Going to Disney parks is so magical, but there are also so many magical things to do outside of the parks. These are the best things you can do at Disney World without a park ticket.
Shop in Disney Springs
Disney Springs is an area that has shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and activities. This area is free to access. There are a lot of fun Disney shops here to get lots of Disney merchandise.
Watch the Fireworks
The Disney fireworks are in the Disney World parks, but there are a lot of places outside the parks to view them. Some great spots are California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
Ride Disney Transportation
Disney transportation is free to ride on. They have the skyliner, boats, the monorail, and buses. You can ride these between Disney Springs and the Disney World Resorts.
Eat Beignets
Mickey Beignets are a classic Disney treat and you can actually get them outside of the parks. Go to Scat Cat’s Club in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.
Eat in Disney Springs
Disney Springs has a lot of options for restaurants. One of the most notable is Gideon’s Bakehouse for delicious treats. There are a lot of other cool things you can do in Disney Springs. Some are on this list of unique things to do in Disney World.
Spa Services
The Disney hotels have spas that you can book services at whether you’re a guest of the hotels or not. You can get a massage, facial, or something else.
Character Dining
The Disney World hotels have a lot of restaurants that do character dining. This is really fun for kids and for adults. This is also something fun you can do in Disneyland without a park ticket. See more Disneyland things to do without a park ticket here.
See The Animal Kingdom Lodge Animals
Animal Kingdom Lodge has a savannah area where you can see different animals roaming around. You can see giraffes, ostriches, impalas, and more.
Drawing Classes
You can take drawing classes at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This is where an animator will teach you step by step how to draw a Disney or Pixar character.
Eat A Dole Whip
You don’t have to go into the Disney World parks to get the iconic Dole Whip. You can get them from Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Explore the Resorts
There are over 25 Disney World resorts that you can explore. Each one has unique theming, different restaurants, and different things to do. You can use Disney transportation to hop around between them.
Disney BoardWalk
Disney BoardWalk is a shopping area that also has restaurants, entertainment, and surrey bike rentals. It is near the EPCOT resort area and is so pretty being right along the water.
Chip n Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort hosts Chip n Dale’s Campfire Sing-Along every night. You can also buy s’mores kits after to roast marshmallows, or you can bring your own marshmallows.