By Lisa Green
When you’re on vacation do you like to sleep in?
Are you a night owl? Do you stay up into the wee hours squeezing all
the enjoyment you can into every day? It’s okay to expect a little rest
and relaxation when you’re taking a break from the rest of the world,
but WAIT! At Walt Disney World, there are some things that are worth
waking up for! And I don’t mean sleep late and get to them when you’re
ready. No, I mean get up early – set that alarm, request that wakeup
call – whatever it takes to pry yourself out of that comfy hotel bed and
start the day in a special way!
Five Reasons to Rise and Shine at Walt Disney World
1. The Welcome Show at the Magic Kingdom – It’s magical! But you’ve got to get there mighty early
to get a good viewing spot. At about 10 minutes before the park’s
official opening time, there’s a wonderful welcome for waiting guests.
Disney characters and Main Street Citizens are among the welcoming
party. It’s cute, it’s special, and it’s EARLY! Get up in plenty of
time to be at the park at least 30 minutes prior to opening (rope-drop) –
if not sooner.
2. A Character Breakfast – If you choose to book a
breakfast at someplace like the Magic Kingdom’s Crystal Palace, Animal
Kingdom’s Tusker House, Epcot’s Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, or Disney’s
Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood and Vine – you can enjoy some pretty
hearty breakfast fare while visiting with some of your favorite
characters. Booking an early breakfast means you’ll get in the park
before the crowds and will be well fortified to hit the ground running!
(All character dining experiences can be found here.)
3. Rope-Drop – If for no other reason than to
maximize the number of rides and attractions you can experience, arrive
at your favorite park entrance before it opens at
least a couple of times on your vacation. If you’re staying on
property consider hitting morning Extra Magic Hours when available
(early entrance for resort guests). If you can’t make it that early,
get to a park about 30 minutes before it opens (without the Extra Magic
Hour) and prepare to make the most of that less crowded time of the
day. Booking FastPasses? Save them for a little later in the morning
or even early afternoon!
4. Kilimanjaro Safari – I know, it’s just one
attraction, but I’m telling you, if you love animals and want to see
them at their most alert and active, you should really try to experience
Kilimanjaro Safari at least one time first thing in the morning. Have
your camera ready! I’m particularly fond of the elephants, rhinos,
lions, giraffes, okapi, wildebeest, crocodiles, well…you get the idea.
5. A Florida Sunrise – Think I’m crazy? Try it and
see. The coolest, most peaceful part of the day is a wonderful
experience – especially if the little ones are still asleep! Grab a cup
of coffee and find
a place to enjoy the sights and sounds of your resort before it becomes
hot and crowded. If your room has a balcony, sit outside in your
pajamas! If you enjoy walking or running, there’s no better time of the
day to get out there and get moving.
What’s your favorite way to start the day at Walt Disney World?
This article was originally posted on Lisa's Living a Disney Life Blog.
She can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LivingaDisLife and on Twitter at@life_of_green
Please be sure to check out Lisa along with me and David Hodges on The Disney Exchange Podcast!
She can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LivingaDisLife and on Twitter at
Please be sure to check out Lisa along with me and David Hodges on The Disney Exchange Podcast!
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