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Disney World can be expensive with the theme park tickets, hotels, and food prices when added up altogether. But, did you know that there are free things you can do at Disney? Yes, even at Disney, beyond the free ice water you can ask at any restaurant or food court, there are things you can do for little to no money at all.<\/p>\n
Whether you are driving to Walt Disney World or flying there, you want to take advantage of all the perks and the full magical experience being at Disney World. If some of the Disney experience is free, that is even better, am I right?<\/p>\n
Before I continue, please know that this blog post is a part of my Disney series when I share my experience from beginning to the end.<\/p>\n
If you would like to catch up on my Disney series, check these out:<\/p>\n
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Without further ado, let’s dive into the free things you can do at Walt Disney World on a non-park day.<\/p>\n
Start at your own resort where you are staying at Disney. We stayed at the Walt Disney World All-Star Sports Resort<\/a> and it was such a fun experience. You can click on the link to open a different tab where I blogged about our experience there, especially with a young baby.<\/p>\n Your resort is a great place to start experience free Disney Non-Park things to do.<\/p>\n If this is your first time to Disney, you can go to the front desk or concierge and ask them for a First Visit button completely for free. Also, be sure to let them know if it is your birthday. You can get a button and also balloons (that is what I saw for a teenage girl who told them it was her birthday).<\/p>\n You can also get a map of your resort at the front desk to see what complimentary activities you can do around your resort. Try to get this at the beginning of your trip or look online to preplan what you can do on your non-park day.<\/p>\n The swimming pool is a great place to hang out and relax when you are not hitting up the rides and getting from a character greeting to another. At the resort<\/a> where we stayed, there were two pools. We chose to go to the one with fewer people and also at a time when others will be busy in the parks or at mealtime.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depending on what you prefer, the morning is when it is most quiet and later the day becomes more crowded with guests. The swimming pool is a great place to just relax and is part of your free Disney resort experience.<\/p>\n When you first checked in, the cast member might tell you what activities they have available at the resort throughout the week. Whether it is walking trails or activities such as drawing class (at Art of Animation Resort), you might want to check them out during your non-park day.<\/p>\n The concierge cast members are more than happy to explain to you what is happening during the week if you do not remember. They can also suggest ideas for you to do while you are there at the resort or activities at another resort and how to get to the other resort.<\/p>\n Disney is amazing with the details throughout the resort. Walk around your resort to the different themed areas and take pictures while you take a stroll around the property.<\/p>\nFree Items<\/span><\/h4>\n
Swimming Pool<\/span><\/h4>\n
Hiking Trails and Activities<\/span><\/h4>\n
Photography Moments<\/span><\/h4>\n