Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream – Hollywood Studios

One Man’s Dream is a walk-through attraction with over 400 artifacts from Walt Disney’s lifetime. You’ll find Walt’s desk from second grade, Walt’s earliest animations, a model of Main Street at Disneyland, costumes from Mary Poppins, and more. There’s a short 15-minute film at the end that plays continuously so you can catch a convenient showing any time.

Sea Base – Epcot

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends lets you ride through the massive aquariums in The Seas Pavilion, but you can experience it all without waiting in line simply by strolling into the SeaBase and taking a look around. Watch dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and rays play in the 5.7-million-gallon Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium. Time your visit for 10:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. for extra fun watching a feeding.

World Showcase Galleries - Epcot

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The countries around World Showcase in Epcot house many delights that are easily missed. You won’t wait in line to view these exhibits. There are highlights to discover from all over the globe.

• Mexico Folk Art Gallery, Mexico – Climb the steps of the pyramid in Mexico and head in to explore native culture and arts.
• Bijutsu Gallery, Japan – Delve into Japanese culture as you explore toys, artifacts, and art. Higlights include the Harajuku girl sculpture formed from pieces of jewelry and tchotchkes, and a replica of a modern-day apartment in Tokyo.
• American Heritage Gallery, United States – Interactive displays bring African-American history to life in this exhibit covering 400 years of history.
• Stave Church Gallery, Norway – View some of the art and artifacts of Norway and see how they served as inspiration for the famous Frozen film.
• Gallery of Arts and History, Morocco – Take a peek in the Morocco pavilion to catch this gallery of tattoos, jewelry and textiles. Learn about the ritual of henna tattoos, the meaning of the hamsa, and the Fantasia horse and rider show in this exhibit.

You don’t have to suffer a long line for hours of entertainment in Walt Disney World. These stunning attractions make an outstanding case in point.