The Ultimate Disney Vacation Guide

Whether you plan on going with your significantvisit the 5.7 million gallon aquarium which houses
other or have children in tow, wonder awaits assea turtles, sharks, dolphins and all sorts of other
you make your way to sunny Orlando, Florida,fish. If you want to squeeze in one last attraction,
USA, for a Disney World vacation. There is surelyyou will want to see IllumiNations: Reflections of
something that will appeal to children and adults ofEarth.
all ages at one of the four Disney World themeThe third theme park to visit in Disney World is
parks. Here is a brief overview of each one.Disney's Hollywood Studios. It officially opened on
No trip to Disney World would be completeMay 1, 1989, just beating out Universal Studios
without a visit to the Magic Kingdom. You couldwhich opened the very next year. At the time
easily spend more than a day visiting its fivethat this theme park opened, the only attractions
different lands: Tomorrowland, Frontierland,were The Backlot Tour, Great Movie Ride,
Adventureland, Fantasyland and Liberty Square.Sounds Dangerous and the Magic of Disney
You will be in awe of the network of undergroundAnimation. Later that year Indiana Jones Stunt
tunnels that connect all of the sections of theSpectacular was added as an attraction. The very
Magic Kingdom. Here are some attractions thatnext year Sorcery in the Sky, an evening
you will not want to miss no matter what agefireworks show made its debut. In 1994, Twilight
you may be: Splash Mountain, Pirates of theZone Tower of Terror made its mark on this
Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and the Jungle Cruise.theme park.
Space Mountain is still a great attraction. Don'tBe sure to go on the Rock n Roll Coaster,
forget the parades and fireworks that are sure toanother attraction that was added in 1999. If you
take your breath away!like live performances, you will not want to miss
Epcot Center came on the Disney World scene inthe stage show Beauty and the Beast. The one
1982. In times past, it was considered to be andowner to this theme park is that many of the
adult park, but even now the kids that walkattractions and shows are a bit long and will make
through this theme park can have a blast. One ofsome of the kids squirm in their seats adults
the things that cater to the youngsters are theincluded.
kidcot stations that you can find at every venue.The newest theme park to hit Disney World was
Children are able to create free souvenirs to takeDisney's Animal Kingdom which opened on April
home with them. You can also find Disney22, 1998. This park consists of 500 acres and is
characters throughout Epcot Center. This themehome to approximately 1,700 animals that
park consists of two main areas, Worldrepresent about 250 different species. You will not
Showcase and Future World. Spaceship Earthwant to miss riding on the Kilimanjaro Safari which
traces the history of communication.will take you through the African Savannah.
You will surely want to go on Soarin, the mostHowever, you will probably be traveling too fast
popular ride in Epcot. If you enjoyed The Lionto be able to get any really good pictures of the
King, you are certain to enjoy the Circle of Lifeanimals. There you have it a bird's eye view of
film that is hosted by Simba, Timon and Pumba.Disney World. With a little forethought and
You can actually take a boat ride which will giveplanning, this could possibly be your best Disney
you a tour of fish production and greenhouses. Tovacation ever.
round out your stay at Epcot Center, be sure to