From Theresa Johnston,
Your Guide to Orlando.
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Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks, two water adventure parks, 32 resort hotels, 81 holes of golf on five courses, two full-service spas, Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Downtown Disney's entertainment-shopping-dining complex.

Walt Disney World Resort which opened in October of 1971 is located just 20 miles southwest of Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The year-round sunny weather has made the Walt Disney Theme Parks and the Orlando area one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Here in Orlando, the opening of Disney had stimulated the economy creating over 60,000 jobs just within the Walt Disney World Resorts and hundreds of thousands in other tourist related markets.

THEME PARKS

• The Magic Kingdom
• Epcot Center
• MGM Studios
• Animal Kingdom

HOTELS

Over the years, Walt Disney Resorts has grown to include a large selection of hotels that have a price to fit most budgets. To compete with the barrage of modestly priced hotel rooms that can be found on International Drive and in Kissimmee, Disney has created a whole selection of value and moderate resorts. Following Disney's style, the resorts are uniquely constructed and consist of themed pools and play areas. As the prices increase, so do the amenities - ranging from modest food courts to world class restaurants. Still available are the Deluxe Resorts such as the classic Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the ever-popular Contemporary Inn Resort. More on Walt Disney World Hotels.

PARADES & LIGHT SHOWS

• IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
• "SpectroMagic" Parade
• Fantasmic Laser Light Show

MORE FAMILY FUN

• Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
• Blizzard Beach Water Park
• Golf at Disney
• Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
• Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
• Disney Quest

SHOPPING, DINING, SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

• Downtown Disney consists of Pleasure Island, Disney's West Side and Disney's Market Place.
• Once Upon A Toy loaded with toy and games with Disney Themes.
• La Nouba Disney West Side's permanent home for this Cirque du Soleil production.

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT WALT DISNEY WORLD

• Fast Pass
• Pin Trading
• Hidden Mickeys
• Pal Mickey
• Disney Cruise Line
• WDW Spring "How-To' Tips for Home Gardeners
• Disney Maps

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