Things Disney Offers But Doesn't Advertise (New)

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The last time we went to WDW my DDs were 5. We were able to ride in the front of the monorail from MK to the Grand Floridian one afternoon. I am sorry that you can no longer do so. It was such a precious memory.

They still have the gates for the front riders. There is a "no entrance" type of sign on them, but the fact that they have not removed them gives me hope
 
I went to Senses at DS for a pedi recently and was given a glass of champagne and a ghiradelli chocolate square. I bet lots of people get that but it was unexpected for me and made my day.
 
We have always loved doing family photo shoots but it's becoming harder to book every time. Never saw it advertised.
 


this was several years ago - we had the earliest dinner ADR for 1900 Park Faire - DD was dressed as Cinderella and she was chosen to open up the dining - she got to walk in with Cinderella and Prince Charming it was really special.
My DD (now 15) was also chosen to do this in 2006! Our very first day, on our very first trip... couldn't have made it more special!
 
Martha's Vineyard at the Beach club resort is currently hosting trivia nights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5pm. You can even win prizes!

PS: This is only during June and might change after that.
 


Martha's Vineyard at the Beach club resort is currently hosting trivia nights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5pm. You can even win prizes!

PS: This is only during June and might change after that.

Trivia nights? Is it specific Disney trivia? Sounds like fun!
 
About 6 years ago I was at the front of the line waiting to enter EPCOT. My oldest dd and dh were there early for a YES program.

We bee-lined to the character spot and were the first ones there. An older gentleman ran up behind us jokingly frustrated that we beat him to the front. I had no idea if you're the first person in line all of the characters would come out to greet you and escort you inside. We have the best pictures with the fab 5!!! Sadly two of us were missing but it is a wonderful memory.
This is awesome to know
 
One thing about the barber shop is they don't wash your hair there, so they ask you come in with fresh clean hair. However, to make styling easier they will use a spray bottle to wet your hair. Once it is done being cut they may go in with a blow dryer to style it, but not always. But if they do happen to use a blow dryer to style it, it will not cost you extra. And yes people of all ages and genders get their hair cut there. I am a girl, an 18 year old girl, but a girl none the less. My brother who is 15 gets his hair cut there as well. I've been in the shop at the same time as grown men pass holders who always get their hair cut there, little girls who maybe don't wan't or need the whole bippity boppity boutique experience but still want the pixy dust, and little babies getting their hair cut for the first time. It really is an experience for everyone. And I always make a reservation, but I'm sure you could do a walk in if they had the slot open. I've heard of people who get there early and ask if they have spots available for later on in the day and then will come back. But if you do plan on doing this experience I would recommend you call them and get an appointment, as you can't do that online.
Thanks for the great detail.
 
In China and Japan if you ask a CM they will write your name in Chinese or Japanese. We usually buy a fan that they sign, but they'll sign your autograph book or the stick on your kidcot mask or just a piece of paper or whatever. The writing is so beautiful! We also love collecting the pressed pennies (yes, they cost .51). I think many people know this but just in case they don't - you can get a free cup of ice water at any counter service restaurant. Also, we love pin trading - it does cost money to get started, but you can find bulk pins relatively cheap on eBay. It's a fun way to interact with the CMs.
The writing your name in Chinese or Japanese is a great one I have never heard of.
 
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We absolutely loved renting the Surrey bike at the BoardWalk. It was $25 for a half hour, and we waited until evening when everything was all lit up. It wasn't the easiest thing to do, especially going up the small hills. Partly because we were all having the time of our lives and laughing so hard we couldn't pedal. Worth every penny.
Nicholsmom3 do you just go to the Boardwalk and get one or do you have to reserve one ahead? If so, how dod oyu reserve ahead? Where do you pick-up the Surrey at?
 
Cyndiella where in Future World is this; and is it at special times or all throughout the day?
It was by the Innoventions (west??)building before you get to the fountain... I believe it was throughout the day off and on.. at least it was in Feb. when we saw them.. a really cute show!
 
Another thing that I haven't seen advertised anywhere, other than on here, is that at the Boardwalk and some other locations there are those old-time looking photo booths. You can use them for free and they link to your Photo Pass account and you can download them and print them for free if you have a Memory Maker subscription. Now that I think of it, I do not know if there was even a way to print the pictures inside the booth for a cost.
 
Another thing that I haven't seen advertised anywhere, other than on here, is that at the Boardwalk and some other locations there are those old-time looking photo booths. You can use them for free and they link to your Photo Pass account and you can download them and print them for free if you have a Memory Maker subscription. Now that I think of it, I do not know if there was even a way to print the pictures inside the booth for a cost.

Did this with my DD at the Space Mountain gift shop. Got some really cute pics of her and I, plus they had themes you could select so that some pics were framed with a princess.
 
In Epcot they sell passports with a bifold of pages & stickers for each country. If you go to the Kidcot stations & ask them to write you a message in their native language on their country's page, they will. And they'll stamp your passport too.

My husband and I have a tradition we started on our honeymoon where we asked for some message they wished to share with us. All the CMs were so excited to talk with us & write a wonderful message. They'd even translate it in English just underneath.

Each year we go on our anniversary and have another passport we get filled. I have a keepsake box I keep them in.

It's a wonderful souvenir that is personalized. Plus I think it's only $12 for the passport. Really reasonable for such a great memento. We've made some great CM connections doing this. Which is honestly one of the highlights of our trips. We love talking with CMs and finding out interesting stuff about their homes and Disney experiences.
 

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