If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World before, you may be a little surprised at the sheer size of the place. The Most Magical Place on Earth is huge. Think city huge.
At 43 square miles, it’s the the size of San Francisco! Disneyland in California would fit into Disney World 59 times.
This sprawling complex is home to 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 3 championship golf courses, a 9 hole golf course and 2 miniature golf courses. There’s also a camp ground, a downtown retail and dining district and almost 12,000 acres of preservation land.
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Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Magic Kingdom
The first of the Disney park to open in Florida. Magic Kingdom began life in 1971. It’s magical for all ages and has more to offer younger members of the family than the other parks. It’s still magical for adults and teens too. It’s really where the magic happens, with pixie dust sprinkled on top.
EPCOT
Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Mr Walt Disney’s very own vision of tomorrow opened in 1982. The park is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom and spans 300 acres. This park is currently undergoing a major transformation.
This Disney World park is split into 4 neighborhoods. World Showcase represents 11 countries surrounding Showcase Lagoon. Other Epcot neighborhoods are: World Nature, World Discovery and World Celebration.
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Hollywood Studios
The third Walt Disney World park opened its doors in 1989. Hollywood Studios celebrates the wonderful world of showbiz, in particular the golden Hollywood years of the 1930s and 1940s.
It’s a must do for Star Wars fans – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is out of this world. Toy Story Land will thrill Toy Story movie fans.
Animal Kingdom
The biggest of all the Walt Disney World parks at 500 acres and the second largest theme park in the world. The latest addition to the Walt Disney World opened its doors in 1998. The Animal Kingdom theme is centered entirely around a dedication to conservation.
The park offers animal encounters, rides, shows and safaris and is perfect for all ages. Expedition Everest is a popular ride and came with a construction price tag of $100,000,000, it is also a miniscule below the Federal Aviation for height restrictions. At 199.5 feet tall, it just scrapes by not requiring a red flight beacon.
Retail & Dining: Disney Springs
Disney Springs is a dining, retail and entertainment complex.
A great selection of restaurants and eateries and plenty of shopping. Disney Springs is perfect for all ages and is a great place just to stroll around and take in the atmosphere.
Walt Disney World Water Parks
Disney is home to two super fun and family friendly water parks.
Typhoon Lagoon opened in 1989 and is themed on a tropical paradise that survived a typhoon.
Blizzard Beach opened 1995 with a winter-themed fun in a water park setting, including a 12-story drop down the high-speed waterslide Summit Plummet.
Walt Disney World Golf
Walt Disney World is home to 3 Championship courses and a 9-hole walking course.
- Magnolia Golf Course features a Mickey Mouse bunker.
- Palm Golf Course was redesigned in 2013 by Arnold Palmer.
- Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Oak Trail Golf Course is a 9-hole walking course the also offers foot golf.
Orlando Accommodation
If you are visiting Walt Disney World, we’d love to welcome you to one of our cozy Orlando Vacation Homes located just a few miles from the Disney park.s An awesome alternative to hotels for comfort, space and privacy!
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