I would like to start a thread of secrets and not well known items. such as have any of you heard of Devine, a character in AK. she is dressed up to look like a huge plant and many people walk on by without even noticing her
Another thing to look for and they are probably not there all the time is at the exit to Test track you might see the test crash dummies.. They look like statues, but there really are people in there dressed up... If you see them don't tell anyone else in your party and get them to pose next to them for a picture and they will come to life!
At Epcot, watch for the Jammitors (sp?). They are three guys carrying garbage cans and they stop and play the cans with drum sticks.
On the first ride of Dumbo each morning, Mickey and Minnie pick kids to ride with.
If you get to AK at opening, go into Rainforest Cafe, all the way through the gift shop and out to the patio adjacent to the gift shop. There is a park entrance there that opens at the same time the main entrance opens, but hardly anyone goes there. You'll avoid the mob scene at the front entrance, and beat the crowd to KS
there is a statue of Cinderella. If you kneel down in front of the statue, the crown on the alcove behind her is placed on her head. ?
On the bridge to Camp Minnie-Mickey you can see the fire breathing dragons' breath (you have to be patient) it is off to the right as you enter and on the left hand bank of the river.
the key under the mat at Muppets in MGM
fantasmic dinner package
ladybug release at wilderness lodge
$2.00 pony rides at Fort Wilderness petting zoo
as a newbie I never knew about the Grand Floridian's Grand Adventures For Kids programs (adventures in cooking, pirate cruise and wonderland tea party)
as a newbie I also didn't know about the princess breakfast at the castle (or how darn tough it is to get!)
Tom Sawyer Island paint brushes--find them and turn them into the boat captain for front-of-the-line passes for either BTM or splash mountain.
toon town is loaded with gobs of characters a few minutes before rope drop, sometimes a child is chosen to walk hand-in-hand into toon town at rope drop.
Sword in the stone ceremony--by Cinderella's carousel, at certain times of the day Merlin picks a big fella (to pick on) and typically a shy child to pull the sword from the stone. The child gets to wear a crown and robe, then gets I think a certificate and medal.
at Tarzan Rocks (in AK) they choose a King and Queen of the jungle. The perk is a chance to give a tarzan yell into the microphone, free ice cream, great seats in a reserved section, a Magical Moments certificate and brief interaction with Turk during the show.
As a newbie I didn't know about Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular taking audience members up as extras
At Epcot when you are walking around the Countries, when you get to the outback area where there old time soda coolers lift the lids. Get ready for a surprise.
At Epcot testtrack - if you are facing the testtrack turn completely around and walk basically straight ahead and you will come to the neatest butterfly garden. The is also one over by England.
.If you stand facing Germany, on the hour the Cockoo Clock chimes and the the characters on the clock come out. It is really neat to watch.
At Epcot they have a talking water fountian.
This thread is so much fun!!! At MGM on the Great Movie Ride there are two different shows. It depends on what cart you get into which show you will see. There is a cowboy/western show and a mob /gangster shootout. I have only seen the cowboy one didn't know about the other one until we were already home. ??
We at got AK before in opened one morning and right before the gates opened music started and there was someone talking on a loud speaker. There were people dressed like exotic characters walking on stilts. Cast members were holding birds and spiders and little animals and letting kids pet them. As for Devine, I had read about her on anothe DW website and really wanted to see her but thought it impossible. Just so happend that as we went into the park and were walking near where you can enter the Rainforest Cafe entrance from park, there she was coming out from where characters get ready. Once she saw people looking at her she stood up against Rainforest Cafe sign and wouldn't move. I caught a picture of her going to the sign. If I had not seen her moving I would have not noticed her and would have thought it really was a plant.
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and around iThe rehitching ceremony is the Garden Grill's version of an anniversary celebration!!! You get "re-hitched"!!! (get it?? ?)
The characters come over and give you a cake, and some sort of anniversary card, and I think there's a song the waiter does! It looked like lots of fun when I saw it!!!
The Electrical Water Pageant can only be seen at Polynesian Resort (9 pm watch from the beach) Grand Floridian 9:15 pm, Wilderness Lodge 9:35pm, Ft Wilderness 9:45pm & the Contemporary Resort at 10pm. Its really short, so you can't be late
I found out over the weekend about a fun activity for kids - a Pirate Cruiseleaving from the Grand Floridian. The way it was described to me was this: The kids dress up with pirate bandanas and are taken on a treasure hunt around the lake by the Grand Floridian. They sing pirate songs, and find treasure (which they get to divide among themselves). There are Disney cast members dressed as pirates that go along on the cruise (no parents!). I called Disney Dining and was told that the Pirate Cruise is offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 12 noon. It leaves from the Grand Floridian (ask at Guest Services at the Grand Floridian and they'll direct you to the dock where the cruise leaves from). Cost is $20/child.
Wonderland Tea Party: The scoop (sorry you had problems getting details):
1) "Alice's Tea Party", at the Grand Floridian.
2) Monday and Wednesday at 1:30-2:30pm.
3) Kids only, NO adults allowed.
4) 407-WDW-DINE for ressies.
5) 60-Days ahead for ressies. Need Credit Card
6) $22.95 + tax per child.
7) Mad Hatter and Alice present.
8) Alice also reads a story to the kids.
9) Refreshments are tea (apple juice), PB sandwiches, ham & cheese slices, cupcakes the kids decorate.
10) Pictures with Mad Hatter and Alice.
11) Sometimes kids do not want to leave!!!
Our two boys loves the campfire program when we stayed at Fort Wilderness. We brougt our own hotdogs,marshmallows and stick (which I believe you can purchase there for a fairly reasonable price--$5 for a s'more kit and sticks) They had a sing a long with Chip and Dale, who came around several times to see the kids. Afterward they showed a movie on the outdoor screen. We saw Peter Pan. You can call ahead and ask what movies are showing the nights of your stay. It was a lot of fun.
Both of my children have done the tea party and had a nice time, but their favorite event was called Adventures in Cooking. This is also held at the Grand Floridian, and for the same age group, but it is two hours long and in the morning. It is only offered twice a week and in the two times we have attended the price has increased from ten to fifteen dollars (Dirt cheap by disney standards). The kids made cookies in one trip and pizza on another. They also make their own chef hats and aprons and they hand delivered their goodies to the staff and guests in the GF lobby after the cooking class which was really cute to watch. There are no characters there,(which explains why it is inexpensive compared to the tea party) but when we attended it was hosted by the same staff as the tea party and they were fabulous.
