I live in Orlando and visit Disney World weekly. From working out to seeing concerts, here's what I do in the parks.

One of the best parts of living close to Disney World is that there's always somewhere new to explore for date night.

Some nights, we'll snag a last-minute reservation at one of the many restaurants across the parks. We can taste internationally inspired cuisines from places like Japan, Italy, and India, plus, the atmosphere and experience at each location are totally unique.

One night we can dress up and head to a more formal dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby or Le Cellier Steakhouse. Then, on our next trip to the park, we can try a fun experiential dining location like 50's Prime Time Café or Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.

Of course, sometimes our Disney date nights consist of going into the parks with no plan, getting on rides, and exploring whatever we feel like. Disney vacations often involve a lot of prepping and planning, so I'm very grateful to be able to experience the parks this way.

Heading into the parks, whether for a whole day or just a couple of hours, I like to try something fun and new. Disney is constantly adding new foods to menus.

When new Disney movies come out, chances are there's a new limited-time dish or snack to celebrate it. If you head to the parks around any holiday, from Halloween to Valentine's Day, there are also special menus featuring snacks that can only be purchased on select days.

Once you factor in Epcot's seasonal festivals, which offer extra food stands around the World Showcase, there's essentially a never-ending list of new foods and drinks to try.

It's no joke when people talk about how much walking they do on a Disney vacation — and it's no different for locals. All four parks are big, so they're the perfect place to go for an early-morning, midday, or late-night walk.

When I need to get out of the house after a long day of sitting and working at a desk, the parks are some of my favorite places to go, especially during weekdays when they're usually less crowded.

Plus, getting a view of the castle while moving my body is always a bonus.

Since the rides tend to be the main attraction at the parks, I feel like many guests miss out on all of the incredible entertainment opportunities. Each park offers something different — from live theatrical shows to smaller musical performances — so there's truly something for everyone.

I might be biased (my boyfriend plays trumpet for the group), but my favorite is Mariachi Cobre in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. An iteration of the group has been performing at Epcot since it opened over 40 years ago, and some of the original members and founders still play today.

Listening to live music or watching a show is also a great way to relax for a bit and cool off on a hot day.

The best part about living near Disney World is sharing it with loved ones. No matter what I'm doing in the parks, it's better with great people.

Living so close means friends and family come to visit pretty often. Many of my days at the parks are based on showing people around and helping them have the perfect Disney day.

I also know a lot of people who live locally, and most of them have Disney annual passes, so it's a great place for us to get together.