I spent 35 days at Disney World this year. Here are 6 things I always do at the parks.

• I spent 35 days at Disney World in 2024, and there are some things I try to do every visit.
• I always take pictures with Mickey Mouse somewhere in the theme parks.
• I have to get my favorite treat, a Mickey-shaped ice-cream sandwich.

I love going to Disney World, and as an annual passholder, I can pretty much visit whenever I want.

This year, I spent 35 days exploring all four theme parks, staying at nearly every hotel, and eating my way through Disney Springs.

On nearly every trip, I have some absolute must-dos — they’re not optional in my brain. Even after visiting Disney World hundreds of times over the past 30 years, these six things never get old.