non park activities

[DARREN DOOZER]

Hi
We are travelling from the U.K to wdw in June and this time we aim to make the most of our resorts & the others in wdw. We have 2 weeks booked at OKW with a braek in the middle at Vero beach.We have 3 days planned for the parks the rest of the time we are going to see what the other resorts have to offer, perhaps some horse riding, water craft rentals, nature trails & of course trying some of the restaurants. Do any of you guys have a favourite "non park" past time or suggestions on what to do or see that isnt in the parks. Ps I have 2 adventurous daughters, one who is 3 and one of 4 going on 14.
Thanks in advance

 

[MattyFresh]

when you say non park, are you saying non water park as well?? If not then I would try out both TL and BB. You can spend lots of time at DD, last time we were down, there was an outlet mall not far from disney that we spent sometime at. Many of the resorts on Bay Lake offer fishing, go check out FW, lots and lots to do just inside that resort area. I don't think you will have any problems what so ever finding stuff to occupy your time.

 

[DARREN DOOZER]

Thanks
We will be going to at least one of the water parks & maybe seaworld but my wife wants to have some relaxing days (& I have to bring her). so stuff inside wdw resorts is a good compromise.

 

[MattyFresh]

my parents did SeaWorld last year, and from what they told me, I wouldn't count on it taking up to much time. But with two young children it might be more appropriate for you. I know that the 2 miniature golf courses that are there are lots of fun. I know my brothers and I loved renting the "sprites" (think they have another name now) from FW and terrorizing Bay lake.

 

[VacationMan]

Some Thoughts

Hi. There really many things to do in the Orlando Area... and even at the parks.

At Seaworld there is a brief, inexpensive encounter with Penguins... one of their behind the scenes things. Not sure of the Age appropriateness of it... We have done the "Swimming with the Belugas" there.

There is a nice airport/museum about 1 hour out of Lake Buena Vista, headed to Tampa, there there are many aircraft restored, and a Open Cockpit bi-plane rides, Did that one... not sure for 3-4 year olds.... but fun for older kids and adults...

Just a couple of thoughts.

Enjoy.

 

[slappy magoo]

Not exactly adventurous, but there IS the Adventurer's Club at Pleasure Island. Pleasure Island often has promotions where, if you pay for one night, you can get a few extra nights added on for just a few dollars more. And while it might get a bit on the "ribald" side, it's hardly ever flat-out raunchy. I've seen families in there many times-especially UK families, which I always found amusing. American families seem to have no problem trying to bring their little kids into the dance clubs on Pleasure Island, where they could see all manner of bumping and grinding, but seemed to have issues of what their little ones might HEAR at Pleasure Island. I believe WDW went back to enforcing age restrictions in the dance clubs, which I applaud, but kids with parents can still go to Comedy Warehouse or Adventurer's Club. The shows are silly, half scripted and half improv, songs and jokes in a vaudeville/barrelhouse manner. You all might like it.

You may also want to consider some time at Fort Wilderness. They have horse rides, hayrides, a pretty tasty/reasonably-priced buffet, the Hoop-De-Doo Musical revue (which might be too late to get tickets for now), Mickey's Backyard BBQ (odds are better in getting into this one at this late point), nightly campfires and movies under the stars. Plus, there's an electrical water pageant on the lagoon every night you'll be able to see from Fort Wilderness.

 

[Eyorefan]

The Folridian offers a lot of activites for kids, like a tresure hunt and tea with Alice from Alice and wonderland. I think even a cooking course. There is also dinner with Cinderella nightly at the 1900 Park Fair restraunt there which is a good way to see a princess without having to shell out big bucks.

There is also lots of Charcter breakfests a different resorts.

At the Polynesian they have a luau thing you can go to and see hula dancers and the guys who dance around with fire.

And like everyone else said, if you are looking for activies like horse back riding, fishing, hay rides and nightligh campfire and movie with Chip and Dale, Check out the FW campgrounds.

 

[pacochran]

One suggestion that is kind of both eating and doing is to have either a lunch or dinner at Boma's at the AKL. It's a buffet dinner with a wide range of choices with an international flavor. After or before you can go out an observe the animals on the various Savannah's. They also have a great gift shop with many African themed items.

 

[ThinkTink721]

Hi
We are travelling from the U.K to wdw in June and this time we aim to make the most of our resorts & the others in wdw. We have 2 weeks booked at OKW with a braek in the middle at Vero beach.We have 3 days planned for the parks the rest of the time we are going to see what the other resorts have to offer, perhaps some horse riding, water craft rentals, nature trails & of course trying some of the restaurants. Do any of you guys have a favourite "non park" past time or suggestions on what to do or see that isnt in the parks. Ps I have 2 adventurous daughters, one who is 3 and one of 4 going on 14.
Thanks in advance

If you are looking for stuff for the kids, here are some suggestions:
Pirate Cruise (leaves from GF Resort on certain days of the week)
Princess Tea Party (at GF Resort - not adventurous, but alot of fun)
Wonderland Tea Party (at GF Resort)
Boating (available at several WDW resorts, including POR, BC, & GF) - for adults too
Biking (also available at several WDW resorts) - for adults too
Horseback Riding & Wagon Rides (at FW) - for adults too
Fishing (at POR & other resorts) - for adults too
Chip & Dale's Campfire Sing-Along (at FW Resort - we are planning to attend this fall - it's FREE) - for adults too
Character dinners are a MUST!!! (but you have to book in advance)
Mickey's Backyard BBQ (at FW Resort) is great (dancing, singing, eating, etc.)!
Hope this helps!
:wave:

 

[Space Mountain]

go golfing!

 

[Vernonpush]

Thanks
We will be going to at least one of the water parks & maybe seaworld but my wife wants to have some relaxing days (& I have to bring her). so stuff inside wdw resorts is a good compromise.

For your wife, I would recommend a spa treatment at the the Grand Floridian or Saratoga Springs Resort. Let her have "A Day Off" to pamper herself while you take care of the children at your resort. It could bring you both closer together (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more [as Monty Python would say:lol: ]).

 

[DARREN DOOZER]

thanks vernon I like the nudge nudge wink wink part!!!:lol: