Using Disney World Map Guides

Hello, my name is Anne and welcome back to my series of video guides that show you how to plan your Disney World vacation. We're using Mouse Map as our planning guide.

In this video, you'll see how to use a Disney World map to plan your vacation. Using a theme park map might seem a little different from using a road map. But they are actually very similar.

When you use a road map, you usually start by locating where you are starting. Then you find where you want to go and plot the best route between the two locations. Use a pencil or a highlighter to mark the way.

When you look at a Disney World map, you'll want to do that same thing... Discover the attractions, decide on your favorites, then plan your day in the park. The maps in the Mouse Map include short descriptions on the maps...That makes remembering important details and enjoying your days in theme park so much easier!

As you look at each Mouse Map, use the entrance to the park as your starting point. On each park overview map, the entrance is located at the bottom center (even if that doesn't put north at the top of the map). Look for the ticket booths, lockers, stroller rentals and restrooms.

Then follow the walkways to explore the park. Use a pencil or highlighter to mark the attractions and restaurants that are most interesting to your family. Notice how the park is arranged... This will help you get around faster when you visit the park.

The Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom use the classic "hub and spoke" layout. That is... A main walkway leads to the center of the park, then other walkways radiate out from the center to lead you to the other areas of the park.

Disney-MGM Studios is a modified "hub and spoke" design. Some areas of the park aren't directly connected to the center hub. Follow the walkways to reach the back side of the park.

And Epcot is arranged like two circles side by side... From the main entrance, you'll enter Future World, which is mostly like a "hub and spoke" design. By walking through Future World, you'll reach the World Showcase. The attractions are arranged on an oval walkway around a lagoon.

No matter what park map you are exploring, check out each attraction, restaurant and other points on the map. Highlight the areas with the most interest, then plan your trip to the park by drawing a route on the map... just as you would on a road map. So, think of the theme park map as your road map to your vacation.

If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map, you can start exploring Disney World right now. If you don't have a copy, check out the links on this page for details on how to order.