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
The parks are made to transport you into the movies, which is why it is important to see the movies before going to the parks. I suggest watching these movies a few months or weeks leading up to your vacation. You could even bring a portable DVD player in the car ride there. A Disney movie marathon is great way to get excited about your upcoming trip! 1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White meet and greets in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Character dining at Cinderella's Royal Table or Akershus See Snow White dance with her prince in Fantasmic See Snow White dance in the Festival of Fantasy Parade Ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland 2. Pinocchio See Pinocchio in the Festival of Fantasy Parade Eat at Pinocchio's Village Haus in Fantasyland 3. Fantasia Fantasia mini golf See Sorcerer Mickey and scenes from Fantasia in Fantasmic! The Sorcerer's Apprentice scene in Mickey's Philharmagic 4. Dumbo Storybook Circus in Fantasyland - an entire ar