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Studios offers some wild action along with family-friendly stage shows and attrac-
tions. Children may not find Animal Kingdom as exciting as the Magic Kingdom or
DHS, because animals can't be programmed to entertain on cue.
First-time visitors should see Epcot first; you'll be able to enjoy it without having
been preconditioned to think of Disney entertainment as solely fantasy or adventure.
See Disney's Animal Kingdom second. Like Epcot, it's educational, but its live
animals provide a change of pace.
Next, see Disney's Hollywood Studios, which helps all ages transition from the
educational Epcot and Animal Kingdom to the fanciful Magic Kingdom. Also, be-
cause DHS is smaller, you won't walk as much or stay as long. Save the Magic King-
dom for last.
If you can't postpone the Magic Kingdom without a major revolt, at least see Ep-
cot first. Adult orientation notwithstanding, there's lots that children 7 and up will
love, younger children not so much. Be sure to participate in the Agent P and Kidcot
programs, described in Part Eight . They'll be the highlight of your child's day. If see-
ing Mickey is your kid's top priority, be advised that you can see him in each of the
major theme parks. Any cast member can tell you where to find him.
OPERATING HOURS
THE DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE publishes preliminary park hours 180 days in advance,
but schedule adjustments can happen at any time, including the day of your visit.
Check disneyworld.com orcall 407-824-4321fortheexacthoursbeforeyouarrive.
Off-season, parks may be open as few as 8 hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). At busy times (par-
ticularly holidays), they may operate 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
OFFICIAL OPENING VERSUS REAL OPENING
WHEN YOU CALL, you're given “official hours.” Sometimes, parks open earlier. If the
official hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m., for example, Main Street in the Magic Kingdom
might open at 8:30 a.m., and the remainder of the park at 9 a.m.
Disney surveys local hotel reservations, estimates how many visitors to expect on
a given day, and opens the theme parks early to avoid bottlenecks at parking facilities
and ticket windows, as well as to absorb crowds as they arrive.
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