Orlando · Walt Disney World · Lake Buena Vista surroundings
What to see and do at Disney: stories, nature and water
Two parks to explore and an aquatic option subject to the calendar.
Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom offer two different days. Typhoon Lagoon can only be added when its schedule confirms opening: Disney is currently announcing maintenance.
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What to visit at Disney: stories, nature and water
PLACES AND EXPERIENCES
What to do at Disney: stories, nature and water
culture
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Stories from film and animation take shape in themed areas such as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land.
Activities for your visit
- Explore the topic areas that interest you most.
- Choose attractions and shows compatible with your group.
Tips for this place
- Reserve a day for this park.
- Check restrictions on attractions and events with separate admission.
Disney's official shared selector: choose a valid ticket for Hollywood Studios, your date and type. Special events may require another ticket.
Reference sources and location
Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.
Reference coordinates: 28.3575, -81.56.
nature
Disney's Animal Kingdom
The park combines animal habitats, interpretive trails, shows and adventure worlds around the Tree of Life.
Activities for your visit
- Explore the trails and available habitats.
- Combine the visit with attractions and shows in the themed areas.
Tips for this place
- Observe the animals respecting the indications for each space.
- Special experiences may require an additional reservation.
Disney's official shared selector: choose a valid ticket for Animal Kingdom, your date and type. Special events may require another ticket.
Reference sources and location
Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.
Reference coordinates: 28.358, -81.59.
culture
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
A tropical-themed water park with pools, slides and lounging areas. Check their calendar before adding them to the trip.
Activities for your visit
- Consult the calendar and access conditions of the water park.
- Choose pools or slides suitable for the group when the park is operational.
Tips for this place
- Disney lists a maintenance closure at the time of this review; check its calendar for reopening information.
- The aquatic ticket and its options are not equivalent to any theme park ticket.
Disney announces closure for maintenance. Check reopening and ticket options for your date before purchasing.
Reference sources and location
Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.
Reference coordinates: 28.365671, -81.529588.
A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF
3-day Disney itinerary: stories, nature and water
- Day 1
Stories at Hollywood Studios
Tour the film and animation areas of Hollywood Studios with a valid park ticket.
- Day 2
A day at Animal Kingdom
Spend another day exploring trails, habitats, and themed areas at Animal Kingdom, following the directions for the spaces.
- Day 3
Aquatic option or rest day
Check out the Typhoon Lagoon calendar. If it remains closed, dedicate this day to rest or choose another activity; Do not buy counting on its opening.
Tips for visiting Disney: stories, nature and water
- Distributes Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom on separate days.
- The aquatic day is conditional: confirm reopening and valid entry before joining it.
LOCAL FLAVORS
What to eat at Disney: stories, nature and water
Orlando brings together Florida flavors, southern tradition and Cuban cuisine. Discover these dishes and a citrus drink between parks and walks around the city.
A Florida classic
Key lime pie
Creamy key lime pie with a cookie or dough base. A dessert linked to the Florida Keys that you can also try in Orlando.
Reference: Visit Florida · Regional flavors
Cuban tradition present in Florida
Cuban sandwich
Pressed and toasted Cuban bread with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. A bite of the Cuban tradition present in Florida.
Reference: Visit Florida · Cuban cuisine
Flavors of the Florida coast
Grouper
Fish with white, firm flesh, served grilled, spiced or fried. It is one of the flavors of Florida coastal cuisine.
Reference: Visit Florida · Florida Fish
Southern Cuisine in Orlando
Shrimp and grits
Shrimp on a creamy ground corn base. A dish of southern tradition that you will find in Orlando's gastronomic offer.
Reference: Visit Orlando · Southern Cuisine
A Florida appetizer
Fried alligator bites
Breaded and fried alligator meat, served in bites with sauce. An option from Florida cuisine that is also prepared in Orlando.
Reference: Visit Orlando · Flavors of Orlando
Central Florida Citrus Tradition
Florida orange juice
A citrus break to accompany breakfast. Look for juice made from Florida oranges and discover the region's citrus tradition.
Reference: Visit Florida · Central Florida Citrus
Sources to prepare your visit
- Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
- Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios
- Walt Disney World · Typhoon Lagoon and calendar
Reference location: Wikidata · Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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