Common Disney Acronyms and Abbreviations

For Disney experts, it is very common to simply use acronyms when talking about rides or parks but, if you’re new to the online Disney community, all those abbreviations can get a little confusing. To help you navigate Disney websites better, I compiled a list of the most common Disney acronyms and abbreviations you usually find online so that you can understand what all the Disney parks fans are talking about. 

Some of these acronyms are so popular that I’m sure you already know them. WDW, for example, stands for Walt Disney World, and DLP stands for Disneyland Paris. But some, you might not even know are actually abbreviations. Take EPCOT for example, it stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

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COMMON DISNEY ABBREVIATIONS

Disney is very consistent with the names of the services it offers so many abbreviations work both for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. That makes it much easier for us guests to know what to look for when planning a visit to a Disney park. You will find these abbreviations on blogs, Facebook groups, or even just scrolling through Instagram. Here are a few acronyms to look for when planning your trip:

WDW ABBREVIATIONS

The first acronyms you need to learn for our beloved Floridian Disney are, of course, the names of its locations. Knowing the abbreviations for the parks and the water parks, as well as of other important places, is extremely important so you can find information and tips about the parks easier. Here are the most common ones:

BB: Blizzard Beach
DAK: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DHS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
DS: Disney Springs
EC: EPCOT (that’s right, it’s an abbreviation within an abbreviation. Acronynception)
MK: Magic Kingdom
TL: Typhoon Lagoon
TTC: Transportation and Ticket Center

SERVICES AND EVENTS

Some acronyms that you will see a lot around the web have to do with WDW specific services and add-ons. You need to get familiarized with these so that you can find all the information you need. You should get acquainted with the abbreviations that refer to the most popular events and festivals so that you can get organized and learn everything about seasons at Disney World. Here are a few of the most important ones:

AH: After Hours
BBB: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
DAH: Disney After Hours
DVC: Disney Vacation Club
EMM: Early Morning Magic
MB: Magic Band
MDE: My Disney Experience
MM: Memory Maker
MYW: Magic Your Way tickets (regular tickets)
PH: Park Hopper
PP: PhotoPass

F&G: Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
F&W: Epcot Food & Wine Festival
FotA: Festival of the Arts
HEA: Happily Ever After Fireworks
MNSSHP: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party
MVMCP: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

RIDES

Acronyms don’t stop at names of locations or services. Some of our favorite rides also have their own abbreviations. These are some of the most popular ones:

RESORTS

Last but not least, we can’t forget about the resorts since those are some of the most used acronyms around the web:

DLP ABBREVIATIONS

Our favorite French park only has two parks and a leisure area so those acronyms are very easy to remember:

CH: City Hall
DLP: Disneyland Park
WDS: Walt Disney Studios
DV: Disney Village

RIDES

When it comes to the most popular rides and attractions, these are some of the most common abbreviations at Disneyland Paris:

RESORTS

And if you’re looking for places to stay, these are the abbreviations for some of the onsite and partner hotels in the Disneyland Paris area:

AE: Algonquin’s Explorers Hotel
B&B: B&B Hotel
DCR: Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch
DLH: Disneyland Hotel
HC: Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne
HNY: Disney’s Hotel New York – Art of Marvel Animation
NBC: Disney’s Newport Bay Club
RB: Radisson Blu Hotel
SF: Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe
SL: Disney’s Sequoia Lodge (click to read some tips about SL)
VHDC: Vienna House Dream Castle
VHMC: Vienna House Magic Circus
VN: Les Villages Nature Paris

Now that you’ve learned some of the most common Disney acronyms and abbreviations, you’re ready to write and talk like a true Disney expert! If you want to learn some more, or simply save them on in one place, download this PDF file that I created for you. There, you’ll find a list with abbreviations for both WDW and DLP that you can print or save as a guide for when you start planning your next Disney adventure. You just need to click any of the images below to get started!