Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the most visited theme park in the world, located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, and operated by The Walt Disney Company. It opened on October 1, 1971, and features themed lands such as Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, and Adventureland. The park is consistently ranked as the top U.S. theme park by the Global Attractions Attendance Attendance Report, with estimated annual attendance above 17 million guests. It is a major revenue driver for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, which reported total segment revenue of $32.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 according to the company's earnings release The Walt Disney Company.
Magic Kingdom is organized around the Cinderella Castle hub and includes marquee attractions such as Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and the Magic Kingdom Railroad. The park operates daily with hours varying by season, and it is the only Disney World park that closes earlier on most nights. It is the flagship property of the Disney Experiences segment, which is the largest contributor to Disney's total revenue alongside media networks and direct-to-consumer services.
EPCOT
EPCOT is the second park at Walt Disney World, opened on October 1, 1982, as EPCOT Center, and rebranded as Epcot in 1994. It is divided into two main areas: World Celebration, which includes Future World and World Nature, and World Discovery, which includes the former Future World pavilions. The park features permanent and rotating exhibits on technology, innovation, and global culture, and it is managed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
EPCOT hosts the annual Flower & Garden Festival and Food & Wine Festival, which are among the most attended festival events in U.S. theme parks. In 2024, Disney reported continued investment in EPCOT's Future World transformation, including new attractions and updated storytelling. The park's World Showcase area features 11 country pavilions, many of which are sponsored by real-world corporations and government entities Forbes.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios opened on May 1, 1989, as Disney-MGM Studios and was renamed in 2008. It is the third most visited park at Walt Disney World, with a focus on immersive storytelling, production studio themes, and high-thrill attractions. The park is home to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which opened in 2019 and is designed as a fully immersive land set on the planet Batuu SEC Filings.
Disney's Hollywood Studios features major attractions such as Toy Story Mania!, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The park's nighttime entertainment includes the Fantasmic! show and seasonal events such as the Star Wars: Galactic Nights party. Disney's Hollywood Studios is a key part of the Disney Experiences segment, which reported a 14% increase in operating income in fiscal year 2024 Bloomberg.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom is the largest Disney theme park by acreage, opened on April 22, 1998, and is themed around natural environments and animal conservation. It is certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and features areas such as Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opened in 2017. The park's flagship attraction is Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, and it includes