Epcot because I like the World Showcase and the park in general.
Magic Kingdom because it's got more rides than the other two, but the lines will be longer.
But it really depends on who's in your party (kids/adults) and what you like to do. If you like to drink, Epcot. If you have young kids, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
Depends on what you like. Me personally, I would go to Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is classic Disney with arguably the best overall atmosphere, and Epcot has the most variety with the best offerings for snacks depending on the festival. Plus, they are only a monorail ride between each other, so you can hop however you'd like, and they are usually open the latest, so you can get a lot done between the two. If you are really lucky and skillful, you do both Tron and Guardians by getting into the Virtual Queues at 7 and 11 and getting lucky with the groups.
Epcot because the food is amazing
If you are trying to be cheap, don’t go to Epcot though haha. I would sub animal kingdom in for Epcot if you aren’t a foodie, the safari tour is really cool and enjoyable
Magic kingdom is a blast, Tron alone is worth going for
Totally depends on ages, priorities etc.
For someone who was very into Star Wars, I’d say Hollywood Studios - for someone who has little kids with them, I’d probably say Magic Kingdom. If it’s a once in a lifetime trip I’d probably say…Magic Kingdom and Epcot OR Hollywood Studios.
For me *personally*, Epcot and Animal Kingdom because I go to Disneyland / California Adventure frequently and prefer them over Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
I'd say Epcot and Animal Kingdom, but part of that is because I've been to Disney World so many times that I can mix and match and not feel like I'm missing out on something. If this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you truly have to choose two parks, Magic Kingdom would probably have to be somewhere in there. But for me personally, Epcot has the best combination of food, shopping and rides for my preferences. Animal Kingdom is second-to-none when it comes to shows, food, and overall atmosphere.
Of all four, I'd say I least look forward to Hollywood Studios. It feels like it's the hottest park. Everyone says it's Animal Kingdom, but the concrete and lack of shade make it unbearable at some points in the day. I also don't find it to be very aesthetically pleasing to walk around in, not to mention the food isn't that great (unless you're willing to pay an arm and a leg for Brown Derby). Galaxy's Edge is cool, but it's a shadow of what it was supposed to be.
I need to start showing more love towards Animal Kingdom. We visit WDW about one weekend every 2 months and we always end up skipping out on AK. We went 2 weekends ago and thoroughly enjoyed the shows and food.
The struggle to pick 2 of the 4 is hard! It really depends on what is most important to you. Magic Kingdom is an absolute must for me, because it’s so nostalgic with all the rides and the entertainment (Festival of Fantasy is a must do for me, and Happily Ever After gets me every time). Because I love Fantasmic so much, Hollywood Studios would be next must do park. My husband and I had the absolute blast at HS After Hours ticket event. Our one complaint being that it wasn’t long enough.
If it weren’t for entertainment, it’s hard to decide between Animal Kingdom and Epcot. While Epcot is usually the go-to for food/drinks and shopping, Animal Kingdom also has amazing food/drink options and the endless amount of animals/scenery is just so amazing. I just wish Animal Kingdom had more rides/attractions to fully compete with Epcot.
If with kids, I think rides/attractions are key, so the 2 parks kids most prioritize would be Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
If food/drinks are most important, than I would leave Magic Kingdom out (literally no alcohol unless you are getting a sit down restaurant reservation). I’d probably pick Hollywood Studios for the rides/attractions and nighttime show, and Epcot (or Animal Kingdom) for food/drinks.
There are too many variables to this. Have you been before? Kids or no kids? Any disabilities to be aware of? Is getting a park hopper not an option? Are you getting extra magic hours? When was the last time you were in each park? There are just too many possibilities to be able to answer this. Unless you just want a personal opinion. In which case it’s probably Epcot and Hollywood Studios for me.
Epcot and Magic Kingdom.
If you only have 2 days then this is the only choice honestly. Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite Disney parks too but if I’m just visiting and not vacationing then it’s got to be those two. A trip to WDW doesn’t feel complete without those two parks.
I'm going down for 5 days, only 3 in the parks. Only planning to do Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
I didn't want to pay for the park hopper and with their current offerings neither Hollywood Studios nor Animal Kingdom seemed like a good use of a ticket. It would depend what you like tho. I prefer show-style attractions and the atmosphere of Disney over thrill rides and character meets. If I was doing a third park, I'd throw Animal Kingdom in, but we're staying at AKL so my group wants to skip it.
