When people visit Disney World, they try their best to make the most out of it. There are plenty of unique things to do, and among them, Disney World Games is high up on the list. These are super entertaining, and you can play whenever you feel like you need to kill time. Especially when you’re waiting in line for a ride, these games are great at keeping you and your children busy. Everyone always thinks of the Hidden Mickey hunt. While that is always fun there are other games that you should check out!
There are several free and fun games in the parks of Disney World. You have the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom and Hidden Pascals at Magic Kingdom, Wilderness Explorers in Animal Kingdom, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Interactive Game in Hollywood Studios, Ducktales World Showcase at Epcot, and so many more.
These games are perfect to kill some time when you and your family are waiting in line for a ride. Especially, it’s a great way to keep the children busy. So, buckle up because I will unpack everything you need to know about the top Disney games to play in the parks.
*Some of these games may be unavailable or closed due to Covid
The Top 10 Interactive Adventure Games to Play in Disney World
The interactive games offer you a bucket load of fun, and you’ll undoubtedly have a great time with your friends and family when you’re playing. You have several games to choose from, so here are my top ten.
1. Hidden Pascals at Magic Kingdom
This game is one of the free Disney games you can play in the park. If you loved the movie Tangled, you’d remember the green chameleon, Pascal. The game stands at the charging station area by the Tangled Restrooms at Magic Kingdom. If you head to the stroller parking around the “It’s a Small World” ride, you can find it there.
Pascal is super sneaky and intelligent. So, this little guy is tough to find. He’ll be hiding in ten different places near the restroom. Your goal is to locate all the ten hidden Pascals. As he’s a chameleon, he’ll blend with the environment well, and honestly, and it’s a lot more challenging than it sounds!
It might take you over an hour to find all the Pascals. If you have kids, they’ll enjoy this game a lot. Meanwhile, you’ll also have time to charge your phones and other essentials. It’s a good idea to enjoy this game early in the morning rather than in the evening because it might get a little crowded.
2. Wilderness Explorers in Animal Kingdom
For the lovers of “Up,” this game is no less of a treat. You’ll be following Russell from that movie and explore the Animal Kingdom. You’ll have over thirty activities to complete with this interactive game. The tasks are primarily geared towards children from ages seven to twelve, but it’s enjoyable for adults in the family.
It stands near the bridge from Oasis to Discovery Land. You’ll have to register there and pick their handbook from the Wilderness Explorers Headquarters. You’ll have to collect the badges as you finish each task. You’ll find these stickers I’m the handbook or Field Guide. As there are so many activities, you might need more than a day to complete the entire game.
But you can complete as many challenges as you’d like and stop. The badges and activity locations are spread across the entire park. You’ll have to find them with your map in your Guide. A Troop Leader wearing the wilderness explorer uniform will hand you the badge once you complete the activities in each location.
3. Star Wars Galaxy Edge Interactive Game in Hollywood Studios
This game is a mobile app that’s incredible for Star Wars fans. You can access this game through the Disney Play application. Besides, you can download the application on your android or iPhone from the play store or AppStore. You can scan codes, hack door panels, and solve puzzles that’ll give you points, and unlock gears for avatars.
After downloading the app, you have to select your park from Disneyland or Disney World. Then, you’ll have to choose Hollywood Studios at Disney World. When the app opens, the GPS will locate where you’re at, so it will only work when you’re in the park.
Each player has to have a personal profile. Five players can play the game at a time. With the tackle of different missions, you can win stuff to boost your avatar and take the baddies down. Several elements in this interactive game make it very interesting.
4. The Mirror De Los Muertos in Epcot
Head down to the Mexico Pavilion if you’re a fan of Disney’s “Coco.” This interactive element features a digital game with characters from Coco. The Mirror De Los Muerto will let you personalize a skeleton, which will take you to the Land of Dead from the movie.
Hector will show on the screen for a short while and give you categories to customize your skeleton. Then, there will be a quick photoshoot, and there will be three photos of you as the skeleton, which you can download later.
This game is ideal for several players. You can make the skeleton dance, and by the end of the game, it’ll also ask you to dance. Though you won’t be walking out with any souvenirs, the game is so cute, and a sweet Floridian treat.
5. DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is an interactive game for Epcot’s World Showcase. It’s centered on the Ducktales reboot series. It’s not yet open to the visitors of the park. But it looks so promising that I had to include it in my top ten.
