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- Feb 11, 2010
Hmm... there are so many... here are some I would suggest, some having been mentioned before. Lots of these are simple, but they make me happy!
EPCOT:
- Try to be one of the first people in Germany and get a great big beer! It's a great way to start your tour of the World Showcase.
- Even if you don't have little kids, go to Turtle Talk with Crush just to listen to the kids talk to him - they are amazed that he calls them by name! It's fun to watch them get so excited by Disney magic.
- Really explore the China pavilion - there are some cool exhibits there, especially the small-scale terracotta warriors.
- I haven't done this yet, but I will in six weeks - try the Pick A Pearl in Japan.
MK:
- Philharmagic, any time... the music in there is quintissential Disney! Notice the sign above the interior doors - they will swing "automagically" toward you...
- Try to pull the sword from the stone- you never know!
- Ride the carousel and take pictures of the park while you are on it - you get some cool blurry shots.
- If you like Christian bands, attend Night of Joy - AMAZING concerts at the castle make for an unforgettable experience.
- Splash Mountain at night is awesome. So is the treehouse - it's a great view of Tomorrowland all lit up - great photo op.
- Dole Whip. 'Nuff said.
AK:
- The Tusker House breakfast buffet is great, but we do it around 10:30-10:45 as a brunch. That way, we can ride the safari at least twice and see the animals in the AM when they're active.
- The Nemo show is AWESOME. Sit in a different location than where you normally sit and you'll get a whole new perspective.
- At the Festival of the Lion King, sit on the end of the bleachers -the actors, especially the ones on stilts, will interact with you on their way in to the theater.
- Take time to talk to the guides on the exploration trails, they are full of cool facts about all of the animals. My son loved chatting with them!
HS:
- Defnitely do the animation thing - some people are scared to draw - but it's only for you, and it's fun!! You will surprise yourself with your newfound talent.
- I haven't done this yet, but I'm going to have a nice, lazy cocktail in the Tune-In Lounge and chat with the bartender.
- Ride Toy Story Mania as many times as possible, preferably with someone who is extremely competitive!
- Take time to enjoy the street shows, and if the actors try to involve you, don't be embarrassed and go with the flow! No one knows you, so have some fun!
My last tip - pick a resort you haven't been to before, and have dinner there. Take time to explore the grounds and the store.
It's a big list, but definitely do-able in one visit!
EPCOT:
- Try to be one of the first people in Germany and get a great big beer! It's a great way to start your tour of the World Showcase.
- Even if you don't have little kids, go to Turtle Talk with Crush just to listen to the kids talk to him - they are amazed that he calls them by name! It's fun to watch them get so excited by Disney magic.
- Really explore the China pavilion - there are some cool exhibits there, especially the small-scale terracotta warriors.
- I haven't done this yet, but I will in six weeks - try the Pick A Pearl in Japan.
MK:
- Philharmagic, any time... the music in there is quintissential Disney! Notice the sign above the interior doors - they will swing "automagically" toward you...
- Try to pull the sword from the stone- you never know!
- Ride the carousel and take pictures of the park while you are on it - you get some cool blurry shots.
- If you like Christian bands, attend Night of Joy - AMAZING concerts at the castle make for an unforgettable experience.
- Splash Mountain at night is awesome. So is the treehouse - it's a great view of Tomorrowland all lit up - great photo op.
- Dole Whip. 'Nuff said.
AK:
- The Tusker House breakfast buffet is great, but we do it around 10:30-10:45 as a brunch. That way, we can ride the safari at least twice and see the animals in the AM when they're active.
- The Nemo show is AWESOME. Sit in a different location than where you normally sit and you'll get a whole new perspective.
- At the Festival of the Lion King, sit on the end of the bleachers -the actors, especially the ones on stilts, will interact with you on their way in to the theater.
- Take time to talk to the guides on the exploration trails, they are full of cool facts about all of the animals. My son loved chatting with them!
HS:
- Defnitely do the animation thing - some people are scared to draw - but it's only for you, and it's fun!! You will surprise yourself with your newfound talent.
- I haven't done this yet, but I'm going to have a nice, lazy cocktail in the Tune-In Lounge and chat with the bartender.
- Ride Toy Story Mania as many times as possible, preferably with someone who is extremely competitive!
- Take time to enjoy the street shows, and if the actors try to involve you, don't be embarrassed and go with the flow! No one knows you, so have some fun!
My last tip - pick a resort you haven't been to before, and have dinner there. Take time to explore the grounds and the store.
It's a big list, but definitely do-able in one visit!
It might not be big and flashy, but ti's something awesome for us.
What is SoA? I get the halloween and christmas party abbreviations but cant figure the one out.
Thanks for trying to save me though! 
