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
It is common in Florida for it to rain. Showers can happen anythime during the day, but they do not typically last long. Some only last 20 minutes at a time. Many guests will leave the park immediately once it starts sprinkling. Don't do this! Stay in the park and wait out the rain because it will stop eventually. Instead, find something to do to take cover for a little while. Here are some suggestions based on what park you are at that day: Animal Kingdom Tip: The best time to ride the safari is in the rain. The animals absolutely love to play in the rain and they'll come right up to the safari truck. The queue is covered, so don't worry about getting too wet while waiting in line. Best Place To Be: Discovery Island You can easily run from gift shop to gift shop to take cover. And you can get some amazing pictures of the Tree of Life while you wait for the rain to stop. The It's Tough To Be a Bug attraction is a 10 minute show with an indoor queue, which is pe