Have Fun at Walt Disney World Without Park Admission
There's much more to Walt Disney World than its world class theme parks and water parks. Let us show you how to have a good time without ever setting foot into a theme park. You can experience almost anything, from dining, shopping, entertainment, water sports, spa days and more.
Everything we mention here is on Walt Disney World property and accessible by Disney Transportation.
We'll start with the biggest concentration of action outside of the parks.
Disney Springs
You can catch a bus to Disney Springs, and it's also accessible by water taxi from some resorts. Once you arrive, you have your choice of dining options, movies, Cirque du Soleil, concerts, shopping, bowling and more.  Here are a few things you can enjoy at Disney Springs.
House of Blues

This venue includes dining, bar service, live concerts and retail all in the same place. We've mentioned before that this is one of our favorite restaurants. House of Blues Orlando always provides us with great service. We love the atmosphere with plenty of folk art an great blues music. It's a bit dark inside and rustic, but that's part of the charm.
We're particularly fond of the Voodoo Shrimp appetizer here. Jumbo sautéed shrimp in a beer reduction served over delicious corn bread.
If you're not interested in sitting down for your meal inside the full service restaurant, visit The Smokehouse for quick service dining.
Be sure to check the concert schedule. There are events from local live bands to national touring acts that appear on stage. It's a small venue where you can actually see the performers without needing a video screen (and they can see you). Some of your favorite acts from years ago often visit this venue. I went to see Pat Benatar, Cyndi Lauper and others here. They also have a Gospel Blues Brunch every Sunday morning around 10:30 AM.
La Nouba at Cirque du Soleil
For the last 19 years, La Nouba entertained guests with a high energy spectacular. Acrobats, aerialists, break dancers, singers, trapeze artists, jugglers and clowns—more than 65 artists representing 15 countries—entertain and mystify with daring acts of grace. A stream of color washes over every scene with the imaginative costumes, out-of-this-world makeup and dynamic sets.
Catch it before it closes permanently on December 31, 2017.
Splitsville
When I grew up, bowling alleys were dingy places filled with smoke and beer.  Splitsville Luxury Lanes is a very different experience.
Two stories, 30 lanes, live music, great food and five bars. It has a retro vibe, but it's clean and fun. Definitely not your father's bowling alley. It's safe for families with kids.
AMC Movies Disney Springs 24
One of the better movie theater experiences in Orlando, AMC Movies has state of the art technology for clear video and sound. More than that, it has great food. You can even make reservations for a night with Fork & Screen movies, complete seat-side service and a call button. No more missing the movie to go to a snack bar. They serve sandwiches, pizza and cocktails right to your seat.
Aerophile—The World Leader in Balloon Flight
Formerly Characters in Flight, this is a tethered balloon attraction that gives a wonderful view from 400 feet in the air. You get a 360 degree view of Walt Disney World, spotting some of the iconic structures, like Spaceship Earth. No reservations. Tickets are first come-first served.
Amphicar Tours
Climb into a car that drives like a boat. You book your cruise at the podium for the shocking price of $125 per car, and then your captain takes you on a cruise around Disney Springs landmarks. When it's over, the amphicar drives you back up on dry land to exit.
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