5 Themed Ideas To Add Even More Fun To Your Disney Vacation

A Walt Disney World vacation is always a fun idea, but sometimes it's nice to put a new spin on the traditional family vacation. For those shorter trips (3-4 nights) why not try a vacation theme! Plan your touring schedule with an overarching storyline and use the Disney Parks and Resorts to let your adventure unfold. Pick must see activities on your vacation that link it all together with a special themed flavor, from rides to restaurants and all the choices in between. A themed Disney trip can add a whole different layer of fun to the annual pilgrimage. Here are 5 fun theme ideas to get your creative travel juices flowing!


Right Next to the Magic Kingdom

Take A Pirate Voyage

• Stay at a Pirate Themed Room in Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
• Ride on Pirates of the Caribbean, and Peter Pan's Flight
• Book the special Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage
• Attend Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Wear Pirate Costumes
• Order a Pirate themed In Room Celebration from Disney Floral & Gifts

Pirate Themed Rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Embrace Southern Charm

• Stay at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter or Riverside
• Ride on Splash Mountain, the Liberty Belle, and explore Tom Sawyers Island
• Eat at Homecomin' Florida Kitchen & Shine Bar
• Snack on Beignets at Sassagoula Float Works
• Catch a YeeHa Bob Jackson show and enjoy some ragtime jazz

Going Down The River

Explore The Wilderness

• Stay at Fort Wilderness Campground Resort
• Rent a canoe or schedule a fishing excursion
• Go horseback riding
• Attend Campfire Movies Under the Stars
• Get Dinner and a Show at Mickey's Backyard BBQ
• Drink at Geyser Point Bar

Hit the Trail for Some Western Horseback Riding

Get Sporty

• Stay at Disney's All Star Sports or Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Spend a day at Blizzard Beach
• Have a thrill parasailing
• Play a few rounds of golf on the Disney courses
• Go bowling at Splitsville
• Eat at the ESPN Club, Casey's Corner, or the Turf Club

A view of the Magnolia Golf Course

Take A World Safari Adventure

• Stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in a savanna view room
• Ride Kilimanjaro Safari, and Expedition Everest
• Travel through Adventureland on the Jungle Cruise
• Eat at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
• Drink at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar

Giraffe and zebras outside a savanna view room

Of course these theme ideas barely scratch the surface of what could be done to add some extra magic to your vacation. Disney is a great place for spa and shopping getaways, runDisney race trips, wine and dine spectaculars, princess parties, space adventures, and the list goes on and on! Have you ever taken a themed Disney trip? Leave a comment and let us know about your special magic!