Hi Angela,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I am happy to greet a fellow North Carolinian! Your children must be thrilled that you are considering a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Each park is different so I will offer some perspective.
We think everyone should spend a day at
Magic Kingdom! There are a variety of rides and attractions for guests of all ages. My girls are 10-years old and they love Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Tomorrowland Speedway. We also love to dine at Cinderella's Royal Table and Be Our Guest restaurants. Eating inside Cinderella's castle is an absolutely magical experience. And Beast's enchanted castle is simply gorgeous.
Since my girls are huge Star Wars fans, we spend quite a bit of time at
Disney's Hollywood Studios. Our favorite rides are Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, the Twilight Zone Tower of Tower, Toy Story Mania!, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith.
At
Epcot, we head straight to Test Track, Mission: SPACE, and Soarin'. During your visit, the
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will be in full swing!
Finally, we also adore
Disney's Animal Kingdom. Kilamanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, DINOSAUR, and the Festival of the Lion King are all favorites.
No matter which parks you visit, I know you will have a fabulous time.
Happy Planning!
-Donyell