Walt Disney World Information - Resorts, Rides, Dining and More

Last updated: 08/31/18

Walt Disney World Resort is a 27-acre entertainment resort located in Bay Lake, Florida, just outside Orlando. It was the result of a longtime vision of Walt Disney although he never actually saw it completed as it opened in 1971, a few years after his death.

Below is all the Walt Disney World Information you need to know. Whether you are planning a trip or just looking to stay up to speed on the latest Disney World News, we have it all here for you in one place!

Quick Facts:

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Walt Disney World Resort sees 48 million visitors annually and currently consists of:

4 major theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom;
2 Water Parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach;
A massive shopping, dining and entertainment complex called Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney);
ESPN’s Wide World of Sports; and
34 resorts and hotels (28 of which are owned and operated by Disney).