Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort 

The Walt Disney World Resort has four magic filled theme parks! 

• Magic Kingdom Park

The Magic Kingdom, A.K.A. “The Most Magical Place on Earth!” is the most well known of all four parks as it is  home to Cinderella’s Castle! The Magic Kingdom is filled with classic Disney attractions such as The Haunted Mansion, Dumbo the Flying Elephant , and space mountain. This park is also home to some new classics such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Guests can also enjoy daily parades in the afternoon, meet their favorite Disney characters, and end each night with an amazing fireworks show over Cinderella’s castle. The Magic Kingdom park is categorized into six lands:

Main Street U.S.A.: This street will remind you of classic America. It is based off of Kansas Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, Walt Disney’s childhood hometown. Here you will find several stores and shops, including Harmony Barber Shop where “Children’s First Haircuts” are their speciality! 

Adventureland: This land will immediately make you feel as if you’ve been transported to the jungle, as it was inspired by jungles in both Asia and Africa. It is home to attractions such as the Jungle Cruise and the Pirates of the Caribbean. 

Fantasyland: Home to Cinderella’s Castle and Beast’s Castle! Here you will find some classic Disney attractions such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Prince Charming’s Carousel and It’s a Small World.  

Tomorrowland: Leap into the future! Tomorrowland is home to many futuristic and sci-fi attractions, such as Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. 

Frontierland: Walt Disney said it best, “Here we experience the story of our country’s past.” You will feel as if you’ve just taken a step into the wild west when you see some of the attractions in Frontierland such as Splash Mountain, Tom Sawyer Island, Country Bear Jamboree and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! 

Liberty Square: This land is Disney’s take on Colonial America. If you’re a history buff, you’re gonna love the attractions here! You can take a ride aboard The Liberty Square Riverboat, see The Liberty Bell and The Liberty Tree and make sure to stop by The Hall of Presidents.

• EPCOT

EPCOT, A.K.A. Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, was inspired by Walt Disney’s fascination with the future and the promise of a brighter tomorrow! Many people have dubbed this park a
“Permanent World’s Fair.” EPCOT is divided into two sections: 

Future World: A place where you can learn all about the advancements we have made in technology and look ahead to what we hope to achieve in the future. The attractions in Future World are intended to teach guests all about space, the sea, human evolution and more! Future World is home to attractions such as Spaceship Earth, Mission: SPACE, Soarin’ Around the World and Test Track.

World Showcase: Encompasses 11 pavilions, each representing a different country from around the world. The country’s you can visit are China, Mexico, Norway, Italy, Japan, Germany, Morocco, the United States, England, France and Canada. You get to experience each country’s unique culture through food and beverages, shopping and attractions. Keep an eye out as you might see some Disney characters visiting their home country! World Showcase is home to Frozen Ever After, a new and quite popular attraction at EPCOT.

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Originally known as Disney-MGM Studios, a place where you could experience the excitement of classic Disney movies and television from throughout the years. It is home to some very well-known attractions, such as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, Muppet Vision 3D and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

The most recent addition was Disney’s Toy Story Land, which was inspired by the classic Pixar film series. The attraction area is themed to reflect Andy’s backyard, where guests can ride the Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Toy Story Mania! 

Lastly, the very anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at the end of August 2019! This land will be dedicated to all things Star Wars, with two new attractions set to open being the Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. 

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the largest theme parks in the world! It is most commonly recognized for The Tree of Life, which is unique because of the animals so beautifully carved into its trunk. The park is separated into seven sections: 

The Oasis: Similar to The Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A., The Oasis welcomes you into the park. Enjoy the tropical animals, plants and even a waterfall as you make your way through. 

Asia: Where you can catch Rivers of Light, a Hydrotechnic night-time show.  The show has been recently updated to incorporate some very popular Disney movies, such as Tarzan, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Pocahontas and more! You can also ride one of the most loved coasters at the park, Expedition Everest. 

Africa: Here you can hop on a safari vehicle at the famous Kilimanjaro Safaris and see animals such as Flamingos, Rhinoceros, Giraffes, Zebra, Cheetah, Lion, Hyena, Elephants and lots more! 

Discovery Island: It is in the center of the Discovery River, as well as the Tree of Life. Guests can walk inside the trunk of the Tree of Life to watch It’s Tough to be a Bug, a 3-D show. You can also catch the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, a show that is put on twice per day by characters from The Lion King and other Disney movies!

Dinoland U.S.A.: This prehistoric land is home to all Dinosaur attractions, including DINOSAUR, a ride that features almost 20 dinosaurs! 

Rafiki’s Planet Watch: Guests can ride the Wildlife Express Train at this Lion King themed land, which will take you along an animal exhibit trail. Also visit the Affection Section, a petting zoo where you will get to interact with pigs, sheep, llamas, donkeys and more! 

Pandora-The World of Avatar: Home to two of the most loved attractions (with the longest wait times) at WDW, Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey!