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Disney's Splash Island Water Park

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      Welcome to an island paradise of many treasures. Here, you can explore this island and splash the day away in seven "villages" where things are wet and wild. You can enjoy nice beaches, mystic jungles, and even some melty snow resorts. Beach Village     Here at the beach, you can relax in the sand or get wet in the waves. You can snorkel in the Shark Reef, shop at  Surfer Jay's Surf Supplies, or eat at Island Grill. You can catch a wave at the Surf Pool or go down some slides called the Crasher Splashers. Ocean Village      By the sea, you can relax in a bunch of shipwrecks and hang out in the water. Kristen's Mayday Meathouse is where you can find a good barbecue. In Castaway Corner, you can shop. Attractions in this village include Pelican Plunge, a waterslide, Manta Ray Bay, a big pool, Crush and Gusher and Banana Bonanza, two aqua-coasters. Jungle Village     Here in the jungle, you can play around on the Nakiki Splash Pa...

Monorails at Disneytopia

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  This is a monorail that connects numerous areas of Disneytopia and makes faster travel for guests. This connects two parks and four hotels, and a district with each other. Stops: Magic World The Magic World Resort Disney's South Pacific Resort Disney's Big City Resort Disney's Georgian Resort Neo World Downtown Disney Five monorails go at a time, making travel easier and quicker, and some voice commentary over the intercom can educate you on the parks.

Fastpass

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  Don't wait in line, get a time. That's our motto. If you want to enjoy select attractions but do not want to have to wait forever in a long line, then get a FastPass. Magic World FastPass Attractions Buzz Lightyear's Star Rescue Monsters, Inc. Ride-and-go-seek Space Mountain Avengers Adventures Tarzan: Call of the Wild Splash Mountain Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Haunted Mansion Nemo's Underwater Expedition Neo World FastPass Attractions Soarin' Nemo and Friends Searider Mission: SPACE TRON Lightcycle Power Run Spaceship Earth Test Track Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Star Wars: Battle for the Galaxy Kilimanjaro Safaris Journey to the Secret Cave Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Star Wars: Hidden Secrets Adventure World FastPass Attractions The Practically Perfect Adventures of Mary Poppins The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Rock'n'roller Coaster starri...

Downtown Disney

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      Feeling the need to shop, dine, or catch entertainment? Well, here you can do it! This is a nice place to engage in good activities, dining, and shopping. Prepare to be amazed here at Downtown Disney.     Shops here include Build-a-Bear Workshop, Rainforest Cafe Store, Clothing for all Occasions, World of Disney, The Star Wars Store, Club Mickey, Avengers HQ, Disney Parks Store, Bon Voyage, Tech Wiz, The LEGO Store, The Wonderful World of Colors, Pet Supplies, Candy Castle, Pin Traders, and Once Upon A Toy.     Restaurants here include Rainforest Cafe, Minimota Asia, Earl of Sandwich, Rocker Cafe, House of Blues, AMC Dine-In Theaters, Pete's Eats, Corndog Castle, and Snack Cart Station.     Attractions here include AMC Theaters, HC Bowling Lanes, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, Avengers: Damage Control, Arcade Beta, ESPN Station, and Cirque de Soile. Attractions: AMC Theaters HC Bowling Lanes  Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire...

Hotels at Disneytopia

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     Planning to stay and play in the Disney parks? Well, consider staying at a Disneytopia Hotel. You have twenty-six different hotels to choose from, all with unique themes and accessories. Magic World Area     Come stay near the magic with these eight hotels: The Magic World Resort: this grand hotel serves as the park's main hotel, connected via monorail. There are two buildings, which is the main building and a tower. The tower is complete with seven signature suites for big families: Big Thunder, Fairy Tale, Adventureland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Tomorrowland, and the Mickey Mouse Penthouses. Disney's South Pacific Resort: this hotel is themed to the islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and other places in the Southern Pacific Ocean, which also connects to the park via monorail. Disney's Big City Resort: this hotel is based off of the American metropolises of New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Seattle. This also connects via...

