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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

Disney During Halloween

Disney Darling has already posted about  Mickey's Not So Scary  at Magic Kingdom, but there are plenty of other activities to partake in during Halloween! Club Villain New at Hollywood Studios is Club Villain! Here you can dance and dine with your favorite villains such as Dr. Facilier and Maleficient. Club Villain is only open on specific nights (usually during the weekends) and you will have to  make a reservation . Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT Food and Wine is one of my favorite events at Walt Disney World. Along the World Showcase are stands featuring food and drinks from various countries such as Scotland,  Greece and South Korea. There are also decorative topiaries, concerts and culinary demonstrations. There is no extra charge to attend this event. All you need is a regular entrance ticket to EPCOT. Visit the Water Parks Yes, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are still open in September and October! And they will be far less crowded than during the summer mont

Quick Tips for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Plans: If you want to, you can stay in Magic Kingdom all day long. You will need a regular Magic Kingdom park entrance ticket. A few hours before the party starts, wristband stations will open up inside the park. Find one by consulting either a map. A Cast Member will scan your party ticket and give you a wristband. This wristband will prevent you from getting kicked out at 7pm! It is okay to leave the park, change into your costume at the hotel and then come back to the park in time for the party. You can even visit other parks on the day you will attend your party. You do not have to show up right at 7pm. Lines to get into MK will shorten around 8-9pm.  Costume Tips: Make sure your costume is comfortable enough to walk around in for hours. Make sure to follow the costume guidelines  or you will be asked to leave the party. Make sure your costume is weather appropriate. It will not be much fun if you are either sweating or fr

Are the Disney Princesses Good Role Models? Part 3: Aurora

When I was a young child, one of my favorite princesses was Aurora. I remember admiring her for the way she carried herself. There was something about her that was enduring, and I was captivated by her. Not everyone feels the same way. Aurora is often overlooked by a lot of Disney fans. When talking about Aurora, a Disney expert said, "Aurora is not the innocent that Snow White was, nor even Cinderella. She has a dignity. She's just a princess...but she comes off as a queen." This is one way in which Aurora could be considered a good role model. She is has a sense of dignity and carries herself well. She is polite towards others and confident in herself. She acts like a queen.  One of Aurora's biggest criticisms is that she does not speak much during her movie. In fact, she has only 18 lines that span only 18 minutes of her movie. It is very difficult to develop a character in 18 lines, but if any can do it, Disney can. They told an entire love story in j