In this episode of Family Style Magic, we dive into the world of Epcot at Walt Disney World and share tips and tricks for exploring this park with your little ones. Epcot is known for its futuristic flair and world showcases, but it can also be a challenge to navigate with kids. We’ll guide you through the must-see attractions, hidden gems, and strategies for keeping everyone in your family entertained and happy throughout the day. Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teens, this episode is packed with advice to ensure your Epcot adventure is magical for the whole family!

• Understanding Epcot’s Layout: Tips for getting familiar with the park’s unique layout, including the two main areas—Future World and World Showcase—and how to plan your day around them.

• Kid-Friendly Attractions: A rundown of Epcot’s top attractions for kids of all ages, including rides, shows, and interactive experiences that are sure to captivate young minds.

• Best Places to Eat with Kids: Our recommendations for family-friendly dining options within Epcot, from quick-service spots to sit-down restaurants that cater to younger palates.

• Fun and Educational Activities: Discover the educational opportunities at Epcot, including hands-on exhibits, cultural experiences in the World Showcase, and scavenger hunts that turn learning into fun.

• Staying Cool and Comfortable: Strategies for beating the Florida heat, finding rest areas, and keeping your family comfortable during a full day at the park.

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In this episode of Family Style Magic, we're diving into the heart of Walt Disney World—the Magic Kingdom! Navigating this iconic park with kids can be an unforgettable experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. We're here to help you along the journey, from transportation to the park and managing the downtime to finding places to wait out the Florida rain, we’ve got the tips you need to make your family’s day at the Magic Kingdom as magical as possible.

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Are you planning your first trip to Walt Disney World? Wondering about how Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World compares to Disneyland in Anaheim, California? Robert and Emily are dishing the basics of each park – family style!

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Walt Disney World is comprised of six water parks: four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) and two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon). Today we're focusing on the four theme parks, giving you an overview of each one. We'll give you a family-sized scoop of each park, dishing out the sections (or neighborhoods if you're in EPCOT) of each park, which characters you can meet and where, the general park hours, and the nighttime spectacular at each park!

We go into more detail in the episode, but here are a few high-level facts about each park.

Icon: Cinderella Castle

Sections: Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Liberty Square, Frontierland, Adventureland

Rides: around 19 (plus shows!) [Note: Disney calls both rides and shows "attractions," but we're splitting them out]

Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy at the Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall + Country Bears, Peter Pan, Cinderella’s Step Sisters, Aladdin and Jasmine near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (this is likely NOT an exhaustive list)

Nighttime Spectacular: Happily Ever After

Icon: Spaceship Earth

Neighborhoods: World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, World Showcase

Rides: 11 (at the time this episode is releasing, Test Track is under refurbishment)

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy + Moanna around The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana + random others in the World Showcase (we’ve seen Donald around Mexico, Mary Poppins and Alice in UK, Belle in France, Mulan in China, Anna and Elsa in Norway, Aladdin and Jasmine in Morocco).

Nighttime Spectacular: Luminous: The Symphony of Us

Icon: Hollywood Tower Hotel

Sections: Hollywood Boulevard (at the park's main entrance), Commissary Lane, Pixar Plaza, Toy Story Land, Animation Courtyard, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard

Rides: 9 (plus lots of great shows!)

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Joy, Edna Mode, Olaf, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Rey, Disney Jr pals, Live-Action Ariel + lots of roaming characters!

Nighttime Spectacular: Fantasmic!

*Icon: * Tree of Life

Lands: The Oasis, Discovery Island, Pandora: World of Avatar, Africa, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A. (soon to be closed and reimagined)

*Rides: * 7 (plus some great shows!)

Characters: Mickey and Minnie, Kevin, Donald in DinoLand, Moana at Character Landing on Discovery Island

Nighttime Spectacular: None

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• My Disney Experience Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort
• Virtual Queues | Walt Disney World Resort
• Magic Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort
• Magic Kingdom Guidemap
• EPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort
• EPCOT Guidemap
• Disney's Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort
• Hollywood Studios Guidemap
• Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort
• Fantasmic Show and Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort
• Animal Kingdom Guidemap
• Tree of Life | Animal Kingdom Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort

Welcome to Family Style Magic! For this inaugural episode, Robert and Emily explain why they believe Walt Disney World is the best, most ideal family vacation destination. Plus, this week's Top 5 is all about crowds and when is the best time to go to Walt Disney World.

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WDW spans nearly 25,000 acres just southwest of Orlando. The complex is home to four theme parks, more than 25 resorts, over 200 places to eat, and MANY places to shop, including around 100 boutiques at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s very own outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

Disney’s theme parks were imagined by none other than Walt Disney himself. Walt had taken his children to zoos and carnivals, but he wondered why there weren’t more immersive experiences that entertained both children and adults. In 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA, debuting with classic rides such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Peter Pan’s Flight (which you can still ride today at both Disneyland and WDW). Disneyland was such a success on the West Coast that Walt began planning a new theme park on the East Coast which could provide a similar experience, but on a grander scale. Walt famously said, “Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland... the blessing of size. There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine.”

Walt Disney World opened October 1, 1971, five years after Walt Disney passed away. Though he never saw its completion, Disney’s fingerprints are all over Walt Disney World. When Roy O. Disney, Walt’s brother, opened Walt Disney World, he said: “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney… and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place… a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971."

Today, over 50 years later, Walt Disney World is truly the most magical place on earth! That is because of Walt Disney's vision to create environments that both adults and children could enjoy – together!_

On this episode, Robert and Emily give eight reasons why they believe a trip to Walt Disney World is the perfect family vacation!

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• When to Go to Walt Disney World in 2024 — Looking for the best time to head to Walt Disney World? Check out the 2024 crowd calendar by Wondermakers Travel!
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