Best Theme Parks for a Multigenerational Vacation to Disney World

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One of the great things about Walt Disney World is that its four theme parks were built with multiple generations in mind. As a grandparent, you don't just want to watch your grandchildren having fun at the parks. You want to join them whenever possible. While all of the Disney parks are good for this, here are the two best places to make it happen:

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The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is modeled after Disneyland, which Walt Disney specifically designed to be a place where adults and children could enjoy the attractions forever. He hated having to watch his two daughters have fun on the carousel at Griffith Park in Los Angeles without being able to join them. Thus he created a place where kids, parents, and grandparents can all join together and enjoy many of the rides as a family.

Perhaps the best parts of the Magic Kingdom in which to accomplish this are Fantasyland and New Fantasyland. Most of the rides are gentle and scenic, so you can hop on board with your grandchildren even if you don't like rough or scary experiences. You'll glide under the sea watching the story of the Little Mermaid, soar above London on your way to visit Peter Pan and Wendy in Never Land, gently bounce with Tigger and Winnie the Pooh, fly with Dumbo the Elephant, and take a boat ride around the globe in Its a Small World. You might even be able to brave Goofy's roller coaster or the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. They pack a bit of a punch, but they're still very family friendly.

The Magic Kingdom has other family-friendly rides, like the People Mover, the Astro Orbiters, the train, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Jungle Cruise. Even the Haunted Mansion's ghosts are mild enough for you to take your grandchildren on a spooky adventure.

The park is also home to numerous shows, like the Hall of Presidents, Carousel of Progress, and stage performances that you'll find listed on your park map. Your grandchildren will love the Festival of Fantasy parade in the afternoon, and if they're old enough to stay up late, be sure it stick it out for the fireworks.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is a park with a slow pace and plenty to see.Take your grandchildren by the hand and stroll down the walking paths, where animals like meerkats, bats, gorillas, and tigers are all on display. Imagine seeing the delight on the grandkids' faces as they see live tigers frolicking in a pool of water or get face to face (through the glass of course) with a gorgeous gorilla.

If you get tired of walking, hop aboard Kilimanjaro Safari and head out to the savannah, where lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and various other animals are on display. You can appoint one of your grandchildren as your group's official photographers to grab photos of the wildlife.

While Disney's Animal Kingdom has some rides with a wild streak, like Dinosaur, the Expedition Everest roller coaster, and the Kali River Rapids raft ride, it also has some tame entries that multi-generational families can enjoy together. For example, TriceraTops Spin is very much like Dumbo, but with a dinosaur theme. There are also plenty of shows, like Finding Nemo: The Musical and It's Tough to be a Bug, that delight youngsters and the young at heart.

If you're feeling energetic,join your grandchildren on the quest to be a Wilderness Explorer. This free activity at Disney's Animal Kingdom lets them earn sticker “badges” for completing a number of fun activities. You can help them find the right spots and decipher the clues to successfully finish each assignment.

Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios are great for multiple generations, too, but the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom are the best of the best.You won't feel like you're just a spectator to your grandchildren's fun. Instead, you'll be right in the thick of it along with them.

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Disney' Magic Kingdom is Disney World's most popular theme park

Magic Kingdom: A Place of Dreams

Magic Kingdom is what most people picture when they think of Disney World. It's the biggest and most loved park there, famous for Cinderella's Castle. This park is a must-see with its magical charm and exciting rides.

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Disney EPCOT is one of Disney's four main theme parks.

Epcot: A Glimpse Into Tomorrow

Epcot is huge, twice as big as Magic Kingdom! It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Here, you can see what the future might look like in Future World. Then, explore cultures from around the world in World Showcase. It's a beautiful mix of tomorrow's ideas and the beauty of our world today.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four major parks at Disney World.

Animal Kingdom: Wild Adventures

Animal Kingdom is the largest park of the four, filled with wild adventures and even a bit of learning. With over 1,700 animals from 250 different species, it's like going on a safari without leaving the park. It's a place where fun meets the wild side of nature.

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Disney World's Hollywood Studios is one of 4 major parks at Disney

Hollywood Studios: Lights, Camera, Action!

Hollywood Studios takes you behind the scenes of movie-making. Enjoy live shows, thrilling rides, and special events that make you feel like you're part of Hollywood. It's a unique chance to see movie magic come to life in ways only Disney can do.

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Disney Springs

Disney Springs is the shopping and entertainment district at Walt Disney World formerly known as Downtown Disney. If you’ve ever visited in the past, you’ll hardly recognize the area that once contained the Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and the West Side.

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Disney's Blizzard Beach is one of two Disney World waterparks.

Blizzard Beach: A Snowy Oasis in the Sun

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Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon is one of two Disney Waterparks

Typhoon Lagoon: Ride the Tropical Waves

Typhoon Lagoon offers a splash of tropical paradise with its massive wave pool and the shipwrecked charm of Miss Tilly. Created from Disney's story of a typhoon's aftermath, this park boasts thrilling water rides like the gravity-defying Crush 'n' Gusher and the serene Castaway Creek.

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