How Many Disney Parks Are There In The World?

Wondering how many Disney Parks there are in the World? You’ve come to the right place!

Most people have heard of Disney and associate the name with movies and theme parks. Many people know that there is a Disney theme park in Southern California, and in Orlando Florida too.

But what even the most dedicated Disney fans may not realize, is just how many Disney Parks there are all across the globe!

Today, there are six official Disney theme parks in the world – two in America and four internationally.

All six Disney Parks offer guests an unforgettable experience with attractions and shows that will transport them to faraway lands.

Disney Parks

There is nothing quite like walking down Mainstreet with a churro in hand, the smell of Pirates of the Caribbean, hugging your favorite characters, or ending your night with a magical fireworks show.

1. California

The original Disney theme park is located in Anaheim California and opened in 1955. Designed by Walt and Elias Disney, Disneyland was the first of its kind and quickly became a beloved destination for families from around the world.

The Disneyland Resort is made up of 2 Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Disney Hotels, and Downtown Disney.

Disneyland

Disneyland is 100 acres and contains 9 different lands. Each land is themed and the attractions, stores, characters, and even food choices reflect that theme.

The lands in Disneyland are

• Frontier Land– where you can immerse yourself in the wild west, eat gigantic turkey legs and ride classic rides such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
• Adventure Land – Adventure land takes you through the jungle on the Jungle Cruise and Indiana Jones rides.
• Fantasy Land– is the classic Disney experience where you can see Disney princesses, and ride attractions such as Peter Pan, Snow White, and Mr. Toads Wild Ride. Be sure and walk through Sleeping Beauty castle while you are there!
• Tomorrow Land– Tomorrow land is the futuristic land, with rides such as Star Tours and Space Mountain
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge– This is the newest land in Disneyland and is a fully immersive experience that makes you feel like you are right in the middle of your own Star Wars movie.
• Toon Town- Fun for kids and adults, Toontown is whimsical and fun. You can see Mickey and MInnies’ houses, as well as Goofy’s house. Toontown has just undergone a major refurbishment and included the popular ride (from Hollywood Studios) Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway.
• Main Street USA– this is the first area you enter when arriving at Disneyland, you’ll see the town hall, Walt’s apartment, and shops lining the street.
• New Orleans Square– Welcome to NOLA! Here you can ride on a riverboat, explore the Haunted Mansion, or travel from the bayou to the Caribbean with pirates.
• Critter Country was the previous home to the Country Bears Jamboree, but they have been removed. You can ride Splash Mountain in critter country (which is currently being re-themed to a Princess and the Frog theme).

Disney California Adventure Park

In 2001, Disney’s California Adventure was opened. This 55-acre park is located just across from Disney land, making it super easy to park-hop during your visit.

At Disney’s California Adventure you can explore old California, Pixar lands, and Marvel Universe.

The lands at Disney California Adventure are:

• Cars Land– Take a stroll down Route 66 and visit Maters Tow Yard, Flo’s, and race with Lightning McQueen in this themed land representing Pixar Cars.
• Avengers Campus– a dream come true for every superhero fan, at avengers campus, you can spot your favorite heroes and ride WebSlinger and Guardians of the Galaxy.
• Pixar Pier– this area is reminiscent of a fair with games to play, a Ferris wheel, Toy Story characters, and the Incredicoaster.
• Paradise Gardens Park- you can find Goofy’s sky school, Ariel’s undersea adventure, and many more rides.
• Pacific Warf – Growing up in California, this area reminds me of home! It feels just like the coastal cities we used to visit growing up. Be sure and try Giradhelli Chocolate, San Francisco sourdough bread, and the Birria Tacos!
• Hollywood Land – Feel like you are on set for a movie with impressive backdrops and an old Hollywood feel. Here you can ride the Monsters Inc Rid, and experience Animation Academy.
• Grizzly Peak – This represents the mountains and rugged parts of California and is home to Grizzly Rapids and my favorite ride in the whole park, Soarin over the world. (Although I wish it was still Soarin over California)
• Buena Vista Street – Old California is represented here. Look for characters near the fountain and make dinner reservations at Carthay Circle for an elegant dining experience that showcases Walt and the original successes that paved the way for the Disney empire.

