You mean there are things for BOYS to do at WDW?

Here I am...back from an unintended hiatus.  My kids go back to school in 10 days and in the last two weeks, we've started all the high school sports practices.  Unfortunately, up until 3 days ago, swimming practiced in the morning and soccer in the afternoon. I've been in the car A LOT!  So, I've had to use all my free time to work and haven't been able to stay current on my postings!  First some news and then my main article.

NEWS:
Well, Candlelight Processional Packages went on sale yesterday.  Odd setup this year;  Disney claims to not have a tiered system, but when you look at restaurants and pricing, it certainly seems tiered to me. That, and the week after Thanksgiving still doesn't have any narrators lined up.

After all the hubbub that's been running the online community gamut on whether Disney will let you into MNSSHP or MVMCP at 4pm or make you wait until 7pm like the ticket says, an email from someone at Guest Relations has come out that party ticket holders will indeed be allowed in as early as 4pm.

I got my official mailing from DVC about Aulani taking reservations (and the accompanying teaser to bu points there) earlier this week.  I'll have more to say on that front later, but let's just say for now that it's not high on my priority list.

MAIN EVENT: Stuff for Boys at WDW!
Doesn't it seem like there are SO many things for girls at WDW?  I mean, there's Princess and Fairy "stuff" galore.  And I'm saying this as a parent of a daughter. And a son.

If you have a son, I'm sure there's only so much "princess stuff" that he can hack.  Heck, if  you have a non-princessy daughter like I do, you might be thinking, "What can I do?"

Mary to the rescue! 

Top 7 Things for Boys to do at WDW

1. The Pirate Cruise
This wonderfully fun activity is available at several marina locations including the Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans and the Yacht&Beach Club.  Kids 4-12 join a pirate crew (Disney lifeguard and recreation staff) on a pontoon boat and travel around the lake looking for clues and eventually finding the pirate treasure!  Each location has its own schedule. The Pirate Cruise lasts a couple of hours  ~ long enough for some leisurely parent time!

2. Jedi Training Academy at MGM Studios
Who wouldn't get a kick out of learning from a Jedi Master and then getting to lightsaber battle Darth Vader?  This activity takes place several times a day on most days out of the year.  Head towards Star Tours to get signed up.

3. Hoop Dee Do Revue
 It's the type of corny comedy that boys just love.

4. Frontierland Shooting Arcade
My Boy Scout is 14 and still loves going here to "hone his skills."  ;-)

5. SeaRaycers
These fun little boats can be rented at the on-site resort marinas

6. Swimming in the pool
Make time for some downtime!

7. The Pirate League!
The answer to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!  I'll have to post on my family's adventure here!  It was fantastic!

Well, I hope that gives you some new ideas, besides rides, on what you can steer your boys towards on your next trip to WDW!

Mary