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World; adult/child 3-10yr $90/84; 9am-6pm, hours vary; Disney, Disney)
offers none of
the nostalgic charm of Magic Kingdom, the sophisticated delights of Epcot or the kitschy
fun of Animal Kingdom. It's meant to conjure the heydays of Hollywood, with a replica of
Graumann's Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Brown Derby, but most of the attractions
find their inspiration from unabashed 21st-century energy.
Hannah Montana
souvenirs line
store shelves, screams from the Tower of Terror echo through the park and
American Idol
wannabes line up daily to strut their stuff.
The 122ft Sorcerer's Hat serves as the park's primary focal point. Make a right onto Sun-
set Blvd to hit the roller coasters, the
Beauty and the Beast
show and Fantasmic (a night-
time spectacular), and left toward New York for the movie-based attractions, primarily in
the form of shows.
You won't need a whole day here, but there are some Disney highlights - the best plan is
to come first thing in the morning, linger for lunch, and then take off to relax by the pool
or, if you have a Park Hopper ticket, catch a boat over to Epcot's World Showcase for the
afternoon.
Animation Academy
COURSE
required; from 10:30am, on the half-hour; ; Disney, Disney)
Try your hand at drawing a Disney character during a short course hosted by a Disney an-
imator. There are about 40 drafting tables, equipped with paper and pencil, and your draw-
ing may be one of the best souvenirs of the trip!
Jedi Training Academy
COURSE
required; from 9am, up to 12 times a day)
Twelve little ones at a time don brown robes, pledge the sacred Jedi oath and grab a light
saber for on-stage training by a Jedi Master. But it's first-come, first-served, so get to Hol-
lywood Studios when gates open, and line up at the ABC Sound Studio to sign up for one
of the many classes held throughout the day. Children age four to 12.
