Is Hollywood Studios the smallest park?

As you can see, Magic Kingdom covers the smallest area of land. However, in terms of sidewalks, Hollywood Studios wins out with the fewest miles of the total walkways.



In 2026, Disney's Hollywood Studios is no longer the smallest theme park at Walt Disney World by acreage. Spanning approximately 135 acres, it has grown significantly in recent years due to the massive additions of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land. The title of the smallest park currently belongs to Magic Kingdom, which sits at roughly 107 acres. While Magic Kingdom feels much larger because it is densely packed with attractions and themed lands, its physical footprint is actually the most compact of the four Florida parks. For comparison, EPCOT covers about 300 acres, and Disney's Animal Kingdom is the largest by far at over 500 acres, largely due to its expansive animal habitats and the Kilimanjaro Safaris savannah. When planning your 2026 visit, keep in mind that "smallest" does not mean "fastest"; Hollywood Studios' high-demand "E-ticket" rides often result in the longest average wait times of any Disney park, requiring a full day of strategic planning to experience everything.

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  • 500 acres – Animal Kingdom (Walt Disney World)
  • 300 acres – Epcot (Walt Disney World)
  • 154 acres – MGM – Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World)
  • 126 acres – Disneyland Paris.
  • 126 acres – Tokyo Disneyland.
  • 123 acres – Hong Kong Disneyland.
  • 122 acres – Tokyo DisneySea.
  • 107 acres – Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World)


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Price: Universal Studios Hollywood is more affordable. Plus you can save on combined admission with a Go Los Angeles pass. Age: Disneyland has more activities geared towards ages 2-10. Many of Universal Studios Hollywood's attractions require a minimum height of 40 or more.

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It takes one full day to see and do the highlights of Hollywood Studios at Disney World. Planning out your Hollywood Studios itinerary and other theme park itineraries is one of the best tips for visiting Disney World.

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The simple answer is: Yes! it's toadally possible to fit Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure into one day. What makes park hopping easy at Universal Orlando is the fact that the two parks are right next to each other.

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How big is Universal compared to Disney World? Universal is much similar to Disneyland in size — so a lot smaller than Disney World, which is 27,000 acres. As detailed by Orlando Park Stop, with the addition of Epic Universe (it's being built on 750 acres), the resort as a whole will nearly double in size.

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Its skip-the-line system (Universal Express Pass) is much more expensive and much less complicated than Disney's Genie+ / Lightning Lane system. It generally has lower crowds, and the smaller ride lineups make the parks a little easier to tackle once you know how to get on the heavy hitters (hint: arrive early).

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We will say that Disney's Hollywood Studios does have more quality over quantity and is home to the most popular themed land in Star War's Galaxy's Edge. However on the flip side Universal Studios is also home to the very popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley.

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Magic Kingdom holds a special place in our hearts as the best Disney World park. Its nostalgic rides, captivating parades, and spectacular shows make it truly unbeatable.

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While Disneyland remains the most popular in influence and attendance, Disney's California Adventure makes a really excellent option as well, offering all the Disney fun you'd expect at any Disney theme park!

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As a general matter, Animal Kingdom is the park that requires the least strategy and is the easiest place to beat the crowds in all of Walt Disney World. It doesn't require Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes, and is pretty easy to knock out everything–and then some–if you stay for a full day.

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Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is simultaneously the most beautiful Magic Kingdom-style park ever built, and the park with the most squandered potential.

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Hollywood Studios has a total of 20 rides and live shows: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular! Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy.

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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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Unveiled in 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort is the smallest of the Disneyland® Resorts. Don't let the size fool you, though, as it still manages to attract thousands of people every year.

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