Disney World Activities: Tours, DisneyQuest, Water Parks & More

LAST UPDATE: 6/7/13

If you buy a multi-day ticket to the Walt Disney World theme parks and stay for a week or less, you’ll probably find that you can’t begin to explore all the entertainment options that are INCLUDED in the park passes, between the rides, parades, fireworks, and a zillion other Disney World activities.

However, the time may come when you’ll want to get out of the Disney theme parks and do something different, like riding the wild slides at Disney’s water parks, taking a backstage tour, spending an evening at Cirque du Soleil’s dazzling show La Nouba, getting a relaxing massage at one of the Disney spas, playing a round of golf on one of Disney’s award-winning courses, or enjoying any of the dozens of other Disney World attractions.

Naturally, Disney has plenty of ways to separate you from your money if you want to enjoy these extras. There are some discounts, deals and bargains available for almost every activity you can name, however, and I’ve gathered them in one place here!

Jump to:

• Special Events
• Water Parks
• DisneyQuest
• Cirque du Soliel La Nouba
• Movies
• Aerophile/Characters in Flight Balloon
• Spa & Salon Treatments
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• The Pirates League
• Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street
• Tours and Special Backstage Programs
• Pool Cabanas
• Boating & Water Sports
• Bass Fishing
• Golf
• Miniature Golf
• Richard Petty Driving Experience
• ESPN Wide World of Sports

Special Events

Click here to see an entire page of seasonal and special events at Walt Disney World, many of which are included in the price of admission.

Whether you want information about Mickey’s Not-So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, this is the place to check!

If an additional cost is required to attend the event, I list any available discounts.

Water Parks

There are currently two Disney water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Both are wonderfully themed and have great water slides as well as quieter areas to just float.

• Click here to see regular water park ticket prices.
• See below for a list of available water park discounts.

Tickets That Include Water Park Admission

• If you have Magic Your Way Tickets with the Water Park Fun & More option, you can use one or more of the “visits” for admission to a water park.
• Premium Annual Passes include unlimited admission to the water parks for as long as your pass is valid.

Water Park Discounts at Ticket Window

• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get FREE admission to Blizzard Beach after 2:00 pm on May 9 and May 16, 2013! Just show your pass at the gate. Each pass grants entry for cardholder only. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will be offered at Lottawatta Lodge on both afternoons.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get a $4 discount on adult admission and $3 discount on child admission to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon for the Passholder and up to two guests.
• Disney Vacation Club members get a $4 discount on adult admission and $3 discount on child admission to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.
• Auto Club South offices in Florida offer a small (about $3) discount on Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon admission for AAA and CAA members. The nearest office to Disney World is located at 204 West Oak Street in Kissimmee. Call (407) 944-0866 for hours and directions. Tickets must be purchased in person unless you are a member of Auto Club South, in which case you can purchase online after logging into the Auto Club South website.

Other Water Park Deals

• New!Disney’s Visa cardholders can get a FREE Surf Box or Small Locker rental at either water park from 5/1/13 – 7/31/13. Click here to print your coupon and bring it to Singapore Sal’s at Typhoon Lagoon, or Beach Haus at Blizzard Beach. You must pay a $5 key deposit for small locker rental, but the deposit is refunded when locker key is returned. Coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. Limit one coupon per cardholder.

DisneyQuest

DisneyQuest, located in Downtown Disney, is a “virtual reality theme park” with many interactive games, old and new video games (including a whole area of early classics like PacMan and Galaga) and some pretty amazing virtual reality “rides.”

• Click here to see regular DisneyQuest ticket prices.
• See below for a list of available DisneyQuest discounts.

Tickets That Include DisneyQuest Admission

• If you have Magic Your Way Tickets with the Water Park Fun & More option, you can use one or more of the “visits” for admission to DisneyQuest.
• Premium Annual Passes include unlimited admission to DisneyQuest for as long as your pass is valid.

DisneyQuest Discounts at Ticket Window

• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get a $4 discount on adult admission and $3 discount on child admission to DisneyQuest, for the Passholder and up to two guests.
• Disney Vacation Club members get a $4 discount on adult admission and $3 discount on child admission to DisneyQuest.
• Auto Club South offices in Florida offer a small (about $3) discount on DisneyQuest admission for AAA and CAA members. The nearest office to Disney World is located at 204 West Oak Street in Kissimmee. Call (407) 944-0866 for hours and directions. Tickets must be purchased in person unless you are a member of Auto Club South, in which case you can purchase online after logging into the Auto Club South website.
• If you arrive in the evening, 2 hours or less before closing, there may be a Manager’s Special that allows you to purchase tickets at half price. This special is not always offered, but if you just want to check out DisneyQuest for a couple of hours, it’s worth a try. Thanks to David T for info.

