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
These are some of my favorite resorts to hit up on resort hopping days. See if you can include these hotels on your resort hopping day! Art of Animation - fun photo ops, and a great food court Grand Floridian - the most beautiful of all the resorts. I usually stop in the Basin gift shop. Polynesian - eat at Ohana with Lilo and Stitch and watch MK fireworks from the beach with a Dole Whip in hand Wilderness Lodge - ride bikes or play tetherball on the beach Animal Kingdom Lodge - see animals without the crowds in the parks Coronado - beautiful setting. Relax in a hammock! Port Orleans - love the theming. Some of the buildings look like mansions! Beach Club/Yacht Club - Walk around the beautiful beach, watch Illuminations at night, and dine at Cape May's buffet for dinner or Beaches and Cream for dessert.