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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

Discovering Familiar Magic on a First Trip to Disney World

On her family's inaugural visit to Orlando, author and lifelong Disneyland enthusiast Stephanie Danler tackles the larger parks.

22 things in this story

Disney WorldPlacesix parks and dozens of resorts
Magic KingdomSightpark with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
EpcotSightworld's fair that's never ended
Hollywood StudiosSightknown for technically advanced and thrilling rides
Pirates of the CaribbeanSightride
Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceSightgreatest ride ever built
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindSightbest ride in all the parks
Star Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeSightimmersive piece of art
Disney's Contemporary ResortHotelin-park lodgings
The Magic Carpets of AladdinSightbasic spinning contraption ride
La Cava del TequilaRestauranttiny bar inside the Mexican pyramid
The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorSightthrilling ride
Oga's CantinaRestaurantwindowless, chilled, dim bar
Michelle AllenPlaceCondé Nast Traveler Specialist
Travel MagicPlaceteam that advised on planning
Be Our GuestRestaurantdinner at Beast's Castle
Dole WhipRestaurantclassic soft serve
World ShowcaseNeighborhood
Slinky Dog DashSight
Seven Dwarfs Mine TrainSight
SkylinerPlace
Elsewhere
DisneylandTheme parkAnaheim, United Statesquaint, compact Magic Kingdom

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 6

Disneyland vs. Disney World: How They Differ and Which to Visit

The parks are vastly different sizes, but there are other differences to consider while planning a trip.

Destination lined with pavilions representing global nations.

25 things in this story

DisneylandSightOriginal park opened in 1955 in Southern California.
Walt Disney WorldSightMassive resort near Orlando, Florida with four theme parks.
Magic KingdomSightOriginal theme park at Walt Disney World, opened in 1971.
Cinderella CastleSightIconic castle at Magic Kingdom.
EpcotSightTribute to past and future innovations, home to World Showcase.
World ShowcaseNeighborhoodDestination lined with pavilions representing global nations.
Hollywood StudiosSightCelebration of Hollywood's Golden Age with edgy rides.
Tower or TerrorSightAn edgy ride at Hollywood Studios.
Animal KingdomSightSafari-themed park with attractions like Avatar and The Lion King.
Typhoon LagoonSightDisney's Typhoon Lagoon is a water theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida,…
Disneyland ParkSightTheme park at Disneyland centered around Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Disney California Adventure ParkSightTheme park celebrating California and Pixar's Cars.
Sleeping Beauty CastleSightCastle at Disneyland Park with a nostalgic feel.
Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceSightInnovative multi-ride system attraction at Walt Disney World.
Toy Story LandNeighborhoodKid-centric land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Toy Story Mania!Sight4D attraction in Toy Story Land.
Slinky Dog DashSightFamily-friendly roller coaster in Toy Story Land.
Tiana’s Bayou AdventureSightContinues the tale of a Disney Princess at Magic Kingdom.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindSightRevolutionary indoor roller coaster at Epcot.
Mr. Toad’s Wild RideSightDark ride at Disneyland where movie-like sets shine.
Blizzard Beach water parkSight
Peter Pan’s FlightSight
Pirates of the CaribbeanSight
It's a Small WorldSight
Haunted MansionSight

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Discovering Familiar Magic on a First Trip to Disney World

Disneyland vs. Disney World: How They Differ and Which to Visit