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Hollywood Studios has the theme of Hollywood Movies and the Glamour of Hollywood from the past. The Park has a variety of live action shows, rides, shops and restuarants. The focal point of the park is the Giant Sorcerer Mickey Hat that is over 100 feet tall. The park is divided into: Hollywood Blvd, Sunset Blvd., Street of America,Animation Courtyard and Echo Lake. Throughout the park you can find performers and characters entertaining and taking pictures with guests.
Hollywood studios has some nice attractions: Star Wars, Muppet 3D, Aerosmith Rockin Roller Coaster, The Great Movie Ride, Indiana Jones, Lights Motors Action Stunt Show and the back lot tour. I'm not a fan of rollercoasters or heights so the Tower of Terror was not for me. Considering the few rides we wanted to enjoy, it was very easy for us to spend the morning in the park and then on to another adventure in the afternoon. Leave a Comment Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Epcot (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is one of the 4 major themepark of Disneyworld. The Huge Golf Ball defines the trademark of the park.
The whole area is divided into 2 parts. First, is the World Showcase while the second one is the Future of the World. The World Showcase is a representation of different countries in the world which includes their local product, crafts and food. It is like travelling around the globe in one day by seeing these countries and its famous landmarks ~ China , Japan, Norway, France, Morocco, U.S.A, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Italy and Canada. The other part of the park which is the Future of the World has something to do with the earth, the planets and other things that make up our universe. This includes the 3D show "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" which is really fun! The Space ship earth, innovations, imaginations etc are all very informative. Souvenir shops, kiosks and restaurants can be found within the park. Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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MGM Studios theme is mostly from Disney and Metro Goldwin Mayer Studios. It caters mainly to movies and animation. They also have section wherein they show how Disney empire evolves through time. How it all started and its plan in the very near future.
You can find lots of shops within the park, rides, parades and shows. Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Epcot is huge; over twice the size of the Magic Kingdom so be prepared for some walking.
Epcot was designed to be an educational and entertaining park. Epcot is divided into the World Showcase and Future World.
The World Showcase contains various Pavillions: Mexico, Norway, China, Italy, Morrocco, France, Canada, Japan, United States, Germany and United Kingdom. Each of the pavillions have restaurants, shops, educational information and people from the various countries represented. Each pavillion employs staff that are on a one year work visa from that particular country. We had fun hopping from pavillion to pavillion enjoying the shops, attractions and food.
Future World is comprised of: Innoventions, Journey into Immagination, Living with the Land, Mission Space, Test Track, The Seas, Universe of Energy and Spaceship Earth. The attractions in Future World are fun and educational. I particularly enjoyed the Seas with Nemo, Soarin, Test Track and Mission Space.
You need at least two days to see everything properly especially if you are travelling with kids. The World Shocase itself can take you over half a day if you want to see and experience everything from the food, attractions and shops. I think Epcot is lost on very young children and is better suited for older kids and adults. Leave a Comment Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Magic Kingdom is the first of the 4 themeparks that was created by Mr. Walter years back. The rides which you can find here are mostly less intense compared to the other parks. There are lots of things to see and do for people of all ages. Seeing Cinderella's castle is really magical. Its huge, flamboyant facade which turns into different colors at night makes it a "must have" photo for every visitor.
The main event when visiting this park is the Fireworks display which is held every 9pm at Cinderella's Castle (time permitted). The streets gets too crowded by 8pm. So, make sure that you pick a good spot to have a nice view of the fireworks and for you to have better photos too! Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Animal Kingdom focuses not only on rides and animal shows but also gives awareness on animal preservation, its welfare and conservation. The Tree of Life serves as the hub and meeting point and fromt here you'll find your way to the Oasis, DinoLand USA, Asia, Africa and Camp Minnie & Mickey.
The whole park is covered with lush green trees, grass and plants which give you the feeling that you're inside the jungle.
The African Safari is one of the major attractions here. Boarding a safari vehicle and travelling to the w ild and seeing the rhinocerous, ostrich, elephants etc is really a treat.
