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Walt Disney World

Four theme parks and two water parks near Orlando, Florida, including Magic Kingdom, the most-visited theme park on Earth.

Walt Disney World is less a park than a small city of parks, hotels and transport. Magic Kingdom alone welcomed about 17.8 million visitors in 2024, more than any other theme park in the world.

The essentials

1-day ticket, 2026
$119–209Adults, before Florida's 6.5% sales tax. Animal Kingdom on a quiet date is the cheapest; Magic Kingdom on a peak date the most expensive.
Park Hopper add-on
About $65–105Lets you visit more than one park a day. The price depends on ticket length and dates.
Multi-day tickets
Cheaper per dayThe longer the ticket, the lower the daily price, which is why most visitors buy four or five days.
Getting there
Orlando InternationalThe nearest major airport, about 40 km away by road.
Best time to go
Weekdays, off-seasonAvoid US school holidays, Christmas and spring break. Summer is hot and humid, with afternoon storms.

Sources: TouringPlans (2026 ticket prices) and KTLA, citing the TEA/AECOM attendance report, checked 21 October 2026. Prices change by date, so confirm yours when you book.

The four parks

The icon

Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle, the classic rides and the evening fireworks. The most popular park, and the most expensive ticket.

The world's most-visited theme park

Future and world

EPCOT

Rides and pavilions about science and the future, plus the World Showcase: eleven countries around a lake, each with its own food and architecture.

Best for food lovers and older children

Movies

Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land and some of the resort's biggest thrill rides.

Arrive early: its top rides draw the longest queues

Animals

Animal Kingdom

A real safari among African animals, Pandora – The World of Avatar, and Expedition Everest.

Usually the cheapest 1-day ticket

Make the most of it

What to pack

Florida is hot and humid for much of the year, and park days are long.

Comfortable walking shoes

Expect 20,000 steps or more in a full park day.

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A portable power bank

Park apps for waiting times and tickets drain your phone fast.

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A refillable water bottle

Free water refills save money, and queues are thirsty work.

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Sunscreen and a sun hat

Florida sun is strong all year, and shade in the queues is limited.

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A rain poncho

Summer afternoons often bring short, heavy storms.

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A cooling towel

Helps on hot, humid days between rides.

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A waterproof phone pouch

Keeps your phone dry on water rides and at the water parks.

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Blister plasters

Long days on your feet catch up with everyone sooner or later.

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