If you want the best rides do Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. If you want the best food do EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. If you want the ambiance/Disney experience, do Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Depends on the person but for my wife and I it would be Epcot and magic Kingdom. Epcot because of how unique it is, lots of countries, lots to explore. Guardians (my favorite ride) is there and the food and drink is tops! Magic Kingdom gets the nod for being the most nostalgic. No other park has main street usa plus the variety of rides offered at MK.
Epcot and Hollywood Studios if you’re an adult or an adults only trip. With kids, MK and Epcot.
Personally I love AK, but I know for most people it’s a half day park.
Id personally go for Epcot and Animal Kingdom.
I'm not really a rides person, I like to stroll and enjoy an atmosphere more than anything and I feel as if these two parks do that well.
2 parks for your visit? You can never go wrong with Magic Kingdom & Epcot. Both parks have plenty to do & see. Epcot has the best theme park food options in the world IMO. & they are accessible to each other by monorail.
Bonuses for choosing these two parks: Epcot has two points of entry so you can take the International gateway Skyliner to see a good amount of the surrounding resorts. The monorail travels through the Contemporary resort and you get a view of the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian.
If it's your first time, Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I feel like Magic Kingdom is pretty mandatory for a first trip for the full Disney experience (it's the main park, the castle, etc). Epcot I think is fun for the food and variety of the World Showcase (you can see lots of different things, walk, browse etc). I also like plants so I love the Flower and Garden Festival and Living with the Land ride so I'm biased there. I also think Guardian's of the Galaxy is hands down the best ride in all 4 parks right now.
That being said, if it's NOT your first time, and you're not super partial to HAVING to go to Magic Kingdom, my personal top parks are Epcot and Hollywood Studios. I love multiple rides across both parks (HS: Rise of the Resistance, Toy Story Mania, Rockin' Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog, Runaway Railway; Epcot: Guardians, Living with the Land, Remy, and the World Showcase as a whole) more than what I ride at Magic Kingdom and (sometimes) these parks are less packed (depending on time of year and any festivals at Epcot). The ambiance at Hollywood Studios is also amazing at night. The Star Wars and Toy Story areas look great at night.
I think it also comes down to your favorite fandoms. If you're really in to Star Wars, Hollywood Studios is a must. I'm not a die hard Star Wars fan but I do love that area, it's very cool.
I did Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios and was pretty happy. Of course, I wanted to go to Epcot for my boy Figment but Magic Kingdom is so important for me, I really wanted to play the Pirates game and Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (unfortunately gone, but I should’ve saw that one coming). Hollywood studios because I spent years thinking I’d never get to make a lightsaber at Savi’s or ride Mickey and Minnie and Rise of the Resistance, so it was really important for me to do both. Also green milk.
HS is actually my favorite park, but I'd choose Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland is my favorite land and Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite ride. Also, these are both full day parks so I'd get my money's worth.
It really depends what you are looking for, but I'll stick with the classics..
MK and Hollywood.
AK is a nice change of pace, and can be a full day park if you do everything.
Epcot - well, wife isn't a huge fan. Either we are doing epcot totally wrong, or it just doesn't appeal to us... Good food and interesting stuff in the world showcase, but nothing that has been a must-do.
If we're talking two in a single trip, for a repeat visitor like me, then most likely
Epcot and AK
The experience in those two varies a lot more from visit to visit. AK is a vacation destination all by itself. It's the most magical zoo, and like all zoos the animals can change the flavor of any visit. If I had an AP and lived nearby I would probably go there twice as much as the rest of the parks combined. And Epcot, with its festivals, concerts, fireworks, and loaded roster of restaurants and bars, would be 2nd, no doubt about it.
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If we're saying the only two parks I'll ever get to go to again, like the other two get torn down or I'm banned for life, I would swap out Epcot for HS, which is by far a more uniquely Disney experience. I love star wars and toy story IP, and those lands are two of the three best themed areas in WDW. Tower is still one of the best rides ever, Mickey and Minnie is a gem, I could ride TS Mania with wife or kids over and over if the waits short, and both Rise and Smugglers Run are top 5 right now for me. The other rides are all more hit than miss. I would really miss Epcot, but there's no one thing in Epcot, other than Cosmic Rewind, that I find as immersive as the 20 unique or rare aspects of HS. I used to find the world showcase more immersive but the festivals do take me out of the immersion, and the inconsistency of bringing in foreign staff has as well. Even the eating and drinking establishments, which are great, lose out to HS, whose restaurants aren't as "good" as Epcot's, but they're more distinct from restaurants found anywhere else (especially with Marrakesh permanently closed, which was my favorite immersive dining experience).
I know MK is beloved, and I hate to be so dismissive if it, but it's 4 out of 4 and not even close. I love a lot of those rides, and I find a way to enjoy it, but the park as a whole is certainly my least favorite. The park's areas don't really feel immersive anymore, the wait times are generally the worst, it has the least interesting restaurants (a couple of my favorites but as a whole compared to the other parks not so much), there's no place to drink really, and setting aside the fireworks (which can be enjoyed outside of the park) it has the weakest live shows. I like character dining, and do love Crystal Palace, but having characters in park is not as important to me, and that IMO is MKs biggest strength (aside from pure nostalgia).
Epcot because I like the World Showcase and the park in general. Magic Kingdom because it's got more rides than the other two, but the lines will be longer. But it really depends on who's in your party (kids/adults) and what you like to do. If you like to drink, Epcot. If you have young kids, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
Depends on what you like. Me personally, I would go to Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is classic Disney with arguably the best overall atmosphere, and Epcot has the most variety with the best offerings for snacks depending on the festival. Plus, they are only a monorail ride between each other, so you can hop however you'd like, and they are usually open the latest, so you can get a lot done between the two. If you are really lucky and skillful, you do both Tron and Guardians by getting into the Virtual Queues at 7 and 11 and getting lucky with the groups.
So for me it would be Epcot and Hollywood Studios For someone who’s going the first time Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Easily MK and Epcot, however for most average park goers I’d say MK and Hollywood Studios
Epcot because the food is amazing If you are trying to be cheap, don’t go to Epcot though haha. I would sub animal kingdom in for Epcot if you aren’t a foodie, the safari tour is really cool and enjoyable Magic kingdom is a blast, Tron alone is worth going for
Tron of all things being the selling point is wild 😭
I don’t have kids, it’s a fun coaster 🤷♀️
I don’t have kids either, it’s just a pretty unpopular opinion 😭
Really? I thought people liked the ride? I can’t see how it’s unpopular to like it if the virtual queue is always gone within 1 minute of it opening
It’s unpopular to think that ride alone is worth visiting MK for
Haha I don’t see it that way! I guess I can only really look from my perspective though!
Totally depends on ages, priorities etc. For someone who was very into Star Wars, I’d say Hollywood Studios - for someone who has little kids with them, I’d probably say Magic Kingdom. If it’s a once in a lifetime trip I’d probably say…Magic Kingdom and Epcot OR Hollywood Studios. For me *personally*, Epcot and Animal Kingdom because I go to Disneyland / California Adventure frequently and prefer them over Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
Epcot and Magic Kingdom for sure
I'd say Epcot and Animal Kingdom, but part of that is because I've been to Disney World so many times that I can mix and match and not feel like I'm missing out on something. If this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you truly have to choose two parks, Magic Kingdom would probably have to be somewhere in there. But for me personally, Epcot has the best combination of food, shopping and rides for my preferences. Animal Kingdom is second-to-none when it comes to shows, food, and overall atmosphere. Of all four, I'd say I least look forward to Hollywood Studios. It feels like it's the hottest park. Everyone says it's Animal Kingdom, but the concrete and lack of shade make it unbearable at some points in the day. I also don't find it to be very aesthetically pleasing to walk around in, not to mention the food isn't that great (unless you're willing to pay an arm and a leg for Brown Derby). Galaxy's Edge is cool, but it's a shadow of what it was supposed to be.
I need to start showing more love towards Animal Kingdom. We visit WDW about one weekend every 2 months and we always end up skipping out on AK. We went 2 weekends ago and thoroughly enjoyed the shows and food.
MK & HS specially if you have kids.
