Does Florida have Disneyland?

In the U.S., you get the choice of visiting Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida. Both offer days' worth of fun for people of all ages — from thrilling rides to delectable food and an overall atmosphere of joy that could bring anyone back to their childhood.



Strictly speaking, Florida does not have a "Disneyland"; that name is reserved for the original resort in Anaheim, California. Instead, Florida is home to the Walt Disney World Resort, located near Orlando. While people often use the names interchangeably, the scale is vastly different. Walt Disney World is a massive 25,000-acre complex—roughly the size of San Francisco—containing four distinct theme parks: Magic Kingdom (the park that most closely resembles California's Disneyland), EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The resort also features two water parks, over 25 themed hotels, golf courses, and the Disney Springs shopping district. In 2026, Walt Disney World continues to be the flagship of the Disney empire, recently debuting new attractions like the Disney Villains live show and the Zootopia 4D experience. If you are looking for "The Happiest Place on Earth" (the official nickname for Disneyland), you must head to California; if you want "The Most Magical Place on Earth," Florida is your destination.

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Disneyland is in California, Disney World is in Florida For starters, the Disneyland theme park is located on the west coast of the United States in Anaheim, California. Disney World is located on the south-eastern coast in Bay Lake, Florida and Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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Besides location, there is also a BIG difference in the size of the two properties. Of the two, Disney World is a much bigger park. Disneyland is landlocked in Anaheim and consists of just 500 acres, while Disney World is basically its own city and spans over 40 square miles.

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There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.

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Child prices are valid for children aged 3-9 years on day of first use; children aged 10 years and above pay the adult ticket price; children under 3 years do not require a Theme Park Ticket and are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Coming in at number one is the original 1971 Walt Disney World park, Magic Kingdom! Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks.

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Disney World tends to be cheaper overall for stays of one night or more, largely due to Florida's lower hotel prices. But for some expenses, like tickets and food, Disneyland is cheaper. Click to access available viewer actions.

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The arrival of Walt Disney So, Disney began to look around for somewhere else to base a second theme park. Disney settled on Orlando as the perfect site, convinced by its year-round sunshine, its excellent road access and relatively cheap land, as much of its was covered by swamps.

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Which Disney World park is the biggest?
  • Magic Kingdom – 142 acres.
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios – 154 acres.
  • Epcot – 300 acres.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom – 500 acres.


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