hotels offer themed amenities like special dining experiences along with convenient proximity and transportation to all four theme parks, Disney Springs and water parks. It’s a great way to get immerse in the magic even more!
Spend a Day Park Hopping
Make the most out of your trip with the park hopper option! You can even create your very own personalized itinerary using Disney Genie on the My Disney Experience app. Imagine starting your day at Andy’s backyard on Slinky Dog Dash and then end your day by watching Harmonious at Epcot!
Say Goodnight with Enchanting Spectaculars
Fireworks are back at Disney World! Don’t miss the new Magic Kingdom show “Disney Enchantment” in honor of the 50th anniversary celebration and Harmonious, Epcot newest nighttime spectacular! They are amazing!
Feel the Force in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
One of the newest attractions at Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! This is an incredible experience for anyone, here you can build your own droid or travel on the Millennium Falcon! Your inner kid will have the time of its life here for sure.
So there you go! These are some of the things you can’t miss during your next Walt Disney World vacation and remember growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Have fun!
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