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
When creating my guide to attractions at Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom , I included an extensive list of shows performed at these parks for guests to enjoy. However, when sitting down to write my guide to attractions at Epcot , I quickly realized I may need to take a different approach. Epcot has so many shows that they deserve their own post. Shows are quintessential to Epcot. From the atmospheric entertainment that livens the World Showcase to technologically advanced character experiences, Epcot leans into the “edu-tainment” pillar of the park with its shows. Some shows are an absolute highlight of your day at Epcot, while some are just nice ways to take a break sitting down inside for a few minutes. Take a look through this list and see fi there is anything you wish to prioritize when building your itinerary for Epcot. Even if you do not prioritize these shows, it is nice to know where and what these are and maybe pop in for a quick activity. Future World Awesome Planet Th