Cirque du Soleil La Nouba

La Nouba is a spectacular show with amazing feats of acrobatic prowess, beautiful lighting and costumes. While it’s expensive, most people (myself included) think it’s well worth the price: I’ve seen the show three times. You can order tickets online through Ticketmaster, or by phone at (407) WDW-SEAT (939-7328). Shows are at 6:00 and 9:00 pm. There are no performances on Sundays or Mondays.

Jump to:

• Regular Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Prices and Info
• Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Discounts

Regular Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Prices and Info

My main comment would be that there are NO horrible seats in this theater. It’s not super-critical to be centered to the stage, because a lot of the show takes place in the air and there is a lot going on all the time — if you miss something on one section of the stage, there’s plenty of other activity on another part of the stage to watch! I think the big decision is whether you want to be super close (to see the performers’ faces) or further up (so you’re not craning your neck to watch the aerial acts). Cirque du Soleil keeps adding more and more premium sections to the seating, with little justification, in my mind. If you want very good seats, go for Category 2 and see if you can get a discount. If you want to see the show but you’re on a tight budget, consider Category 3 or 4. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Click here to see a seating plan.

• Golden Circle Seating is $153.36 for adults (age 10 and up), $124.61 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are in the 5th and 6th row of center section 103. I do not think the premium price for these seats is justified at all. These were formerly Category 1 seats and I’ve sat in a similar position at this show. While this location provides a centered, close-up view (you can see many of the performers’ facial expressions clearly), you are looking up a lot because so much of the action takes place overhead.
• Premium (Front & Center) Seating is $142.71 for adults (age 10 and up), $113.96 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are in section 102-104, and the very front center part of 204. These seats are not worth the extra money, in my opinion. I have been in these seats when they were considered Category 1; while the 102-104 seats provide a centered, close-up view (you can see many of the performers’ facial expressions clearly), you are looking up a lot because so much of the action takes place overhead. The 204 seats are very good but it’s questionable to me whether they are worth more than the very similar Category 1 seats just behind them.
• Category 1 seats are $126.74 for adults (ages 10 and up), $101.18 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are in the rear of sections 102 and 104, the middle of 204 and the front of 202-203 and 205-206. The seats in 102 and 104 provide a close-up view (you can see many of the performers’ facial expressions clearly) but you are looking up a lot because so much of the action takes place overhead. The other seats in this category are very good, but it’s questionable to me whether they are better than some Category 2 seats.
• Category 2 (BEST VALUE, in my opinion) seats are $99.05 for adults (ages 10 and up), $78.81 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are in sections 101, 105 (close but off to the side), and portions of 202-206 (high up but relatively center). These are very good seats, especially if you can get sections 203, 204 or 205, ideally in Row FF or GG, where you are looking straight across at the aerial activities and down at the stage. Or, if you like to be right up front, take the 101 or 105 seats, since being centered for this show is not really critical. This is the ticket category that is most often discounted, and I highly recommend it.
• Category 3 seats are $79.88 for adults (ages 10 and up), $63.90 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are located in sections 201, 202, 206 and 207 and the outer back edges of sections 101 and 105. You can see fine but you are quite off-center relative to the stage.
• Category 4 seats are $64.97 for adults (ages 10 and up), $52.19 for children (ages 3-9), tax included. These seats are located on the outer, top edges of sections 201 and 207 — basically the extreme upper corners of the theater. You can see okay but you are extremely off-center relative to the stage. These seats were previously ONLY available in person at the Cirque Box Office, but you can now buy them in advance.

Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Discounts

• Cirque Club members (free to join) can purchase discounted tickets for performances 5/28/13-6/21/13. There is a 25% discount for Category 2 or a 35% discount for Categories 3 and 4. Book online.
• Tables in Wonderland members can purchase discounted tickets for performances 5/28/13-6/21/13. There is a 25% discount for Category 2 or a 35% discount for Categories 3 and 4. Purchase by phone at (407) 939-7328. Members may purchase tickets for themselves and up to three guests.
• Disney’s Visa cardholders can purchase discounted tickets for performances 5/28/13-6/15/13. There is a 25% discount for Category 2 or a 35% discount for Category 3. Purchase by phone at (407) 939-2477. Payment with Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card is required. Cardholders may purchase tickets for themselves and up to three guests.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders can purchase discounted tickets for performances 5/28/13-6/21/13. There is a 25% discount for Category 2 or a 35% discount for Categories 3 and 4. Purchase by phone at (407) 939-7328. Passholders may purchase tickets for themselves and up to three guests.
• Florida residents can purchase discounted tickets for performances 5/28/13-6/21/13. There is a 25% discount for Category 2 or a 35% discount for Categories 3 and 4. Purchase online or by phone at (407) 939-7328.
• Undercover Tourist sells discounted Category 2 La Nouba tickets. You purchase the tickets online, then call for a reservation. See the Undercover Tourist site for full details on the process.
• If you decide you want to go to La Nouba once you’re in Orlando (in other words, you haven’t bought tickets in advance), try going to one of the Downtown Disney hotels and asking in the official Disney ticket shop. Sometimes they are able to offer discounts of up to 15% off.
• A Category 2 ticket for La Nouba is included for each person on your reservation, without additional charge, when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium vacation package. You must reserve seats in advance. A voucher is provided at check-in, which must be exchanged at the box office for your actual ticket.
• A Category 1 ticket for La Nouba is included for each person on your reservation, without additional charge, when you purchase a Magic Your Way Platinum vacation package. You must reserve seats in advance. A voucher is provided at check-in, which must be exchanged at the box office for your actual ticket.

Movies

There is an AMC 24-plex movie theater in Downtown Disney.

• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get a $2 discount on adult evening admission. Valid for the Passholder only and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Aerophile/Characters in Flight Balloon

A tethered gas balloon — which features hand-painted silhouettes of Peter Pan, Dumbo, Aladdin, Jasmine, Buzz Lightyear, and Tinkerbell – rises 300 feet above Downtown Disney. The balloon’s 19-foot diameter gondola can hold up to 29 passengers and a pilot. Participants hover for 8 to 10 minutes while enjoying a breathtaking ride and a 360-degree view of Walt Disney World.

• Disney Vacation Club members pay $10 for flights between 8:30 and 10:30 am, or get 20% off full ticket price after 10:30 am.

Spa & Salon Treatments

Disney’s Spas

There are two full-service spas available at Walt Disney World resorts: The Grand Floridian Spa and The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Most of Disney’s Deluxe hotels also offer limited massage services, fitness rooms and/or salons. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (407) 824-2332 for Grand Floridian or (407) 827-4455 for Saratoga Springs.

The Grand Floridian Spa reopened on 12/17/12 under a new name: Senses Spa. The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort closed temporarily for renovation on 1/16/13. It will reopen as Senses Spa in Summer 2013.

The Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin is another full-service spa option on Disney World property.

Curious about how the spas differ? Click here to read a review comparing the Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin with the Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.

• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10% off one regularly priced 50-minute spa treatment per visit at the Senses Spa at Grand Floridian Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge Massage & Fitness Center, BoardWalk Inn Resort Massage & Fitness Center, Contemporary Resort Massage & Fitness Center, Coronado Springs Massage & Fitness Center, Wilderness Lodge Resort Massage & Fitness Center and Yacht & Beach Club Massage & Fitness Center. Good only for the Passholder.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10% off the regular price of one Salon treatment $45 or greater per visit at the Contemporary Resort Salon, Coronado Springs Salon and Yacht & Beach Club Salon. Good only for the Passholder.
• Disney Vacation Club members get 10% off all spa treatments and retail items over $50, and on nail and salon services over $45. These discounts apply at the Senses Spa and at the Disney resort fitness centers. Gratuity not included.
• All Magic Your Way vacation packages include a coupon for 15% off most 50 minute or greater services at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. (Hand and foot treatments are excluded.)
• A spa treatment (massage, facial or manicure/pedicure) per person is included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Platinum vacation package.

Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin

The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, a non-Disney-operated hotel located on Disney property right next to several Disney resorts, has a fabulous Mandara Spa.

• Check the Mandara Spa website for specials (select the Spa Offers tab).
• Disney Vacation Club members get 20% off all services Monday – Thursday and 10% off all services Friday – Sunday. An automatic service charge (which includes gratuity) of 20% is added to your bill.
• D23 members save 10% at any Mandara Spa.

