Winner of Best QUEUE in the World and Announcing Best NON-Attraction Experience in the World!

[Tonyz]

Tower of Terror claims the title of Best Queue in the World! Congratulations! I'd say come claim your prize... but none of the winners have yet to step forward so far. I'm getting tired of spending time making all these glitter-macaroni-trophies!

Thanks to everyone who suggested ideas for the next poll. loves to dive gave an idea that I think is interesting: "Idea for next poll - best non ride activity to do in the parks. Could be anything from eating to sitting on a bench and watching people to enjoying a show."

So I'm proud to announce the Best NON-Attraction Experience in Walt Disney World poll! Like loves-to-drive said, this can be anything at all. Riding the monorail, walking through certain lands, something on the Boardwalk or Disney Springs, a character meet-and-greet, dinner at O'hana.... whatever.

Your five favorite things to do at Disney World that don't include actually going on a ride or attraction.

I'm excited to see what you guys say! Here we goooooooooooo!

 

[DisneyLover1217]

Sitting on a bench people watching
Riding the monorail
Laying poolside with an adult beverage in hand
Shopping at Disney Springs
Visiting various on-site resorts

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Riding the monorail (I think my son could do that the entire trip and not need to go into a park)
Strolling around World Showcase (often with an Adult beverage)
Watching Wishes from the Poly beach
Meeting Snow White (every trip that seems to be the best meet - plus my girls are always dressed up as Snow White so it is super cute)
Eating a Dole Whip


If I am allowed to add a 6th I'd add "Listening to Voices of Liberty"

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Sitting anywhere people watching (have my fave places, and rocking chairs are particular faves!)

Sitting in hotel lobbies and/or walking the grounds - absorbing the atmosphere, maybe napping a bit, people watching (especially @ Christmas time - have resorts I MUST do during that time period, to see decorations!)

Riding an entire loop of the monorails - both loops - And once during daytime, and once at night, for totally different experiences

Going to AKL - Have mostly done this at Jambo in the past, but Kidani is okay too - Watch the animals, see the storylteller @ the fire pit if there at that time, then having a nice meal, usually @ Boma

Going to Trail's End for a nice comfort food meal, than hanging out on beach, maybe watching EWP or fireworks

Taking free tours of AKL or WL (Donn't know if they still do these, have done both, and they were cool!)

Riding any of the boats - From anywhere to anywhere - Just love boats, being on the wter, and the calm and happiness I feel! One of my faves is the Sassagoula River from any of those resorts to Disney Springs

 

[TinkFan74]

Kayaking at Ft. Wilderness
Watching the animals from your balcony at AKL
Taking a boat ride around Discovery Island
Sitting on a bench and watching people enter the Magic Kingdom in the town square.
Watching the water pageant from a BLT balcony.

 

[samsteele]

Riding the boats
Watching the animals at AKL & Kidani
Drinks at Trader Sams
Drinks around the World in Epcot
Shopping/Window Shopping at Japan's Mitsukoshi Store Epcot

 

[Batgirl67]

I have the Five S's:

Shopping at the now Disney Springs
Swimming at the Resort Pool (usually POP!)
Savoring the sweet goodness of a Dole Whip in the MK.
Striking up conversations with other travelers
Strolling around World Showcase with an adult beverage (stolen from The Max Rebo, the idea, not his drink)

 

[NuttyDisneyDad]

1-sitting at Spice Road Table and chatting with the bartender
2-sitting in Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar and chatting with bartender
3-sitting in Mizners Lounge and chatting with bartender
4-sitting in Jock Lindseys and chatting with bartender!
5- bowling at Splitsville!...and also having a cocktail but no bartender chatter!!

 

[Lisann]

Riding the Monorail
Listening to the Grand Floridian Orchestra or Lobby Pianist
Lounging at the Resort Pool
Transportation Boats
Watching the World from my Resort Patio/Balcony

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Riding the boats
Watching the animals at AKL & Kidani
Drinks at Trader Sams
Drinks around the World in Epcot
Shopping/Window Shopping at Japan's Mitsukoshi Store Epcot

Your #1 and #2 Sam - I KNEW I liked you!!! (Look at my list)

 

[bamacmac]

Riding the monorail
Eating a nutella and fruit waffle from Sleepy Hollow (while looking at my castle of course)
Resort Pools
Watching Wishes from California Grill
Walking around Disney Springs


Love this poll idea...so fun to think about all the many things I love that have nothing to do with rides/attractions! I could have easily had a list of 20 or more things!

 

[loves to dive]

Oh man, now the pressure is on.

Sitting in the mosaic room at Morocco enjoying an ice cream cone from France.
Playing resort hop roulette. Pick a stop where there are two or three resort lines close to each other and hop on the first bus to come.
Wine tastings at Epcot - Germany, France and Italy all have one. that isn't counting the wine bar in Italy, which is cool too
Dive Quest in Epcot Living Seas (if not a certified diver they also offer a snorkel experience)
Walking around the back streets of HS (I'm not sure if these will exist any more) and looking at all the details in the window

Honorable mention, stopping at the Writer's Stop in HS and grabbing a tea and browsing the books. (again not sure if this is available any more since it's part of SciFi now)

 

[amberg93]

Eating at Teppan Edo
Sitting in the World Showcase with a drink and relaxing
Listening to the safety spiel on the bus (seriously, I get so excited that it's ridiculous)
Walking around your resort in the early morning (true no matter where I've stayed)
Pin trading with CMs

 

[MikeTaylor]

Making Memories
Arriving at EPCOT
Eating Food
Disney's Magical Express
Resort Exploring

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Riding the Monorail
Listening to the Grand Floridian Orchestra or Lobby Pianist
Lounging at the Resort Pool
Transportation Boats
Watching the World from my Resort Patio/Balcony

Listening to the Grand Floridian Orchestra / pianist is a great call

If I am allowed to add a 6th I'd add "Listening to Voices of Liberty"

 

[rteetz]

Riding any Disney transportation
Storm along bay at YC and BC
Walking around world showcase
Shopping
Flag retreat (I've never done it but have seen videos and it looks like an awesome time)

 

[KingLlama]

Voices of Liberty

Hearing "Transportation System Voiceover Guy" for the first time on any trip. Gets me all tingly.

Boat ride from Wilderness Lodge to MK

Talking with longtime cast members

Walking down Main Street just before park closing

 

[SarahDisney]

This is a tough one, because we're very go, go, go and don't stop for the non-attraction things much (minus characters).

Here we go... in no particular order.
1 - All the character meets. Every single one.
2 - Monorail through Epcot
3 - The "Kiss Goodnight" at MK
4 - Ice Cream at Ghirardelli at Disney Springs
5 - Resort Exploration

 

[NuttyDisneyDad]

Another idea for next poll.... Best counter service food location maybe?

 

[NuttyDisneyDad]

If walking around Workd Showcase isnt on everyones list then shame on them lol. One time after 5 Grey Goose Citron slushs from France my wife told me that I was the hottest guy she ever hooked up with... O the memories!