subject: Disneyland Theme Parks [print this page] Disneyland opened on October 1st 1971, and is still known as the kingdom of magic and happiness. It is one of the most visited and popular recreational resorts in the world. A trip to Disney will be embedded in the heart and soul of all children, and give you a fantastic opportunity to revive the child inside you. Located in Lake Buena Vista Orlando, Florida; Disneyland has four theme parks, themed hotels, two themed water parks, and a wide variety of entertainment, restaurants, and shopping avenues. The four theme parks are, Disneys Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney Animal Kingdom, and Epcot. The water parks are, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard beach, all situated within a staggering 30,000 acres of land. With friendly and helpful staff, clean hotels, entertaining and safe rides, Disneyland will appeal to children of all ages. If your acquaintance with Disney stops with Mickey Mouse, Donal Duck, Cinderella and Pluto, you have a whole new world to explore, enjoy and experience. This world of Disney, has made an enormous and irreplaceable mark in the history of vacation and entertainment. Here are some details about Disney's theme parks.
Magic Kingdom
Stepping foot inside this theme park you will be transported into a world of happiness, pleasant surprises and unlimited fun. Over the years of changing culture and technology the Magic Kingdom continues to remain the king of all theme parks, drawing more visitors every year than any other. Separated into seven parts, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland Mickey's Toontown, Main Street, U.S.A and Liberty Square, each part is different from the others, and maintains a theme to complement its name. They have something that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their age. It is not very difficult to get yourself captivated by the Magic Kingdom where magic turns into reality, as you enjoy ride after ride. This is the place where you will find all your favorite Disney characters come to life. With activities such as The Pirates League, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, stage shows, fireworks, parades, the chance to meet Disney characters and so much more, get ready to be swept off your feet by this bewitching land of sparkle and magic.
Disney Hollywood Studios
This is the world of cinema, creativity, dreams and happiness. Unlike the other Walt Disney World parks, the Hollywood Studios does not have a defined layout. It is a clutter of streets and buildings very much resembling a real motion picture studio. The glitz and glamor of Hollywood helps you capture the real essence of Disneyland. It is represented by the Sorcerer's hat from the American animated film of Fantasia. Echo Lake, Animation Courtyard, Streets of America, Pixar Place, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard are some of the park's major attractions. One of the most popular events at the studio is the American Idol experience with an exact replica of the American Idol set, you get to be on stage and sing live in front of an audience! Don't forget to visit the Walt Disney gallery, that tells us all we need to know about the man behind the adorable and much loved Mickey Mouse, complemented by photographs, audio interviews and lots more. If you want to look and feel like a star, Hollywood studios will make all your dreams come true.
Disney Animal Kingdom
Not a zoo, this is the jingle in the commercial for the Disney Animal Kingdom park. And true to its word, the animal kingdom is not a zoo; this land of adventure, entertainment and natural beauty, is the largest animal-themed park in the whole world. This is a land dominated by lions, African elephants, tigers, dinosaurs, dragons, and other mystical creatures; providing you so much thrill and excitement, that it is easy to lose yourself out here. The Oasis, Discovery Island, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch, DinoLand U.S.A and Asia, are the seven themed sections inside The Animal Kingdom.
Epcot
The Epcot helps all its visitors touch the future and travel all over the world. Divided into Future World and World Showcase, the park offers you an incredible glimpse of International culture and technology. EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is a city of the future, which will never be complete as technology keeps growing and expanding. This is a one of kind project comprising of several features: a prototype community, an industrial park, an airport of the future, spaceships, innovations and lots more. At the entrance of the park you will find wonderful works of art, in the form of topiaries of various Disney characters, which create a colorful and lively atmosphere. The floating mini gardens and the perfume garden are other sites within the Epcot that can be enjoyed by one and all. Thanks to Walt Disney the man behind all this, we can experience this spectacular land of happiness and wonderment.
