How Many Theme Parks Are in Walt Disney World^® Resort and the Disneyland^® Resort?

If you’re planning a Disney vacation, especially if it’s your first time, you probably have a lot of questions: How many theme parks are there? Which parks are at the Disneyland^® Resort in Anaheim, California and which are at Walt Disney World^® Resort in Orlando, Florida? What lands are in each park? Where do I start?

To help you plan your ideal Disney vacation, we’ve put together an article that answers those questions. We’ll tell you how many parks are in each resort, what lands each park contains and what you can expect in each park, including some fan favorite attractions and activities. Then, you can build out the right itinerary for your family and create a Disney planning list. Whichever parks you choose to visit, your Disney^® Visa^® Credit Card will help you get more out of your vacation by letting you redeem Disney Rewards Dollars toward dining, shopping and experiences.⁰

How many theme parks are in Walt Disney World^® Resort?

Walt Disney World^® Resort in Orlando, Florida, is the ultimate vacation destination for Disney fans. You’ll find four theme parks here:

Magic Kingdom^® Park

When you think of Walt Disney World^® Resort, you probably think of the most iconic sight in Magic Kingdom^® Park, Cinderella Castle, and a long list of beloved attractions. Brave the Haunted Mansion^® in Liberty Square and sail on Pirates of the Caribbean^® in Adventureland^®. Magic Kingdom^® Park isn’t just about the classics, though. You can also experience some of Disney’s most exciting new attractions, like the thrilling TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise in Tomorrowland^®. When the day ends and the sun sets, make your way to Main Street, U.S.A.^® to see fireworks light up the night sky. View the park map for more details on all the lands in Magic Kingdom^® Park:

• Main Street, U.S.A.^®
• Tomorrowland^®
• Fantasyland^®
• Frontierland^®
• Liberty Square
• Adventureland^®

EPCOT^®

EPCOT^® is for dreamers, doers and anyone who loves the wonders of our world. Begin your visit by exploring humanity’s legacy of innovation in the instantly recognizable Spaceship Earth. Nature lovers can traverse land and sea in World Nature, where you can dive into Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (opening October 16, 2023). Soar high in the sky during a hang-gliding flight on Soarin’, with spectacular aerial views, pleasant scents and the graceful sensation of taking flight to incredible new heights. Anyone whose gaze is fixed on worlds beyond our own can satisfy their thirst for adventure in World Discovery by experiencing training at Mission: SPACE^® or teaming up with Star-Lord and Rocket to save the universe at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Don’t miss the chance to visit the private Cardmember location in Future World for a complimentary photo with Disney Characters.⁰⁰ And at World Showcase, you can sample the cultures and cuisines of 11 different countries, all in a single day, as well as discover the incredible attractions Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After and more. Check out the park map to learn more about the lands in EPCOT^®:

• World Celebration
• World Discovery
• World Nature
• World Showcase

Disney’s Animal Kingdom^® Theme Park

Experience the enchantment of wildlife at Disney’s Animal Kingdom^® Theme Park. This is where nature comes alive with magic, a place to learn about the importance of conservation and discover the wonders of Asia and Africa. Keep an eye out for gorillas, hippos, lions, tigers, elephants and other animals as you explore the park, or experience Kilimanjaro Safaris^® for a captivating tour of a lush African savanna. Youngsters will love the chance to become honorary Wilderness Explorers, inspired by Up! And music fans will love the larger-than-life show, Festival of the Lion King. Disney’s Animal Kingdom^® Theme Park isn’t limited to just our natural world, though. Take a trip into the past at DinoLand U.S.A.^® or to the land of the Na’vi at Pandora – The World of Avatar, where you can ride Avatar Flight of Passage. Explore the park map to plan your expedition to the lands in Disney’s Animal Kingdom^® Theme Park:

• Africa
• Asia
• DinoLand U.S.A.^®
• Discovery Island^®
• Pandora – The World of Avatar
• Oasis

Disney’s Hollywood Studios^®

Disney’s Hollywood Studios^® brings the magic of movies to life, letting you step into some of the incredible worlds you’ve seen on screen. In Echo Lake, you can take part in For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration and watch adventures in person at Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular. Pixar fans should be sure to visit Toy Story Land, where they can ride Slinky Dog Dash, while Star Wars fans will want to spend time exploring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge^®, where immersive experiences like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance let you live your adventure. And don’t miss Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway on Hollywood Boulevard. Stroll down Sunset Boulevard for dining and shopping (don’t forget, you can save 10% on select merchandise purchases with your Disney Visa Card).⁰⁰ Then, wrap up your day with a viewing of Fantasmic! See the park map with all the lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios^®:

• Commissary Lane
• Echo Lake
• Grand Avenue
• Hollywood Boulevard
• Pixar Plaza
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge^®
• Sunset Boulevard
• Toy Story Land

How many theme parks are in the Disneyland^® Resort?

The Disneyland^® Resort in Anaheim, California, is where it all began with Disney parks, and decades later, it remains a classic vacation destination. There are two parks here:

Disneyland^® Park

Known as the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland^® Park has many things Guests love about Disney, from beloved attractions and stage shows to delicious dining and the opportunity to meet some favorite Disney Characters. The timeless attractions of Fantasyland, like Mad Tea Party and “it’s a small world,” are sure to put a smile on your face, whether it’s your first time experiencing them or your fiftieth. Explore the turn-of-the-century small-town charm of Main Street, U.S.A.^®, step into the animated world of Mickey’s Toontown, feel the pioneer spirit in Frontierland, and savor Disneyland^® Park is also home to the interstellar experience of Star Wars Launch Bay, where Cardmembers can visit the private location for an out-of-this-galaxy Character Experience and complimentary photo.⁰⁰  Browse the park map to learn about the lands in Disneyland^® Park:

• Tomorrowland
• Fantasyland
• Adventureland
• Frontierland
• Critter Country
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge^®
• Mickey’s Toontown
• Main Street, U.S.A.^®
• New Orleans Square

Disney California Adventure^® Park

At Disney California Adventure^® Park, favorite stories come to life before your eyes. In Hollywood Land, kids can learn how to draw characters with the help of talented animators, and everyone can experience Disney musical sequences in stunning 3D at Mickey’s PhilharMagic. Meanwhile, Grizzly Peak brings you the chance to take to the air at Soarin’ Around the World and explore a variety of cuisines at the new San Fransokyo Square. Fans of Pixar can meet Joy, Woody, the Incredibles and other pals at Pixar Pier, and anyone with an inner Super Hero can visit Avengers Campus. Pair up with Spider-Man at WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure or help Rocket rescue the rest of the Guardians at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Take a look at the park map to see all the lands in Disney California Adventure^® Park:

• Avengers Campus
• Cars Land
• Pixar Pier

• San Fransokyo Square

• Buena Vista Street
• Grizzly Peak
• Hollywood Land
• Paradise Gardens Park

As you can see, there are a number of things to do on a Disney vacation, whether you visit Walt Disney World^® Resort or the Disneyland^® Resort. Hopefully our guide to the parks and lands will help you choose where to spend your next getaway. If you just can’t decide, remember that you can always save some parks for next time and that special vacation financing with your Disney Visa Credit Card can help you plan your dream vacation!⁰