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
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is an underrated park at Walt Disney World. Many people are not aware of its existence, what it even is, or what there is to do at the park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK for short) is 50% zoological park, 50% theme park, and 100% adventure! There truly is something for everyone at DAK. I was a Cast Member at DAK during my Disney College Program. I worked at the front entrance of the park, and the number one question I always got asked by guests was “so…what’s there to do here?” I was asked this question so frequently that I developed a kind of spiel. I would ask some questions about the family - what sort of rides they liked, how old their kids were, what kind of food they liked, and about their favorite animals. From there, I would pull out a park map and outline a few suggestions for the family. This blog post is a form of that spiel, meant to help you plan your day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Best Things To Do At Animal Kingdom Bef