The Ultimate Disney Vacation Guide

er you plan on going with your significant other orat Epcot Center, be sure to visit the 5.7 million gallon
have children in tow, wonder awaits as you makeaquarium which houses sea turtles, sharks, dolphins
your way to sunny Orlando, Florida, USA, for aand all sorts of other fish. If you want to squeeze in
Disney World vacation. There is surely something thatone last attraction, you will want to see IllumiNations:
will appeal to children and adults of all ages at one ofReflections of Earth.
the four Disney World theme parks. Here is a briefThe third theme park to visit in Disney World is
overview of each one.Disney's Hollywood Studios. It officially opened on
No trip to Disney World would be complete without aMay 1, 1989, just beating out Universal Studios which
visit to the Magic Kingdom. You could easily spendopened the very next year. At the time that this
more than a day visiting its five different lands:theme park opened, the only attractions were The
Tomorrowland, Frontierland, Adventureland,Backlot Tour, Great Movie Ride, Sounds Dangerous
Fantasyland and Liberty Square. You will be in awe ofand the Magic of Disney Animation. Later that year
the network of underground tunnels that connect allIndiana Jones Stunt Spectacular was added as an
of the sections of the Magic Kingdom. Here are someattraction. The very next year Sorcery in the Sky,
attractions that you will not want to miss no matteran evening fireworks show made its debut. In 1994,
what age you may be: Splash Mountain, Pirates ofTwilight Zone Tower of Terror made its mark on this
the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and the Jungletheme park.
Cruise. Space Mountain is still a great attraction. Don'tBe sure to go on the Rock n Roll Coaster, another
forget the parades and fireworks that are sure toattraction that was added in 1999. If you like live
take your breath away!performances, you will not want to miss the stage
Epcot Center came on the Disney World scene inshow Beauty and the Beast. The one downer to this
1982. In times past, it was considered to be an adulttheme park is that many of the attractions and
park, but even now the kids that walk through thisshows are a bit long and will make some of the kids
theme park can have a blast. One of the things thatsquirm in their seats adults included.
cater to the youngsters are the kidcot stations thatThe newest theme park to hit Disney World was
you can find at every venue. Children are able toDisney's Animal Kingdom which opened on April 22,
create free souvenirs to take home with them. You1998. This park consists of 500 acres and is home to
can also find Disney characters throughout Epcotapproximately 1,700 animals that represent about 250
Center. This theme park consists of two main areas,different species. You will not want to miss riding on
World Showcase and Future World. Spaceship Earththe Kilimanjaro Safari which will take you through the
traces the history of communication.African Savannah. However, you will probably be
You will surely want to go on Soarin, the mosttraveling too fast to be able to get any really good
popular ride in Epcot. If you enjoyed The Lion King,pictures of the animals. There you have it a bird's
you are certain to enjoy the Circle of Life film that iseye view of Disney World. With a little forethought
hosted by Simba, Timon and Pumba. You can actuallyand planning, this could possibly be your best Disney
take a boat ride which will give you a tour of fishvacation ever.
production and greenhouses. To round out your stay