If you’re a fan of Disney, then one destination in the world might stand apart when it comes to your holiday bucket list. Disney World Resort, in Florida, is widely considered the best of the bunch, for several reasons. But is it worth the hype? Let’s consider a few key variables.
The Scale and Experience of Walt Disney World
The first thing to consider is the sheer volume of experience you’ll get during your visit. There are four different parks to consider, including Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and the Animal Kingdom. Consequently, Disney World is a cut above its counterparts in Paris and Tokyo. The EPCOT park ( that’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), with its iconic golf-ball ‘Spaceship Earth’ centrepiece, is unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.
Costs, Value and Budget Considerations
Among the most considerable downsides of a trip to Disney World is the considerable cost of getting there. As well as paying for flights, you’ll also need to think about food, park tickets, your hotel, and other costs. Generally speaking, if you’re going to the trouble of visiting Florida, then you’ll want to also avail yourself of the other experiences available in the Sunshine State. Florida holidays offer a chance to enjoy amazing beaches, and a massive national park in the form of the Everglades.
Crowd Levels and Best Times to Visit
Disney World is especially busy during summer and the Easter holidays, and this tends to be reflected in the amount you’ll pay for accommodation and park-adjacent amenities. You’ll also need to be aware that busier parks mean more time spent in queues for rides. On the other hand, Disney World does offer visitors the chance to join a ‘virtual’ queue, so that they can go around and enjoy the rest of the park, rather than simply standing in the same place for long periods.
Who Disney World Is and Isn’t For
Much of the Disney World experience is geared toward families – though the company is also pitching its parks toward a growing demographic of adult fans, who are willing to spend big on getting an amazing experience in a park.
If you’re a massive fan of a particular Disney film, or a set of them, then it might be that you can get better value for money at another park. For example, Disneyland Paris now offers a World of Frozen, where fans of the company’s most successful recent titles can experience something magical, without having to cross the Atlantic.
With that said, the all-round Disney experience on offer in Florida is difficult to beat – and in most cases it will appeal to just about every kind of visitor – from the very young to the very old. Just be sure that children are tall enough to ride all of the attractions they really want to ride!
