A vacation to Walt Disney World Resort gives everyone the chance to feel like a kid again. From activities and rides made specifically with young children in mind to those better suited for thrill-seekers who crave the twists and turns of roller coasters, a Disney World vacation has it all.
So what kinds of attractions will you find on your Disney World vacation?
Soaring roller coasters
When you vacation to Disney World you may be expecting fairytale lands, encounters with your favorite characters and rides for little kids, but you should also take note that there are some roller coasters you may want to check out. Magic Kingdom is home to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain. After you've spent a vacation day at that park, head over to Disney's Hollywood Studios where you'll find Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. This high-speed coaster offers an exciting ride that's amplified by a special soundtrack recorded by Aerosmith. Disney World is also home to Disney's Animal Kingdom, which boasts the Expedition Everest roller coaster where you'll twist, turn and even get a chance to spot the Yeti.
Rides that make a splash
Disney World has a variety of rides that will cool you off on a warm Florida day. And your vacation wouldn't be complete without experiencing these fun rides. At Disney's Animal Kingdom there's Kali River Rapids which takes your vacation into the lush jungle of an Asian rainforest. Disney World also offers a 1930s-style riverboat safari ride in Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom. And of course you'll find plenty of splashes at Disney World's water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. From lazy rivers to steep slides, these parks give visitors the chance to experience adventure and cool off during your vacation.
Stunt shows
Maybe you are not a big roller coaster person, but you're more interested in seeing electrifying stunt shows on your vacation. Disney World has many of those. As you may have guessed, Disney's Hollywood Studios is the best park for the adrenaline junkies who want to see live daring stunts. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is a 30-minute live show that recreates scenes from the first Indiana Jones film. Next, there's Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. This show reveals filmmaking secrets behind pyrotechnics and vehicle stunts. There's also a Studio Backlot Tour that takes you on a behind-the-scenes walk and tram ride through many of the Hollywood special effects that you see in movies.
Interactive attractions
In addition to the Disney World theme parks mentioned above, you can visit Downtown Disney on your vacation. Here you will find DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park where you can experience five floors of virtual reality, leading-edge technology and innovative interactive games that take you on imaginative journeys. You can ride on a magic carpet, plunge down a prehistoric river or take part in a life-sized pinball game. If you don't make it to Downtown Disney, you can still experience interactive rides at the other parks. Toy Story Mania!, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, is a 4-D ride that allows you to play a gallery of games while you see all of your favorite Toy Story characters. Magic Kingdom is home to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, where you will climb aboard a space cruiser and get the chance to shoot at targets. Epcot is home to Innoventions, which is an interactive play space where you can experience futuristic fun. And you can also experience being a paleontologist on your Disney World vacation. The Boneyard, at Disney's Animal Kingdom, gives kids the chance to excavate fossils, explore tunnels and find their way through a maze.
Carnival-style rides
Disney World also has plenty of carnival-style rides, for those who may not enjoy the fast pace of roller coasters. At a vacation to Magic Kingdom you'll find Cinderella's Golden Carrousel, Dumbo The Flying Elephant, "it's a small world" and Mad Tea Party. At Epcot similar rides include Journey Into Imagination With Figment and The Seas with Nemo & Friends. And at Disney's Animal Kingdom you'll find rides like Tricera Top Spin, which takes you on a leisurely flight aboard a dinosaur.
In addition to the rides mentioned there are plenty of live-entertainment shows, street performances, character meet and greets, water slides and 3-D adventures to see on your vacation. Disney World attractions are so diverse that they are sure to please everyone in your vacation group.
