{"id":22108,"date":"2021-01-06T08:12:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T12:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=22108"},"modified":"2025-06-27T14:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:51:46","slug":"walt-disney-world-theme-parks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Walt Disney World Theme Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">6 January 2021<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#respond\">Leave a Comment<\/a><\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#This_page_is_an_introduction_to_the_four_Walt_Disney_World_theme_parks\" >This page is an introduction to the four Walt Disney World theme parks.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Theme_Park_Admission\" >Theme Park Admission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Theme_Park_Reservations\" >Theme Park Reservations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Attractions\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Disney_Line_Intel_and_Skipping_Systems\" >Disney&#8217; Line Intel and Skipping Systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Disney_Genie\" >Disney Genie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Disneys_Lightning_Lane_Multi_Pass_and_Lightning_Lane_Single_Pass\" >Disney&#8217;s Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Virtual_Queues\" >Virtual Queues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Single_Rider_Lines\" >Single Rider Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Disney_Characters\" >Disney Characters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Dining\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Shopping\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Package_Delivery\" >Package Delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Bag_Check%E2%80%A6_Bag_Check%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6_Bag_Check\" >Bag Check\u2026 Bag Check\u2026\u2026 Bag Check!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Free_Wi-Fi\" >Free Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Strollers_Wheelchairs_and_Scooters\" >Strollers, Wheelchairs, and Scooters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Lockers\" >Lockers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Theme_Park_Hours\" >Theme Park Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Early_Entry\" >Early Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Extended_Evening_Hours\" >Extended Evening Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_page_is_an_introduction_to_the_four_Walt_Disney_World_theme_parks\"><\/span>This page is an introduction to the four Walt Disney World theme parks.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here you\u2019ll get a good overview of the basics and links to each of the detailed pages for each park.<\/p>\n<p>Walt Disney World has four different theme parks, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, and Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Each park varies in size, look, and feel, but all offer attractions (that\u2019s Disney speak for rides and shows), and a combination of entertainment, parades, and nighttime fireworks or other type shows. You\u2019ll also find many varieties of food at various prices, plus lots of souvenirs for sale.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240.jpeg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Walt\u00a0Disney\u00a0World&#8217;s Theme Parks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/\"><strong>EPCOT<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/\"><strong>Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-animal-kingdom\/\"><strong>Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Park_Admission\"><\/span>Theme Park Admission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The proper theme park admission is required for park entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Military Disney Tips we have a huge amount of content dealing with Military Discounted Tickets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discount-theme-park-tickets\/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets\/\">Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/whats-the-right-military-discounted-disney-ticket-for-me\/\">What&#8217;s the Right Military Ticket for Me?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-military-tickets-your-start-to-finish-guide\/\">Disney Military Tickets \u2013 Your Start to Finish Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Park_Reservations\"><\/span>Theme Park Reservations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since reopening after the 2020 shutdown, Walt Disney World has implemented a system of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/linking-disney-military-tickets-and-theme-park-reservations\/\">Theme Park Reservations<\/a>. In order to visit a Disney World theme park. You must have made a reservation prior to entry. Disney uses this system to limit attendance in each park and it is possible for a park to stop taking reservations for\u00a0very high demand days, sometimes well in advance.<\/p>\n<p>A valid ticket is required and you must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/linking-disney-military-tickets-and-theme-park-reservations\/\">link it<\/a> to those making reservations in your My Disney Experience app. You then use the app to choose what park you would like to visit on what day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/my-magic-plus\/using-the-walt-disney-world-park-reservation-system\/\">WDW Theme Park Reservation Primer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-technology-overview\/\">Technology Overview<\/a> for more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Seven-Dwarfs-Mine-Train-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the more thrilling attractions have height restrictions. If children are shorter than the set limit, they cannot experience the attraction. Disney will not bend on these restrictions as they are for safety purposes; in many cases they have to do with the attraction seating and associated restraint capability. In some cases just because your child is tall enough to ride, doesn&#8217;t mean they are mature enough.