Is Animal Kingdom smaller than Epcot?

The main difference between Epcot and Animal Kingdom is … Animal Kingdom is Disney World's newest — and largest — theme park.



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The largest Disney World park is Disney's Animal Kingdom. It covers an area of covering 580 acres (230 ha), making it the largest theme park in the world. The smallest Disney World park is Disney's Magic Kingdom and spans an area of only 107 acres (43 ha).

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I personally like AK better as do my kids, but Epcot probably has less scary rides, though AK's rides are not THAT scary. There are shows and zoo like pathways they might enjoy. We find Epcot boring, but we thrill seekers. Depends on what you like.

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The smallest Disney World park is Disney's Magic Kingdom and spans an area of only 107 acres (43 ha).
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom – 580 acres; 230 ha; 2.30 km2
  • EPCOT – 305 acres; 123 ha; 1.23 km2
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios – 135 acres; 55 ha; 0.55 km2
  • Disney's Magic Kingdom – 107 acres; 43 ha; 0.43 km2


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Disney's Animal Kingdom This theme park is the second largest in terms of walking paths, so you'll also put a lot of miles on your feet here. The animal kingdom also has a typical Disney theme park layout.

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The fast pass version isn't as good as the regular version. Be sure to try both. So yes, it's entirely possible to visit four Disney parks in one day, even with kids in tow.

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EPCOT: A full lap around World Showcase = 1.2 miles. Take the walk once during the day and then at night to see the world in a different light!

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Animal Kingdom It's the largest theme park in the world, at a total of 580 acres — or more than the entire Disneyland resort combined.

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Epcot - 300 acres; 10. The BIGGEST Disney theme park in the world is Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park- 500 acres.

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Sure, you can park at EPCOT and hop the bus to Animal Kingdom Theme Park (and back); however, it will involve transferring busses, which could cut into the time you could enjoy at each theme park. You would park at EPCOT, hop a bus to one of the resorts, and then transfer to the Animal Kingdom Theme Park bus.

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Consequently, you can spend a full day in Animal Kingdom if you pace yourself to avoid the aforementioned animal fatigue. Nevertheless, Animal Kingdom is the easiest park to accomplish in a partial day; you can either arrive early or stay late at Animal Kingdom and do the entire park with relative ease.

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Many Disney fans say that Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a half-day park, and to a certain degree, I can understand that. Whether we spend half a day there or the entire day, I do four things every time I visit.

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EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.

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In general, you should think of Epcot as a two-day park. There's so much to see and do that you really need a couple of days to enjoy everything without feeling like you're rushing through the park. But we recognize that most people can't or won't give two of their precious days at Disney to Epcot.

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EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.

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A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.

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Right off the bat, if you're going for magic, nostalgia, overall number of attractions and experiences, Magic Kingdom wins hands down for the best Disney park no matter who you ask.

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I strongly recommend you arrive at the park at opening time, or as soon afterwards as possible, to maximize your visit. So yes, the Animal Kingdom is definitely a morning-centric park.

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Animal Kingdom is very appropriate for kids ages 6 to 12 or any kiddos who appreciate animals and nature. The park is nicely spread out, and there's definitely a slower pace here (compared to Magic Kingdom). This allows you to go at your own pace, explore the side trails, and take in the scenery.

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