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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

3. Special Events & Tours There are private events and tours across Disney World, too, which of course require reservations and additional costs. From secret safaris to animal encounters in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to Backstage Magic at Epcot and the Star Wars Guided Tour in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you won’t know where to begin. But j

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

4. Shows & Experiences There are shows of all shapes and sizes at Disney World, but at the very least make sure you experience illumination extravaganzas like Happily Ever After and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, as well as the parades. There’s even a mini-parade of sorts with March of the First Order, which you’d have to be a rebel t

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

5. Characters There are characters everywhere in Disney World, so put the mobile app to the test – and your own eyes, too – as you explore. But you’ll find them in their natural surroundings anyway, like Rafiki at Animal Kingdom, or your favourite snowman, Olaf, who can be found at Hollywood Studios enjoying the… sun. You know, as s

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

6. Other Areas If you think Disney World is home to just the four parks and all the many acres of open land in between, then take another look at its map (yes, that huge one). Not only does it also have the two water parks, there’s also the entertainment district Disney Springs, the vibrant promenade Disney’s Boardwalk and ESPN Wide World

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

7. Getting Around Disney World is huge. And while it doesn’t offer flying umbrellas and magic carpets to get around, there is a transportation network that includes the Disney Bus Transportation, the Resort Monorail and even boats, all of which might make the resort feel a little less enormous for you. Or perhaps they’ll just make it seem

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

8. Must-Visit Places There are several must-visit areas and attractions throughout Disney World. And it’s fair to say that the breath-taking Pandora: The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom is definitely one of them. There’s plenty more, of course, from classic Disney rides to Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, a virtual reality experience a

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

9. Resort Hotels There are dozens of resort hotels throughout Disney World, with each park, as well as the likes of Disney Springs, hosting plenty. Room rates vary, too, so while there is luxurious accommodation, there are also those that are far more affordable. But no matter where you stay, there’s a world of adventure on your doorstep.

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

10. Shopping It goes without saying that the resort has a world of stores that sell all sorts of souvenirs and merchandise. You’ll need a bottomless bag – like that one Mary Poppins carries around. And that’s just for your day supplies including food and water, because shopping at Disney World is an adventure in its own right!

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

11. Mobile App To get the most out of the resort, download the My Disney Experience mobile app. It includes an interactive map, wait times for attractions and shows, character locations, menus, and much more. It’s a little like the Beast’s magic mirror. Just don’t hold it up and shout, “Show me Mickey!” It doesn’t quite work like that.

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Everything You Need To Know About Disney World Resort

12. The Parks Disney World is home to four parks and two water parks. Magic Kingdom is the traditional “Disney park”, while Disney’s Hollywood Studios specialises in movie-inspired experiences. Then there’s Epcot, which celebrates culture and global and galactic exploration. And Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one that celebrates the great cir

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