Kissimmee Florida, near Disney and other major theme parks
Walt Disney World, located in central Florida, is the most visited park in the world. Opening in 1971 with just the Magic Kingdom, these parks have stood the test of time. The resort itself covers over 25,000 acres of land or 39 square miles. An average of 58 million visitors attends the parks annually.
The theme parks consist of
Additional WDW has two water parks:
Disney Springs is an added venue that has shopping, dining, music entertainment, and more.
Be sure to look at our “Traveler Tips” for additional information.
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