You’ll have to sign up to Epcot’s WiFi once you arrive at the pavilion, and then you’re set on a mission that you will choose between seven World Showcase pavilions. Once you’re there, you’ll have to solve many puzzles with your phone with each client.
The game is entirely free. Besides, it’s amicable for kids and interactive. The adventures are very straightforward, easy to keep up with, and gives you amazing rewards.
6. Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom (now closed)
This one is an interactive role-playing game featuring the Disney Villains. Guests will explore the Magic Kingdom and have to use their powers to defeat the villains. Your first stop would be the Firehouse on Main Street. You can also look for the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. You’ll get all the tools you need from there.
The God of Underworld Hades wants to make the Magic Kingdom Park his summer home. But he has to collect all the Crystal of the Magic Kingdom first to do so. Four shades of these crystals are spread out through the location. But before you get there, Cruella De Vil, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, and other villains will be your competition.
You’ll have to complete the missions using the map you got from the beginning. In the process, you’ll also explore the entire park. You can unlock Magic Portals with your Sorcery Card and defeat Hades using the Spell Cards. Each mission will take about thirty to sixty minutes to finish.
7. Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at Epcot (now closed)
In this game, you’ll be joining Phineas and Ferb’s pet/secret agent in disguise platypus Agent P in his mission to stop and defeat Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil ideas. The DuckTales World Showcase Adventure might replace this game, but because it was so popular, it features my top ten list.
You’ll be adventuring as recruits and have to visit the recruitment center that’s near the International Gateway or Odyssey Bridge. You’ll receive your assignment there and get an interactive device that will be your guide throughout the missions. It works best when you share it with other agents.
Guests can choose their high-tech device, which is a smartphone, and maneuver through the mission. Each mission lasts less than an hour for thirty to forty-five minutes each. You can continue to play or end your game for the day at the end of every mission.
You’ll get many short puzzles to solve through in the missions, and it’ll take you around the pavilion. It’s entertaining, and you’ll get to explore a lot. After every successful mission, you’ll have a surprise waiting.
8. Finding Dory’s Friends Scavenger Hunt in Epcot
If you love a scavenger hunt, you can try Finding Dory’s Friends. It stands at the Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion. You’ll have to pick a scavenger hunt booklet to start. It should be on the pavilion’s first floor, close to the exit.
The guests will have to solve puzzles, which are rhyming, and lets you meet Dory’s friends. You’ll learn about clues and the pavilion’s marine life. You’ll also collect stickers while exploring the exhibits.
9. Kidcot Fun Stops in Epcot
These aren’t technically games, but attraction sites you can find in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. These have ten out of ten ratings, and I believe you shouldn’t miss out on them if you’re there. The Kidcot Fun Stops have many stations, one in the pavilion’s eleven countries.
A station member will give you a suitcase and a traveler’s card. Your kids can take a break, relax, and color. The kids can also talk to cast members who stand at booths. They’ll learn more about the countries that your station represents. You can also stop and resume your activities whenever you want.
10. A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven at Magic Kingdom
You’ll be joining Captain Jack Sparrow on a search for treasure in Adventure Island. There are five missions, and each takes about twenty minutes. You’ll need a special card that you’ll get at the Crow’s Nest for each task.
Besides, you can also choose which map you want to start. Your MagicBand will activate the game for you and keep track of all the activities you complete. Throughout the park, there are hidden treasures, which you’ll get instructions to unlock. It’ll take you to hidden areas of the Magic Kingdom you hadn’t noticed before.
How These Games Can Make Your Disney World Trip More Fun
When families plan their trip to Disney World, they are focused on having fun on the rides but often forget the long lines they will be forced to wait through.
And that can be especially frustrating when you have children with you. These Disney interactive games are the best solution for that.
You see with these free mini-games you can keep yourself and your family busy while you wait in line. This will not only make the wait more bearable but it will also make your trip to Disney World much more fun and memorable as well.
Conclusion
The people who designed Disney World knew how frustrating it would be for visitors to wait for minutes in line for getting on a single ride. And considering the popularity of Disney, long lines were inevitable. So, they came up with an ingenious plan to create these short interactive Disney games to play in the parks.
After learning about the 10 Disney world games I’ve listed here, I’m sure your next trip to Disney World will be a blast. Thanks for reading and best of luck while planning your next trip to Disney World.