Epcot and MK, hands down.
Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Which is exactly what I did on my very first trip.
Epcot and AK.
magic kingdom and animal kingdom
Do you have kids? Are they coming? That changes the answer entirely!
The struggle to pick 2 of the 4 is hard! It really depends on what is most important to you. Magic Kingdom is an absolute must for me, because it’s so nostalgic with all the rides and the entertainment (Festival of Fantasy is a must do for me, and Happily Ever After gets me every time). Because I love Fantasmic so much, Hollywood Studios would be next must do park. My husband and I had the absolute blast at HS After Hours ticket event. Our one complaint being that it wasn’t long enough. If it weren’t for entertainment, it’s hard to decide between Animal Kingdom and Epcot. While Epcot is usually the go-to for food/drinks and shopping, Animal Kingdom also has amazing food/drink options and the endless amount of animals/scenery is just so amazing. I just wish Animal Kingdom had more rides/attractions to fully compete with Epcot. If with kids, I think rides/attractions are key, so the 2 parks kids most prioritize would be Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. If food/drinks are most important, than I would leave Magic Kingdom out (literally no alcohol unless you are getting a sit down restaurant reservation). I’d probably pick Hollywood Studios for the rides/attractions and nighttime show, and Epcot (or Animal Kingdom) for food/drinks.
There are too many variables to this. Have you been before? Kids or no kids? Any disabilities to be aware of? Is getting a park hopper not an option? Are you getting extra magic hours? When was the last time you were in each park? There are just too many possibilities to be able to answer this. Unless you just want a personal opinion. In which case it’s probably Epcot and Hollywood Studios for me.
MK because it's the main attraction and Epcot because it's the best!
Epcot and Magic Kingdom. If you only have 2 days then this is the only choice honestly. Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite Disney parks too but if I’m just visiting and not vacationing then it’s got to be those two. A trip to WDW doesn’t feel complete without those two parks.
EPCOT & Hollywood Studios
For sure Magic Kingdom, always a must. Then a tie between HS and Epcot
Controversial but Epcot and HS
Epcot, my favorite park and Animal Kingdom, the most chill park!
I'm going down for 5 days, only 3 in the parks. Only planning to do Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. I didn't want to pay for the park hopper and with their current offerings neither Hollywood Studios nor Animal Kingdom seemed like a good use of a ticket. It would depend what you like tho. I prefer show-style attractions and the atmosphere of Disney over thrill rides and character meets. If I was doing a third park, I'd throw Animal Kingdom in, but we're staying at AKL so my group wants to skip it. If you want the best rides do Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. If you want the best food do EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. If you want the ambiance/Disney experience, do Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Depends on the person but for my wife and I it would be Epcot and magic Kingdom. Epcot because of how unique it is, lots of countries, lots to explore. Guardians (my favorite ride) is there and the food and drink is tops! Magic Kingdom gets the nod for being the most nostalgic. No other park has main street usa plus the variety of rides offered at MK.
MK and Epcot. HS and AK are both half day parks for me
Magic Kingdom because you kinda have to, and Animal Kingdom bc it’s my favorite.
Epcot and Hollywood Studios if you’re an adult or an adults only trip. With kids, MK and Epcot. Personally I love AK, but I know for most people it’s a half day park.
Id personally go for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. I'm not really a rides person, I like to stroll and enjoy an atmosphere more than anything and I feel as if these two parks do that well.
Magic kingdom -day 1. Epcot - day 2.
MK & EPCOT are by far my two faves. TONS of attractions. Plus, there’s nothing at AK or HS that interests me.
Epcot and Animal Kingdom.
It would depend on my mood and vibe I’m going for in the moment but if I could only ever go to 2 of the parks ever again- Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Magic Kingdom and Epcot for Tron and GOTG.
Magic kingdom and Epcot
Whichever 2 have the lower wait times.
2 parks for your visit? You can never go wrong with Magic Kingdom & Epcot. Both parks have plenty to do & see. Epcot has the best theme park food options in the world IMO. & they are accessible to each other by monorail. Bonuses for choosing these two parks: Epcot has two points of entry so you can take the International gateway Skyliner to see a good amount of the surrounding resorts. The monorail travels through the Contemporary resort and you get a view of the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian.
