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  • On Jul 20, 2025
    Stacey from SC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Taking my granddaughter for the 1st time, she's 8 and wanting to make sure she remembers it , is there any activities besides the bibidy boutique? Not staying on Disney property.

    Welcome to planDisney, Stacey! 

    I’m so excited to hear that you’ll be visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth with your granddaughter for her first time! YAY! I can confidently say that she will remember it regardless of the enhancements you add to the trip. Even the simplest trips I took with my grandparents are still very memorable to me years and years later. I remember the ice cream, I remember the hugs from characters, I remember my favorite rides, and I joyfully recall my grandparents smiling and enjoying right alongside me. I cherish those memories, and I’m sure your granddaughter will too, Stacey. 

    I’ve got some great ideas for you beyond Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom, and I’ve also got a few extras around Disney World property that you may consider as well! 

    -Enchanted Tales with Belle at Magic Kingdom is a great attraction that lots of people miss or skip. This is a highly memorable attraction for kids that love Beauty and the Beast! 

    -A meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table is another great option at Magic Kingdom! The food is great, and real princesses visit every table for hugs and autographs and pictures while you dine! 

    -Festival of Fantasy is a must-do parade at Magic Kingdom — it’s so magical for children and adults combined! If your granddaughter can stay up a little later, you might want to consider seeing Disney Starlight too! This is Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime parade that is available now! 

    -If your granddaughter is a pirate fan, A Pirate’s Adventure would be a great activity for you and her to participate in! This free, interactive hunt is awesome for people of all ages — and the special effects always make me smile! 

    -Main Street Confectionery is a place of dreams for people with a sweet tooth! The customizable popcorn could be a fun addition to your trip too, Stacey! 

    -For something more sophisticated, consider booking Roses of Gold Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop. (This experience is at Disney’s Boardwalk.) I was able to do this with my friends earlier this year and it is an experience I will NEVER forget. 

    -Another lovely activity to consider is at Disney Springs. Amorette’s Patisserie Cake Decorating Experience is on my bucket list and could be a fabulous thing for you and your granddaughter to do together! 

    I hope you have a wonderful time at Disney World, Stacey! If you have any additional questions, or want some more recommendations, we hope to hear from you again soon at planDisney! 

    Have a lovely day,
    Allyn
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Meet the Panelist: Allyn, Florida

Hello! I am Allyn, your personal planDisney companion! I’ve enjoyed most of my life in the heart of Wyoming but am currently living my fairy tale as a wife, mom, yoga instructor, and fine jewelry designer in central Florida! When I’m not galavanting around the Disney theme parks, you’ll probably find me reading a good book, outside playing with my family, or learning to do something new. I truly believe that dreams come true, and I look forward to sharing that magic with you!
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