Palace Spa at Buena Vista Palace

The very nice Palace Spa at Buena Vista Palace is on Disney property, in the Downtown Disney area.

• Click here to print a coupon for 25% off at the Palace Spa, valid from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Check out the Palace Spa website for specials.

Magnolia Spa at Shades of Green

If you qualify to stay at the military-only Shades of Green on the Walt Disney World property, you can visit Magnolia Spa at the resort, which offers treatments at prices substantially lower than the other spas on Disney property and nearby. Click here to see a Magnolia Spa menu with prices.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is an enchanting place where little royals can create their own wands, fill their own jewelry boxes, and explore a stunning array of storybook delights. The salon is owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother herself and operated by her wand-toting Godmothers-in-Training. They’re wondrous whizzes with faux hair, accessories, jewels, beads, nail paints and other niceties. They’ve conjured up three royal hair styles: fairy tale princess, pop princess or Disney diva. The boutique is open to princesses ages 3-12.

There are now two locations for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: one is part of the Princess Room at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney Marketplace, and the second is in the Magic Kingdom inside Cinderella Castle.

You can book sessions at either location up to 180 days in advance at (407) WDW-STYLE (939-7895).

• New!Disney’s Visa cardholders can save 20% on the $189.95 Castle Package at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique salons from 6/1/13-6/30/13. Mention your card when making the appointment. A valid Disney’s Visa card must be presented and used at time of purchase.
• There are occasionally limited-time discounts or deals for Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, so if you are one or the other, be sure to ask when booking and at check-in.
• Note that you can bring your own princess costume from home and save a fortune vs. buying a costume at the Boutique! Thanks to Carla C for info.

The Pirates League

Ahoy, mateys! Begin your piratical transformation when you receive your Official Pirate Name as recorded from the leather-bound captain’s log. Next, stop by the Muster Station and leave your old self behind as the Pirate Masters perform a marauder’s makeover. Hear the ways of the scurvy sea dogs as they apply yer buccaneer beard, scars, earrings and eye patches. Or even be ye a boney pirate and wear your skeleton on yer skin! Once you have fully transformed, enter the Secret Room where your Pirate Portrait is taken for posterity and the Pirate Masters reveal their hidden treasure.

The Pirates League is located in Magic Kingdom, next to Pirates of the Caribbean. For ages 3 and up. For reservations at The Pirates League call (407) WDW-CREW (939-2739).

• There are occasionally limited-time discounts or deals for Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members, so if you are one or the other, be sure to ask when booking and at check-in.

Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street

Located on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom, the old-fashioned Harmony Barber Shop offers a relatively low-cost and definitely fun experience. Haircuts are $19 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under, $18 for “baby’s first haircut.”

The barber shop also offers a fun service of decorating kids’ hair for a nominal charge. They will put gel and glitter (aka “Pixie Dust”) in a child’s hair, and sculpt the hair into a crazy ‘do, for just $7.50 plus tip.

The barber shop is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week. You can walk up and wait your turn, though waits can take awhile at times. However, the barber shop now takes appointments up to 180 days in advance at (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529) or (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). (If the agent is having a hard time finding it in the system, it is listed under Children’s Activities.) You must provide a credit card number when booking. If you miss the appointment without cancelling at least 24 hours in advance, there is a $10 fee. Thanks to Kimberly F and Nancy V for info.

Tours and Special Backstage Programs

Disney offers many interesting backstage tours in the theme parks. You must reserve tours in advance through (407) WDW-TOUR (939-8687).

• Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World 2013 has coupons in the back good for savings on the following tours: 15% off Animal Kingdom Wild by Design Tour, 10% off Epcot Dive Quest, 10% off Disney’s Dolphins in Depth. These coupons expire 12/31/13. There’s also a coupon for 15% off the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot, good for up to 10 people, which expires 12/30/13.

• Disney’s Visa cardholders save 20% on most backstage tours (such as Backstage Magic) and special programs (such as Dolphins in Depth).
• Disney Vacation Club members save 15% on most backstage tours (such as Backstage Magic) and special programs (such as Dolphins in Depth).
• If you have a AAA Diamond Card (which normally comes with a vacation package booked through AAA) you may qualify for a 15% discount on some tours (not Aqua Tour or Dive Quest). Thanks to Ginger T for info.
• Many tours are included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium vacation package.
• Virtually all tours and other backstage experiences (including Dolphins in Depth, Dive Quest and Aqua Seas) are included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Platinum vacation package.

