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
What to expect for Animal Kingdom in 2016 Mickey wants you to visit DAK! For more info on planning your 2016 WDW trip, check out these articles: Top 5 Things to do at Animal Kingdom Quick Tips to Save Money What Should I Bring With Me To The Parks? Disney World is always growing. And no park will experience more growth in the year of 2016 than Animal Kingdom. The company is working hard to make sure this hidden gem gets to sparkle in the limelight. And as someone who used to call DAK their home, I’m very excited about what lies in store for my often overlooked park! 1. Later Hours! Now you can spend more time in the best park of them all! Most people believe that the park closes a 5 every evening. This is false, and has been for months! One afternoon while working, I encountered a little boy slumping. “Why do we have to leave so early?” he whined to his mother. The mother replies, “Because this park closes at 5”. That’s when stepped in. “Actuall