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Disney???s Hollywood StudiosvsMagic Kingdom Park
Both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Disney's Hollywood Studios scores slightly better than Magic Kingdom Park. Disney's Hollywood Studios comes in at 91 with approval from 6 sources like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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.
Magic Kingdom Park Concierge Frommer's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
3111 World Drive, Orlando, FL 32830
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Concierge "A larger version of California's original Disneyland, its idealized mock-up of a prototypical Main Street USA spills into several themed areas."
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The Kingdom experiences its biggest crowds on Mondays, so plan your trip accordingly.
Frommer's "The Magic Kingdom still attracts millions from around the world, drawn here by the opportunity to experience the fun and fantasy that only Disney can deliver." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"When people think of WDW, they picture the Magic Kingdom, from the iconic Cinderella's Castle to Space Mountain, the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The busiest theme park in the world (with somewhere around 17 million annual visitors), the Magic Kingdom is home base to the most famous rides in the Disney pantheon." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The signature park of Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom echoes the fantasy atmosphere of a fairy tale." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It’s hard to imagine anyone having a bad time at the Magic Kingdom—it really does have almost-universal appeal, especially for families...there are quieter spaces to relax if it all gets too much." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Magic Kingdom is the most-visited theme park in the world, and right now, it's celebrating 50 years since opening as the first Disney World theme park in Florida"
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