Can your dreams really come true? Disney World! in Orlando, Florida has everything you can possibly hope for in a fun-filled holiday no matter what your age. The minute you step inside one of the many theme parks, the magic envelops you and you are whisked away on a "magic carpet ride" to places and times you thought only existed in another world. So take my hand and I'll show you where to find some of that magic.
What are the first things that come to mind when you think of Disney?
Mickey's ears and Cinderella's Castle of course. The Magic Kingdom is where all of this comes to life. So park your car, take a tram to the admission gate, decide whether to take a ferry or monorail to the main entrance of the park and forget your worries. The best time of your life is about to begin!
The first sight you see when you step into the Magic Kingdom park is Main Street USA where dancing in the streets is a common practice and disney characters on colorful floats parade their way along the Railroad. The sights are endless so don your best walking shoes and let's walk around the park.
Adventureland- Going for a ride on The Magic Carpets of Aladdin or climbing the Swiss Family Treehouse is a great start to the day. A must do is the Pirates of the Caribbean water voyage. In this action-packed adventure you'll see a real-life pirate ship and lots of rowdy pirates dueling and carousing. Or take the Jungle Cruise through jungle rivers where you'll discover crocs, elephants, and yes, even cannibals.
Frontierland - Splash Mountain is the ride to take on a hot Florida day. Jump onto a log and travel to Brer Rabbit's Place and then drop five stories into the briar patch. Yes, you'll get wet the but ride is worth every drop of water and you can dry off when you board the runaway mine train on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster as it makes its way through the old west. Visit Tom Sawyer's Island and raft across the Rivers of America or kick it off with the Country Bear Jamboree where you can stomp your feet with the bears strummin on the ole banjo. And if you're not tired of kicking up your heels, take in Goofy's Country Dancin' Jamboree.
Liberty Square- The Hall of Presidents show is a great place to see the nation's presidents come to life or venture down the Rivers of America on the steam-powered paddle wheeled Liberty Square Riverboat. If you're into scary, try The Haunted Mansion which will take you on a tour of a 19th century mansion where you will experience plenty of hair-raising ghosts along the way.
Fantasyland - If you're interested in seeing children from all the different nations, climb into a boat and take a ride through "It's a small world". The children's colorful costumes and singing make this tour a worthwhile adventure. Next you can climb aboard a pirate ship and fly with Peter Pan over top Never Land. And don't forget to take in Cinderella's Surprise Celebration at the castle which is a live show featuring all of your favorite disney characters. If you have smaller children along, they might want to soar through the air on Dumbo the Flying Elephant or spin around on the Mad Hatter's teacups or take a hunny pot ride in the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Mickey's Toontown - Mickey's Country House and Minnie's Country House are life-size cottages with life-size furniture but this is where realty ends. Both of these four bedroom colorful homes are a must see. You can even take pictures on Minnie or Mickey's chair or couch and then make your way to the Judge's Tent to actually meet Mickey in person. If all of this activity has tuckered you out, you can take a rest at Donald's Boat while the kids play and then grab a ride on the steam train which takes you back to Main Street, USA.
Tomorrowland - If you still have some zip in you, you can race your own car around a winding track on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway or better yet, try the roller coaster at Space Mountain. This is a high speed roller coaster that takes you through the darkness of space, so if you have a queasy stomach, beware. After the ride, go to the theater and watch a fun-filled 3D movie that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
The park times vary depending on certain holidays during the year where it might close at a certain hour and reopen later in the evening for special events, so be sure to pick up a park guide and schedule to check for any special events that might be happening. The park generally hosts a finale at the end of the evening which consists of a live show with all the Disney characters and the greatest fireworks you've ever seen, so be sure not to miss it. I have mentioned most of the main attractions in this article but I'm sure you'll find many more on your own. There are many shops to walk through and restaurants to eat at, all with their own uniqueness. Make the most of this adventure and simply let go and enjoy.
What are the first things that come to mind when you think of Disney?
Mickey's ears and Cinderella's Castle of course. The Magic Kingdom is where all of this comes to life. So park your car, take a tram to the admission gate, decide whether to take a ferry or monorail to the main entrance of the park and forget your worries. The best time of your life is about to begin!
The first sight you see when you step into the Magic Kingdom park is Main Street USA where dancing in the streets is a common practice and disney characters on colorful floats parade their way along the Railroad. The sights are endless so don your best walking shoes and let's walk around the park.
Adventureland- Going for a ride on The Magic Carpets of Aladdin or climbing the Swiss Family Treehouse is a great start to the day. A must do is the Pirates of the Caribbean water voyage. In this action-packed adventure you'll see a real-life pirate ship and lots of rowdy pirates dueling and carousing. Or take the Jungle Cruise through jungle rivers where you'll discover crocs, elephants, and yes, even cannibals.
Frontierland - Splash Mountain is the ride to take on a hot Florida day. Jump onto a log and travel to Brer Rabbit's Place and then drop five stories into the briar patch. Yes, you'll get wet the but ride is worth every drop of water and you can dry off when you board the runaway mine train on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster as it makes its way through the old west. Visit Tom Sawyer's Island and raft across the Rivers of America or kick it off with the Country Bear Jamboree where you can stomp your feet with the bears strummin on the ole banjo. And if you're not tired of kicking up your heels, take in Goofy's Country Dancin' Jamboree.
Liberty Square- The Hall of Presidents show is a great place to see the nation's presidents come to life or venture down the Rivers of America on the steam-powered paddle wheeled Liberty Square Riverboat. If you're into scary, try The Haunted Mansion which will take you on a tour of a 19th century mansion where you will experience plenty of hair-raising ghosts along the way.
Fantasyland - If you're interested in seeing children from all the different nations, climb into a boat and take a ride through "It's a small world". The children's colorful costumes and singing make this tour a worthwhile adventure. Next you can climb aboard a pirate ship and fly with Peter Pan over top Never Land. And don't forget to take in Cinderella's Surprise Celebration at the castle which is a live show featuring all of your favorite disney characters. If you have smaller children along, they might want to soar through the air on Dumbo the Flying Elephant or spin around on the Mad Hatter's teacups or take a hunny pot ride in the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Mickey's Toontown - Mickey's Country House and Minnie's Country House are life-size cottages with life-size furniture but this is where realty ends. Both of these four bedroom colorful homes are a must see. You can even take pictures on Minnie or Mickey's chair or couch and then make your way to the Judge's Tent to actually meet Mickey in person. If all of this activity has tuckered you out, you can take a rest at Donald's Boat while the kids play and then grab a ride on the steam train which takes you back to Main Street, USA.
Tomorrowland - If you still have some zip in you, you can race your own car around a winding track on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway or better yet, try the roller coaster at Space Mountain. This is a high speed roller coaster that takes you through the darkness of space, so if you have a queasy stomach, beware. After the ride, go to the theater and watch a fun-filled 3D movie that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
The park times vary depending on certain holidays during the year where it might close at a certain hour and reopen later in the evening for special events, so be sure to pick up a park guide and schedule to check for any special events that might be happening. The park generally hosts a finale at the end of the evening which consists of a live show with all the Disney characters and the greatest fireworks you've ever seen, so be sure not to miss it. I have mentioned most of the main attractions in this article but I'm sure you'll find many more on your own. There are many shops to walk through and restaurants to eat at, all with their own uniqueness. Make the most of this adventure and simply let go and enjoy.
