Goofy Bench (Magic Kingdom) – There isn’t a ton of seating in and around Main Street U.S.A., as most people are just entering the park and too excited to take a break or trying to leave and just want to make it to their car safely. But if you do need to take a seat in this area head to Exhibition Hall and sit down next to Goofy. The statue of this popular Disney character, dressed in his usual top hat, purple suit jacket, gold vest, red tie and black pants welcomes you to come and sit next to him and snap a photo. This is the perfect Disney bench to experience your first character meet-and-greet.
Roy and Minnie (Magic Kingdom) – Perhaps the most popular bench in Walt Disney World is the Roy & Minnie Mouse bench. Here, co-founding father and Walt Disney’s brother Roy O. Disney is seated next to Minnie Mouse and holding her hand. The statue is entitled “Sharing the Magic.” Guests can squeeze in right beside these two figures and “share the magic” with them for a unique photo op that captures the spirit of Disney. This bench is located just outside the fence in Town Square with Cinderella Castle as a backdrop.
Animal Benches (Animal Kingdom - Discovery Island) – You’ve probably walked past these benches in Disney’s Animal Kingdom a hundred times and thought, “Oh, how cute…” and then kept walking. These multi-colored, multi-shaped seats are made out of recycled plastic products. Well, yes, they are cute, and I love that Disney took the trouble to give the benches various animal character themes. But what’s really interesting about these brightly colored benches is that they are made out of recycled plastic milk jugs. Totally in keeping with the theme park’s conservation theme!
Chester & Hester's Bench (Animal Kingdom - Dinoland) – You can spot this one just outside Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, in Dinoland USA. It makes perfect sense, because, as the story goes, Chester and Hester ran a old-time gas station where dinosaur fossils were discovered. They decided to sell tacky, dino-themed souvenirs as well as gas. Guess this bench is a symbol of that! This is just another one of those Disney details that are so easy to overlook.
Rocking Chairs (Magic Kingdom) – OK, technically this one isn't a bench, but it's still one of the best places to take a load off and rest. In Liberty Square you can find rocking chairs on the porch to the right side of Hall of Presidents. This spot is very popular with guests and it’s often difficult to secure a seat here.
France Pavilion (Epcot) – France offers unique wooden benches, but don’t plan on leaning back. The support is somewhat lacking. It's still a great place to rest your feet.
Canada Pavilion (Epcot) – With a view of the Rockies, these simple but stylish benches in the Canada Pavilion are a great place to escape and catch your breath.
Raglan Road (Disney Springs) – There is bronze gent sitting on a bench outside Raglan Road Irish Pub‘s Shop for Ireland at Disney Springs is Irish poet/novelist Patrick Kavanagh. Actually, the bench is a replica of Irish sculptor John Coll’s statue that now resides in Dublin along the bank of its Grand Canal on Mespil Road. Among Kavanagh’s best-known works is the poem “On Raglan Road”— so I think you can see the sculpture’s relevance.
We’re sure there are other benches in and around the parks that might be just as interesting, with stories to tell. Next time you feel like you need to have a seat while you’re in the World, remember to look down first — your bench just might be one of the most interesting you’ll ever see!
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