Pool Cabanas

Pool cabanas are available at the three Monorail resorts: Disney’s Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian. They include such amenities as a flat-panel television, DVD player, digital music docking station, locking drawer for personal items, mini fridge, fruit platter, soft drinks and bottled water. (Amenities may vary by resort: ask when booking.) You’ll also receive service from a cabana attendant. To book a cabana, call (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529).

• Disney Vacation Club members get 10% off pool cabanas at the Contemporary with advance reservations.

Boating & Water Sports

We always have a fantastic time buzzing around Bay Lake on the little Sea Raycers (formerly called “water mice”) available for rent at Wilderness Lodge and other resorts. These and many other types of boats can be rented at Walt Disney World.

Additionally, at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can try water sports including personal watercraft (jet skis), parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. Reservations are suggested. Certain age and other restrictions apply. For more information or reservations call (407) 939-0754.

• Check out the web specials for water sports at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. If you book online, you can sometimes get a discount.
• Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World 2013 has a coupon in the back good for 15% off personal watercraft, parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding and family tubing at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre. Expires 12/31/13.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10% on personal watercraft, parasailing, water skiing and wakeboarding at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre after noon.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 15% on boat rentals at any resort marina, including Specialty Fireworks Cruises. Offer valid for Passholder only. Subject to availability. Certain age restrictions apply (excludes Holiday Event Specialty Cruises and the Grand 1 Yacht).
• Disney Vacation Club members get 10% off rentals at most Disney resort marinas and all activities at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre. Does not include fishing cruises or specialty cruises.
• D23 members save 10% on personal watercraft, parasailing, water skiing and wakeboarding at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre.
• All Magic Your Way vacation packages include a voucher for 15% off the regular price of any boat rental at participating Walt Disney World marina locations, and a voucher for 10% off the regular price of all activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing trips at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre.
• All Magic Your Way vacation packages include a voucher for 10% off the regular price of all activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing trips at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre.
• Most boat rentals and water sports are included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium or Platinum vacation package.

Bass Fishing

Guided catch-and-release bass fishing is available at Walt Disney World. Excursions include fishing equipment, rod, reel, shiners, artificial bait, non-alcoholic beverages and a 1-year membership to B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society). Advance reservations are required. Call (407) WDW-BASS (939-2277) or book online at disneyworldfishing.com.

• Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World 2013 has a coupon in the back good for 20% off a 2-hour Guided Fishing Excursion. Valid for “you and up to 4 guests.” Expires 12/31/13.

• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders save 10% off of a BASS Nitro or Guided Fishing Excursion. Valid for the Passholder and the number of guests on the reservation. Valid only at Walt Disney World Resort.
• All Magic Your Way vacation packages include a coupon for 15% off the regular price of Guided Bass Fishing Excursions and Bass Nitro Fishing Excursions at select Walt Disney World marinas.
• Fishing excursions are included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium or Platinum vacation package.

Golf

Disney operates four championship golf courses (Lake Buena Vista, Magnolia, Osprey Ridge and Palm) plus a 9-hole family walking course (Oak Trail). Advance reservations are required. Call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653) or book online at disneyworldgolf.com.

A great unofficial site for Disney golf information is Marc’s Walt Disney World and Golf Site.

