Disney World Bucket List (2023)

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