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
5. Festivals/ Holidays
EPCOT has two main events every year. If you visit WDW in the fall, you have to go to Food and Wine Festival. Tour the World Showcase and sample food from each country. Not only do the pavilions such as Canada, China and Mexico have their own stands, but countries not featured in the World Showcase such as Scotland, Korea and Greece have their own stands. There's also fun activities like the Eat to the Beat concert series.
If you visit WDW in the spring, you'll get the opportunity to go to the Flower and Garden Festival. I have personally never attended, but it's on my bucket list! All throughout EPCOT are topiaries of Disney characters. And for aspiring gardeners, there are information sessions. There's also a butterfly garden featuring Tinkerbell and her fairy friends. Like Food and Wine, there is a concert series. For kids, there are interactive playgrounds.
I also have to mention EPCOT during the winter holidays. You can explore the many decorations throughout the World Showcase. You can see how each country celebrates, and learn about their unique traditions. The highlight is the candlelight processional, which is the telling of the Christmas story. I was fortunate enough to attend the candlelight processional that Neil Patrick Harris was narrating. He did a fantastic job! Furthermore, Illuminations has an extended holiday version, with even bigger and brighter fireworks.
4. Explore Your Imagination
Walt Disney and his imagineers are big believers in utilizing your very own imagination in order to create new technology. And that is what EPCOT is all about. There are attractions all throughout the Future World that are hands-on and let you use your imagination. For example, the Spaceship Earth ride helps you create a new invention. And after the ride, you'll step out into Project Tomorrow, and interactive play area that lets you "bring new technologies to life".
3. Take Flight
One of Disney's most popular rides, in Disney World and in Disneyland, is Soarin'. It is a flight simulator, so beware if you are scared of heights! The ride takes you over the many diverse landscapes of the world, Your final destination? Disney, of course! I love this ride because it really does feel like you are flying.
2. EAT!
Epcot has the most amazing food out of any of the parks. And you don't have to attend Food and Wine just to taste it. I've gone with friends to EPCOT just to eat dinner.There is a good balance of quick service and table service You can find cuisine inspired by all of the places around the World Showcase. Some of it is American-inspired, and some of it is authentic!. Sushi-obbsessed? Japan has it. Love Italian? It's there. Just want a good old American barbecue? Head to the American Adventure. Even the Future World has fantastic options with Coral Reef and Electric Umbrella. Want to dine with characters? You can eat with Chip and Dale at the Garden Grill or you can eat with the Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
1. Meet Characters
Walt Disney and his imagineers are big believers in utilizing your very own imagination in order to create new technology. And that is what EPCOT is all about. There are attractions all throughout the Future World that are hands-on and let you use your imagination. For example, the Spaceship Earth ride helps you create a new invention. And after the ride, you'll step out into Project Tomorrow, and interactive play area that lets you "bring new technologies to life".
One of Disney's most popular rides, in Disney World and in Disneyland, is Soarin'. It is a flight simulator, so beware if you are scared of heights! The ride takes you over the many diverse landscapes of the world, Your final destination? Disney, of course! I love this ride because it really does feel like you are flying.
2. EAT!
Epcot has the most amazing food out of any of the parks. And you don't have to attend Food and Wine just to taste it. I've gone with friends to EPCOT just to eat dinner.There is a good balance of quick service and table service You can find cuisine inspired by all of the places around the World Showcase. Some of it is American-inspired, and some of it is authentic!. Sushi-obbsessed? Japan has it. Love Italian? It's there. Just want a good old American barbecue? Head to the American Adventure. Even the Future World has fantastic options with Coral Reef and Electric Umbrella. Want to dine with characters? You can eat with Chip and Dale at the Garden Grill or you can eat with the Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
The World Showcase is the best place to meet characters at WDW. You can usually find at least one character in almost every pavilion. England has Pooh, Mary Poppins and Alice. France is home to Aurora and Belle. Aladdin and Jasmine flew into Morocco from Agrahbah. You can find Snow White's wishing well in Germany. China presents its hero, Mulan. Norway will be adding a meet and greet spot for Anna and Elsa. And Donald meets in Mexico. You can just walk around the Showcase and jump in line for whichever character you come across. This will definitely be the highlight of the Showcase for kids and character hunters.
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