<\/p>\n<p>Attractions with height restrictions will be designated for attractions like this: <i>(H33)<\/i> the H designates height restriction and the following number designates how many inches tall you must be in order to ride. In this example (<i>H33)<\/i> you must be 33 inches tall to ride. Cast members will measure those in question.<\/p>\n<p>At select Disney World attractions you may \u201cRider Switch.\u201d If you have a little one who is too short or who doesn\u2019t want to ride the attraction, your family will not have to wait in line twice for each parent to ride while the other stays with the child. Simply tell the attraction cast member at the entrance that you\u2019d like to Rider Switch. Then one adult will wait with the child in a designated area while the other experiences the attraction, then that adult and the child will wait while the rest of the party rides.<\/p>\n<p>On the Theme Park Pages, I\u2019ll be describing the seating capacity and layout of the attractions in the parks. You will find all types of ride vehicles at Disney World; from small continuous feed ride systems to huge stadium seating theatres.<\/p>\n<p>Many rides are of the continuous feed variety. This means that the ride vehicles are mounted one after the other on a track and while running continuously follow each other around the track through the ride. The ride is not turned off (except for handicap boarding) and you board and exit the ride from a moving beltway (like at an airport) moving at the same speed as the vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>When I mention seating capacity, I\u2019ll use terms like theatre seating, four across, and 2+. What I mean when I use the + sign which is usually with the number 2 is that two adults can comfortably sit in the vehicle, 3 can squeeze in or mom and dad with 2 smaller kids. You are free to try to fit all four of you in one car or split up into two.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/attractions\/25-top-disney-world-rides-for-the-whole-family\/\"><strong>25 Top Disney World Rides for the Whole Family<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/attractions\/the-new-mountain-challenge-in-disney-world\/\">The NEW Mountain Challenge in Disney World!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21991 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screen-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screen-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Line_Intel_and_Skipping_Systems\"><\/span>Disney&#8217; Line Intel and Skipping Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney now has essentially 4 different ways to try to get shorter wait times for their theme park attractions. Two of these are free and 2 are paid<\/p>\n<p>They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disney Genie (Free)<\/li>\n<li>Disney Lightning lane Multi Pass ($)<\/li>\n<li>Disney Lightning Land Single Pass ($)<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Queues (Free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Genie\"><\/span>Disney Genie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>At it<\/b><b>&#8216;s basic, Disney Genie is a totally Day of \u00a0Your Visit, Intel system!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Disney Genie is a complimentary service that helps you enjoy more of the magic during your theme park visit with 2 easy-to-use features.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The My Day feature lets you see your booked theme park plans for the day in one place<\/li>\n<li>Personalized recommendations customized by your entered preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Genie interface in the My Disney Experience app will show you the current wait times for all attractions as well as make suggestions as to the best time to visit all attractions.<\/p>\n<p>At the basic free level Disney Genie will help you through your theme park day.<\/p>\n<p>Simply setup what you are interested in doing, by clicking on rides and attractions, Or if you&#8217;re not sure just general interests like Star Wars or Princesses.<\/p>\n<p>Then as you tour the park Disney Genie will let you know the forecast best times to experience those things in order to have the shortest standby wait times.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few more features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get Itinerary Updates from Morning to Night: Disney Genie will continue to update your itinerary throughout your day, so they can be more spontaneous and go with the flow.<\/li>\n<li>Find Favorites at a Glance:\u00a0Guests can create their very own personal tip board to instantly see their favorites. It will display current AND forecasted future wait times, helping Guests predict when they might experience quicker entry to attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The free Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience app will \u201cmaximize your park time\u201d via a personalized itinerary feature that will \u201cquickly and seamlessly map out an entire day.\u201d It will also offer forecasted wait times throughout the day and attraction suggestions, so you can save time in line.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screens.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screens.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screens-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screens-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Disney-Genie-Screens-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneys_Lightning_Lane_Multi_Pass_and_Lightning_Lane_Single_Pass\"><\/span>Disney&#8217;s Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lightning Lane Multi Pass &#8211;<\/strong> When you purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you may make up to\u00a03 Lightning Lane selections in a theme park, in advance of your visit. You\u2019ll also be able to choose available times as you make your selections.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of your park visit, once you redeem a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection (or once the arrival window has passed), you can use the My Disney Experience app to check availability for another Lightning Lane Multi Pass experience\u2014and add to your plans.