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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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My Disney Parks Adventure List


This is a list of all the things I wish to do at the Disney Parks around the world.

Walt Disney World
Animal Kingdom
  • Ride Kali River Rapids
  • See DAK at night
  • Ride the sunset safari
  • Watch Rivers of Light
  • Watch Awakens
  • Eat at Yak and Yeti Full Service
  • Eat at Tusker House
  • Explore Pandora
  • Try an alcoholic Dole Whip
EPCOT
  • Ride the new Soarin' Around the World
  • Experience Turtle Talk with Crush
  • Ride Journey Into Imagination
  • Eat at Coral Reef
  • Explore Innoventions
  • Drink around the world
  • Experience Flower and Garden Festival
  • Eat at San Angel Full Service
  • Ride the new Frozen Ever After Ride
  • Meet Anna and Elsa
  • Meet Aladdin and Jasmine
  • Meet Baymax
  • Ride Test Track with my boyfriend
  • Eat at Le Cellier Steakhouse (again)
  • Eat at Rose and Crown Pub
Hollywood Studios
  • Explore Toy Story Land
  • Explore Star Wars Land
  • See Fantasmic as much as possible
  • See Beauty and the Beast Live
  • Ride Toy Story Midway Mania with my dad
  • See the Indiana Jones show
  • Eat at Sci-Fi diner
  • See Studio's Fourth of July's Fireworks
  • Meet Olaf 
  • Meet Moana
Magic Kingdom
  • Ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with my boyfriend
  • Eat at the Plaza Inn
  • Eat at Cinderella's Royal Table
  • Eat at the new Skipper Canteen
  • Finish Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
  • Earn the title of Space Ace on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
  • Explore Tom Sawyer Island
  • See the new fireworks show 
Resorts
  • Eat at Scat Cat's at Port Orleans
  • Stay in a Princess Room at Port Orleans
  • Stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Eat at the Wave at the Contemporary
  • Watch a movie at a resort
  • Find all the Christmas tress at all the resorts
  • Stay at the Polynesian
  • Become a DVC member
  • Ride bikes at Fort Wilderness
  • Dance on the Boardwalk
Misc.
  • Collect pins
  • Visit during the 50th anniversary (2021)
  • Visit during the 75th anniversary (2046)
  • Visit during the 100th anniversary (2071)
  • Take surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon
  • Golf at Winter Summerland
  • Become a DVC member
Disneyland

Disneyland Park
  • Ride Haunted Mansion Holiday
  • Ride the attractions unique to Disneyland (Snow White's Scary Adventures, Alice in Wonderland, Casey Jr., Storybook Boats, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, Matterhorn bobsleds, submarines, Indiana Jones, Disney Gallery)
  • Brave It's A Small World (for Mary Blair)
  • Ride the attractions that are also in WDW (Big Thunder Mountain, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, Pirates of the Carribeeans, Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, the Enchanted Tiki Room, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, Mad tea Party)
  • Do the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
  • Grab a treat at the Jolly Holiday Bakery
  • Explore Tom Sawyer Island
  • Eat at the Blue Bayou
  • Meet Aurora (preferably in front of her castle)
  • Meet Eeyore
  • Eat a Mickey Beignet
  • Drink a mint julep
  • Take a picture of Disney's apartment
  • Take a picture of Jimberly
  • Find the names of Elias, Walt, Alice Davis, Marc Davis and the Sherman Brothers on Main Street
  • Eat at Carnation Cafe
  • Find Mark Twain's boating license
  • Explore Star Wars Land
  • Watch Fantasmic
  • Watch Fantasy in the Sky
  • Meet Tinkerbell in Pixie Hollow 
  • Find the noose in Hungry Bears
California Adventure
  • Ride Mickey's Fun Wheel
  • Ride California Screamin'
  • Explore Cars Land
  • Try a chocolate milkshake from Flo's
  • Ride the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride
  • See the Sorcerer's Workshop
  • Watch World of Color
  • Ride Grizzly River Run
  • Ride Monsters, Inc.
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Misc.
  • Visit during the 75th anniversary (2030)
  • Visit in 2035, when a time capsule will be opened from 1995 (the year I was born)
  • Visit during the 100th anniversary/ my 60th birthday (2055)
  • Visit during Halloween (September/October)
  • Visit during Christmas (November/ December)
  • Collect Pins
  • Visit with my DCP friends
  • Visit with my boyfriend 
  • Attend Disneyland's Dapper Day
Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Park
  • Explore the castle
  • Wander through Alice's Labyrinth
  • Explore Discoveryland
  • Explore the pirate theming in Adventureland
  • Meet Belle, Aurora and Cinderella (French Princesses)
  • Ride BTM
  • Ride the carousel
  • Ride Phantom Manor
  • Ride Space Moutnain Mission 2
  • Eat at Walt's
  • Shop at Lillian's
  • See the Old Mill
  • Walk through Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin
  • Ride Indiana Jones
  • See Disney Dreams firework show
  • See Disney Magic on Parade
  • Eat at Blue Lagoon
Walt Disney Studios
  • Ride Crush's Coaster
  • Ride Ratatouille
  • Studio Tram Tour
  • See Art of Disney Animation
  • Explore Toy Story Playland
  • CineMagique
  • Eat at Bistrot Chez Remy

Misc.
  • Visit during the 50th anniversary (2042)
  • Visit during Christmas (November/December)
  • Collect Pins
  • Eat at Earl of Sandwhich 
  • Visit during the spring 
  • Attend Disneyland Paris' Dapper Day
Disney Cruise Line
  • Go to Castaway Cay
  • Do a Mediterranean Cruise  
  • Decorate my door

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