Beyond the Teacups: The dizzying array of fun and entertainment at Walt Disney World

 Traveling to Disney World with someone who needs an air sickness bag to ride a carousel? Or who doesn't find whimsy in being tossed about in a spinning teacup? Not to fear. Disney World is actually one of the best places for non-theme park types (yes, they do exist).

Visiting the theme parks in Disney World is an experience that goes far beyond thrill rides. Many of the attractions are not rides at all, but entertainment experiences that you won't find anywhere else.

Here's just a small sampling of what you can experience at the Disney theme parks that are not rides in the traditional sense of the term:

Magic Kingdom Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin - take aim at the evil emperor Zurg with your "laser gun" as you travel through outerspace Hall of Presidents - history lesson given by audio-animatronic versions of the U.S. presidents Goofy's Country Dancing Jamboree - learn country line dancing with Goofy and friends Mickey's Philharmagic - 3D magical adventure with Mickey, Donald Duck and a host of other characters Share a Dream Come True Parade - held every afternoon at 3:00 pm Wishes fireworks - evening fireworks set to music (check park map for times)

Epcot Spaceship Earth - ride through time as you learn about the history of communications Honey I Shrunk the Audience - 3D theater experience with a few unexpected surprises Living Seas - first rate aquarium and oceanography exhibit World Showcase entertainment - a host of entertainment can be found each day, all of it top notch (consult the park map for times) Illuminations - fireworks and laser spectacular set to music, held at park closing each evening Impressions de France - large screen movie on France and its people The American Adventure - a multi-media telling of American history by Ben Franklin and Mark Twain

Disney MGM Studios Great Movie Ride - ride through sets of some of the most popular movies ever made Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular - stunt show based on the popular movie trilogy Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show - an auto stunt show imported from Disneyland Paris MuppetVision 3D - a funny 3D movie experience with Jim Henson's puppets Voyage of the Little Mermaid - a live stage version of the classic children's movie Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Play It! - play along with the game show using a touchpad in front of every seat Fantasmic - an evening fireworks and water show with Mickey overcoming the Disney villains

Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safaris - ride through the savannah and see many animals from Africa and Asia Festival of the Lion King - a theater in the round muscial and stunt show based on the Lion King movie It's Tough to Be a Bug - fun 3D movie on the life of bugs Flights of Wonder - learn about birds and see some amazing stunts in this live show Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade - held every afternoon at 4:00 pm. Pagnani Forest Exploration Trail - explore a tropical forest's vegetation and animal life at your own pace
About the Author

Leslie Clevenstine is publisher of YourDisneyGuide.com, an unofficial guide to making the most of your Walt Disney World vacation.

 Leslie Clevenstine

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