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Favorite Hidden Spots in the Parks
Hello Intercot!
I'm going back to WDW for my 10th time this September, and taking along the boyfriend for his 1st Disney trip.
I would love for this to be a new experience for the two of us together - and in the spirit of finding new things, what are your favorite hidden spots within WDW? I would love to hear everything, so please share away!
Thanks,
K.
Kati
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
Last Trip: September, 2011: Beach Club
Next Trip: September, 2012: Port Orleans
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Snap! I'm hopefully visiting again next year with my boyfriend and it will also be his first time! I don't think I have any very secret/special places that I can think of that you probably don't know about already but I definitely think a visit to the Poly to watch Wishes together on the beach would be a lovely thing to do!
Also, be sure to remember to get him a 'first time' pin for him to wear throughout the trip!
I'm looking forward to reading the other posts and see what everyone else has to say!!
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Well now, that's going to depend on what for! For example, secret spots for eating? Relaxing? Watching fireworks?? Shortcuts? Best bathrooms that no one uses?
The first thing that comes to mind is not a secret, many on here love it, yet it's almost always empty. The top floor of the Columbia Harbor House restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. The restaurant itself is a nice break from regular counter service, and the upstairs is cool, well themed, clean, and usually only around 10% full. Plus it has some great bathrooms there that nobody uses!
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@Mari - Welcome to Intercot!
@azcavalier - Looking for all new things, food, great spots to see the parade, hidden rooms/dining, etc. Any personal recommendations are more than welcome
Kati
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
Last Trip: September, 2011: Beach Club
Next Trip: September, 2012: Port Orleans
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My favorite thing to do is walk through the Animal Kingdom Lodge! The theming there is breath taking! The shop there also has interesting items in addition to the normal souvenier fare. Look out on the savannah and explore the grounds! I have never stayed there, but have visited and explored many times. My husband and I have also eaten at Jiko-the Cooking Place. It is the best meal we've had at WDW so far. From what I hear, BOMA is also very good. That is on our Restaurant bucket list for our next adult only trip! Enjoy your trip...I hope it is magical for you and your BF. Isn't exciting to know you're going with a newbie!!!
Debbie
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Originally Posted by dizneydeb22
My favorite thing to do is walk through the Animal Kingdom Lodge! The theming there is breath taking! The shop there also has interesting items in addition to the normal souvenier fare. Look out on the savannah and explore the grounds! I have never stayed there, but have visited and explored many times. My husband and I have also eaten at Jiko-the Cooking Place. It is the best meal we've had at WDW so far. From what I hear, BOMA is also very good. That is on our Restaurant bucket list for our next adult only trip! Enjoy your trip...I hope it is magical for you and your BF. Isn't exciting to know you're going with a newbie!!!
If you have dinner plans at the AKL, you might want to check to see if they are doing story-telling that night. We were fortunate enough to hear an African story sitting on the patio/balcony the night we ate at Boma. It was very unique.
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IDK if this qualifies, but DBF and I like to get away from the hustle and bustle with snack time.
We have a few restaurant bars that we enjoy visiting. We'll order assorted appetizers to split, depending on our hunger level. We have a drink and sometimes we chat with the bartender. Sometimes we don't.
We're out of the air conditioning and eating yummy food without stuffing ourselves and we can move at a slower pace. It's very relaxing.
We find yourself in the Yak and Yeti a lot, but Prime Time is a good time if you're in the mood for colorful staff. The bartender isn't in character, but everyone else is!
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I love the garden behind the tea shop in The UK in Epcot (just past our very own Column). It's so pretty, and unless the Beatles band is playing, it's always very peaceful.
Meg
40 trips (plus two to Disneyland, and one to Disneyland Paris) and counting!
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some good ones mentioned..
watching Illuminations from the balcony outside Tokyo Dining in Japan.
to the right of France theres some shrubs etc next to the shops. or the wine shop in France
down below the bridge between France and England theres an area by the lake.
garden in England where the band performs
as stated the waterfall in Canada
walking the path under the bridge outside International Gateway leaving Epcot towards BC
walking from Epcot to DHS by the water.
the exhibit area in China
the parade passing over the bridge in MK from the castle Towards Hall of Presidents..
having a Dole Whip by Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.
Tom Sawyer Island. actually found the paintbrush once to get a fastpass.
DHS-the backstreets, One Mans Dream. the key under the carpet at the entrance to Muppets.
