Walt Disney World

September 12, 2026 West Center Street

Overview

  • Walt Disney World, located about 20 miles southwest of Orlando, Florida, opened on Oct. 1, 1971.
  • The resort, operated by Disney Experiences, a division of the Walt Disney Company, covers roughly 27,000 acres.
  • Since opening, Walt Disney World has emerged as the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an average annual attendance of more than 49 million people.
  • The resort includes four theme parks, two water parks and several other attractions, including the Disney Springs shopping complex.
  • The resort has 31 Disney-owned resort hotels, one camping resort, and several non-Disney-operated hotels on and near the property.

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