2. Florida

The Disney Parks in Florida are collectively known as “Walt Disney World”. There are 4 theme parks and two water parks located in Orlando Florida.

The Disney water parks are Disneys Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is the most similar to the original Disneyland. You’ll find familiar attractions, the castle, and Mainstreet, but also a few lands and attractions that are unique to Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom is 106 acres.

You will still start on Mainstreet, and the lands are arranged in the same “hub and spoke pattern” as Disneyland.

The lands in Magic Kingdom are:

• Adventure Land– like California, you can ride the Jungle Cruise here, but you can also ride Pirates of the Caribbean and Alladin’s magic carpet ride here.
• Frontier Land– Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, and themed western shops are here, and you can still attend the Country Bears Jamboree!
• Liberty Square– this land isn’t in California and is unique to Magic Kingdom. All things patriotic can be found here including the liberty bell and the hall of Presidents. Here is where you will find the Magic Kingdom version of the Haunted Mansion, which is a bit different than the Disneyland ride.
• Fantasy Land– The heart of Disney magic, you can ride Peter Pan, it’s a small world and so much more in fantasy land.
• Tomorrow Land– Experience space travel with Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, and the people mover.

Epcot

Epcot theme park is a Disney park that was built in 1982. It is made to look like the future. There are two parts, Future World and World Showcase.

The Future World has rides and buildings that show how technology will change the future and the World Showcase has different countries with their own food, music, and culture.

Future World

Future World is divided into three “neighborhoods”, each representing a different focus.

• World Celebration – connect with a global community and ride Spaceship Earth
• World Discovery – Explore the wonders of science and technology. Ride Test Track and Mission: Space
• World Nature– Ride Soarin and meet Nemo and friends!

World Showcase

This truly unique part of the park gives you the opportunity to “travel” around the world and learn about different countries and cultures.

Each area is themed with music, smells, food, and shops that represent the country.

Look for your favorite Disney Characters, but remember they will only be in the country they are from.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the most iconic theme parks in the world. It was first opened in 1998 and is located in the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Spanning over 500 acres, it is the largest theme park in Walt Disney World.

As its name implies, this park focuses on the animal kingdom and is home to many of the world’s most beloved animals.

Here you can experience exotic wildlife, and thrilling shows, and meet your favorite Disney characters.

• Africa – Of course, a theme park dedicated to animals must feature Africa. Take a journey on the Kilimanjaro safari and view wild animals in their own habitat. Zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and more will be seen in the park.
• Asia– Asia is a fun land with great rides such as Expedition Everest, and the food is really good. here too!
• DinoLand U.S.A – Ride the Dinosaur! ride. There was a playground for kids here, but it is being rethemed currently.
• Discovery Island – The highlight of Discovery Island is definitely the enormous Tree of Life. Attend the bugs life show, it’s fun.
• Pandora – The World of Avatar – This is my favorite land in Animal Kingdom. If you’ve seen the movie Avatar, you will love it here. Ride flight of passage for sure, it’s one of the most fun rides. Be sure and check out Pandora at night, it is so pretty!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a theme park located in the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. It was first opened in 1989 and is themed around movies and television.

Hollywood Studios is known for its thrilling rides such as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Tower of Terror, as well as its live shows such as Fantasmic!

The areas of Hollywood Studios are:

• Hollywood Boulevard -designed to recreate, you guessed it, Hollywood Boulevard and home to Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway.
• Echo Lake– See Gertie the dinosaur and join the Frozen singalong
• Grand Avenue- is designed to represent present-day Los Angeles.
• Pixar Place- There isn’t a lot here now that Toy Story Land has opened, but you can still see some Pixar characters and grab a bite to eat.
• Animation Courtyard– Visit The Walt Disney Presents the attraction, a museum that shows the evolution of Disney film.
• Sunset Boulevard– named after another famous Hollywood Street, this area is home to Rock N Roll Rollercoaster and the iconic Tower of Terror.
• Toy Story Land– Hang out with the toys in Andy’s backyard and ride Slinky Dog Dash.
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Ride the rise of the resistance and immerse yourself in all things Star Wars.

