Hi Roy, welcome to planDisney!
There's more to see at Walt Disney World Resort than can ever be seen; more to do than can ever be done (and believe me, I've tried!) Let planDisney panelists' experience be your guide as you hone in on your must-do attractions, entertainment offerings, and dining options.
Walt Disney World Resort covers over 40 square miles of land and includes four theme parks. There's something for kids of all ages at every park, but here's my ranking based on personal experience:
1. Magic Kingdom Park
When you tell kids they're going to Walt Disney World, they picture Magic Kingdom Park's iconic Cinderella Castle. This park is home to classic attractions for the whole family like "it's a small world" and brand new thrills like
TRON Lightcycle/Run, which opens April 4.
2. Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Your whole family can enjoy exotic animal sightings on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the various animal trails. Take the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki's Planet Watch where you can take an
animation class with a real Disney animator and have some hands-on fun at
Affection Section. Adventure is out there when you pick up a
Wilderness Explorer handbook at headquarters, located on the bridge as you enter Discovery Island.
3. Disney's Hollywood Studios
This is the place to be for
Star Wars fans. Toy Story fans can also play big in Andy's backyard, aka
Toy Story Land. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway are hits for the whole family.
4. EPCOT
EPCOT is home to my elementary-age kids' favorite attraction,
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. They also love Test Track, Finding Dory's Friends scavenger hunt at
SeaBase, and discovering hidden fun and hidden Mickeys around World Showcase.
There are over 140 attractions and entertainment experiences with
no height requirement at Walt Disney World Resort. This list is at your fingertips in the
My Disney Experience mobile app (location icon on the bottom menu --> Down caret --> Attractions --> Filter --> Scrolls Down --> More Options under Height --> Any Height).
Rider Switch service is available at over 20 attractions throughout the four theme parks. At the entrance of a participating attraction, let the Cast Member know you'd like to take advantage of Rider Switch. The adult that waits with the baby will be allowed to experience the attraction with one additional Guest via the Lightning Lane entrance with a Ride Switch entitlement. Rider Switch service can be used in conjunction with
Disney Genie+ service to save even more time during your park days.
We covered a lot of topics today, Roy. Please return to planDisney with more questions.
Choose magic,
Jennifer