Are you trying to go to Walt Disney World for the first time? Do you have no idea what is in each park? Theming? Dining? Characters? Shows?!
Disney World can be EXTREMELY overwhelming. I went for the first time when I was 12, and then didn't go again until I was an adult. My husband and I became annual passholders, walked into Magic Kingdom.... and had NO IDEA what to do or where to go first! Luckily as passholders we had the time to explore and discover. Not everyone is going to have this luxury.
This post is to help First Timer's have a basic understanding of each park!
Lets start with the OG!
MAGIC KINGDOM:
This is your Castle Park! I tell all first timers not to miss this park! the Castle views alone will take your breath away. This park is A LOT like Disneyland, but it has its own special things to see and do. Magic Kingdom has 6 different "Lands"
Main Street USA:
This is your classic American Main Street in the 20th Century! Starting at the Train Station and ending at Town Square Plaza! Gorgeous unique details with Amazing little Shops along the way, including The Confectionary (sweets and treats), The Emporium (Disney Merch), and more!
Dining options such as Casey's Corner (base ball themed diner with corn dog nuggets, hot dogs fries etc.) Crystal Palace (all you can eat character dining) Tony's Town Square Restaurant and more!
Many guest breeze past Main Street to get to the rides, but I highly suggest taking time later in the day to explore all that Main Street has to offer!
Now, onto...
Fantasyland!
This is where you will find your classic Disney Rides! It's a Small World, Peter Pan, Mad Tea Party (Teacups), Prince Charming's Regal Carousel and MORE!
The newest addition to this land is the HIGHLY popular Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! You don't want to miss out on this cute easy going coaster!
There is also the famed Be Our Guest Restaurant! You just might dine in the gorgeous ballroom, or the spooky West Wing!
Endless shops, character experience, and more await you in Fantasyland!
Adventureland:
This themed section has a jungle/tropical vibe! Here is where you can find the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tiki Room and MORE!
There are once again tons of food options, shops to explore and characters to run into!
Tomorrowland:
A place of the New AGE!
Here you will find the famed Space Mountain, the classic Carousel of Progress, the hilarious Monster Inc. Laugh Floor and MORE! The newest addition opening soon is going to be the amazing TRON Lightcycle Roller Coaster Ride!
As always there are a lot of dining and shopping options!
Frontierland:
Splash Mountain! Big Thunder Mountain! Tom Sawyers Island! And my person favorite Country Bear Jamboree! This Land will take you into the old west with plenty to explore!
Pecos Bill Cafe is one of my favorite places to eat! And don't forget about the Frontierland Shooting Arcade!
Last but not least,
Liberty Square:
This is where you will find The Haunted Mansion, Hall of Presidents, and the Liberty Belle paddlewheel boat will take you around the Rivers of America! My favorite quick service is Sleepy Hollow Waffles and Liberty Tree Tavern! Take a stroll through colonial America and Discover the Liberty Bell replica and more!
FIREWORKS! Magic Kingdom is where you are going to find the amazing Disney Fireworks show with projections on the castle will music and fireworks create an amazing scene to behold! This year Walt Disney World is Celebrating its 50th Anniversary which means endless NEW things including a NEW FIREWORKS SHOW called "Disney Enchantment!" Get ready for some amazing new things to be seen!
Now, Lets Talk EPCOT
This park tends to be an adult favorite! It has definitely stepped it up in the kid friendly attractions recently which makes this park a must see!
EPCOT is made up of 2 sections: Future World & World Showcase!
Future World:
This section of the park focuses on our world and innovative ways of creating! There is The Land pavilion with Soarin' and Living with the Land, The Sea's with Nemo and Friends, Spaceship Earth (The Giant Ball Ride LOL) Test Track! Mission Space! and so many rides and experiences.
World Showcase:
This section of the park is a big loop around the world, so to speak! There are 11 countries that are "showcased"
Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom & Canada. Each pavilion has amazing food, stores, and sites to see. You can ride the Frozen ride in Norway, The Gran Fiesta Tour with Donald and the Caballeros, NEW Ratatouille section in France is amazing! New ride and restaurants!
New Harmonious Night Time spectacular will be in the lake with floats, moving fountains, lasers, music and more!
Another great thing about EPCOT is the AMAZING Festivals! There is the Food and Wine Festival in the Fall, the Flower and Garden Festival in the Spring, Festival of the Arts and Festival of the Holidays in the Colder months! Booths all around with amazing merchandise and food from around the world!
Hollywood Studios:
Right when you walk into this park you'll walk down Hollywood BLVD towards the Chinese Theater with the NEW Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway ride, There's the Tower of Terror, and Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster, Star Wars: Galaxies Edge, and Toy Storyland!
This park also has a lot of really fun themed restaurants and awesome shops!
Wonderful World of Animation is a night-time projection on the Chinese Theater celebrates Disney, Pixar and more!
Toy Story Land has the super fun Toy Story Mania Arcade ride, Slinky Dog Dash, and Alien Swirling Saucers!
Star Wars: Galaxies Edge! Enter a New world (or planet) and Ride the Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and the amazing Rise of the Resistance! Try "out of this world" food and shop for your star wars favorites!
Animal Kingdom:
This is the Newest Disney World Park and it is a completely immersive experience!
it's 500 ACRES and home to 1700 different animals! 250 different species! Kilimanjaro Safari is guaranteed to be an amazing time for all animal lovers! The Tree of Life is a site to behold with hundreds of animals carved into the trunk of the tree! Experience Dinosaurs, find the elusive Yeti on Expedition Everest, watch the Festival of the Lion King, and so much more!
This park is also one of my absolute favorites for dining! So many amazing food options and places to explore! (Flame Tree BBQ is my absolute Favorite!)
Newly added to Disney's Animal Kingdom is PANDORA! This land is AMAZING! Visit in the evening to see the world of Pandora light up! Ride the AMAZING Flight of Passage and cruise through on beautiful the Na'Vi River Journey!
*** This was a VERY basic and simple description of each park, Someday I will go into depth of everything that each park has to offer and all my favorites!***
XOXO aubry
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