• New!The Players Club costs $29 per month and includes the following benefits: members can play for only $15 at certain times of day and their guests also receive a special rate; members can use practice ranges for FREE; members can attend FREE Monday-Friday golf clinics led by PGA-certified golf instructors. For details, call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653).
• “Summer Price Slice” – In the summer months, there is usually a major discount if you are willing to start after 10:00 am, and an even deeper discount for those willing to brave the afternoon heat (generally starting at 3:00 or later). Ask when reserving your tee time.
• “Twilight Rates” – In the fall and winter months, there is often a discount if you are willing to start after 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. Ask when reserving your tee time.
• “2 Round Pass,” “Play Pass” or “Replay Rate” – Play two rounds at Disney’s Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista or Osprey Ridge Golf Courses and save money. (Often the second round is 50% off.) The two rounds should be reserved for different days. You may play on the same course twice or on different courses. Book within 90 days of your arrival. Thanks to Diane P for info.
• Guests staying at one of the Disney owned and operated resorts get FREE transportation between the golf courses and their hotel. The night before you plan to play, just call Bell Services and tell them what course you are playing and your scheduled tee time. They will arrange for a taxi and give you a voucher for cab fare.
• Guests staying at one of the Disney owned and operated resorts get FREE golf club rental (choice of Titleist® and Cobra® clubs) and range balls when they purchase a non-discounted round of golf at Disney’s Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista or Osprey Ridge Golf Courses. Guests must present a valid Resort ID at check-in to the Disney Golf course to receive this benefit. Offer not valid with any other discount or offer.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get special rates for Passholder and up to three guests. Tee times are limited and may be made up to 14 days in advance. Advance reservations required.
• Disney Vacation Club members get a variety of discounts on golf and golf lessons. The list of DVC member golf discounts is extensive; the best way to check current discounts is either on the DVC member website, which offers a printable PDF, or by looking through the Member Perks booklet provided at check-in.
• Active duty military personnel pay reduced greens fees for tee times after 10:00 am and only at the Palm and Magnolia golf courses. They can only make reservations up to 24 hours in advance at the reduced rate.
• If you have Magic Your Way Tickets with the Water Park Fun & More option, you can use one or more of the “visits” for a round of golf at Oak Trail. Advance reservations are required. Club rental is not included for adults. The optional pull cart rental is not included.
• Unlimited golf (greens fees, electric cart, range balls, rental golf shoes and rental golf clubs) is included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium or Platinum vacation package. Reservations are required.
• Golf lessons with a pro are included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium or Platinum vacation package. Reservations are required.

Miniature Golf

Disney operates two miniature golf courses: Winter Summerland, located near Blizzard Beach Water Park, and Fantasia Gardens, located near the Dolphin Hotel.

• Anyone can get 50% off a second round on the same day.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get 50% off miniature golf, for the Passholder and up to 3 guests.
• Disney Vacation Club members get a 15% discount on rounds of miniature golf for members and up to three guests.
• If you have Magic Your Way Tickets with the Water Park Fun & More option, you can use one or more of the “visits” for one round of miniature golf at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses (before 4:00 pm). However, note that this is not a good use of a “visit” in most cases since the cost of a round is so low by comparison with other options, such as the water parks.
• All Magic Your Way vacation packages include a voucher valid for one round of miniature golf at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses. (One per room.)
• Unlimited miniature golf is included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Premium or Platinum vacation package.

Richard Petty Driving Experience

Drive or ride along in a NASCAR-style race car with the Richard Petty Driving Experience, located on Walt Disney World property. You can do a Ride-Along Experience (ride shotgun in a 2-seat NASCAR-style stock car driven by a professional instructor, for 3 laps at up to 165 mph) or a Driving Experience (take command of the wheel and experience the thrill first hand). Call (800) BE-PETTY (237-3889) for reservations and information.

Parking at the speedway is FREE, or you can get a FREE shuttle from Disney’s Ticket and Transportation Center. (Ask about the shuttle when making your reservation.)

• Undercover Tourist sells significantly discounted tickets for the Richard Petty Driving Experience packages.
• Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passholders get 10% off, for the Passholder only, at Walt Disney World Speedway only. Not valid with any other coupon or discount.
• Disney Vacation Club members receive 20% off all Richard Petty Driving Experience Programs. Check the member website for the discount code.
• Disney Vacation Club members can take a FREE 30-minute tour of the speedway (normally $15). To book the track tour, call (800) BE-PETTY (237-3889) and mention that you are a DVC member.
• If you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you may be able to redeem those points for Richard Petty experiences.
• A Ride-Along Experience for one person per package is included without additional charge when you purchase a Magic Your Way Platinum vacation package.

ESPN Wide World of Sports

ESPN innovation and entertainment joins the magic and service of Walt Disney World Resort at this 220-acre sports complex, host of more than 60 sports and thousands of events for athletes of all ages and skill levels. From the state-of-the-art broadcast center and the ESPN Innovation Lab to professionally kept fields and courts, there is no other place like this to play at the next level.

• If you have Magic Your Way Tickets with the Water Park Fun & More option, you can use one or more of the “visits” for admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports (includes 30 minutes of game play at PlayStation Pavilion). However, note that this is not a good use of a “visit” in most cases since the cost of admission to this venue is so low by comparison with the other options, such as the water parks.
• Premium Annual Passes include unlimited admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports for as long as your pass is valid.