They also have their Jammin parade in the afternoon (time permitted ~ check the brochure for schedule) wherein you will see Minnie and mickey in their safari costumes. Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Despite the fact my father ended up in the hospital at the end of the brief ceremony, the 'Flag Retreat' with guest veteran participation was really a moving ceremony. (Dad suffered heat stroke and at 80... he spent one night but was released the next day). They do the flag retreats DAILY with veterans pre-arranged to participate. If you know of a military veteran going to Magic Kingdom that might enjoy this ceremony, do the following:
Call the WDW info Hotline number at 407/824-2222 and ask for Magic Kingdom City Hall. Tell them the date the veteran you know will be at Magic Kingdom and request them to be the Vet of the Day. Be flexible if that date is already filled.
Guest must be a ticket holder for the park, naturally (nothing is free at Disney!). At the completion of the ceremony, the vet receives a commemorative certificate and a special trading pin that says 'veteran.'
Disney has a photographer and they give you a free 5x7, and then you pay for any other photo you want. (Photog took about 75 photos).
NOTE: To prevent your elderly vet from passing out at this event, request a wheelchair and/or make sure they hydrate, wear a hat and eat before the ceremony. It lasts about 30 minutes. The ceremony doesn't require lots of walking, but just getting into Magic Kingdom requires lots of walking. Keep this in mind! Leave a Comment Address: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney WorldPhone: 407/824-2222Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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June 2008 was my first trip to the Magic Kingdom. It was a hot day and we were a bit tired but that didn't stop us from having a fun day. Liz is a self-proclaimed Disney freak and has been many times. She knows the parks like the back of her hand, so I let her show me her world of Disney. We started our adventure by riding the monorail into the park. It was a fun experience and allowed a good view of the surrounding property and resorts. We entered the park and made our way down Main Street USA which is full of shops and people.
We reached the Crystal Palace and our Pooh and Friends breakfast at the end of Main Street. Liz was so looking forward to her character breakfast. She was talking about it for months ahead of time. It's a really good set up here. It's a well organized buffet breakfast with excellent service. The food is really good and I loved watching Liz's face light up whenever a charcter stoped at our table for a picture. I was originally dredding the idea of a "kiddie" breakfast but I really enjoyed myself.
After breakfast we headed for the Pirates of the Caribbean. The wait was barely 10 minutes and it was a nice break from the heat. The gift shop was cool with Pirate Mickeys and other fun pirate gear. We had the Yo Ho Piarates Life song stuck in our head for hours after the ride. The Haunted Mansion was the big ride on Liz's to do list and again there was a brief wait in line. We really had fun on the Tea cups. We both got off the ride stumbling and dizzy...they must have thought we were drunk. She did say to spin as hard as I could.....
My favorite part of the day was the train ride around the park. I love trains and this was a relaxing break from walking in the sumer heat. Leave a Comment Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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If asked, I think most children would say the Magic Kingdom is one of their favorite parks in Disney World. The Magic Kingdom remains the hands down favorite of my children who are now 11 and 14 yrs old. In case you haven't been there before, the Magic Kingdom park is one of the 4 major parks in Disney World, the others being Epcot, MGM Studios, and the Animal Kingdom.
The Magic Kingdom park is itself made up of many unique areas, including Main Street, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, etc., surrounding the centerpiece of Cinderella's castle. Each area features its own unique architectural theme, landscape, music, costumes, shops, restaurants and of course, rides. If you return to Disney World enough times, I am sure you will certainly find at least one area that captures your heart and becomes your favorite!!
In the following tips I hope to show you some special places in the Magic Kingdom.
Take a relaxing ride on the paddlewheeler seen in the accompanying picture and you will see the world as it might have been during the time of Mark Twain. Leave a Comment Address: FrontierlandDirections: Upon entering the Magic Kingdom follow Main Street to Cinderella's Castle, but bear left just after the Crystal Palace. Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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Downtown Disney is full of restaurants, entertainment and shopping. There are some chain restaurants such as the Rainforest Cafe and Planet Hollywood as well as other options like Raglan Road and Portobello Yacht Club. They have some really fun stores ike the Lego store and the Disney Christmas store.
We spent some serious time here shopping, dining and having a great time. Leave a Comment Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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