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 news recently broke that Walt Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser hotel is to close. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort offered a unique experience. The hotel was themed after a spaceship in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars fans could dress up as their favorite character and board the ship for a two night voyage where they learned how to wield a lightsaber and ate foods found in the movies. This hotel opened in March 2022, and is set to close September 2023, meaning that the hotel will only have been open for a year and a half. Why is Disney closing the Galactic Starcuriser hotel? Disney has not given an official reason, but fans can guess that it has to come down to one reason: money. As you can guess by the elaborate experience offered, rooms at this resort were not cheap. Just a two-night stay could cost $5,000. Comparatively, a two-night stay at the Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World's most luxurious resort, costs about $1,600. This does not seem like such