Walt Disney World isn’t just about the E-Ticket attractions

May 23, 5:15 PMAtlanta Leisure Travel ExaminerTodd DeFeo

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest. Yes, these are among the must-dos of any Walt Disney World vacation.

But that’s just the beginning. Amidst the E-Ticket attractions, here are five must-dos that any Walt Disney World guest shouldn’t let slip through the cracks:

• Character Dining: Try Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary – especially for breakfast. The food is great, and this may be the best way to meet the Fab Five (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald).
• Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Not only is this hotel amazing, it’s also home to one of the best breakfast offerings at Walt Disney World. The all-you-can-eat meal is served in skillets, and the cast members will make this meal perhaps the most memorable of the vacation.
• Off Kilter: This high-octane Celtic rock band performs regularly at the Canada pavilion in Epcot Center’s World showcase.
• Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream: It all started with a Mouse. But, learn about the man behind the Mouse. Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this multi-media gallery features a lot of fascinating information about the history of Walt Disney, Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Interestingly, according to the official page on DisneyWorld.com: “One Man's Dream received the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Most Underrated Attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios!”
• Resort Hop: See the world, and try something new. If you’re in the Magic Kingdom, for example, hop the monorail and head to the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and grab lunch at the Grand Floridian Café.

Honestly, there are dozens more, but these are just for starters.

 For more info: HarpBlaster.com: WDW Tribute Page, The classics: Walt Disney World’s best attractions, WDW's Space Mountain to close for rehab, WDW's Hall of Presidents gets an upgrade, Railfanning.org: 'Fanning the Kingdom, Railfanning.org: WDWRR Gallery, Fare thee well: A list of beloved attractions from Walt Disney World’s past, WDW Classics: It started with a steam train, 1964 World’s Fair lives on in the Magic Kingdom