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Theme park holidays with kids
Theme parks – what a wonderful escape from reality into another world! Here’s our round up of the world’s biggest and best theme parks.
Disneyland Resort - Anaheim, California
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is a winner with kids and grown-ups alike. Encompassing two parks – Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park – this one-of-a-kind Resort never fails to impress with fun attractions for every family member – from colourful journeys that little ones will love to exciting thrill rides for bigger and braver kids.
And it’s easy to turn a magical day into a magical stay with three hotels on location.
Join Mickey and Minnie for the ultimate Disney experience as you check in to one of three unique hotels. Whether it’s the Disneyland Hotel with classic styling that pays tribute to the park’s 1955 opening, the luxurious Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the latest Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel, guests of all ages will be charmed. Best of all, there’s a whole world of magic right outside your door.
Walt Disney World Resort - Florida
If size counts, then the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, must be the best of the best! Walt Disney opened Magic Kingdom Park in the Orlando region in 1971. Since then, it’s blossomed into Walt Disney World Resort, a dream destination so extensive it now covers over 11,000 hectares. With four theme parks, two water adventure parks, 32 resort hotels, five golf courses, Disney Springs dining and entertainment precinct and much more, this place is as big as Brisbane.
The four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will make the real world disappear, and make-believe become real. At Magic Kingdom Park, beloved films come to life and princesses, mermaids, heroes, flying elephants and fairies are real. Discover big fun and cultures from around the globe at Epcot. Create your own wild adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and enjoy the glitz and glamour of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Wherever you go, the only limit to fun is your imagination.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Surely the number one item on the agenda of any child visiting Hong Kong would be a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland? The closest of the Disney theme parks to Australia, kids can meet their favourite Disney characters, enjoy the thrill and spills of the amazing rides, and end their day with a glittering fireworks show.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel both offer spacious rooms, stunning views and dazzling Disney service and a shuttle bus operating between the Park and hotels. The park consists of seven sensational themed areas including Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point and the brand new World of Frozen – home to favourite characters and special effects that will transport guests into a fantastic universe.
Disney parks and resorts around the world
Each international Disneyland Park incorporates all of the magical ingredients that represent the original brand, but each also includes cultural elements specific to its location. Shanghai Disney Resort opened to the public in 2016 as the sixth Disney destination worldwide.
Universal Studios theme parks
Combine Hollywood and a theme park and this is one HOT experience for all ages! A California family holiday is incomplete without a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood. Rides, shows, and a real working movie studio, Universal Studios Hollywood will take you on journeys through some of your favourite movies – behind-the-scenes on the lot and on rides that emulate the excitement and fun of those movies, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
Universal Orlando Resort in Florida opened in 1990 and features Universal’s Islands of Adventure (including the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park®), Volcano Bay water park and – of course – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™!
Located in Osaka, you’ll find another awesome movie-inspired experience at Universal Studios Japan. Fan-favourite rides include Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ in 4K3D and Flight of the Hippogriff™ ,Jurassic Park – The Ride ®, Jaws ® and Back To The Future® rides, as well as kids’ areas Sesame Street Fun World™ and and Hello Kitty Avenue. Over 16 million visitors go through the gates every year!