<\/p>\n<p>You can then make one at a time until regular park closing (subject to availability). If your park admission includes Park Hopper benefits, you can even choose a Lightning Lane Multi Pass experience in a different theme park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lightning Lane Single Pass &#8211;<\/strong> With the paid Lightning Lane Single Pass you can secure a time to ride one of the most highly demanded attractions in advance.<\/p>\n<p>General &#8211; Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels will be able to plan Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance, for their entire stay (up to 14 days). All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance.<\/p>\n<p>These advance purchase windows will let guests secure some of their must-do rides and experiences after they\u2019ve had some time to decide what dining reservations they want to book and any other plans they may need to consider.<\/p>\n<p>Guests may purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass or both. The app will also be updated to make it quicker and easier to purchase and plan, with fewer steps and a new option to purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass in one transaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-lightning-lane-multi-pass-and-lightning-lane-single-pass\/\">Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass<\/a> for more info and full lists of attractions more info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Queues\"><\/span>Virtual Queues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Lightning Lanes, Disney also offers complementary Virtual Queues for specific time frames for their newest very high demand attractions. Attractions that offer virtual queues do not typically offer standby (that is walk up) entrance. You must have a reservation, either a Virtual Queue Boarding Group or Lightning Lane.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual Queues must be reserved at specific times of the day in order to get one. A Virtual Queue is a sequentially numbered, one-hour block of time (or Boarding Group) in which you may go to the attraction in question and experience it. You will be notified by the My Disney Experience app when your Boarding Group is called. You can also track the numerical progress of the groups through the day in the app.<\/p>\n<p>On each day of your visit, you may have the opportunity to join the virtual queue at daily distribution times, which are subject to change or cancellation as availability allows. Distribution schedules will be available in the My Disney Experience app, but are typically 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Virtual queue reservations \u00a0for the day are typically all gone by 7:01 a.m. more are released at 1 p.m. based on how the day has gone so far with using up the initial reservations.<\/p>\n<p>Valid admission is required to reserve a Boarding Group and all military tickets also require a theme park reservation.<\/p>\n<p>To try to secure a Virtual Queue Boarding Group in the morning round, someone in your party needs to be awake prior to 7 a.m. and use the app to try to secure a Group at exactly 7! You can do this from anywhere, you do not need to be in the park. If you don&#8217;t get one then you can try again at 1 p.m. you must be in the park in question to do so at 1.<\/p>\n<p>Once your attraction virtual queue is redeemed, you can try to join another attraction virtual queue, if available.<\/p>\n<p>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-virtual-queues\/\">Virtual Queue page<\/a> for more info and current attractions with Queues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_Rider_Lines\"><\/span>Single Rider Lines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several attractions at Walt Disney World have single rider lines. These lines are used to fill all available space on the ride vehicles. For instance, a party of three will take up two rows in a ride vehicle that seats in rows of two. A rider from the single rider line will be placed in that empty seat. The single rider lines move much more quickly than the standby line, but you almost certainly will not ride (in the same row or even the same ride vehicle) with others in your party. Attractions with single rider lines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test Track<\/li>\n<li>Rock \u2019n\u2019 Roller Coaster<\/li>\n<li>Expedition Everest<\/li>\n<li>Millennium Falcon: Smuggler\u2019s Run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WDW-Caharacter-Appearance-2020.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WDW-Caharacter-Appearance-2020.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WDW-Caharacter-Appearance-2020-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Characters\"><\/span>Disney Characters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Character meet-and-greets are locations where you and or your child get to interact one-on-one with a Disney character, get an autograph if desired, and pose for a picture(s). Disney PhotoPass photographers are almost always on hand. Some meet and greets are \u201copen air\u201d where people queue up at an outdoor location and take turns interacting with the character while everyone else watches, others are private meet and greets conducted for your family privately in a closed room\/set.<\/p>\n<p>Check your daily park schedule or My Disney Experience app for times for the open-air meet and greets. The private meet and greets are held in buildings all day long.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-photopass-and-memory-maker\/\">PhotoPass Page<\/a> for more info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/11-Reasons-I-Dont-Reccommend-the-Disney-Dining-Plan-540x380.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each park offers &#8211; Counter service, grab-and-go carts, table service and some buffet restaurants. At least one table service restaurant in each park offers a character meal.<\/p>\n<p>The many outdoor food carts are too plentiful and changing to list here. You\u2019ll find carts selling, popcorn, drinks, adult beverages (except in the Magic Kingdom), ice cream and frozen treats, churros, turkey legs, and fresh fruits &amp; vegetables. These are just some of the constantly evolving offerings from Disney World Outdoor Foods.