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Disney???s Hollywood StudiosvsDisney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Both Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Disney's Animal Kingdom scores marginally better than Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney's Animal Kingdom comes in at #3 in Orlando with approval from 7 reviewers including Where, Concierge and Frommer's.
Disney???s Hollywood Studios
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Orlando, FL 32830
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Concierge "The resulting property's most celebrated attractions are the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror... and an indoor roller-coaster (Disney World's only upside-down ride)."
Frommer's "You'll probably see the Tower of Terror and the Earrfel Tower, a water tank with mouse ears, even before you enter this park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An Indiana Jones stunt show and a retelling of The Little Mermaid top the long list of kid-oriented shows at this park, called Disney-MGM Studios until 2008." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This theme park/studio celebrates the magic of filmmaking from animation and stuntcraft to adventure and romance." Full review
Where "This theme park dives into Hollywood with live stage shows and movie-themed rides." Full review
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Don't miss the new Star Wars areas and the new "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks show featuring pyrotechnics, lasers and special effects synced to video projections of classic Star Wars scenes and music.
Condé Nast Traveler "This complex once functioned as a movie and TV production facility for Disney, and today it remains a must-see park." Full review
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As with all theme parks, plan ahead and make sure to hit the big rides early.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Concierge Frommer's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Where Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Bear Island Road, Orlando, FL 32819
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Concierge "Added in 1998, Animal Kingdom is the most spacious Disney Park by a large margin (500 acres), although most of that belongs to the menagerie of exotic, free-roaming animals."
Frommer's "Disney's fourth major park opened in 1998 and combines exotic animals, the elaborate landscapes of Asia and Africa, and the prehistoric lands of the dinosaur." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Wild animals of every stripe can be seen here, in regionally themed habitats that are scattered across the park." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Claiming status as the world's largest animal-themed park... whimsy meets reality here." Full review
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The real stars of the park are the live animals, best experienced from an open-sided vehicle on the Kilimanjaro Safari.
Afar Magazine "The world showcase at Epoct is so fun, especially around the Food & Wine Fest which takes place in the Fall each year." Full review
Where "From live animals to dinosaurs and animal characters, your imagination runs wild in this beautifully designed park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "As you'd expect from the largest theme park in the world, Disney's Animal Kingdom has plenty of exotic animals living on its 580 acres"
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Travel + Leisure "This Disney World destination is half zoo and half amusement park, wholly dedicated to animals — both real and fictional, living and extinct"
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Frommer's "Disney's fourth major park opened in 1998 and combines exotic animals, the elaborate landscapes of Asia and Africa, and the prehistoric lands of the dinosaur" Full review
