4. One of Disney's park benches

There's no shortage of spots in Walt Disney World to simply sit and watch the world pass by. There are so many, in fact, that the esteemed folks at the Dis Unplugged podcast went about chronicling them for your entertainment and relaxation.

Why are there so many benches? Well, amid the harried pace of a Disney vacation, it can be important to take a second to slow down. Dads don't need me to tell them this, of course – that's basically a way of life to them. My own father has taken that idea and formed it into his entire worldview: “Why stand when you can sit? Why sit when you can lie down?” he often queries to us all.

While the actual health benefits of that strategy are dubious, you will find nowhere better to take advantage of it than Disney. Not only are you gifted with dozens of perfectly comfortable benches, but they're often under shade and in a perfect spot for people watching – something Dads always love to do.

Combine that with a Mickey Bar, and you've basically carved yourself out a bit of Dad heaven.

5. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

When you consider the history of the Carousel of Progress, it's hard to believe it's something of a best-kept secret at Disney.

The ride was initially created by Walt for the 1964 New York World's Fair as part of the General Electric pavilion. It was called “Progressland” at the time, and used Disney's state-of-the-art Audio Animatronic figures to tell the story of mankind's technological progress from the early 1900s to the present.

It was hugely popular, and the ride's iconic theme, There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, perfectly encapsulated everything Walt Disney represented. Since it made the journey to Walt Disney World in 1975, it has been in continual operation – closing only for refurbishments and renovations.

Odds are, if you're a Dad, you either were in attendance at the 1964 World's Fair, wanted to be in attendance at the 1964 World's Fair, or are fascinated by the 1964 World's Fair, in which case Carousel of Progress would be the perfect attraction for you.

Plus, it gives you about 15 minutes in an air-conditioned theater. That's worth the price of park admission alone.

6. The American Adventure

For all its cheese and overly patriotic schmaltz, I believe Walt Disney would absolutely adore The American Adventure. Taking a wider view of American history than the Hall of Presidents, this show looks at the entire history of the country (well, a version of the entire history) and concludes that, for all its faults, there's still something great about America. It uses songs, film, and extraordinarily complex animatronics to tell that story, and it does so on a very grand scale. Naturally, the creative mind behind shows like “America the Beautiful,” “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” and “America Sings” would have been head-over-heels in love with it.

And modern day Dads are too.

It combines everything – the corniness, the history, the teariness, the stupid jokes, the air-conditioning – all of it rolled into one single attraction built to be the ultimate Dad experience at Walt Disney World. If you're a Dad, or if you have something of a Dad-like mindset, you'll no doubt drag the rest of your party along to enjoy it with you.

And, if you're anything like my dad, you might fall asleep halfway through. Because above all else, even if they're loving a particular show, Dads love themselves a good nap.