Where Magic Lives Walt Disney World Travel Planning Video Part 1 of 3 (2002)

(dreamy music) - There is a place

where

wonderful things happen, just to put a smile on a child's face,

where

the sky shines bright in moments of wonder that can live forever as your memories. A place where siblings really get along and families can experience that rare joy of just being a family. There is a place where

magic

lives

. Welcome to Walt Disney World. - Welcome to the place where

magic

lives

. You're about to enjoy a tour of all there is to see and do with some helpful tips from Disney Cast Members along the way. You'll hear from parents, grandparents, children, guests whose vacation dreams come true here and want to share it all with you.

So come on, let's get started. (magical music) - There is a great sense of excitement to be here. I mean, it's just a fun place to be. The kids are always so excited to come and, you know, just to get into the park and see the castle, we know it's going to be a great day and we're going to have a great time here. - The Magic Kingdom Park. This is the place where fantasy is a daily reality and everyone becomes a child again, singing, dancing and playing among the most popular characters in the land. - I saw Mickey Mouse. "Oh my gosh, it's Mickey Mouse." That I thought, "Oh my gosh, that's really Mickey Mouse." And inside you are like a child again. - You'll jump, float and laugh your way through The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. - When you saw Tigger, the honey pot you were in started bouncing up and down. - He jumped like... - Yeah, like Tigger does. - Tigger and Pooh. - It's Tiger! - In Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, pilot your own spinning star cruiser and save the galaxy from the sinister Emperor Zurg. - It is this journey that you are on this spaceship, and you shoot these targets for points. - Who won?

Who did it better? - I think Grandma might have won. - I win! (laughs) - Visit Mickey and Minnie's wacky homes and meet your favorite characters in person at Mickey's Toon Town Fair. - He gets very excited and just hugs Mickey or Minnie. And it makes me feel great to have brought her here. - We went to Toon Town, we waited in line and people

part

ed and she saw Mickey Mouse and there was such innocent joy. And that set the tone for the whole trip. - Your all-time favorite fairy tales and adventures float down Main Street, USA every day in the Share a Dream Come True parade, where storybook moments come to life in giant snow globes, where you launch your Disney friends into a fantasy attack. - It was very good.

All these characters from the story were walking down the street and then someone took my hand and I was in the parade. (laughs) - Hold on to your mouse ears. We have a whole range of emotions waiting for you in the Mountains of the Magic Kingdom. (train whistle) (passengers screaming) Hop aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, plunge five stories down Splash Mountain and fly up Space Mountain. - Get in here and you'll be ready to be the big daddy and send the little kids your way. And all of a sudden you see Space Mountain and you just want to go up and down this roller coaster and scream like crazy. - Can we do it one more time, dad? - Good. - Yeah! - The Magic Kingdom park is also home to some of the all-time classic Disney attractions.

On special nights, all eyes light up, from the smallest to the grandparents who believe they have seen everything. When the Spectral Magic Parade arrives, all the onlookers are in awe. - We watched the parade. We and some guys are floating there. - Also on special nights, Fantasy in the Sky fireworks burn in the sky as a grand finale to Magic Kingdom's family day of fantasy and fun. (wild music) Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park - There are animals, but that's not all. Most people think that when they hear the word Animal Kingdom, they automatically think of zoo-like animals, but that's not the case. - No, it's definitely not a zoo.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is an exciting journey into the wildest riches of the Disney imagination. Your family will be a

part

of every story, roaring through a full day of thrilling rides and spectacular shows only Disney can dream of. - It is intertwined with Disney characters. Therefore, it appeals to all ages. Out of the parks, this is probably my favorite. - Every day, the entire jungle is turned upside down with music, dancing and Disney friends in Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade. Your family may even be asked to join in the fun festivities. Chester and Hester's Dyno-Rama is a pre-hysterical

world

of its own, filled with wacky rides and games galore.

The newest addition to this funky place is Primeval Whirl, a twisting maze of curvy hills and drops, even a drop through the jaws of a dinosaur. (tribal drums) In the middle of the amusement park is the Tree of Life. Outside, it's 14 stories tall, covered in more than 300 hand-carved animal sculptures. Inside, you're covered in a hilarious gang of 3D creatures and special effects in It's Tough to be a Bug. - Guess what? - That? - The screen started to move and it wasn't even a curtain. They were butterflies, real butterflies. - You'll want to stop by Tarzan Rocks, an incredible show that combines extreme sports, the excitement of a concert and all the songs from the Disney hit.

And you'll be amazed by the incredible spectacle of the Festival of the Lion King, a dazzling celebration of song, dance and acrobatics, featuring Simba and her friends. - Everyone should go see it. It's absolutely fantastic. - I like monkeys! - The costumes were overwhelming. The music was fantastic. It was great. It was like watching a Broadway show that had just come to life. - You forget everything that bothers you. You have no worries. Nothing bothers you anymore. - Hakuna Matata, yes, that's right. We sang it last night. - Not far away, a few other favorite Disney friends are always ready with a happy hand and hug at Camp Minimickey.

This is the biggest part of the shows and character fun at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Now for something really wild. Take a ride on Kilimanjaro safaris, through 110 hectares of breathtaking landscapes where animals roam freely around you. Go back to prehistoric days to save the last dinosaur on an exciting dinosaur ride full of twists and turns. - You go through time and there are these big flashing lights and then you get there and there are these dinosaurs appearing here and there and everywhere, it's amazing. - Dinosaurs are just part of the family fun at Dinoland USA, where kids slide, climb and dig up some old friends.

And where the real exploration of dinosaurs also takes place. After all the digging, what makes a big fuss? Kali River Rapids, a bit rough, lots of fun. - Big. Absolutely great. It is worth getting wet before. (Laughter) Someone just walked across the bridge. He said, "I can't believe you're getting so wet." I said, "Let me tell you, you get soaked, you don't just get wet, you get soaked." Absolutely brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant - New stories are told every day at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. Each route leads to adventure and each encounter lets your imagination run wild.