CAN’T BEAT THE MAGIC:

Disney World Is The Best Theme Park In Florida

BY SHELBY WATSON

When you pass under those royal blue entry gates and glimmering gold letters that say “The Happiest Place on Earth,” you know you’re in for something special.

Disney is without a doubt one of the most recognizable companies to ever exist. From movies to TV networks to theme parks, Disney has made the childhoods of countless kids around the world. One of the company’s first big ventures into entertainment was the opening of the Disneyland theme park in California in 1955. The theme park was a huge success, leading to the opening of the much bigger Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in 1971. Since then, several other theme parks have attempted to compete with Disney World in the American theme park industry, including big names like Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Six Flags and Busch Gardens. No matter how hard these theme parks try to surpass the sheer power of Disney World, however, “The Happiest Place on Earth” will always be the best theme park because it appeals to people of all ages, offers a wide variety of different attractions and truly cares about immersing guests into the Disney World experience.

One of Disney World’s most the young adult age group other theme parks solely market to. Instead of only building roller coasters or adrenaline-inducing rides, Disney World ensures that everybody can have something to do no matter their age. Younger children can meet the characters and enjoy the slower rides; teenagers and young adults have a selection of thrill rides to pick from and adults can take part in eating and drinking festivals such as EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. There is a reason why, according to Statista, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was the most visited theme park in the world last year. It’s because Disney expertly caters to guests of all ages, allowing anyone to experience the magic.

When looking at America’s theme parks, it’s easy to see that nearly every one of them sticks to one theme or idea alone. For example, Universal Studios focuses on movie franchises; SeaWorld is solely themed on aquatic life and Busch Gardens centers around wild animals. Disney World, in comparison, gives its guests all of these themes and more, including parks that focus on movies, animals, the future, fantasy stories and a slew of other themes.

Consisting of four distinct theme parks, two water district, Disney World easily offers guests the largest variety available in terms of activities to do at a theme park.

What truly sets apart Disney from the other theme parks is the care and detail Disney World puts into constructing their parks. Disney is all about telling incredible stories, and it’s their purpose to make guests feel as if they have been dropped into the middle of these stories themselves. In order to do that, Disney World pays exceptional attention to every aspect of its park. For example, Disney World actually pumps in smells to subconsciously engage the guests into their environment. Another fun fact is that because the 199ft “Tower of Terror” ride in Hollywood Studios could be seen from the World Showcase in EPCOT, the attraction was designed in a Moroccan style to blend in with the Morocco country section of the showcase.

One of Disney World’s biggest criticisms is that it is childish compared to the intensity and technological prowess of its biggest competitor, Universal Studios. While this opinion is purely based on taste, Disney World is actually advancing their technology just as much as Universal. “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance,” which opened in 2019, is one of Disney World’s most technologically impressive rides to date. Its mix of trackless ride vehicles, advanced animatronic figures and secret Disney magic set up serious competition for Universal. Disney World is even opening one of the world’s largest indoor roller coasters next year with “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” in EPCOT. People may dismiss Disney World because of its main aim towards children, but anyone who gives Disney a pass is truly missing out on the most unforgettable experiences. Anyone can have their opinion on which theme park they think is the most fun, but objectively there is no contest that Disney World is the best overall theme