So we’ve all gone to Walt Disney World and done all of the E Ticket rides and attractions. We’ve thrilled to Space Mountain and Soarin. We’ve viewed all of the great Live Shows like Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic. And we’ve eaten in all of the best places like Fulton’s Crab House and Boma. Yes, we’ve done all of the adult things.
Now it’s time to have some fun!
Here is a list of the Top Ten things that I think we should all do while at Walt Disney World to feel childish, or like a kid, again:
Number 10 – WEAR A FUNNY HAT
Nothing says ‘Hey, I’m a big kid’ like wearing a pair of Mickey ears in public! Or, if a baseball cap is more your thing, get one with a Disney character or saying on it.
Number 9 – HUG A PRINCESS
Guys might want to ask first! But the idea here is to get in on the fun of interacting with the Costumed Characters whenever possible. And don’t forget to get photographs for future blackmail opportunities.
Number 8 – THE FLIGHT OF PETER PAN (MK)
Who never grew up? Peter Pan, of course! So who better to help you find the child within. So climb aboard and learn about faith, trust, and Pixie Dust all over again!
Number 7 – THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH (MK)
During one of our visits to the Magic Kingdom, my wife and I boarded a Hunny Pot and found that we were sharing it with another mature couple. When the Pot started to bounce up and down with Tigger, I yelled out: “Put your hands in the air!” Everyone did and we all laughed and had a great time!
Number 6 – TOMORROWLAND SPEEDWAY (FL)
This is a no-brainer! You board a miniature Sports Car that is impossible to steer well and (accidentally) bump into other cars as you circumnavigate the track. I dare you to do this without an impish smile on your face!
Number 5 – MONSTERS INC. LAUGH FLOOR (TL)
Who doesn’t like to laugh? And if you are one of the lucky few, you may find yourself on the Big Screen up front and on the proverbial spot! Make sure you act as silly as possible if this does happen to you. Remember: You’re a kid again!
Number 4 – IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BUG (AK)
And it’s tough not to have fun as you see, hear, smell, and feel all of those creepy-crawly insects throughout the show! And the best thing of all: You get to scream like a little girl!
Number 3 – PARTICIPATE IN STREETMOSPHERE (DHS / EPCOT)
To really get that youthful feeling, try to get in on the action of any of the Streetmosphere skits. For example, you may end up playing the Dating Game at DHS. Or you may become King Arthur at the UK Pavilion in EPCOT. Either way, you’ll have fun laughing at yourself!
Number 2 – VISIT INNOVENTIONS (EPCOT)
Of course, a lot of the Exhibits and Interactive Games in this section of EPCOT are geared for the kiddies, but that’s the point! Revisiting the time in your life when exploration was King is bound to take off a year or two.
And the Number 1 way to feel like a kid again while visiting Walt Disney World is – YOU TELL ME!
We all remember something different about our childhoods. So what fond memories do you have of the time in your life when your parents did everything for you, and all you had to do was have fun? Chances are that Walt Disney thought of it and included it in some aspect of his Parks!
So lighten up and get out there and make a fool of yourself! I highly recommend it.
Great list! I just love the feeling of being a child from the second I walk under the arches into the park! Meeting characters is probably my favorite kid-activity. :)
Like Walt said, who says we have to grow up?