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Beyond the Teacups: The dizzying array of fun and entertainment at Walt Disney World
Leslie Clevenstine
Traveling to Disney World with someone who needs an air sickness bag to ride a carousel? Or who doesn't find whimsy in being tossed about in a spinning teacup? Not to fear. Disney World is actually one of the best places for non-theme park types (yes, they do exist).
Visiting the theme parks in Disney World is an experience that goes far beyond thrill rides. Many of the attractions are not rides at all, but entertainment experiences that you won't find anywhere else.
Here's just a small sampling of what you can experience at the Disney theme parks that are not rides in the traditional sense of the term:
Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin - take aim at the evil emperor Zurg with your "laser gun" as you travel through outerspace
Hall of Presidents - history lesson given by audio-animatronic versions of the U.S. presidents
Goofy's Country Dancing Jamboree - learn country line dancing with Goofy and friends
Mickey's Philharmagic - 3D magical adventure with Mickey, Donald Duck and a host of other characters
Share a Dream Come True Parade - held every afternoon at 3:00 pm
Wishes fireworks - evening fireworks set to music (check park map for times)
Epcot
Spaceship Earth - ride through time as you learn about the history of communications
Honey I Shrunk the Audience - 3D theater experience with a few unexpected surprises
Living Seas - first rate aquarium and oceanography exhibit
World Showcase entertainment - a host of entertainment can be found each day, all of it top notch (consult the park map for times)
Illuminations - fireworks and laser spectacular set to music, held at park closing each evening
Impressions de France - large screen movie on France and its people
The American Adventure - a multi-media telling of American history by Ben Franklin and Mark Twain
Disney MGM Studios
Great Movie Ride - ride through sets of some of the most popular movies ever made
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular - stunt show based on the popular movie trilogy
Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show - an auto stunt show imported from Disneyland Paris
MuppetVision 3D - a funny 3D movie experience with Jim Henson's puppets
Voyage of the Little Mermaid - a live stage version of the classic children's movie
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Play It! - play along with the game show using a touchpad in front of every seat
Fantasmic - an evening fireworks and water show with Mickey overcoming the Disney villains
Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safaris - ride through the savannah and see many animals from Africa and Asia
Festival of the Lion King - a theater in the round muscial and stunt show based on the Lion King movie
It's Tough to Be a Bug - fun 3D movie on the life of bugs
Flights of Wonder - learn about birds and see some amazing stunts in this live show
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade - held every afternoon at 4:00 pm.
Pagnani Forest Exploration Trail - explore a tropical forest's vegetation and animal life at your own pace
Want more information about Disneyland at Anaheim, California? Check out the 'Let's Go to Disneyland' ebook. Its an independant travel guide that includes a sample 4 day itinerary. Let's Go To Disneyland Today
Leslie Clevenstine is publisher of YourDisneyGuide.com, an unofficial guide to making the most of your Walt Disney World vacation.
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