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Walt Disney World - Castles, Wild Animals and Hollywood Studios!

By Josephharrison1990 @JTAH_1990

I love a good fairy-tale, the moment when a dream comes true and to escape from reality. There’s only one place in the world that ticks all of those boxes, which has to be a special place that I have visited several times over the years. The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, USA is a paradise that has a special place in my heart. Covering the space of San Francisco the four Disney Parks, water-parks and hotel resorts all make dreams come true for millions of people from across the globe. I’m 22 years old and I will always love Disney World! Let's get lost in all the magic, here's what I think about Disney's Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios! 

Walt Disney World - Castles, Wild Animals and Hollywood Studios!

Magic Kingdom is the perfect place to start any Disney experience, that’s just the way it is! Every little girl dreams of being a princess, dressed as their favorite Disney princess staring up at Cinderella’s castle. I’m lost for words each time I see Cinderella’s enchanted castle, I want to be a princess too! Walking down Main Street USA always gives me that happy, free and child-like feeling. This part of the Walt Disney World Resort makes me burst with excitement, this part has to be Adventureland where I met Ariel and Eric the last time I visited Magic Kingdom. Having a cold and refreshing pineapple dole-whip is the best way to beat the Floridian sun at Magic Kingdom.

This corner of the Walt Disney World is perfect for children and the young at heart. Fantasyland has to be one of my favorite zones at Magic Kingdom, I guess it's a small world after all! Tomorrowland has Mission Space a ride that took me to the moon and back again! I couldn't possibly say how many times I have been to Magic Kingdom but each time it has been extra-special! I've kept quiet about my ultimate moment at Magic Kingdom, deep in the heart of Frontierland is the home of Princess Tiana the jewel of the deep south. I met Princess Tiana in August 2011 during my International College Program one evening under the bandstand. Magic Kingdom is truly magical!

Walt Disney World - Castles, Wild Animals and Hollywood Studios!

Welcome to the jungle, Disney's Animal Kingdom takes me out to Africa, India and beyond! I had never been on a African safari until I had been to Animal Kingdom. It's a Bugs Life because that's where I saw Flick on two previous occasions. One site I do love is the Tree of Life, this wise work of nature always makes me feel closer to mother earth. I have to pinch myself when I'm at this Disney park because its so different from the other three parks. Meet the wise old Rafiki and look out for the beauty that is Pocahontas, because its the only place you will see her in the flesh!

Do you like the Lion King? I know that I love that film, but at Animal Kingdom there is a short musical spectacle that amazed me. DinoLand is home to the exhilarating attraction Dinosaur, its a ride that shook me up for sure! Finding Nemo comes to life in his own show, Finding Nemo: The Musical moved me to tears I won't lie it made me cry like a baby! I have a young cousin called Indigo Nemo so I was touched by the musical as I was away from home during the summer of 2011. One of my first visits to Animal Kingdom saw me take on Expedition Everest, its a super fast adrenaline filed ride that tested my fears! Animal Kingdom, you are awesome!

Walt Disney World - Castles, Wild Animals and Hollywood Studios!Disney's Hollywood Studios makes me feel like a movie star! I really don't know where to begin?! I love the Voyage of The Little Mermaid, a show that makes me misty eyed every time Ariel sings Part of That World! Seeing Mickey's Fantasia hat always makes me feel like I'm home, back to the studios where I belong! I like to turn things up a notch by riding Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster, now that rock star themed attraction really speeds up! One thing I always do is grab a ice cold Coca-Cola and a tasty Churros to enjoy in the boiling hot sun. That's how we do things at Studios!

I must admit that Hollywood Tower of Terror is a room with a view! The Tower of Terror genuinely scared me but it was a mighty experience for sure! Hollywood Studios actually feels like a real movie set, with real looking movie lots that look the part. The Muppets are back in town, their show is so funny and captures the true sassy attitude of Miss Piggy. I'm a big kid at heart, so when I got the chance to meet Toy Story's Woody and Buzz Lightyear at the same time I couldn't believe my luck! One thing that I never saw at this park was Aladdin's Jafar, but I can't have everything! There's really nothing more that I can say about Disney's Hollywood Studios! I just love it! 

It's official I'm a Disney Kid! I have decided to leave EPCOT to another time because it holds a special place in my heart . . . 

Joseph Harrison


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