Disney World

Four theme parks, two water parks, dozens of resort hotels and more restaurants than you could visit in a month — Disney World in Orlando is genuinely enormous, and first-timers are often surprised by just how much planning it rewards. Magic Kingdom is the emotional heart of the resort, but EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom each offer something distinct enough to fill a full day. Beyond the parks, the resort functions almost like a self-contained holiday destination. Disney's own hotels range from budget-friendly value resorts to the grand, over-the-top theming of places like the Polynesian or the Wilderness Lodge. Disney Springs gives you shopping and dining without a park ticket. For UK families, the flight and cost commitment is significant, but most who make the trip find it genuinely delivers. Going in with a plan — and realistic expectations about queue times — makes a real difference.