As the largest and most visited theme park in the world, Walt Disney World ® stands in a league of its own! Coined as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” guests can expect to find entertainment, recreation, and accommodations to provide the best vacation possible!

As the dream-plan of Walt Disney, Walt Disney World ® began construction in 1967. The park was built on the words of Walt Disney, himself, that “if you can dream it, you can do it.” As the second theme park created by Walt Disney, Walt Disney World ® was the expansion of his dream for Disneyland, in Anaheim, California. Walt said that “Disneyland will never be completed [and that] it would continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Grow it did, as it expanded to an imaginative world, covering nearly 30,000 acres of land (that’s approximately the same size as the city of San Francisco and nearly twice the size of Manhattan)! Over the years, the land was developed as a wonderland of theme parks, water parks, hotels, entertainment centers, and more, creating what we know today as Walt Disney World ® Resort. Comprised of four theme parks, two water parks, an entertainment area, and resorts and hotels, Walt Disney World ® Resort is the ultimate vacation destination for millions of families year-after-year.

The four theme parks that make up the Walt Disney World ® Theme Parks include Magic Kingdom ® Park, Epcot ®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios ™, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. Each Walt Disney World ® Theme Park packs a different personality, with a bevy of attractions, rides, shows, and restaurant and shopping options. Magic Kingdom ® Park was the first park built for Walt Disney World ®. Built with the intentions of being a place “where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn – together,” Magic Kingdom ® Park has since been providing guests with memories to last a lifetime. Epcot ® was the second theme park built for Walt Disney World ® Resort, as a park themed around honoring international cultures and showcasing technological advancements from all around the world. Originally named Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Hollywood Studios  ™ was opened in 1989 and dedicated to the works, legends, and behind-the-scene efforts of Hollywood. The fourth, and largest, theme park of Walt Disney World Resort is that of Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park, which spans over 500 acres and is themed around animal conservation, one of Walt Disney’s prized philosophies.

Walt Disney World Resort is also home to two water parks: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Park. Built around two very different wild and whimsical storylines, each water park is home to breathtaking slides, glistening wave pools, relaxing lazy rivers, children’s play areas, white sand beaches, and more!
Along with all the theme parks and water parks offered by Walt Disney World ® Resort, there are tons of attractions to be explored. The Downtown Disney ® Area of Walt Disney World ® Resort is an entertainment playground filled with shows, restaurants, and other attractions to be seen! The Downtown Disney ® Area is comprised of the Downtown Disney ® Marketplace and Downtown Disney ® West Side. These areas are home to Orlando’s very own hometown Cirque du Soleil production, La Nouba, and the indoor interactive theme park of DisneyQuest ® Indoor Interactive Theme Park. There are also tons of activities to be had at the Disney's BoardWalk Entertainment District, Disney recreation areas, and the special events that go on throughout the year at Walt Disney World ® Resort.

When staying in Orlando, there is no better place to stay than on the Walt Disney World ® Resort property. Walt Disney World ® Resort offers 32 on-property Disney hotels, 23 of which are owned and operated by non-Disney hospitality companies. The hotels on property include the Value Resorts, the Moderate Resorts, the Deluxe Resorts, the Deluxe Villa Resorts, and Campgrounds. As the must-see amusement area in Orlando, Florida, Walt Disney World ® Resort provides fun for all ages. Whether you are young, old, or an overall child-at-heart, everyone will enjoy Walt Disney World ® Resort.