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POFQ 3
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CBR 2
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POP 7
12-13 WL CSR ASM
3-14 POR, AS s Dolphin
6-14 Us CSR
1-14 Unv
6-15 WL, SSR.
11- 15. AOA, OKw
7 16..CSR, FW, AKL, POR
7 17..ASM, CSR, WL AKL club POP
8 18 As sports, Pop
DL 9-19
DVC WL, CSR and idk 10-20
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WL.. sitting on upper floors looking down
Boat to DD from PO, POFQ
walking over bridge from POP to AOA
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3-14 POR, AS s Dolphin
6-14 Us CSR
1-14 Unv
6-15 WL, SSR.
11- 15. AOA, OKw
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7 17..ASM, CSR, WL AKL club POP
8 18 As sports, Pop
DL 9-19
DVC WL, CSR and idk 10-20
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As a morning person, I usually look for a quiet place for my first cup of coffee in the morning...dock at CR and Poly, gazebo at SoG...
Hope the quiet (and hidden) walk between the Fantasyland train station (or whatever they call it) and Space Mountain is open again, with the Fantasyland expansion...
The smoking area in front of the Plaza is usually not very crowded, and since my long-haired room mate smokes, we often meet there, and enjoy our hot dogs (from Casey's), and a little quiet, even with the crowds within view
And almost any of the benches or tables overlooking the lake in DHS are available...quiet, although not private.
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Originally Posted by Dopey's Girl
I love the garden behind the tea shop in The UK in Epcot (just past our very own Column). It's so pretty, and unless the Beatles band is playing, it's always very peaceful.
I agree, we always grab some fish and chips then head back to the garden! Also great spot to get Pooh and Tigers autograph!
1982 Off Site 4 Days
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2011 Port Orleans Riverside 10 days
2013 Port Orleans Riverside 9 days
2015 Caribbean Resort 10 Days
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Push the Talking Trash Can at Magic Kingdom is great. My kids love him. We always have to stop and wait for Push.
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My wife and I discovered the cabanas at the Contemporary on our last visit in February. There are two on the corners of the circular quiet pool that juts out into the water. Two others are closer to the main pool. You can book them for a morning, an afternoon, or the whole day.
We rented ours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it was one of the most relaxing, stress-free days we've ever spent at Disney.
We already have one reserved for our trip in December. We like to go midweek to take it easy and recharge our batteries.
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I see that you're staying at one of the PO resorts. At either of them, you can take a boat to and from DTD. I suggest doing this at night. DTD looks amazing from the water, especially when it is lit up for the evening. I also recommend walking around your resort. There are a lot of beautiful, quiet paths to explore. We found the food court at POR to be particularly relaxing.
One of my favorite "hidden" spots at the Magic Kingdom is the Cinderella fountain. If you stand in the right angle, it looks like Cinderella has been "crowned" by the crown in the mural behind her.
Make sure to explore all of the countries in Epcot, too.
-Laura
Engineer by Day... Imagineer in my Dreams!
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I have to add the Tom Sawyer Island's floating bridge. It is a stark contrast to the park's that brings me a simple pleasure.
Boardwalk
Animal Kingdom Jambo
Coronado Springs
POP
POP
POP
POP
Riverside
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On our honeymoon, my wife and I took a carriage ride through Ft. Wilderness. Nice and quiet and saw some interesting Florida wildlife.
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*2003-BCV(got engaged)
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*2007-AllStar Music(expecting 1st child)
*2008- OKW (w/1st child)
*2012-AKL villas
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Fort Wilderness! Plan dinner at the Hoop Dee Doo or Trail's End, take the boat from CR and get there early. Walk around the area, up to the Meadow's Trading Post, and then come back and sit in the rocking chairs on the porch waiting for dinner. They even have checker & chess sets you can play. And the boat ride back to CR after dark is gorgeous!
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The Carousel of Progress! LOL
I would agreewith the China theater entrance. A great place to cool off, people watch, and enjoy ancient Chinese art. I spent an hour in there recently giving one of the kids a nap.
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In MK, be sure to visit Aloha Isle! To the right of the stand there is a big, empty area that is near what I believe is a character meet and greet! When we went in June, we stopped by after Wishes! to grab a Dole Whip and chill out on the floor while the park cleared out so that we could get a good seat for the 11pm Spectromagic! We ate, and then moseyed over to Main Street and got an incredible seat right on the curb! I would definitely recommend this plan of action- we had a group of about 35 and it worked flawlessly, so I'm sure with two of you, it would be a piece of cake!
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