Walt Disney World Park are for guests of all ages, I have 3 teens and we love visiting the Disney World parks. From the minute you arrive at a Disney park you are transported to a new land of magic and make believe.
The Walt Disney World parks are located in Orlando, Florida and a visit to Walt Disney World is really like visiting a small city. Located within resorts and entertainment areas are the 4 main theme parks and the 2 water parks.
Let’s dig into an overview of the Disney parks as the first step to planning your Walt Disney World vacation.
What are the Disney Parks in Florida
There are 6 theme parks at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They are:
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Blizzard Beach
Guests also have 25+ onsite places to stay at Disney World as well as a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex-Disney Springs.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the first Disney park to open in Orlando on October 1, 1971. This is where guests will walk Main Street U.S.A. to see Cinderella’s Castle. Magic Kingdom is the most popular park and has the most rides and attractions.
Attractions included Space Mountain, Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This is the classic Disney park. Check out this post for help with planning a 1-Day Magic Kingdom itinerary.
Epcot
Epcot was the second park to open in Orlando in October 1, 1982. Growing up I thought this was the “educational” park that didn’t have attractions! I learned later on that I was wrong.
Epcot is a great park with attractions for all ages. To exploring the culture of different countries in the World Showcase to experiencing Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Epcot is filled with rides and activities for the entire family.
Check out this post for help with planning a 1-Day Epcot Itinerary.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened on May 1, 1989 as MGM Studios. When it first opened it was supposed to be a working movie studio but that didn’t last long.
Now it is home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, among other attractions and shows. Check out this post for help with planning a 1-Day Hollywood Studios itinerary.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998 and blends a zoo and a theme park in this fully immersive theme park.
Animal Kingdom has Avatar: Flight of Passage one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World as well as a Safari ride where guests can get up close to the animals. Check out this 1-Day Animal Kingdom Itinerary to help plan your day.
Water Parks
Walt Disney World has two water parks. They are Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Guests need a water park ticket to visit.
Walt Disney World resort is a week long vacation destination. Even a week isn’t long enough to see and do everything the Disney World parks have to offer.
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