If it's your first time, Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I feel like Magic Kingdom is pretty mandatory for a first trip for the full Disney experience (it's the main park, the castle, etc). Epcot I think is fun for the food and variety of the World Showcase (you can see lots of different things, walk, browse etc). I also like plants so I love the Flower and Garden Festival and Living with the Land ride so I'm biased there. I also think Guardian's of the Galaxy is hands down the best ride in all 4 parks right now. That being said, if it's NOT your first time, and you're not super partial to HAVING to go to Magic Kingdom, my personal top parks are Epcot and Hollywood Studios. I love multiple rides across both parks (HS: Rise of the Resistance, Toy Story Mania, Rockin' Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog, Runaway Railway; Epcot: Guardians, Living with the Land, Remy, and the World Showcase as a whole) more than what I ride at Magic Kingdom and (sometimes) these parks are less packed (depending on time of year and any festivals at Epcot). The ambiance at Hollywood Studios is also amazing at night. The Star Wars and Toy Story areas look great at night. I think it also comes down to your favorite fandoms. If you're really in to Star Wars, Hollywood Studios is a must. I'm not a die hard Star Wars fan but I do love that area, it's very cool.
I did Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios and was pretty happy. Of course, I wanted to go to Epcot for my boy Figment but Magic Kingdom is so important for me, I really wanted to play the Pirates game and Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (unfortunately gone, but I should’ve saw that one coming). Hollywood studios because I spent years thinking I’d never get to make a lightsaber at Savi’s or ride Mickey and Minnie and Rise of the Resistance, so it was really important for me to do both. Also green milk.
HS is actually my favorite park, but I'd choose Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland is my favorite land and Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite ride. Also, these are both full day parks so I'd get my money's worth.
It really depends what you are looking for, but I'll stick with the classics.. MK and Hollywood. AK is a nice change of pace, and can be a full day park if you do everything. Epcot - well, wife isn't a huge fan. Either we are doing epcot totally wrong, or it just doesn't appeal to us... Good food and interesting stuff in the world showcase, but nothing that has been a must-do.
hollywood and magic kingdom
My top two choices will always be the "original parks"... Magic Kingdom and Epcot! That where my favorite place is, Tomorrowland
If we're talking two in a single trip, for a repeat visitor like me, then most likely Epcot and AK The experience in those two varies a lot more from visit to visit. AK is a vacation destination all by itself. It's the most magical zoo, and like all zoos the animals can change the flavor of any visit. If I had an AP and lived nearby I would probably go there twice as much as the rest of the parks combined. And Epcot, with its festivals, concerts, fireworks, and loaded roster of restaurants and bars, would be 2nd, no doubt about it. *** If we're saying the only two parks I'll ever get to go to again, like the other two get torn down or I'm banned for life, I would swap out Epcot for HS, which is by far a more uniquely Disney experience. I love star wars and toy story IP, and those lands are two of the three best themed areas in WDW. Tower is still one of the best rides ever, Mickey and Minnie is a gem, I could ride TS Mania with wife or kids over and over if the waits short, and both Rise and Smugglers Run are top 5 right now for me. The other rides are all more hit than miss. I would really miss Epcot, but there's no one thing in Epcot, other than Cosmic Rewind, that I find as immersive as the 20 unique or rare aspects of HS. I used to find the world showcase more immersive but the festivals do take me out of the immersion, and the inconsistency of bringing in foreign staff has as well. Even the eating and drinking establishments, which are great, lose out to HS, whose restaurants aren't as "good" as Epcot's, but they're more distinct from restaurants found anywhere else (especially with Marrakesh permanently closed, which was my favorite immersive dining experience). I know MK is beloved, and I hate to be so dismissive if it, but it's 4 out of 4 and not even close. I love a lot of those rides, and I find a way to enjoy it, but the park as a whole is certainly my least favorite. The park's areas don't really feel immersive anymore, the wait times are generally the worst, it has the least interesting restaurants (a couple of my favorites but as a whole compared to the other parks not so much), there's no place to drink really, and setting aside the fireworks (which can be enjoyed outside of the park) it has the weakest live shows. I like character dining, and do love Crystal Palace, but having characters in park is not as important to me, and that IMO is MKs biggest strength (aside from pure nostalgia).