Disney is the name of the person, Walt Disney (Walter Elias Disney 1901.12.5.-1966.12.15) is a famous American director, producer, screenwriter, voice actor and cartoon designer, and and his brother, Roy Disney (Roy O. Disney) together founded the world-famous Walt Disney Company. Disney, and together with his brother Roy O. Disney, founded the world-famous Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney was a successful storyteller, a practiced producer and an entertainer in his own right. He and his staff created many of the world's most famous and popular characters, including the oft-mentioned Mickey Mouse, who was Walt's best friend. Many of Walt Disney's creations have made him globally famous, including his creation of Snow White, Pinocchio, and many other well-known movies, as well as animated characters such as Mickey Mouse, and it was he who made Disneyland possible, pioneering the form of theme parks, and whose hosting of the television show The Wonderful World of Disney (originally called Disneyland) has made it unforgettable for countless American people. people can't get enough of him. He received 48 Academy Award nominations and seven Emmy Awards. Walt Disney has the most Academy Awards in the world. Walt also created the world's first Disney theme park, Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, and began planning for Disney World in Orlando, Florida, which was later opened by Roy O'Brien. (World, later changed to Walt Disney World by Roy O. Disney).
Second, the distribution of Disney Parks
1, Disney Disneyland Resort, California, United States
Opened in 1955, is the world's first established Disneyland, covering an area of about 512 acres. Theme parks: Main Street USA, Future World, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, Animal Kingdom, Border World, New Orleans Square, and World of Adventure.
2, Florida Disney Walt Disney World
Opened in 1971, the largest area, is the headquarters of Disney, covers an area of about 30,500 acres, 22 Disney hotels in the park. Orlando Disney World is located in Orlando, Florida, about 32 kilometers southwest of Lake Buena Vista, a total area of 124 square kilometers (about 30,500 acres). In terms of sports facilities, there are five 18-hole international standard championship courses, and one 9-hole family course, as well as the Disney Sports Complex, which includes baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer and other sports. There is also Downtown Disney, which combines shopping, entertainment and dining, and also includes the Pleasure Island nighttime play area, Shopping City, and West Town. The entire area boasts more than 250 restaurants of all kinds.
3. Tokyo Disney Resort
Opened in 1983, Tokyo Disney Resort covers an area of about 494 acres. Theme parks: Animal Place, Fantasyland, Toontown, Tomorrowland, Westworld, Adventureland, World Market.
Disneyland Resort Paris
Opened in 1992 and covers about 4,800 acres. Theme parks: Main Street USA, Adventureland , Fantasyland, Discoveryland, Walt Disney Studios.
5. Tokyo Disney Sea
Opened in 2001, theme harbors: Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon, Port Discovery, Mysterious Island, Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront. Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo's second new Disney-themed park, is a beautiful architectural park on the waterfront that you can savor with the theme of the ocean. The entire Tokyo DisneySea can be divided into seven zones, according to the history, humanities, legends, fairy tales or imagination, to create different landscapes in each zone, most of these landscapes are related to the sea or streams, in line with the theme of water or the sea. opened on September 4, 2001, the world's first and currently the only one of the Disney theme parks with the theme of the sea.
6. Hong Kong Disneyland
Opened in 2005, it includes four themed areas: Main Street USA, World of Adventure, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. Each themed area offers visitors endless marvelous experiences. In the U.S. town of Main Street, you can enjoy the nostalgic architecture of the U.S. market, all kinds of elegant antique cars, taste a variety of Chinese and Western delicacies; adventure world, along a huge river, through the African prairie, into the mysterious forest of Asia, to reach the Tarzan island, the brave navigator will lead the tourists to explore the magical realm of nature; full of joy in the world of fantasy, is a dream in the fairy tale world, the beautiful and kind-hearted Snow White, innocent and lively Dumbo, innocent and lovely Winnie the Pooh, each protagonist in the fairy tale can bring joy and fantasy; Tomorrowland allows people to experience the thrilling journey to space and explore the boundless universe.
Three, the content of Disneyland
Disney parks around the world have different theme parks, some have only two theme parks, while some even have seven theme parks. Here I have been to the Disney headquarters, but also the largest Disney Parks - theme parks in Disney Parks, Florida. These seven theme parks are: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, two water parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.
