Personal Narrative: Disney World In Orlando

There is nothing more exciting than visiting the happiest place on Earth, whether it be for the first time or for the thousandth time. Disney World in Orlando, Florida is the ultimate destination for families, friends, and people of all ages. Between the countless attractions, restaurants, and shops there is never a dull moment in any of the parks or resorts. Notable memories wait behind every corner and nothing is more exciting than experiencing the magic of Disney.

I visited this past summer for the first time and it was surely a trip I will never forget. I would like to demolish the stereotypical idea that Disney is only for children, because as a seventeen year old, I’m already dreaming about going back. The fun starts the moment you exit
Disney World offers four main locations: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, & Epcot; Disney Springs, the night-life party location for foodies and shopaholics; and two outdoor waterparks made for cooling off after a long day in the blistering Florida heat: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon
Rides such as Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and my person favorite, Mike Wazowski’s Laugh Floor, are few of the many notable rides. It is also home to Cinderella’s castle and the MainStreet Parade where all of the characters showcase their skills by marching through an amazing performance. Walking into Animal Kingdom is like being transported straight into the jungle. The real life animals are a favorite to kids, but this park is also the favorite for many adults. My parents particularly loved this one because of the light shows, animal sightings, and of course, the amount of shade from the trees. As a movie lover, especially of Disney Movies, I took a real liking to Hollywood Studios. Between Star Wars, everything Pixar, and The Great Movie Ride which highlighted a bunch of classic films through the generations, there was nothing there I did not enjoy. I constantly dream about visiting again and learning more about what goes in to making the iconic films we all know and love. Finally, Epcot, an experience that you could spend a week on, alone. Epcot is amazing because it is a little piece of a number of cultures all in one space. The restaurants are all authentic and each cast member/employee are from the country they work in. It is possible to travel through the culture of a country in the same continent to a country on the opposite side of the