Walt Disney World Information

Where is Walt Disney World? The Walt Disney World Resort, sometimes shortened to Walt Disney World or DisneyWorld, is the world's largest and most-visited recreational resort, is located 34 kilometres (21 miles) southwest of Orlando, Florida, USA.

The 30 acre resort includes four theme parks, two water parks, 27 on-site themed resort hotels, and 9 non-Disney hotels, as well as golf courses, camping, health spas, fitness centres, and more.

Opened in 1971, and expanded over the years, the resort was inspired by the dreams of Walt Disney and his creation of Disneyland in California. It was his vision to have a vacation resort that was much different from Disneyland's one-day visit, with a much wider variety of sports, recreation, uniquely-themed resort hotels and entertainment.

Most Walt Disney World guests arrive through Orlando International Airport (MCO)and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The former Walt Disney World Airport (IATA: DWS, defunct), also referred to as Lake Buena Vista Airport or Lake Buena Vista STOLport, is no longer active.

Additional Walt Disney World information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official Walt Disney World Website