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Which Disney Holiday is Right for You?
By Jane Brennan
You've decided that you're going to go on a Disney holiday. But where
should you go? Which Disney experience is best for you and your family?
There are several options to choose from so its not surprising if you're feeling
confused about which Disney holiday is right for you. Before getting down
to the details on timing, pricing and length of stay, here is an overview of
your Disney options:
Disney Cruises There are two cruise ships – Disney Magic
and Disney Wonder – with Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, designed
as an exclusive port of call for Disney ships. There are weekly cruises
that depart from Port Carnaveral, Florida to the Bahamas, and the Eastern or
Western Carribbean. There are other special cruises that go up the west
coast of the United States and through the Panama Canal.
Disney Vacation Club If the idea of returning to Disney
locations over many years to come then you might want to consider joining the
Disney Vacation Club. More than 90,000 families have already joined this
real estate investment plan which allows them to use their annual allotment of
Vacation Points for accommodation at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World
in Florida, Disneyland in Paris, France or on a Disney Cruises. There are
other member benefits including a discount on park tickets.
Disneyland Resort Paris This resort is located 19 miles
east of Paris, France. As well as the regular rides and attractions that
you can expect at any Disney park location (Main Street, Fantasyland,
Discoveryland, Adventureland and Frontierland), Disneyland Resort Paris also has
a special theme park called the 'Walt Disney Studios'. It features 10 main
attractions including the Rock-n-Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, Animagique,
Armaggedon Special Effects and a Studio Tram Tour to take you behind the
scenes.
Disneyland Park Resort, California The first Disney theme
park established in 1955 is the only one designed by Walt Disney. There
are two main theme parks at Anaheim, California – Disneyland Park and Disney's
California Adventure Park. Disneyland Park is the main park with all the
locations you would expect to find plus a whole heap of rides and attractions
you may not have heard of. The Adventure Park has four themed lands –
Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Golden State, Paradise Pier and 'a bug's
land'. There is also the Downtown Disney District, a shopping,
entertainment and dining precinct, located between the two theme parks.
There are 3 Disney Hotels to choose from if you want a complete Disney
experience.
Hong Kong Disneyland At the Disneyland Park in Hong Kong
spread over 310 acres are a range of rides and attractions from other Disney
locations which have been adapted with the local culture in mind. The
themed lands you will find include Main Street, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and
Tomorrowland. There are 2 Disney hotels located next to the Park on Lantau
Island, 20 minutes by ferry from the International Airport.
Tokyo Disney Resort This resort was the first Disney
resort to be opened outside the US. In Tokyo there are two theme parks
side by side - Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Park – together with 5
Disney Hotels. There are seven themed lands at the Park – Fantasyland,
Critter Country, Toon Town, Tommorrowland, Adventureland, Westernland, World
Bazaar. The DisneySea Park also has seven separate lands – Lost River
Delta, Arabian Coast, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon, Mysterious Island,
American Waterfront, Mediterranean Harbor. The park complex also has a
dedicated shopping, dining and entertainment area, Ikspiari, which also features
a children's play-and-care center.
Walt Disney World Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida,
Walt Disney World was the second of the Disney theme parks but it is the
largest, stretching over 47 square miles. With four theme parks (Magic
Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park), two water
parks (Typhoon Park and Blizzard Beach), six golf courses, a sports complex, an
auto race track, Disney Downtown area, more than twenty resort hotels, and
numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings you will find more than
enough to keep you entertained for many days.
Whichever experience you choose, where Disney is involved it's sure to be a
fun and exciting time. Make sure you read up on your choice so that you
can get the most out of your Disney holiday. About the Author If you're planning a Disney holiday then you'll be sure to want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over. For articles, up-to-date news and resources on Disney holidays go to Disney Online Planng Tips
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