Is Disney World called Magic Kingdom?

It opened on October 1, 1971, and is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division. The official park name has changed slightly over the years, from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) and The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017).



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Notable nicknames Disney World is called the Most Magical Place on Earth. That magic carries into other titles, like Disney World's 50th anniversary festivities, which have been dubbed the World's Most Magical Celebration.

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Today, I'm thrilled to share my handy guide to the best things to do in each Disney World Theme Park: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. I hope this guide helps you decide which park to visit during your trip, especially if you only have a couple days to spend in the Happiest Place on Earth.

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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks. Magic Kingdom is such a special park, housing the coveted Main Street Parades like Festival of the Fantasy and being the home to Happily Ever After, which returned in April 2023.

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Although it's the most popular park in Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom is actually the smallest of the four regions in Florida. The biggest is Disney's Animal Kingdom, which spans over 500 acres (you need plenty of space for all those animals!).

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EPCOT Acronym coined by Walt Disney in 1966 meaning Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. The park was called EPCOT Center when it opened on October 1, 1982. It was a major undertaking for Disney, costing in the neighborhood of $1 billion.

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Disney's Shanghai resort isn't actually owned by Disney. It's a joint venture with a state-owned enterprise — i.e., the CCP. The split? The CCP owns 57%, Disney just 43%.

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Disneyland has more overall attractions, more E-tickets, better food, several of the duplicate attractions are better in California (Pirates, Small World, Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, just to name a few), there are rides you won't find in Florida (Matterhorn, Fantasyland dark rides, etc.

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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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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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As a general rule of thumb, EPCOT is the best Disney park for adults as it has some of the most thrilling rides in Walt Disney World including Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Soarin. EPCOT is also known to have some of the best restaurants on Disney property.

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One of the most significant features to look forward to when visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the various attractions. In terms of which Disney World park has the most rides, Magic Kingdom beats all other parks by far.

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Walt Disney World single-day tickets to any of the resort's four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom—currently begin at $109 but can go as high as $189 around peak demand times like Christmas and spring break.

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The base Disney World ticket prices for 2023 are for guests ages 10 and up. Guests ages 3 to 9 will see slightly lower prices starting at $104. Guests under 3 years old don't need a ticket. Important: Just because you have a Disney World ticket in hand does not mean you can get into the park you're planning to visit.

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The smallest Disney World park is Disney's Magic Kingdom and spans an area of only 107 acres (43 ha).

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Epcot, stylized in all uppercase as EPCOT, is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division.

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