Events at Adventure World

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 Adventure World Art Festival      In the spring, Adventure World is decorated with art from all over to celebrate the joys of art. During this time, you can go around and see impressive art in all the lands, engage in limited-time Wilderness Explorer activities, and eat exclusive food. Adventure World Food and Drink Festival     In the fall, World Bay is decorated with food pavilions, as are select areas of the park. Here, you can try food and drinks from all over the world, all in one day. Holidays at Adventure World     Celebrate the holidays here at Adventure World, along with these new traditions: Hanukkah in World Bay: Celebrate in this Jewish festival of lights in World Bay, with spinning dreidels and more. Feliz Navidad: celebrate Spanish Christmas in European Harbor and the Mexican part of World Bay. Chinese New Years: Celebrate Chinese New Years in Asian Gulf with all-new Chinese activities and a colorful appearance by Mickey and Minnie....

Adventure World: Entertainment

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     This is the entertainment offered here at this adventurous park: Adventure World Water Parade      Watch as this water parade moves out across the water in fifteen colorful boats. Mickey leads the way as the captain of his steamboat, and he is followed by Ariel in her watery abode. Following that are floats themed to Moana, Toy Story, Frozen, CInderella, the Incredibles, Lilo and Stitch, and more. Fantasmic! At night, take a seat and watch as this magical stage show unfolds, showing the power of dreams. Mickey as the sorcerer's apprentice leads this event, making movements and bringing Disney stories to life. Cinderlla has a dance, the Genie puts on a show, Tiana and friends jazz out, and Elsa lets it go. Following that are sequences inspired by Tangled, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and the Little Mermaid. Later on, you'll be swashbuckling with Captain Jack Sparrow, dancing with Snow White, and seeing over the land with Pocahontas, but not all is well. Th...

Adventure World: Character Meetings

 World Bay Mickey Minnie Pluto Goofy Daisy Duffy Mary Poppins California Coast Phineas Ferb Anna Elsa Olaf Jake Sophia European Harbor Pinnochio Gepetto Belle Pixar Pier Russel Dug Joy Sadness Mike Sully Woody Buzz Lightyear Jessie Mr. Incredible Elastigirl Frozone Edna Mode Lightning McQueen Mater Adventure Outpost Indiana Jones Asian Gulf Mulan Mushu Mermaid Kingdom Ariel Pandora: The World of Avatar Pandora Rangers

Adventure World: Discoveryland

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      Imagine a tomorrow as if it were pictured from yesterday. Tucked away in the corner of European Harbor between Paris and Amsterdam is this amazing world where those in the past imagined the future. Come to a world of steampunx, Jules Verne, and old ideas of what the future could be like.     Coming in from Amsterdam, you come walking around towards the inner bay, where the Nautilus, Captain Nemo's famous ship, is docked. On the left is Discovery Bites and the Retrofuturistic Store. In the bay area, you can go on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, a modified version of the Tokyo Disneysea ride. The Nautilus Kitchen serves as a sit-down restaurant nearby, where you dine in Captain Nemo's organ room and see drawings of Jules Verne Adventures all around.     On the other side of the bay is Cafe Hyperion, a restaurant. Also in that bay is where you can ride From the Earth to the Moon, which is showcased inside a replica of Disneyland Paris's Space Mountain...

Adventure World: Pandora: The World of Avatar

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      Imagine traveling to a world beyond belief, a world like Earth, but different in so many ways. Thanks to ACE (Alpha Centari Expeditions), you can go to this world, where mountains fly and plants light up in the night. Welcome to Pandora, where nature is alive and the people share a connection with it.     You enter this land through a pathway out of Asian Gulf near Yellow River Rapids.You walk through the Valley of Moara, where alien plants can be seen. You can further explore the valley on the right or keep walking left to go to Colors of Moara, a gift shop. If you keep going down the way, you can board the Na'vi River Journey, where you search for the Na'vi shaman of songs.     Continuing right is where the Na'vi Drummers play. Around here is also Avatar Flight of Passage, where you ride on the back of a Mountain Banshee. Further to the right is a shopping and dining area. You can get gifts at Windtrader's, get snacks at Pongu Pongu, and dine a...

