Disney World is jam-packed with so many amazing things to do, and incredible foods to try, that it’s pretty easy to miss some awesome experiences during your visit.
That’s why to help you make the most of your next (or first ever) visit to Disney World, I’ll provide you with some life-changing things you must do or try during your next trip. Okay maybe not life-changing but definitely worthwhile.
From one-of-a-kind rides and attractions to experiencing incredible culinary and snack options, this bucket list will ensure that you leave your Disney World vacation without feeling like you missed out on something major.
So with that being said, here’s my ultimate Disney World checklist.
Disney World Bucket List
Here’s everything you gotta do during your next visit to Walt Disney World:
- Get a Dole Whip
- Meet your favorite Disney characters and princesses
- Get corn dog nuggets and cheese sauce from Casey’s Corner
- Try a cheeseburger spring roll at Magic Kingdom
- Get a Fresh Fruit Waffle from Sleepy Hollow
- Get a Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow
- Watch the Festival of Fantasy
- Watch the Happily Ever After Fireworks
- Become a Galactic Hero by scoring 999,999 on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Ride Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind
- Ride Pirates of the Caribbean
- Explore a Haunted Mansion
- Get a margarita from La Cava del Tequila
- Get thrown around in a possessed service elevator at the Hollywood Tower of Terror
- Go 0-60 in 2.something seconds on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- Visit EPCOT during a festival like Food & Wine or Flower & Garden (see festival calendar)
- Attend a Candlelight Processional narrated by your favorite celebrity
- Attend a concert at the America Gardens Theater in EPCOT
- Design a car and test it on the Test Track
- Ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Ride TRON (once it finally opens)
- Experience 2.5 Gs on Mission Space Orange
- Relax on the PeopleMover
- Do the Carousel Progress at least once in your life
- Spin around in a giant teacup at Mad Tea Party
- Try Disney World’s version of Space Mountain
- Fly a Banshee while reliving the moments of Avatar (Flight of Passage)
- Go on an African safari via Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom
- Get the song “It’s a Small World” stuck in your head
- Wait 90 minutes for Peter Pan’s Flight
- Yell “punch it Chewy” while piloting the Millennium Falcon (Smugger’s Run)
- Escape the First Order on Rise of the Resistance
- Watch Fantasmic
- Try all the drinks at Club Cool, especially Beverly
- Enjoy a meal and an old sci-fi flick at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
- Eat and drink everything on this Disney World food bucket list
- Experience movie-making magic at Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Enjoy a fireworks dessert party at Magic Kingdom
- Take a behind the scenes tour such as the Keys to the Kingdom
- Attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- Attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Attend a H2O glow Night at Typhoon Lagoon
- Drink around the World at EPCOT
- Take a Minnie Van
- Go to a character meal
- Drink a Night Blossom from Pandora, the World of Avatar
- Eat dinner at Ohana, the most popular restaurant in Disney World
- Watch a dinner show at Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue
- Eat the best burger on property
- Stay Club Level at a Disney Resort
- Stay at every Disney World Resort
- Play a round of golf at Shades of Green (and slice your drive into a Mickey Ear bunker)
- Share a jumbo turkey leg at either Magic Kingdom or Epcot
- Get a customized button at the Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square
- Play a round of mini-golf at Fantasia Gardens
- Spend an evening at Disney Springs for food, shopping, and entertainment
- Watch Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil
- Take part in sunrise yoga in front of Cinderella Castle
- Run a 5k, half marathon, or marathon (or anything RunDisney)
- Do a monorail bar crawl
- Take a pic with the balloons on Main Street
- Explore Pandora at night
- Get pixie-dusted at Sir Mickey’s
- Attempt to pull out the Sword in the Stone
- Be “that guy” at Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor
- Try to find Chewbacca at Galaxy’s Edge
- Build a lightsaber
- Build a droid
- Try the Grey Stuff at Be Our Guest Restaurant
- Trade a pin with a Cast Member
- Get an embroidered pair of Mickey Ears
- Attend a Dapper Day
- Watch the dueling pianos at Jellyrolls
- Visit Trader Sam’s at the Polynesian Resort
- Get wrecked by a tidal wave at Disneys’ Typhoon Lagoon water park
- Watch the Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom
- Dine at Victoria & Albert’s
- Dine at Cinderella Royal Table
- Eat around the World Showcase
- Enjoy High Tea at the Garden View Tea Room inside the Grand Floridian
- Enjoy a spa day at one of Disney’s spas
- Ride the train around Magic Kingdom
- Explore Tom Sawyer Island
- Eat lunch on the Hub Grass
- Ride on the Characters in Flight Balloon at Disney Springs
- Become a Grand Marshal at Magic Kingdom
- Camp at Fort Wilderness
- Get a pressed penny
- Visit all four parks in one day
- Ride in a Disney Bus
- Eat at California Grill during the fireworks
- Attend an After Hours Event to experience crazy low wait times and empty parks
- Attend a D23 exclusive event
- Enjoy a fresh crepe at Epcot
- Try the famous rigatoni from Topolino’s Terrace
- Take the Skyliner to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios
- Close down every park and take an empty park photo
- Ride every ride at EPCOT
- Stumble upon a hidden Mickey
- Do a VIP tour if money is no object
- Stay in a overwater bungalow at Disney Polynesian Village
- Watch fireworks from Seven Seas Lagoon
- Get up close and personal will exotic African wildlife on a Wild Africa Trek
- Stay at the Swan or Dolphin for $0 by booking with points
- Stay in a Club Level, theme park view room at the Contemporary Resort
- Stay at the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
- Build a Pandora bracelet filled with exclusive Disney Park charms at Uptown Jewelers
- Eat at Disney World’s first Michelin Star restaurant
- Go on a Disney Cruise right after your park vacation
Did I miss something on my Disney World bucket list? If so, please leave a comment below.
Thanks for reading and hopefully you’ll be able to check every single one of these items off this list!
Other Disney Bucket Lists
- Disney World Food and Drink Bucket List
- Disneyland Bucket List
- Disney Cruise Bucket List
- Disneys’ Aulani Resort Bucket List
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