1, EPCOT (Epcot)
EPCOT is divided into two areas, the first one is a play area and the second one is a world expo area with buildings from different countries. The theme is to discover the world, including "future world" and "world exhibition hall" two major parts. In the "Future World", there are nine sections, including communication, space, energy, transportation, ocean, land, agriculture and future scenarios. The 80,000 barrier photovoltaic cells on top of the Energy Pavilion are the world's largest privately built daylight collector. In the Agriculture Pavilion, one can also see a laboratory that simulates the conditions of outer space to grow crops. In Space, you can experience what it's like to be an absolutely real astronaut. In the Land Pavilion, you can take a ride on the Soarin', a low-flying airplane with a bird's eye view of California's natural wonders. In the Oceanarium, you can find Nemo the fish and his friends, as well as Bruce the shark! "The World Showcase is even more interesting, featuring the architecture and culture of 11 countries, including Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom and Canada. Inside the China section is the Temple of Heaven, which is only half the size of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, but with fine carvings and gorgeous decorations, it is very realistic. And here you can enjoy absolutely authentic acrobatic performances.
2, Magic Kingdom (Magic Kingdom)
The theme is "fantasy", which is the most traditional Disney features, filled with a variety of cartoon images. The park features Central Avenue, It's a Small World, Tomorrowland, Land of the Rising Sun and Liberty Square. Central Avenue has elegant old-fashioned carriages, quaint stores and restaurants and tearooms; there is also a city hall that provides visitors with counseling and lost-and-found services; Small World is designed for children, for them to aspire to the world of entertainment; in the "World of Tomorrow", people will be in a highly developed environment and can personally go to the "moon" to go! In "Tomorrowland", people will be in a highly developed environment, and can personally visit the "moon"; if you come to the pioneering land and Freedom Square, that is another world, where people can relive the immigrants in the New World pioneering all kinds of scenarios, and the situation of the American continent during the British colonial period. Walking in the Disney World, but also often encountered some actors dressed as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, more so that the childishness of the people back to life, the pleasure of travel. If you're tired of walking, go for a ride on the Disney train, which takes you to every stop. When night falls, you can also enjoy this park's signature fireworks show.
3. Animal Kingdom
This park has an adventure theme and is another of Disney's specialty parks, built on the site of a large safari park. There are several sections such as Oasis, Discovery Island, Africa, Asia, Camp Mickey Minnie, and Dinosaur Island. Here you can see a variety of animals from Asia and Africa, elephants, lions, tigers, gorillas, rhinoceros, giraffes and other large animals, as well as other rare small animals, and there are people to explain their habits. In addition, you can listen to the voice of the bugs - the 3-D movie "It's Hard to be a Bug! , Save the Last Dinosaur on Earth, and sing along with the Lion King, Timon and Pescadores and other animals.
4, Disney - Hollywood Studio (Hollywood Studio)
The theme of this park is show business, known for its thrill rides. It is divided into several parts such as Hollywood Boulevard, Lake Eko area, Streets of America, Dining Street, Mickey Street, Animation Production Area and Sunset Boulevard. Here, children can go behind the scenes of animation production, learn the basic principles of animation production, learn to make animation themselves and enjoy animation clips. The most exciting part of the program is the live car stunt show, including Herby, a car star that can be divided into two, which is very exciting. In addition, you can also see other live shows, including Indiana Jones, 3-D movies, Rush Hour Train, Tower of Terror, the stage show The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more. There are also Disney Stars and the Parade of Cars here every day, but be sure to check the schedule ahead of time. At night, you can enjoy the water screen movie Fantasmic directed by Mickey, which consists of lasers, lights, fountains, etc.
5, Disney Town (Downtown Disney)
Disney Town is a commercial center, where there are three major parts of the catering, entertainment and shopping centers. Dining is all western restaurants and fast food restaurants. There is a very famous chain restaurant Planet Hollywood, although mainly fast food, but its unique design has attracted many world celebrities. It is not only a restaurant, but also a movie-related museum. The restaurant is divided into several floors, both sides of the staircase are full of Hollywood movie chronicles, autographed photos of the stars and the feeling of dining here, as well as some old photos, some of the costumes or props of a certain star in the movie. The internal layout of the restaurant is like a theater, in front of a stage, with DJs and bands performing above, upstairs and downstairs dining tourists dining entertainment without delay. The ceiling of the restaurant is hung with various prop models or mission models. Here you can feel a very typical American cultural atmosphere.
When it comes to entertainment, there are movie theaters and various clubs. There is a five-story indoor game hall Disney Quest, which has a variety of electronic games, such as roller coasters that can design their own tracks, very realistic motorcycle races, shooting contests, small bumper cars, the Caribbean pirate ship and other fun things. Play tired, you can go to the hall of the catering department to sell some fast food or snacks, take a break and then continue to play, very addictive.
6, water park Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon
Disney has two water parks, Bzzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. here visitors can swim in addition to a wide range of water projects, such as mild bumper boats, rafting, water skiing, scuba diving to watch There are a variety of water sports such as bumper boats, rafting, water skiing, diving, shark watching and so on, as well as more exciting vertical slides, rapids, water roller coasters and so on, so you can't stop talking about it.