A Synopsis of Disney Theme Parks

With Disney continually increasing its repertoire of parks and attractions, it is difficult to keep up with them! This overview gives a quick look at some of the popular Disney parks.

Epcot Center: The Epcot Center is divided into two main sections, the Future World and the World Showcase. The Future World features futuristic attractions that focus on innovation and the future, and there are many options for entertainment and shows with this theme.

The World Showcase has pavilions displaying eleven different countries. Each pavilion showcases the culture and cuisine from each country. There are opportunities for shopping and other attractions at the pavilions as well. A few of the countries included are Morocco, Norway, China, and Mexico.

The Epcot Center allows you expand your horizons! You can try being a racecar driver, go through a space training lab, and fly through the Imagination Institute.

Disney Animal Adventure Park: This Walt Disney park is unique in its mission. Not only does this park aim to inspire imagination and entertainment in its visitors, it also strives for quality animal care and research. There are many chances to learn about animals, with 1,700 animals across the park’s 500 acres!

The different areas of this park include Africa, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Asia, and Dinoland. These areas offer educational opportunities to see animals up-close, and occasionally even pet them!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: This amusement park takes you out from the theater and into the scene, allowing visitors to experience behind-the-scenes action from their favorite movies. All attractions are based on box office superstars, and there are chances in the park to meet superstars, like your favorite princesses. One of the popular attractions at this park is the American Idol Experience, which lets visitors experience the excitement of American Idol firsthand.

Disneyland Resort: The Disneyland Resorts have the iconic castle in the background. Bring your little princess in her Sleeping Beauty dress, and let her experience her fairytale firsthand! You can visit Mickey Mouse at his house, experience the classic ride “It’s a Small World,” and go on an adventure with Indiana Jones. You can get the autograph of your favorite princesses and other Disney characters throughout the park.

There is a futuristic portion to these resorts as well, offering a hands-on innovation area. With tea cups, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and other rides staring favorites like Pinocchio, this park is sure to please any Disney fan. There are vintage shopping areas, frequent parades, and firework shows as well.

Downtown Disney: Downtown Disney is a shopping and eating experience just outside of the Disneyland resorts. Parking and entrance to this attraction are free! There are live dancers and musicians performing throughout Downtown Disney. This is a fun place to stroll through and shop in the evening.