May 12, 2024

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Disney World Scavenger Hunt On Wheels At The Magic Kingdom

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My second Disney World Scavenger Hunt On Wheels is at the Magic Kingdom. Previously, I posted one about a scavenger hunt at Disney Springs. The term “on wheels” means performing the scavenger hunt entirely from my mobility scooter. It was relaxing and a fun thing to do. At the same time, I learned more about the history of Walt Disney World in the process.

Previously, I wanted to ensure that I got my money’s worth on every trip to Walt Disney World. Therefore like most other people, I was always running around from ride to ride and attraction to attraction. Of course, it was especially true when my children were younger. I wanted the kids to have a good time and experience everything possible. However, I needed a vacation from the vacation when arriving back home.

Time To Step Back And “Smell The Roses”

As I get older, I feel it’s time to take a step back and “smell the roses.” Sure, it’s a cliche, but that’s become my mantra. Of course, it’s vacation time, but I don’t want to run myself ragged to the point of daily exhaustion. I’ve already been there and done that. I know that quite a few of you can relate to that feeling.

During my last scavenger hunt at Disney Springs, I had taken a day off from the parks. However, I searched simultaneously at the Magic Kingdom in this instance within the day. I found all of my scavenger hunt clues and got to experience all the rides and attractions I intended.

Make A Scavenger Hunt Part Of Your Theme Park Adventure

Learn to enjoy your visit differently, and make a scavenger hunt part of your theme park adventure. After all, Walt Disney World is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and there are so many obscure things to discover. Thus, be mindful of your surroundings. As a result, you may add some more fun to your trip.

When planning a scavenger hunt for your own family or friends, assess your participant’s abilities. For example, if you have a young family, make the clues easier. In comparison, an older crowd could withstand harder-to-find things. Likewise, when dealing with folks like me with mobility issues, make the clues accessible within their physical capacities.

I made the list of items for the Disney Springs scavenger hunt. My son had to find and document the things. Here was his chance for retribution with him making up the clues. Our rules are pretty simple. First, don’t make the scavenger hunt items elusive and overly challenging. However, make them thought-provoking and stimulating. Lastly, they had to be accessible to me without getting on and off the mobility scooter.

Although he could have put hundreds of clues on paper, our practice was to keep it to a list of twelve scavenger hunt items. Using the clues, and as we enjoyed the Magic Kingdom, I could find these items throughout the day. He gave me the list on the Disney bus ride over to the Magic Kingdom. So I had plenty of time to look over it. Upon entering the park, I was in situational awareness mode, “knowing what’s going on around me.”

A List Of Twelve Scavenger Hunt Items To Find At The Magic Kingdom

  1. You’ll get pilloried here! Holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used for punishment by public humiliation.
  2. It is a replica; the original resides in Philadelphia. However, just like the original, it’s cracked too!
  3. It used to be called the Richard F. Irvine. But, in 1996, there was a name change.
  4. Grey in color and the largest of the bears!
  5. It’s a Fantasyland DVC kiosk. It honors Disney Imagineer, mapmaker, and legend, Harper Goff.
  6. It’s a fountain statue where you’ll find a tribute to the most famous princess in the kingdom!
  7. During the scavenger hunt, look for the weathervane where a bat is perched. I wonder if it’s haunted too?
  8. Find any ride sign with a posted wait time of 30 minutes.
  9. In here, it’s Christmas time all year round.
  10. Look for Engine No. 71. Bright red with polished brass, you can’t miss it upon entry.
  11. The names of Bluebeard’s seven wives are all chiseled in stone.
  12. Mickey and Minnie Mouse topiaries are standing beside the 50th Anniversary cake.

Verification Of Each Discovered Scavenger Hunt Item

Image of the Pillory located in Liberty Square
1. Pillory Located At Liberty Square
Picture of the replicated Liberty Bell at Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom
2. A Replica Of The Liberty Bell At Liberty Square In The Magic Kingdom
Liberty Belle Riverboat at Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom
3. The Liberty Belle Riverboat Used To Be Named The Richard F Irvine
The biggest of the Country Bears is Big Al
4. Big Al From The Country Bears Jamboree
DVC kiosk with the entrance sign also honoring H Goff Cartographer
5. I Located The DVC Kiosk Honoring Disney Imagineer, Legend, And Mapmaker Harper Goff During The Scavenger Hunt
Cinderella Fountain near the Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom
6. Cinderella Fountain Located At The Castle That Bears Her Name
Scavenger Hunt at Magic Kingdom Bat on Weathervane at Haunted Mansion
7. A Bat Perched Atop The Weathervane At The Haunted Mansion
Stand-By Entrance Sign at Big Thunder Mountain 30 minutes
8. Stand-By Wait Time Of 30 Minutes For Big Thunder Mountain
Entrance to the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Liberty Square
9. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe At Liberty Square
Image of the Disney Main Street Fire Department Engine No. 71
10. Main Street Fire Department Engine No. 71
During the scavenger hunt I found the Bluebeard Tomb at the Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom.
During 11. Names Of Bluebeard’s Seven Wives Are All Chiseled In Stone
Finding the Mickey and Minnie Topiaries with 50th Anniversary cake during my scavenger hunt.
12. Mickey & Minnie Topiaries With The 50th Anniversary Cake

I Accomplished My Objective

In conclusion, we thoroughly enjoyed being at the Magic Kingdom. We laughed a lot that day. Although sometimes at my expense, as I tried to decipher the clues. Above all, I completed the scavenger hunt without getting off my mobility scooter. I wanted to have fun and not be exhausted at the day’s end. After all, those were my initial goals. To this end, I accomplished my objective.

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