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Walt Disney World Parks: The Basics

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Or just want to learn more about the parks and don't know where to start? Disney Darling breaks down the basics for you! Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Disneyland and Disney World are two different parks, located on opposite sides of the country. As mentioned in this post , it is a common misconception that Disneyland and Disney World are the same thing.  Disneyland is the first Disney theme park ever, opening in 1955. It is located in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles.  Disneyland has two different parks: Disneyland Park (with the castle), and Disney's California Adventure (or DCA). Disneyland also has three hotels and the Downtown Disney shopping district.  Walt Disney World is located in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. It opened in 1971, after Walt's passing. Walt Disney World has 4 different theme parks, 2 water parks, 28 hotels, and the Disney Springs shopping district.  There are quite a few more differences, but lo
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What to Do When It's Too Hot Outside


Let's be real: Florida gets HOT. And MUGGY. You can be outside for 4 minutes and already feel the sweat on your face. Most of the time, you're too distracted by all the wonders around you to notice. But, if the heat ever does get to you, here are some things you can do.

 TIP:
Try to avoid the parks during the hottest part of the day, which is the afternoon. If you can, plan to visit the park in the morning, go back the hotel for a break in the afternoon, and return to the parks in the evening. Check the day's weather forecast (hour by hour) so you know exactly when to leave and when to return.

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Do Disney at night! Not only is it cooler, but the lines are shorter! This is a great option if you are visiting with a group whose bedtime is after 9. Check out the parks schedules before making plans.

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Take shortcuts and detours through stores! Headed to Adventureland from Main Street? Walk though the Emporium. Venturing to Africa from the Tree of Life? Take a walk through Island Mercantile. The stores are air-conditioned and in the shade, preventing nasty sunburns.

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Drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Drink a cup of water with all of your meals instead of soda or milk. Every time you stop to take a break, drink some water. 

ATTRACTIONS
A lot of the attractions have queues that are inside and/or feature air conditioning. The ride itself may also cool you down!

 Animal Kingdom
1. Kail River Rapids
2. Finding Nemo the Musical
3. Festival of the Lion King
4. It's Tough To Be A Bug
5. Meet Mickey and Minnie in Adventures Outpost
6. Conservation Station
7. Dinosaur (if you dare)

Magic Kingdom
1. Splash Mountain
2. Mickey's Philharmagic
3. Under the Sea
4. Casey Jr. Splash n Soak Station
5. Dumbo
6. Laugh Floor
7. Hall of Presidents
8. Meet Characters (Mickey, Tinkerbelle, Princess Fairytale Hall, Ariel, Pete's Silly Sideshow)
9. Carousel of Progress

 EPCOT
1. Test track
2. Soarin
3. The Seas with Nemo
4. Spaceship Earth
5. The American Adventure
6. The Circle of Life
7. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
8. Character Spot (Mickey and friends, Baymax, Inside Out)
9. Ellen's Energy Adventure
10. Gran Fiesta Tour
11. Impressions de France
12. Innoventions
13. Journey Into Imagination 
14. Living With the Land
15. O Canada
16. Turtle Talk with Crush

Studios
1. Star Tours
2. Launch Bay
3. The Great Movie Ride
4. Muppet Vision 3D
5. One Man's Dream
6. Voyage of the Little Mermaid
7. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
8. Meet Buzz and Woody
9. Beauty and the Beast Live
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