We know what you’re thinking. You probably read the title of this post and thought, “Well, every week at Disney World is practically perfect, if you ask me.”
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You’re not wrong, my friend. However, there were some things that we saw and did in the parks this week that had us thinking we’d officially hit PEAK perfection. From a great hotel experience, to seeing the first hints of an upcoming EPCOT festival, to finally checking out an iconic Magic Kingdom souvenir, it’s safe to say we had a GREAT week. Let’s talk about it!
We’ll start over at at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
We went horseback riding!Â
This week, we headed out for an early morning horseback trail ride at the Tri-Circle D Ranch after being invited by Disney to check it out. These recreational rides are hosted here at the hotel and campground and are offered at various times throughout the day. You can book these recreational rides on the My Disney Experience app or by calling Disney directly to make a reservation.
Horses!
This is a great family-friendly experience that could be especially great for kiddos who love animals. Our guides were fixed at the front and very back of our group as we were guided through the mile-long trail. The whole experience took about 45 minutes and the entire trail brought us around the side of the property, by the existing wilderness cabins, and rounded back. Along our trail ride, we talked with our guides about the wildlife found around the campgrounds as well as the care and nature of the horses. It was truly one of the best experiences we’ve partaken in at Disney World and can’t recommend it enough.
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Next, let’s head over to Magic Kingdom!
We remembered that some ICONIC souvenirs existed.Â
One of the most iconic souvenirs that you can get at Magic Kingdom is SILHOUETTE ART! This classic souvenir has been around for decades, but it often gets overlooked as an option. Over the years, we’ve seen people get silhouettes made of their family, friends, children, and even their pets! You either need to be present for the portrait session or have a photo of the person (or pet) who you’d like a silhouette made of. Honestly, I want one for my whole entire family.
Center Street Portrait Cart
Prices for an individual silhouette start at $14, and there are several places you can get one done in Disney World. Magic Kingdom has two locations — one on Center Street (off of Main Street, U.S.A. right outside the Crystal Arts shop) and one in Liberty Square. You can get a silhouette portrait for $14 or a pet silhouette for $18. Disney also offers oval frames for an additional $13.95. Keep in mind that those prices are excluding tax.
So adorable
There are also silhouette stands in Disney Springs in The Marketplace area and at EPCOT in the France Pavilion. This is such a timeless souvenir that you can appreciate or years to come. While this totally isn’t anything new, we think that these souvenirs could get a lot of attention soon with vintage home decor trends on the rise.
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For the last stop of the day, we’re headed to EPCOT.Â
We saw a BRAND NEW topiary!
EPCOT’s 2024 Flower and Garden Festival will kick off on February 28th and run through May 27th. This is one of our FAVORITE festivals, as it brings in gorgeous blooms and topiaries along with some fresh springtime eats. Lately, we’ve been giddy as we’ve watched the first topiaries of the year be placed around the parks. A NEW one just arrived, and we were thrilled to see that it’s of FIGMENT!
World Celebration Gardens
He can be found in the all-new World Celebration Gardens. Since this is an all-new land in EPCOT, this is the VERY FIRST topiary to ever be featured here. We think it’s pretty neat that it gets to be Figment. PhotoPass photographers are stationed in front of the topiary, so you can snag a photo with Figment and his flowers in front of Spaceship Earth.
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Of course, that’s not all that happened this week. New things pop up at Disney World seemingly every few MINUTES. Be sure to click through the links below to see all of that for yourself.
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No thanks on the horses. Everything else looks great!