3. Paris

For Disney lovers that live in Europe, never fear, you can still enjoy Disney Magic. Head over to the Disneyland Paris Resort and visit Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park.

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris is a theme park located in Paris, France. It was first opened in 1992 and is 140 acres.

This park, located in Marne-la-Vallee, France is based on the same Disney theme parks you know and love here in the United States with some significant European flair.

• Adventureland – Here you can take a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean or explore Aladdin’s Cave.
• Fantasyland – Visit Cinderella’s castle and take a ride on the Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups.
• Discoveryland – Explore futuristic technology in this area, like Space Mountain or Star Tours.
• Frontierland– Ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and be sure to visit Phantom Manor for some spooky fun.
• Main Street, USA – Stroll down Main street and take in all the sights. This is a great place for shopping and taking that perfect picture.

Walt Disney Studios Park

At Walt Disney Studios, you’ll be able to experience more cutting-edge Disney entertainment with rides and activities inspired by Marvel superheroes, Toy Story characters, and Pixar movies.

The areas of Walt Disney Studios are set up like “lots” on a movie set.

• Front Lot – Disney Studio 1 is the largest building in the park and is located here, in the front lot.
• Toon Studio– modeled after Toontown in Disneyland, with rides such as flying carpets over Agrabah.
• Worlds of Pixar– Home to all things Pixar
• Production Courtyard – Home to studio D and the Twilight Zone of Terror
• Avengers Campus– Webslingers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and all things Marvel reside here.

4. Hong Kong

Hong Kong Disneyland is a theme park that was first built in 2005. It is in Hong Kong and is quite small, only 67 acres.

Hong Kong Disneyland

There are different lands in Hong Kong Disneyland. Each land has a major attraction that you can go on.

• Fantasy Land – This area is home to the classic Cinderella Castle, where you can take a ride on Dumbo the Flying Elephant or explore Alice’s Curious Labyrinth.
• Adventureland – Get ready for some thrills as you ride the Jungle River Cruise and Tarzan’s Treehouse.
• Grizzly Gulch – Journey into the wild west with the Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars.
• Toy Story Land – Hang out with all your favorite toys from Toy Story and take a ride on the Slinky Dog Spin coaster or RC Racer rollercoaster.
• Mystic Point– Chilling mysteries and haunted tales await at this attraction, such as Mystic Manor and Mystic Springs.

5. Shanghai

Shanghai Disney

Shanghai Disney Resort is a theme park located in Shanghai, China. It is the most recent addition to the Disney Parks family and opened in 2016.

The resort spans an impressive 963 acres and is the largest of all the Disney resorts around the world, that’s even bigger than Central Park in NYC!

The park features six themed lands filled with rides, shows, and attractions inspired by Disney characters.

Mickey Avenue – This is the entrance to Shanghai Disney and where all the fun starts! Here you can meet Mickey and his friends, buy souvenirs, and watch a parade.

Gardens of Imagination – Enjoy the lush gardens and colorful flowers while taking in the sights of this area.

Fantasyland – This is the classic Disney land with rides such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

Adventure Isle – Explore this dense jungle area filled with temples and exotic creatures!

Treasure Cove – Discover a pirate-filled oasis with thrilling rides like Pirates of the Caribbean Battle For Sunken Treasure.

Tomorrowland – Get a glimpse into the future and see what technology has in store with rides such as Jet Packs and Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue.

6. Tokyo

The Tokyo Disney Resort is made up of 2 parks. They are located right next to each other. Neither park is actually owned by the Walt Disney Company, but the intellectual rights are leased.

The first one, Tokyo Disneyland, was built in 1983 and at 115 acres, it is a bit smaller than the other one, Tokyo DisneySea.

DisneySea is a 176-acre theme park that opened in 2001.