<\/p>\n<p>During Character meals, designated Disney characters (different at each location) will circulate through the dining area periodically. They will stop by each table for personal interaction, autographs, and pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Advance Dining Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance for restaurants with Table Service, Buffet, and Character Meals. <b>===&gt;Note: The reservation window has been reduced to 60 days.&lt;===<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Online Meal Ordering &#8211; You may use you\u2019re my Disney Experience app to order and prepay for meals at designated Counter Service restaurants. Just complete your order and then upon arrival click the \u201cI\u2019m here, prepare My Order\u201d button, then go to the online pickup line\/window once the app advises you it is ready. Some locations have a single pick up location and others have numbered ones, the app will let you know. A credit card stored by the app is required.<\/p>\n<p>On the Theme Park Pages look for these keys to the rough cost of restaurants and the meals they offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$ = Less than $15 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$ = $15 &#8211; $30 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$$ = $30 &#8211; $60 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$$$ = over $60 per adult<\/li>\n<li>B = Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>L = Lunch<\/li>\n<li>D = Dinner<\/li>\n<li>S = Snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Note: alcohol is served in the Magic Kingdom only in table service restaurants. At the other parks adult beverages are widely served in all restaurants and at walk-up counters and carts.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>See my:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining-overview\/\">Dining Overview Page<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-advance-dining-reservations-ultimate-guide\/\"><strong>Disney Advance Dining Reservations Ultimate Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4-600x643.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Toy-Story-Land-Merchandise-4-504x540.jpg 504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you tour Disney World\u2019s theme parks you will find a wide variety of merchandise and souvenir options available to you.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find Disney character and theme park centric items like stuffed characters, clothing, hats, and many other varied items. Some of these will be generic, others will be themed for the land or area they are being sold in, e.g. a Mickey Mouse in a space suit in Tomorrowland, Aerosmith items at Rock n\u2019 Rollercoaster, and Star Wars items at Star Tours. Other items are not at all Disney centric, e.g. Books on American history at the American Adventure, Canadian souvenirs at the Epcot\u2019s Canada Pavilion, or wines and foods from the various counties at Epcot\u2019s World showcase.<\/p>\n<p>Walt Disney World makes lots of money on souvenirs (and food) that helps offset discounts like the Armed Forces Salute. They use many techniques to encourage you to make purchases such as, when you exit the parks, the merchandise shops are on the right side of the street or pathway (Americans naturally walk on the right, morning type foods are on the right as you enter) or by designing their newer attractions so the ride exits into a gift shop which sells items associated with that attraction. They will also pipe tantalizing smells, such as that of baked goods to the outdoor areas near restaurants to encourage you to enter!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Package_Delivery\"><\/span>Package Delivery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great service that Disney World offers is Package Delivery. Any item that you purchase in the theme parks can be delivered to either your on-property resort (Disney Resorts, Shades of Green, the Swan and Dolphin, Disney Springs Hotels, and The Four Seasons) or to the park entrance (for pickup on your way out). This way you do not have to lug your purchase around the park all day!<\/p>\n<p><b>===&gt;Note: Not available at this time. But you can still ship directly home from merchandise shops.&lt;===<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Magic-Kingdom-Main-Security-Checkpoint.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Magic-Kingdom-Main-Security-Checkpoint.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Magic-Kingdom-Main-Security-Checkpoint-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Magic-Kingdom-Main-Security-Checkpoint-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Magic-Kingdom-Main-Security-Checkpoint-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bag_Check%E2%80%A6_Bag_Check%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6_Bag_Check\"><\/span>Bag Check\u2026 Bag Check\u2026\u2026 Bag Check!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great News! Walt Disney World used their closure period to install new scanning technology. They were forced to do this to keep contact between security personnel and things you have touched down.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than the old slow bag check where they pawed through your bages, purses, etc. You now walk through state of the art scanners at a normal walking pace! This takes the place of the old long lines for the 2-step bag check and metal detector process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/your-introduction-to-disney-resort-destination-security-plus-some-tips\/\">Walt Disney World Security Overview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Wi-Fi\"><\/span>Free Wi-Fi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wi-Fi service is available for free in all Disney World theme parks and resort hotels!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12123 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers-.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers--540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Military-Discount-Walt-Disney-World-Strollers--400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strollers_Wheelchairs_and_Scooters\"><\/span>Strollers, Wheelchairs, and Scooters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters, are available for rent from Disney World at the theme parks and downtown Disney.