Adventure World: Mermaid Kingdom

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       Between the old Venetian fortress and the streets of Paris (both in European Harbor) is the world of The Little Mermaid. Here, you can visit both Prince Eric's and King Triton's kingdoms, both of which have their own attractions, dining, and entertainment. Humans and mermaids alike will be delighted to be a part of Ariel's world.     In the "land" part of the area, you can travel through the land of Prince Eric. You can shop in the Village Market and dine in Les Poissons Restaurant. In a caveside grotto nearby is where you can go on Under the Sea--Voyage of the Little Mermaid. You also can dine inside Prince Eric's castle in Prince Eric's Royal Banquet. Nearby is where you can walk over to Atlantica, the "sea" part of the area, which you can enter from a bridge going into the city and the sounds of water all around.        Down underwater, you can attend King Triton's Concert, full of puppetry, acrobats, ad several music from the ...

Adventure World: Asian Gulf

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      Imagine a world of majesty, wonder, and mystery high up above or far down below. Well, this is that place in the majestic land of China. This place takes inspiration from old Chinese mythology, including the famous Mulan legend.     Across a bridge that connects Adventure Outpost with this area is where this land begins. Sea of Clouds Store offers Chinese jewelry and glassware.  Kahn's Mongolian is a Mongolian restaurant similar to a Hu Hot restaurant. There is a theater nearby where Mulan: A Tale of Many, a stage show based on the animated classic, is performed. Lantern House is another gift shop. Imperial Army Training Camp is an exploration attraction based off of the camp from the film.     Yellow River Rapids is the highlight of this sub-area, where you float down the rivers of China and venture into ancient Chinese fortresses, dark caves of treasure, and even a dragon's den. River Traders gives you merchandise. You enter this shop afte...

Adventure World: Adventure Outpost

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      Something strange blows here in the desert winds. Here in this 1930s Egyptian expedition site, some strange things are tied to the ancient ruins. Here, you can follow in the footsteps of Indiana Jones and try to figure out what is behind all of this peculiar activity happening in this otherwise normal explorer outpost.     You first walk into the outpost, which consists of old Egyptian buildings dating back to the 1930s. Sallah's Oasis offers food for hungry explorers while Treasures of Egypt sells Egyptian merchandise. Around this marketplace is also where you can sign up for Wilderness Explorers and you can even sign up for a new area-wide experience called Explorations of the Lost Desert Ruins, where you use a bunch of clues to find lost treasure, going on the rides and looking in some of the shops and restaurants to do so. This tells you the mystery of the ruins, and in the end, you get to help Indiana Jones himself find the lost treasure in a groundbr...

Adventure World: Pixar Pier

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      Imagine some gold old days where you can relax on a seashore amusement park. Well, this area looks back on those days with the theme of Pixar movies. Here, you can explore six "neighborhoods" based on Up, Cars, Toy Story, the Incredibles, Inside Out, and Pixar shorts and films. This is a half-circle shaped area where you can have fun in the sun and go far under the stars. Although this area consists of a lot of family rides, there is still room for thrills on the boardwalk for those who want it.     You enter the area from the streets of Venice, walking over a boardwalk that you can either walk over to get to Adventure Outpost or go into Pixar Pier for fun. Seats to see the Adventure World Water Parade are here, along with a snow cone shack called Adorable Snowman Shaved Ice. You can then take a right into the pier, heading into the Up neighborhood. Luxo Jr.'s is a store selling Pixar merchandise and Wilderness Explorers find the main HQ here, where you ca...