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland is home to seven different lands, full of rides and attractions built around beloved Disney characters. These lands are as follows:

• World Bazaar – Located at the entrance of Tokyo Disneyland, World Bazaar contains shopping and dining locations, as well as the classic Disney characters in their most iconic forms.
• Adventureland – This area has both classic and new attractions from around the world. Guests can go on a safari on Jungle Cruise or explore the depths of Tarzan’s Treehouse.
• Westernland – Explore the wild west with attractions such as Country Bear Theater and Big Thunder Mountain.
• Critter Country – Here, guests can enjoy fun activities like Beaver Brothers Canoes or they can visit Splash Mountain.
• Fantasyland – This area is home to many classic Disney characters and attractions. Guests can take a ride on Dumbo the Flying Elephant or explore Alice’s Tea Party.
• Tomorrowland – Get a glimpse into the future with rides like Star Tours and Space Mountain.
• Toontown– Visit Mickey’s Toontown, where you can meet Mickey Mouse himself in his house or go on Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.

Tokyo DisneySea

The themed areas at DisneySea are a bit unique compared to the other parks. Rather than lands, Tokyo DisneySea is structured around a central lagoon and features seven different themed ports. These ports are:

• Mediterranean Harbor – Set sail on a Venetian gondola ride through this Mediterranean-inspired area of the park.
• American Waterfront – Take on a wild ride at the Tower Of Terror or explore S.S Columbia in this American-themed area.
• Lost River Delta – Take a tour through this ancient Mayan temple or take on the mysterious Raging Spirits rollercoaster in this adventurous land.
• Port Discovery – This futuristic port features attractions like Aquatopia, and features characters from Finding Nemo.
• Mermaid Lagoon – Here guests can enjoy shows and attractions highlighting the characters from “The Little Mermaid”
• Arabian Coast – This port is home to some of Disney’s most iconic rides, including Jasmine’s Magic Carpet Ride.
• Mysterious Island – Go on an adventure with Jules Verne’s Journey To The Center Of The Earth or explore Captain Nemo’s Nautilus Submarine.
• Fantasy Springs- This incredible area will open in 2024 and will feature themes from Frozen, Tangled (my favorite), and Peter Pan!

Disney Properties With No Theme Park

While theme parks seem synonymous with Disney, there are still properties that have Disney Magic without the rides.

These locations include:

• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a beachfront property located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. The resort features two pools, multiple restaurants, and activities like fishing, surfing lessons, and game nights.
• Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. This resort is located on the South Carolina Coast and offers beach access, golf courses, bike trails, kayaking adventures, and more.
• Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is Located on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, this resort is a beachfront paradise perfect for family vacations. Guests can enjoy activities like snorkeling and explore a number of nearby attractions, including some of Hawaii’s best waterfalls located nearby.

Disney Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Lines is one of my favorite cruise lines. You get character experiences, and the incredible customer service you’ve come to expect from Disney cast members.

There are currently 5 Disney Cruise Line ships that offer itineraries and exciting ports of call, from Alaska to the Caribbean to Europe.

• Disney Fantasy
• Disney Wonder
• Disney Dream
• Disney Wish
• Disney Magic

Planning to Visit a Disney Park or Cruise?

Planning a Disney Vacation can be overwhelming, especially with park reservations, and ever-changing ways to make the most out of your days.

I have two ways to help make your Disney vacation as stress-free and affordable as possible.

⭐️⭐️ As a certified Disney Vacation Specialist, I have the training and knowledge to help you plan and enjoy your Disney Vacation. The best part? I do not charge anything extra for my planning services. Message me to get started on your Disney Quote!

⭐️⭐️ If you would rather self-book, you can get deals and packages at Get Away Today. Be sure and use the code: FlipFlops10 for $10 off your Disney Package.

These are the amazing Disney parks located around the world. Each one offers something unique and special that will have you feeling like you are living inside your favorite Disney movie.

So make sure to plan a trip to your nearest Disney park and have a magical time!

Theme Park Planning Resources

These are companies I use and trust when planning all of our trips. I only recommend companies I personally use and trust.

⭐️Flight Deals: Expedia or WayAway
⭐️Airport Parking: Airport Parking Reservations
⭐️Rental Cars: Discover Cars
⭐️Hotel Booking: Hotels.com,
⭐️⭐️Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance Master
⭐️Theme Park Tickets: Getaway Today (use code FlipFlops10 for a discount)
⭐️⭐️Free Travel Planning Services: Flannels or FlipFlops Travel

If you find my content helpful, booking through the links above helps support my blog at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.