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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

Walt Disney World Resort 2023: Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney World's most popular park, and it is about to see some changes this year. Among those anticipated changes are the return of certain characters and entertainment. And as one beloved attraction closes, another is about to open.  Looking for more info about visiting Walt Disney World Resort in 2023? Check out these posts for Epcot , Hollywood Studios , and Animal Kingdom !  Tron Of course, the most exciting addition to Magic Kingdom this year is Tron. The highly anticipated Tron Lightcycle Run is finally expected to open on April 4th, 2023. Tron is a rollercoaster with both indoor and outdoor sections. You'll hop on board a Lightcycle - a motorcycle-like seat - and race through the Grid. There is a height requirement of 48 inches. The ride is supposed to be one of the fastest at Walt Disney World, and parts of it will be in the dark. Guests will also be required to store items in a locker before boarding.  Tron will use a virtual queue. This means

Walt Disney World 2023: Disney's Animal Kingdom

Are you planning on visiting Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 2023? DAK is a fantastic park, dedicated to Walt Disney's love for animals and nature.  There is so much to explore. No Walt Disney World vacation would be complete without a trip to DAK.  Here are some of the things you can expect for Disney's Animal Kingdom to offer in 2023: Enjoy the Classics Even if Animal Kingdom isn’t getting many new additions this year, guests can still enjoy the current attractions. After all, the classics are classics for a reason.  The most popular attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safari, Expedition Everest, and the Festival of the Lion King show.  As one of the newest attractions at DAK, Flight of Passage still draws long lines. Luckily, you can usually avoid these wait times by arriving early to the park. Even so, the wait is worth it. This is a spectacular ride with intricate theming, and I cannot recommend it enough.  Kilimanjaro Safaris i