Welcome Home Betty! Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
The first week of May is a great time to visit Walt Disney World, whether you spend your days at the parks or find other entertainment. Even without park tickets, you can have a magical vacation; enjoying the recreation and amenities of your resort, lounging around the pool, or getting out and exploring
Disney Springs or
Disney’s BoardWalk. Let me give you some suggestions for activities, entertainment, and dining during your stay.
Disney Springs has a wealth of entertainment from 62
dining options, 142
shopping destinations, and 22
attractions, shows, and events. After grabbing a bite to eat in one of the outstanding restaurants, you can catch
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil, the new show that debuts this spring. You can catch live music in several Disney Springs locations;
House of Blues Music Hall,
Marketplace Stage, and
Raglan Road which features Irish music and dancing.
At Disney’s BoardWalk you can enjoy an incredible dinner at
The Flying Fish and then make your way to sing-along with the dueling pianos in
Jellyrolls or just stroll along the promenade stopping along the way to taste some of the yummy offerings like the
Funnel Cake Cart while watching street performers.
I highly recommend you spend some time at
Disney’s Riviera Resort either indulging in one of their European-style dining options, or strolling the waterfront promenade. You can easily get to this resort via
Disney Skyliner, an aerial gondola that whisks you to your destination while providing stunning views; an exciting experience in itself!
If you do decide to visit the parks while you are vacationing, be sure to visit the
International Flower and Garden Festival in Epcot; with topiary displays, exhibits and gardens, the specialty menus of the
Outdoor Kitchens, and the
Garden Rocks Concert Series.
I hope you find yourself spoilt for choice and have an incredible vacation!
-Angie C.