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strollers<\/b> &#8211; Disney strollers are made from rigid plastic and they don\u2019t recline. They do offer a canopy for sun protection and seat belts.<i> Note: these plastic strollers really heat up in the afternoon Florida sun!<\/i><\/p>\n<p>WDW Stroller Price \u2013 Single $15 per day ($13 multi-day), Double $31 per day ($27 multi-day).<\/p>\n<p>There is a pouch on the back to hold items, but no cup holders. These strollers can only be used within the park, which means at the end of a long day, you will be stuck carrying your children back to the car, tram, bus, or monorail.<\/p>\n<p>They are not available at water parks or at the resorts, which means more carrying children around. <i>Note: infants and children under age 2 don\u2019t do well in these strollers; they just aren\u2019t designed for them.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>There are many Orlando area companies that rent modern strollers at reasonable prices. These companies deliver to and pick up from your resort, so you\u2019ll have the use of the stroller for the entire vacation, not just in the parks.<\/p>\n<p><b>Scooters and Wheelchairs<\/b> &#8211; The same is true for Scooters and Wheelchairs, Disney rents them in the parks and at Downtown Disney but you cannot take them elsewhere and Disney\u2019s prices are high.<\/p>\n<p>WDW Scooter Price &#8211; $50 per day plus a $20 refundable deposit.<\/p>\n<p>There are many Orlando area companies that rent Scooters and Wheelchairs at more reasonable prices. These companies deliver to and pick up your rental, so you\u2019ll have the use of the stroller for the entire vacation, not just in the parks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/military-discounts-on-stroller-rentals-at-walt-disney-world\/\">Military Discounts on Strollers for Disney<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/military-discounts-on-scooter-rentals-at-walt-disney-world\/\"><strong>Military Discounts on Scooters for Disney<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lockers\"><\/span>Lockers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lockers are available for rent on a daily basis at the front of each theme park. Many find it convenient to stash sweatshirts for later in the evening, purchases, camera bags, or other bulky items for later retrieval. Current rates are: $10 per day for a small locker (12&#8243; x 10&#8243; x 17&#8243;), $12 per day for a large (15.5&#8243; x 13&#8243; x 17&#8243;), and $15 per day (Magic Kingdom and Epcot only) for a jumbo one (17&#8243; x 22&#8243; x 26&#8243;) in addition you\u2019ll be charged a $5 refundable key deposit. Your locker fee is good for locker use the entire day at any park, so save the receipt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Park_Hours\"><\/span>Theme Park Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The regular hours of operation of WDW\u2019s theme parks usually vary depending on the time of year and expected attendance. Below is these generally look like, excluding Extra Magic Hours.<\/p>\n<p>All of WDW\u2019s parks open at 9am except during Morning Extra Magic Hours<\/p>\n<p><b>Magic Kingdom<\/b> \u2013 The hours of operation at the Magic Kingdom vary the most closing anywhere from 6 pm to 1am.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, about the same amount of attractions can be accomplished on a short day as can be on a long day. This is because of the much lower crowd levels and associated attraction wait times on short days.<\/p>\n<p><b>Epcot <\/b>\u2013 Epcot is usually open until 9 pm, but occasionally will stay open till 10 pm. While the Future World section opens at 9, the World Showcase doesn\u2019t open until 11 am. During the slower times of the year Future World attractions will close earlier than 9 pm. <strong>Since re-opening after the 2020 closure World\u00a0Showcase has been opening with\u00a0Future\u00a0World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Hollywood Studios<\/b> \u2013 Closing times at the Studios vary between 7 and 10 pm.<\/p>\n<p><b>Animal Kingdom<\/b> \u2013 Animal Kingdom has closing times usually around 9 pm.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Entry\"><\/span>Early Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those staying at Disney owned resorts and some third party ones like Shades of Green are eligible for the new Early Entry benefit. Early Entry is available 30 minutes prior to regular theme park hours at every theme park every day.<\/p>\n<p>During the Christmas 2021 season, WDW bumped this up to 60 minutes early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/walt-disney-world-early-entry\/\">Early Entry Page<\/a> for more info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended_Evening_Hours\"><\/span>Extended Evening Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guests staying at Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts at Walt Disney World including Shades of Green are also be able to enjoy <strong>Extended Evening Hours on select nights in select theme parks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/walt-disney-world-extended-evening-hours\/\">Extended Evening Hours Page<\/a> for more info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s it for this theme park overview, check out the pages for each individual park below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/\"><strong>EPCOT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/\"><strong>Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-animal-kingdom\/\"><strong>Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"milit-3219622254\" class=\"milit-after-content milit-entity-placement\"><br>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/4V6YWP2M2DNAU\">Send Steve a Tip<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by This page is an introduction to the four Walt Disney World theme parks. Here you\u2019ll get a good overview of the basics and links to each of the detailed pages for each park. Walt Disney World has four different theme parks, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, and Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom. 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