Walt Disney World Resort

The resort covers approximately 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) in central Florida and includes four theme parks, two water parks, numerous hotels, and recreational facilities across its expansive grounds.

Opening on October 1, 1971, the resort realized Walt Disney's plan for a larger entertainment destination on the east coast. Since opening, new parks and attractions have been continuously added, including EPCOT in 1982, Disney's Hollywood Studios in 1989, and Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998.

The four parks combine entertainment with educational content through attractions exploring world cultures, technological innovation, film production, and nature conservation.

Visitors can move between different resort areas using a transportation system of monorails, buses, boats, and the Skyliner gondola. The property features numerous restaurants, shops, and accommodations at various price points for multi-day stays.

Beneath Magic Kingdom lies a tunnel system called utilidors, allowing staff to move efficiently between service areas without crossing guest zones. The tunnels are actually at ground level, while the park above was built on the second story.

Location: Lake Buena Vista

Location: Bay Lake

Inception: October 1, 1971

Founders: Walt Disney

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Operator: Disney Parks and Resorts

Opening Hours: 24/7

Phone: +14079395277

Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com

GPS coordinates: 28.37220,-81.54940

Latest update: November 27, 2025 18:59