5. Pony and horseback rides

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers pony and horseback rides for guests who want to add a rustic experience to their theme park vacation. Horseback trail rides are available for guests who are 9 years of age or older, at least 48 inches tall, and under 250 pounds. Pony rides are available for guests who are at least 2 years old, under 80 pounds, and no more than 48 inches tall. Please note, Tri-Circle-D Ranch accepts cash payments only.

6. Bike rentals

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Whiz along some of the most picturesque paths on property with a bike rental from one of the Walt Disney World resorts. You can rent a traditional bike or a Surrey bike for two, four, or six people at select locations. Resorts that offer bike rentals include:

• Wilderness Lodge
• Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
• Caribbean Beach Resort
• Boardwalk Inn
• Old Key West Resort
• Port Orleans
• Coronado Springs

7. Archery

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Sign up for a 90-minute archery class at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Your guide will provide a brief lesson, then let you get to practicing your skills on the targets. Classes are limited to ten guests, so everyone gets plenty of personalized attention. Participants must be 7 years of age or older.

8. Fishing

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The waters around Walt Disney World are teeming with fish, and you can try your hand at catching (and releasing) them. Take a two or four hour guided bass fishing excursion on a 21-foot pontoon boat or tournament-style Nitro Bass boat. The pontoon boat accommodates up to five guests, while the smaller boat holds just one or two.

Excursions include a one year membership to the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society as well as access to all the supplies you’ll need. Excursions are available from:

• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Caribbean Beach Resort
• Contemporary Resort
• Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Old Key West Resort
• Polynesian Resort
• Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• Wilderness Lodge
• Yacht Club Resort

If you prefer a more leisurely afternoon of fishing, you can fish dockside. Keep in mind that all fishing on property is catch and release. Casting-rod fishing gear is available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Traditional cane poles are available at the Fishin’ Hole on Old Man Island at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

Theme parks are far from being the only thing you can enjoy on property. Fill out an empty afternoon with one of these recreational activities.