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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

3 Reasons Why Disney Parks Should NOT Get Rid of Paper Maps

News recently broke that Disneyland Paris has stopped giving paper maps to guests. Instead, guests are expected to use the Disneyland Paris app on their cell phones to navigate through the huge park.  Since Disneyland Paris is often a "testing ground" for new features, many Disney parks fans are speculating that soon Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California will make the same move.  Each Disney park has its own app, and they can be a great place to get information. I myself am a huge advocate for the Disney World app (formerly known as My Disney Experience). However, I can't help but feel that completely  banning  paper maps is a terrible choice for numerous reasons: 1. Banning paper maps will lower guest satisfaction A common criticism of Walt  Disney World's current state is that the park experience is designed to force guests to do everything on their phone. Dining reservations, Genie+, ticket purchasing, showtimes, and more are all done through the Disney Wo

My Review of Disney's The Little Mermaid (Live Action Remake 2023)

  Ever since Mulan, I've been skeptical of Disney's live action remakes. But once I saw the trailer, I knew I had to go see The Little Mermaid.    Disney remakes tend to go in one of two directions. Some of them take The Jungle Book route and are drastically different from the original Disney movie. Some of them take the  Beauty and the Beast route and are very similar to the original, but with a few added details.  The Little Mermaid goes the  Beauty and the Beast route.  Basically, it's very similar to the original, but it is 10x more intense. The action scenes had me clenching and the emotional scenes had me crying.  First, the cast. Halle Bailey was phenomenal. Her voice is stunning. Her acting is great, too. She definitely pulled off Ariel's curious nature.  Jonah Hauer-King nailed Prince Eric. He is dreamy, brave, and romantic. I especially  enjoyed Wild Uncharted Waters, Eric's new song. With Eric jumping off hills and running through sand, the performanc

Starbucks At Walt Disney World: Locations, Hours, Tips, and More!

Starbucks is the most recognizable coffee chain in the world. Some people have a Starbucks every day, so why should vacation be any different? Luckily for the caffeine-cravers, there are Starbucks at Walt Disney World.  Where is Starbucks located at Walt Disney World? If you're looking for a caffeine fix, you won’t have to look far. There are 6 Starbucks locations in Walt Disney World. There is one in each of the four theme parks, and two in Disney Springs. The Starbucks in the four theme parks may be tricky to locate as they go by a different name in each park to fit the theming.  Magic Kingdom Starbucks The Starbucks at Magic Kingdom is named Main Street Bakery. It is located on Main Street, USA. When you first enter the park, stay to the right. The Main Street Bakery will be next to the Crystal Arts shop.  Just like the rest of Main Street, this Starbucks is themed after a turn-of-the-century bakery. There is no seating in this Starbucks, so you’ll get your order to go. But that