What does Disney World look like? In this post, we will share photos of the parks and resorts during the day, night, and holidays.
Walt Disney World is one of my favorite places to be, one of the many reasons I love to be the managing editor of WDW Magazine. But not everyone gets to spend as much time at the Most Magical Place on Earth as they might like.
That’s why I’ve put together this collection of Walt Disney World photos. No matter where you are in the world, you can see what Disney World looks like through the lens of our gifted photographers.
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Navigate Our Disney World Photos
- 🏰 What Does Magic Kingdom Look Like?
- 🌐 What Does EPCOT Look Like?
- 🎥 What Does Hollywood Studios Look Like?
- 🦁 What Does Animal Kingdom Look Like?
- 🛍️ What Does Disney Springs Look Like?
- 🏊 What Do the Disney World Water Parks Look Like?
- 🏨 What Do the Disney World Resort Hotels Look Like?
- 🌙 What Does Disney World Look Like at Night?
- 🎃 What Does Disney World Look Like at Halloween?
- 🎄 What Does Disney World Look Like at Christmas?
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What Does Disney World Look Like: By Location
Disney World consists of four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping complex, a sports complex, and plenty of resorts. Below, we’ve compiled photos that showcase the very best of Walt Disney World.
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It’s important to understand: Walt Disney World is massive: over 42 square miles. Here’s a satellite view of Disney World with just the four main parks labeled.
View created by Timothy Moore
🏰 What Does Magic Kingdom Look Like?
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Magic Kingdom consists of Main Street, U.S.A., Liberty Square, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland. Its most iconic view is of Cinderella Castle.
Below are some of the best Magic Kingdom photos we’ve captured.
Cinderella Castle Photos
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Judd Helms
Adventureland Photos
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Rich Ramos
Fantasyland Photos
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Cliff Wang
Frontierland Photos
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Tomorrowland Photos
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Cliff Wang
Main Street, U.S.A. Photos
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Judd Helms
Liberty Square Photos
Photo by Eric Weber
Photo by Rain Blanken
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🌐 What Does EPCOT Look Like?
EPCOT is personally my favorite park. I could spend all day exploring World Showcase, with breaks in between loading up on food and beer by taking on Soarin’ and Test Track. Here are some of my favorite EPCOT photos:
Photo by Timothy Moore
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Todd Turner
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo by Julie De La Fe
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo by Alessandra Sferlazza
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Mike Billick
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🎥 What Does Hollywood Studios Look Like?
Once called Disney-MGM Studios, Hollywood Studios is now home to some of WDW’s most famous rides, including Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Slinky Dog Dash, and Rise of the Resistance.
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo By Cliff Wang
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Judd Helms
🦁 What Does Animal Kingdom Look Like?
Disney’s newest theme park (though over two decades in age; gosh, I’m old) is Animal Kingdom, and it’s the perfect place to get animal photos. Here are some of our favorite Animal Kingdom photos:
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Timothy Moore
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Timothy Moore
Photo by Mike Billick
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🛍️ What Does Disney Springs Look Like?
Previously known as Downtown Disney and, even further back, Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, Disney Springs is a great way to spend a day outside the park, whether you feel like eating, drinking, shopping, watching some live entertainment, or even bowling. Why not do it all?
Here are some of our favorite Disney Springs photos:
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Sara Bryce
Photo by Sara Bryce
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Brett Svenson
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🏊 What Do the Disney World Water Parks Look Like?
Disney has two water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Here are a couple of photos from each:
Photo by Laurie Sapp.
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Courtney Reynolds.
🏨 What Do the Disney World Resort Hotels Look Like?
Disney’s on-property resorts include some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, but you can also find plenty of budget options.
Animal Kingdom Lodge Photos
Photo by Trisha Daab
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Cliff Wang
Beach Club Resort Photos
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Brett Svenson
BoardWalk Inn Photos
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Contemporary Resort Photos
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Brett Svenson
Grand Floridian Photos
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Polynesian Resort Photos
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog
Staying in a DVC Resort like Disney’s Polynesian Village is a dream come true. Photo by Andy Sanchez.
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Riviera Resort
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Danny Shuster
Photo by Danny Shuster
Saratoga Springs Resort Photos
Photo by Mike Billick
Swan and Dolphin Hotel Photos
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Caribbean Beach Resort Photos
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Danny Shuster
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Coronado Springs Resort Photos
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog
Port Orleans Resorts Photos
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Mike Billick
Fort Wilderness Photos
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Danny Shuster
Photo by Danny Shuster
Pop Century Resort
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World
Photo by Mike Billick
All-Star Music, Movies, and Sports Resorts Photos
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Art of Animation Photos
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Brett Svenson
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🌙 What Does Disney World Look Like at Night?
Being in the Disney Parks at nighttime is one of the most magical experiences. From the nighttime spectaculars to roller coasters in the dark to exploring the luminescence of Pandora, Disney World at night is an adventure like no other.
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Laurie Sapp
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What Does Disney World Look Like During the Holidays?
Photo by Judd Helms
The holidays are among my favorite time to be at the parks. Whether you wanna get hype for Halloween or cheery for Christmas, these Disney World holiday photos will get you in the spirit.
NOTE: Many decorations and parties change from year to year. We’ve included some historical photos, so your holiday experience may vary the next time you go.
🎃 What Does Disney World Look Like at Halloween?
Photo courtesy of Rain Blanken
Photo by Cliff Wang
Photo by Julie De la Fe
Photo by Julie De la Fe
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Laurie Sapp.
Photo by Judd Helms.
Photo by Brett Svenson.
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Brett Svenson
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🎄 What Does Disney World Look Like at Christmas?
A Christmas Tree Stroll button is your reward. Photo by Julie de la Fe
Christmas at Disney World 2020. Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Mike Billick
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Tina Chiu
Photo by Evelyn long
Photo by Evelyn Long
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo by Julie de la Fe
Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Rich Ramos
Photo by Laurie Sapp
Photo by Judd Helms
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Brett Svenson
Photo by Courtney Reynolds
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photo by Rain Blanken
Photos by Brett Svenson.
Photo by Cliff Wang
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