Disney World Must-Dos for Dads

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there! In this episode of Addicted to the Mouse Podcast, we discussed all of the “Dad Things” to do in Disney World. Some amazing places for kids to enjoy, where can you, get some rest, the best bbq joints, how to avoid heat while you’re visiting Disney World, and much more. Tune in now! EPISODE SUMMARY: [01:27]- THE PRE-SHOWS ARE COMING BACK Mulan is returning to the China Pavilion. The Preshows to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, and the Stretching room of the Haunted Mansion, have finally come back. [05:45] – PLACES WHERE KIDS CAN BLOW OFF STEAM We discuss some amazing places which the kids will love: *  Dumbo the Flying Elephant in the Magic Kingdom – Awesome playground with AC* Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station – Best place to let the kids go wild.* Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom* A cool splash pad, when you enter from Future World into the World Showcase* Sea Base building near The Seas with Nemo & Friends* The Boneyard Playground in Animal Kingdom* The petting zoo [15:20] – PLACES TO JUST TAKE A LOAD OFF There are really some good places at Disney World for parents to take a rest. * Magic Kingdom – East center street in Magic Kingdom* A dead-end street near Cinderella Castle- Shaded, has a couple of tables and is always vacant.* Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant – Has a great view of the castle from there.* Rapunzel’s Tower- Has seating areas, charging ports, and the best bathroom on the property.* Tom Sawyer Island- Fabulous rocking chairs* Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland – Only open when the park is super busy. They have shaded seating there even if it is closed. [18:13] – CHILL IN THE HUB GRASS Although, there are many options to rest and relax. But if you cannot find a chair, then the hub is a great place to just sit and chill out. It may not be your first choice in sunny or rainy weather, but it is a great place to just hang out. * The American Pavilion inside the American Adventure – pavilion Amphitheater there and a lot of performances.* La Cantina de San Angel – Quick service Mexico Pavilion restaurant. Breezy with shade.* The Canada Pavilion- There’s a stage where the Jammitors performs.* Stunt Spectacular in Hollywood Studios – It’s covered, so whether it’s raining or sunny, it’s a fantastic place to sit down.* Sunset Boulevard- There are so many benches.* Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom- There’s an outside porch with fans, shade, and some nice cushy comfy seats [22:26] – DISNEY SPRINGS We’ve sorted some best places in Disney Springs if you want to take a load off as well as get a drink. * Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a bar but kids can go!* Dockside Margaritas – Great habanero margarita with live musicians performing.* Magic Kingdom – The only way to get a drink at Magic Kingdom is to eat a meal at a table service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Contemporary or the Grand Floridian can be the best option to eat and grab a drink.* The American Adventure in Epcot. Have a lot of American Beers* Baseline Taphouse in Hollywood Studios- They have all the beers on tap and all are west coast beers.* The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge in Hollywood Studios – If you want more of a classic bar environment, it is a great place to go.* The Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar, Paddlefish Rooftop Bar,