Experiences & Extras
Tours, parties, shows and recreation you can add to a Walt Disney World trip. Star marks a Donovan’s Pick. Dining experiences live in the Dining tab, with links from here.
Guided Tours
Backstage tours in the parks and at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Keys to the Kingdom
Donovan’s PickA walking tour of Magic Kingdom’s history and backstage areas, including the Utilidor tunnels beneath the park. Lunch and a keepsake are included; phones and cameras stay put away for the tour. Park admission required.
Behind the Seeds
Donovan’s PickHoliday version Nov 27–Dec 30, 2026A walk through The Land’s fish farm and four greenhouses, where Disney grows giant fruits and vegetables without soil. Park admission required.
Wild Africa Trek
Donovan’s PickA guided trek through the Safi River Valley on foot, across a rope bridge and by safari vehicle, with a photographer and snacks included. Park admission required.
Starlight Safari
Donovan’s PickA nighttime tour of the resort’s savanna with night-vision devices to spot the animals. No park ticket needed, so it fits a resort day.
Savor the Savanna
A private viewing spot on the savanna with African-inspired tapas, plus beer and wine for guests 21 and up. Park admission required.
Caring for Giants
See how keepers care for the African elephant herd, watching from about 80–100 feet away. Guests under 18 need a participating adult. Park admission required.
Up Close with Rhinos
Go backstage with the keepers who care for the park’s rhinos. No phones or cameras on this one. Park admission required.
EPCOT DiveQuest
Scuba dive in the 5.7-million-gallon aquarium at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Open Water certification required; divers don’t need a park ticket.
Private VIP Tours
A private guide meets you at your hotel, plans the day with you and moves your group between parks. Every guest still needs park admission.
No longer offered: Backstage Magic, Disney’s Family Magic Tour, The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains, Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom, The UnDISCOVERed Future World, Wanyama Safari and the Wilderness Back Trail Segway tour are not on Disney’s tour list (checked November 10, 2026).
Makeovers & Star Wars Builds
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Donovan’s PickPrincess and knight makeovers for kids, with hair, makeup or styling and costume packages. Park admission required. The Grand Floridian location is temporarily unavailable; the Disney Springs® boutique has closed.
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
Donovan’s PickBuild a custom lightsaber in a hidden workshop in Black Spire Outpost. Park admission required.
Droid Depot
Donovan’s PickBuild your own R-series or B-series droid to take home. Park admission required.
Harmony Barber Shop
Haircuts and beard trims in an old-fashioned Main Street barbershop. Park admission required.
No longer offered: the Pirates League makeover at Magic Kingdom (closed in 2020) and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (closed in 2023).
After-Hours Events & Parties
Separately ticketed nights in the parks.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Donovan’s PickNow through Dec 22, 2026A separately ticketed holiday party at Magic Kingdom on select nights November 8 through December 22, 2026. Day guests must leave before the party begins.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Donovan’s PickReturns in the fallA separately ticketed Halloween party at Magic Kingdom. The 2026 season ended October 31; it typically returns each fall.
Disney After Hours
Donovan’s PickSeparately ticketed nights with lower waits on popular rides, plus included snacks and select bottled drinks. 2027 dates run from January into the summer, varying by park.
Disney Jollywood Nights
Now through Jan 5, 2027A separately ticketed holiday evening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on select nights November 7, 2026 through January 5, 2027.
Disney H2O Glow After Hours
No dates scheduledA nighttime water park party. Disney shows no event dates scheduled right now.
Shows, Dinner Shows & Dessert Parties
Dining experiences stay in the Dining tab; links take you there.
Drawn to Life
Through Jun 30, 2027Cirque du Soleil acrobatics meet Disney animation in a story about a girl finishing an animation her father left behind. Performances are scheduled through June 30, 2027; a Page to Stage upgrade adds premium seats, a backstage tour and a meet-and-greet.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Donovan’s PickWalt Disney World’s long-running dinner show: vaudeville-style comedy and music with a family-style meal.
Fantasmic! Dining Packages
Donovan’s PickTable-service meal packages that include reserved Fantasmic! seating.
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties
Desserts plus a reserved place to watch the fireworks, with holiday versions in season.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
A meal package that includes a reserved seat for the Candlelight Processional during the EPCOT holiday festival.
No longer offered: Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show has not returned since 2020.
On the Water
Fireworks cruises, fishing, boat rentals and Amphicars.
Fireworks Cruises
Charter a private boat with a captain to watch Happily Ever After from the water near Magic Kingdom (from the Contemporary) or Luminous The Symphony of Us on World Showcase Lagoon (from the Yacht & Beach Club). Snacks and soft drinks are included.
Guided Fishing Excursions
Catch-and-release bass fishing with a guide; rod, tackle, bait and drinks are included.
Pontoon Boat Rentals
Captain your own pontoon boat on Disney’s lakes and waterways. (Sea Raycers are no longer rented.)
Vintage Amphicar & Italian Water Taxi Tours
Ride in a classic amphibious car as it drives straight into Lake Buena Vista with a captain (about 20 minutes), or cruise in a vintage Italian water taxi.
No longer offered: Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise is not currently listed by Disney.
Golf, Mini Golf, Horses & Spa
Recreation around the resorts.
Walt Disney World Golf
Magnolia (the longest, classic Tour style), Palm (set in Florida woodlands), Lake Buena Vista, and Oak Trail, a family-friendly 9-hole walking course.
Miniature Golf
Two themed mini golf courses: Fantasia Gardens near the Swan & Dolphin, and Winter Summerland next to Blizzard Beach.
Horseback Trail Rides
Guided rides on wooded trails. Helmets are provided; closed-toe shoes with a back strap are required.
Carriage, Wagon & Pony Rides
Sleigh rides Dec 1–30, 2026Horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, pony rides for little ones, and a stable visit with the ranch’s horses. Holiday Sleigh Rides run December 1–30, 2026 (not December 24).
Fort Wilderness Archery Experience
A guided archery session at the campground.
The Grand Floridian Spa
Massages, facials and nail services. The spa at Saratoga Springs is currently unavailable.
Water Parks
Separate admission; more in the Parks tab.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Reopens Jan 27, 2027A surf pool, Crush ’n’ Gusher, Humunga Kowabunga and the Castaway Creek lazy river.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
Open until Jan 27, 2027A “melted ski resort” with Summit Plummet (48″), the Cross Country Creek lazy river and Toboggan Racers. Open until it closes for its own refurbishment on January 27, 2027.
Disney Springs
Free to enter; some experiences are ticketed.
Aerophile Balloon Flight
A tethered helium balloon that rises up to 400 feet for views across Walt Disney World, about 8 minutes aloft. Tickets are first come, first served.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Bowling and billiards with live music and a full restaurant.
Photos & Passes
Add-ons covered on other tabs.
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