100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime Magical Experiences From Around the World

Wake up to the sight of giraffes grazing outside of your window. Soar 400 feet into the sky on a hot-air balloon ride over Walt Disney World. Watch the Disneyland fireworks from The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge, far away from the crowds. Taste your way through 11 countries of the world at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. Take a jet trip around the world.

All these experiences and more bring the magic of Disney alive--and you can find 100 not-to-be-missed adventures in this one-of-a-kind collection. From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot’s International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at Chef Mickey’s, and getting dolled up like a princess before your day at the park--to the hidden VIP wonders like a private dinner in the wine cellar the Grand Floridian or drinks at the exclusive, members-only Club 33, this illuminating guidebookcelebrates and reveals the best experiences in and around Disney resorts and parks all over the globe.

Discover the magic that awaits, including:

• A training session at the Jedi Academy at Disney Hollywood Studios, where you can make your own light saber and fight Darth Vader
• Magical meals at a rotating dinner club featuring Walt Disney World’s best chefs, each themed to Disney lore
• A 5.7 million-gallon salt water aquarium at Epcot Seas, where you can swim with angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks
• A private after-hours tour of the Luxor Temple in Egypt, where Adventures by Disney gets you away from the crowds for an intimate experience
• Secret off-the-menu items around the park, including a cherry milkshake at Carnation Café and ice cream nachos at the Golden Horseshoe
• The ultimate viewing spots for nightly fireworks throughout all the Disney Parks
• Disney’s Halloween party, a one-of-a-kind theme night in the happiest place on Earth
• A 5K Challenge on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, where you can soothe sore muscles post-race with a beachfront massage
• A private jet tour around the world, led by expert National Geographic explorers
• And so much more!

Along with beautiful imagery that will help shape your bucket list, this fantastic guide includes pilgrimages to historic Disney sites, like Walt’s hometown haunts in Chicago and Tam O’Shanter’s in Los Angeles where there’s a table named in his honor. Plus, National Geographic provides the inside stories of some of Disney’s most beloved attractions.

Each of these 100 adventures--from Walt Disney World in Orlando to the Galapagos Islands to Disneyland Tokyo--will have you believing in magic and wonder all over again.

Marcy Carriker Smothers is a noted personality in the Northern California world of food and dining. She hosts two radio shows--one with the Food Network’s Guy Fieri on The Food Guyand Marcy Show and one with Clark Wolf called At the Table. Her love of all things Disney, but especially Disneyland, inspired her to delve into Walt Disney’s world of food and pen Eat Like Walt. She is also the author of Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney and Snacks: Adventures in Food, Aisle by Aisle.

Chapter organization:

Chapter 1: Friends and Family--Fun for All Ages
Chapter 2: Recreation--Activities for the Tame and the Daring
Chapter 3: Travel--Vacations and Excursions Around the World
Chapter 4: Eating and Drinking--From Counter Service to White Glove
Chapter 5: Splurge--For When You Want to Treat Yourself Like a VIP