10 Best Things to Do in Disney World Florida

Disney’s Magic Kingdom was the first-ever attraction to open at Orlando’s sprawling Walt Disney World, back in 1971. It remains one of the most popular theme parks in the world. With the iconic Cinderella Castle as its centerpiece, the park promises a long list of Disney-inspired rides, roller coasters, and attractions spread across an enormous 107-acre site. Disney’s Magic Kingdom is around 23.2 miles southwest from downtown Orlando.

Epcot takes on a fun and educational approach to entertainment, instead of focusing on rollercoasters and famous characters which are firm fixtures of other theme parks at Disney World. Instead, Epcot has 2 areas: Future World, demonstrating human endeavor and innovation, along with World Showcase, which is effectively a permanent world’s fair with 11 nations represented around a giant manmade lake.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a major theme park at the vast Walt Disney World in Orlando, drawing in millions of visitors every year with its range of shows, rides, and attractions. Inspired by Disney’s 1930s and 1940s films, the huge site spans 135 acres of southwest Orlando, making up a quarter of the wider Walt Disney World complex. Some of the best attractions in Disney’s Hollywood Studios include Toy Story Land, Sunset Boulevard, and Echo Lake.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is 1 of 2 water parks at the enormous Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Compared to the Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon has a bit more variety in terms of things to do, with opportunities to get up close to different species of sea life, as well as a few more traditional slides and flumes. Typhoon Lagoon has a good 10 or so waterslides, including the 2-person rollercoaster raft-like Crush ‘n’ Gusher.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is one of the largest animal parks in the world, offering plenty of exciting rides and experiences as well as exotic animals from around the world. One of the 4 theme parks that make up Walt Disney World Resort, you get to see Disney's animal characters come to life, with African elephants, gorillas and lions all found here. There is also a wide selection of interactive attractions, including animal encounters, safaris, jungle treks and exploration trails.

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is part of the sprawling Walt Disney World Resort, just a few miles southwest of central Orlando. The concept at this theme park is rather wacky but undeniably fun. It’s built around the idea that it was once a ski resort which ‘melted into a watery wonderland’. A highlight is Mount Gushmore – home to one of the world’s tallest and fastest waterslides. There are plenty of other, less hair-raising slides and attractions to keep the whole family occupied for the day.

The spectacular Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is centered around several sparkling lakes, pastel villas, and well-maintained pine forests. this classic country-club course offers 18 holes of varying difficulties, from amateurs all the way up to the pros. Greens fee at Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is inclusive of a golf cart to help you explore its 4 championship courses. If you’ve never picked up a golf club before, your time might be better spent in the nearby practice driving range.

Finding Nemo – The Musical at Walt Disney World Resort's Animal Kingdom is a live-action stage show featuring Disney Pixar's best-loved characters from Finding Nemo – in puppet form. The musical performance features some wonderful songs for the whole family to enjoy. The musical version of the wonderful Finding Nemo story is both humorous and heartwarming.

Disney Springs is an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. There's something for everyone, and you can easily spend the entire day experiencing everything they offer. Most shops are specialty boutiques and specialize in a particular theme, such as Disney's Days of Christmas, The Candy Cauldron and Pin Traders. The largest and most popular store is World of Disney, where you can find apparel, accessories, housewares, gifts, and toys in the largest collection of Disney theme park merchandise in the world.

Disney’s BoardWalk may just be the most photogenic and lively spot in the whole of Disney World Resort come nightfall. This is basically a pretty promenade set next to a Crescent Lake, with an eclectic range of cafés, restaurants, bars and boutiques creating a colorful reflection across the water. There are some fun arcade games for the kids, and if you’re planning on heading here for a night out, make sure you check out the excellent Jelly Rolls Bar for the live duelling piano performances and tipsy sing-alongs.