| "We're going to Disney World" are some of the most exciting words you can say to your children. Getting the chance to meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and all their favourite Disney characters is a dream come true for thousands of children every year. |
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| Organising this trip of a lifetime however can be less than dreamy. Orlando holidays can be intimidating to plan for first-timers. With four large theme parks as well as two water parks and other Disney amenities, it can be difficult to know where to start. Never fear, we are here to help you on your way to a perfect Disney World holiday. |
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| The Walt Disney World Resort is centred around four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney's MGM Studios). Each of these theme parks is unique and offers your family a wonderfully different experience. |
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| Magic Kingdom is at the heart of Walt Disney World. Surround the Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom is split into a series of different lands, each offering something different. Tomorrowland takes guests into the future of space travel, with Space Mountain, a fast paced thrilling rollercoaster, taking centre stage. Fantasyland is where guests can interact with the magic of Disney characters, currently under re-development, Fantasyland will soon feature the Beast's castle, Snow Whites cottage, and a new dark ride themed around The Little Mermaid. Frontierland features Splash Mountain the only wet ride in the park as well as Big Thunder Mountain, a runaway train. At night, the Magic Kingdom is lit up. The Main Street Electrical Parade which features parade floats lit up by millions of LED light, followed closely by Wishes, the biggest and brightest night-time fireworks spectacular ever produced at the Magic Kingdom. |
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| Epcot, the second theme park, is split into two sections. FutureWorld, where science and invention take a front seat, as children and adults alike are able to see and interact with the very latest technology of the future. World Showcase, which surround the lagoon in the centre of the park, takes the very best from 11 of the largest countries in the world, showcasing their food, culture and entertainment for visitors. At night, guests are amazed by the fireworks, laser, fire and fountain extravaganza of IllumiNations:Reflections of Earth. |
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| Disney's Animal Kingdom, slows down the pace. With a relaxing safari, African village as well as Camp Mickey Minnie, Animal Kingdom is the largest animal theme park in the world and is the first to entirely based around an Animal Park. Visitors can enjoy The Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom, the original inspiration behind the award winning west end musical The Lion King. |
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| Disney's Hollywood studios is the fourth theme park in Disney World however it contains the most exciting and thrilling rides Disney has to offer. Ride The Tower of Terror and enter The Twilight Zone as you plunge down thirteen stories in a haunted elevator, or travel in your very own super-stretch limousine in Rockin' Rollercoaster, only 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. |
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| Enjoy a Disney holiday your family will always remember this summer. |
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