Give me a "must do" for every dad visiting WDW. Heading down for my second time in March. The first time we squeezed in 2 days... not nearly enough. This time we will be there for 7 days. In tow we will have our 4yo and 1yo daughters. I may try to "escape" for a half day.
So, what is it I "Must Do"?
I think there are a few answers here.
First, the must do as a dad with young daughters - a meal with the princesses. I actually think the princess meal at Akershaus in Epcot is a better value financially, as good or better of a meal, and offers better interaction with the princesses than Cinderella's Royal Table. The one advantage CRT has is with the early breakfast - it's hard to beat walking through an empty Magic Kingdom.
If you're getting away for yourself? I have three suggestions.
1) The free option. Take the time to ride the attractions that you'd otherwise be skipping because you're touring with small children. Just focus on the headliners - Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates (if your kids are intimidated by dark rides).
2) The fairly inexpensive, but still very enjoyable, option is La Cava de Tequila in the Mexico pavilion in Epcot. It's a great little getaway. I can highly recommend the Scorpion Flight - a range of excellent tequilas, served together with a shot glass of Bloody Mary Mix as a between-tequilas palate cleanser. The staff is really knowledgable about the product, there are lots of worthy sipping tequilas and mescals on the menu. Relax and enjoy!
3) The money is no object option? The
Exotic Driving Experience. Spend $350 or so, and take a Ferrari (or other exotic car of your choice) for a spin on a road racing course along the road to the Magic Kingdom.