4. When you have trash in your hand, and spot a garbage can instantly

Depending on where you live, finding yourself with trash in your hand can be one of the most uncomfortable moments of your day. Some cities have trash cans every block, while others keep them hidden away in private stores and restaurants.

In some places, it’s customary to carry your trash with you in a bag until you’ve found a suitable receptacle. It can all be quite stressful.

Disney, on the other hand, nearly always keeps trash cans within plain sight. In fact, the cans have become so iconic that fans even buy souvenirs of them.

Their perfect placement, combined with the fun designs they all share, make them some of the only trash cans in the world that make you smile when you see them.

5. The smell of Walt Disney World after it rains

Just as the morning can be the most peaceful part of a Walt DIsney World vacation, the moments after a sudden rainfall can be just as relaxing (as long as you were properly prepared).

The ground is still wet. The air is still crisp. The smell of grass and greenery is filling the atmosphere. It truly is unlike anything else.

If you get caught in the rain, it’s not too fun. But if you’re able to avoid it, make sure to be one of the first people back out in the parks once it stops. You’ll find them at their very best. 

6. The peaceful bus ride back to the hotel

Each morning, guests at Walt Disney World pile into buses (or the other forms of transit, for the lucky ones) and make their way to the major parks. On every single bus, there’s a palpable energy of excitement and wonder. Everyone wonders what’s in store for them.

The bus ride home, however, is ... not like that.

As the final guests squeeze on, and the bus driver closes the doors to doom the rest in line to a wait for the next bus, you feel a calm wash over the passengers. When the diver turns off the lights and the bus goes dark, some children fall asleep. Some adults rest their eyes. Some lean against their boyfriends or girlfriends and think about the day they just had. Some just talk quietly about their plans for tomorrow.

Everyone, though, is at peace. It was a fun day. Everyone is happy.

7. The feeling of lying down after a long day in the parks

A vacation to Walt Disney World can be something akin to a marathon. If you aren’t used to walking long distances or standing for large amounts of time, it can feel not too dissimilar to a day spent at the gym.

Unlike the gym, however, you’re usually up and moving form 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM — later if you don’t have small children. That can really take it out of you.

So, at the end of the day, when you finally make it back to your resort, take off your shoes, and lie down on the bed, that’s the simplest pleasure of all. It’s the pleasure of a day conquered; it’s a pleasure that is so simple, yet so powerful.