Orlando Car Rental and Walt Disney World Overview

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One of the first places that Orlando visitors travel to in their Orlando car rental is Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World, which opened to the public in 1971, is the sister park to California's Disneyland and is now considered to be one of the biggest and best attractions on the planet! Walt Disney World consists of four major theme parks, two gigantic water parks and a variety of other attractions including shopping centers and top notch resorts.

This vast and complex arrangement of thrills and attractions covers about as much land as the city of Boston, which can make driving your Orlando car rental a little stressful! Navigating this world of childhood fantasy can get a little tricky in your Orlando car rental so be sure to pick up some maps of Walt Disney World's layout before beginning your Disney vacation!

American Car Rental is proud to provide you with a brief overview of the Walt Disney World theme parks along with a few helpful tips to help make the most of your visit, so be sure to read on before heading to the theme parks in your Orlando car rental!

The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom theme park is best known as the centerpiece of the entire Walt Disney World attraction. The Magic Kingdom is also home to the most recognizable Walt Disney World icon - Cinderella's Castle! This towering castle has become a worldwide symbol of magic, imagination and fantasy, embodying the spirit of the entire Walt Disney World experience!

The Magic Kingdom is made up of seven separate lands - Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Mickey's Toontown Fair, Fantasyland, Liberty Square, Frontierland and Adventureland. Top attractions at the Magic Kingdom include Space Mountain, The Pirates of the Caribbean ride, Splash Mountain, Mickey's Philharmonic and the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Epcot Center

The Epcot Center theme park is commonly referred to as a permanent world's fair for kids due to its international pavilions as well as its interactive exhibits and rides. Each attraction at the theme park lends a fun, yet educational flavor to the theme park experience.

Dazzling shows and amazing cultural celebrations await you around every turn at this wonderful park, along with some of Walt Disney World's top thrill rides! Must-see attractions at Epcot Center include the Mission:SPACE ride and the super fast Test Track.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is definitely the place to be if you love movies! Some of the main attractions at this theme park include working studios where actual Disney movies have been made and spectacular shows! Priceless movie memorabilia is also on display throughout the park, so be on the lookout for familiar pieces!

Disney's Hollywood Studios is also teeming with great thrill rides including the ever popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the speedy Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith!

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

This beautifully landscaped and themed park is a zoo like no other in the world! Divided into two sections - Asia and Africa - this extensive theme park is home to countless animal species - even a few extinct ones! At the Animal Kingdom you have the opportunityvto truly appreciate nature, while you let loose on some cool thrill rides!

Top attractions at the Animal Kingdom theme park include the Kilimanjaro Safari, Expedition Everest, the Festival of the Lion King, It's Tough to be a Bug! and the great DINOSAUR ride.

Tips for Making the Most of your Disneyworld Vacation

• Watch for Extra Magic Hours: Every morning and/or evening at least one of the four Walt Disney World theme parks opens early or closes late for registered resort guests. If you are staying in a Disney resort hotel, be sure to take advantage of these extra hours. If you are not staying in a Disney resort hotel, you might want to hop into your Orlando car rental and head elsewhere for the day; these are generally the busiest days at that particular Walt Disney World theme park!

• Take a Break in the Afternoon: One of the key advantages to having an Orlando car rental is that you have the flexibility to enjoy the theme parks and relax at the same time.Plan to visit theme parks early in the morning and later in the evening to avoid fatigue and sun stroke. Most of the theme parks offer plenty of cool bonus attractions once the sun goes down, so be sure not to miss out on the excitement! Be sure to save your parking pass so you don't have to pay twice for parking, though.

• Use the Disney Transportation System: If you're tired of fighting traffic in your Orlando car rental, take a break and utilize the Disney Transportation System. This bus system is available to all registered resort guests, running daily from park to park and resort to resort.