Walt Disney World

After the success of Disneyland, Walt Disney Productions , under the lead of founder Walt Disney, began looking for a space for a second theme park.  They found just the place outside the city of Orlando, Florida and opened Walt Disney World Resort in 1971.  At over 27,000 acres, it is now one of the largest resort complexes in the world.  The resort area has a few nicknames: Walt Disney World, Disney World, and WDW. 

The resort is comprised of four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and two water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.  There are two admission-free entertainment districts as well: Downtown Disney and The Boardwalk.  Lesser-known attractions include Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, which hosts professional and amateur sporting events year round; Walt Disney World Speedway, which has a program that allows guest to ride in or drive a real race car; and Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, which can host up to six ceremonies per day.

Aside from the attractions, Walt Disney World Resort boasts five golf courses, two miniature golf complexes, and 32 resorts and hotels, many with spa services. 

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Walt Disney World”

• Making Magic with Turkey Leftovers

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 629
  If you celebrated Thanksgiving like we did, then there are plenty of leftovers. Well, Walt Disney World executive chef Lenny DeGeorge has a favorite leftover dish and he’s sharing. Here’s how to make a holiday turkey Panini. Let us know if you have any leftover favorites in the comments:
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• HGTV Looks ‘Behind the Magic’ at Walt Disney World

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 629
  If you enjoyed our video showing how Magic Kingdom Park transforms for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party then you’ll want to check out a special airing this weekend. On Sunday, November 29 – HGTV will debut a new one-hour special, all about how Walt Disney World Resort cast members prepare the Parks for ...
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• Cyclists Now Use Interactive Route Descriptions on their iPod Classics

  
  iPhone News at Desinformado.com | The Complete Source for iPhone News — Authority: 148
  TimeStream Software today announces the innovative new Rubber to the Road Notescast for the iPod Classic, iPod Video and iPod nano. Available as a free download from the Notescast web site, now Portland cyclists can explore 44 new bike rides in the Portland area using their iPod as their guide. Developed by TimeStream ...
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• Dream Lights

  
  Views Infinitum — Authority: 415
  Cinderella Castle Dream Lights during the Christmas holidays at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. Heading down to Orlando, Florida to enjoy some holiday cheer at the Walt Disney World resort with family and friends.  Will be posting when I can over the next week as I enjoy sights like the ...
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• Pirates In Port

  
  DF'82 — Authority: 124
  When meandering around the Disney Parks its important to look up and around you. Although it is equally important to look beneath your feet too! In the newly refurbished Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop in Adventureland, Magic Kingdom. there is something neatly hidden in plain sight. This replica of the Skull ...
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• Thanksgiving at Disney World

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Find out where to get a taste of Thanksgiving at Disney World -- and were not talking traditional holiday meals -- at A Mom and The Mouse at TheDailyDisney.com.
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• Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Orange Lake Resorts Selects Winter Park Construction For $16.6 Million Refurbishment

  
  Perspective Magazine | Timeshare & Fractional Ownership News, Resort Reviews & Guides — Authority: 141
  Winter Park Construction (WPC), one of Central Florida ’s largest and most respected general contractors has recently been selected to direct a $16.6 million refurbishment at the 1,450-acre, Kissimmee-based Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort as well as two of their other Holiday Inn Club ...
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• Enter The World

  
  DF'82 — Authority: 124
  I have spoken about the plaque at Parc Disneyland, Paris before as I adore these little touches that help to set the scene before we go On Stage at the Park. This is the plaque for those of you who would like a reminder: What I specifically like about this, is that the plaque is in French and English. Although we ...
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• Marty Sklar to pay tribute to Disney Legend at Ryman Arts fund-raiser

  
  JimHillMedia.com — Authority: 512
  Jim Hill talks up next month’s event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Where this recently retired Imagineering Ambassador will discuss Herbie Ryman’s creative legacy ...( read more )
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• Back from our trip

  
  Adventures of an Innkeeper — Authority: 118
  We made it back safely from our trip and while we were gone, boys went to play football up north. Not a successful game but there is always next year. We had a great time while the boys’ grandma Dorothy moved in with them.  They complained loudly about not wanting her to fix spaghetti too many times so I thought I ...
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• Holidays around Orlando: Gaylord Palms ICE!

  
  The DIS Unplugged Disney Blog — Authority: 115
  I love the Christmas holidays in Orlando. Since moving from the cold North there are moments when I miss the cold weather. Thankfully there is a wonderful attraction here in Orlando where I can remember them. If you are looking for something to do outside the theme parks, this is an attraction the entire family [...]
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• Jazzing Up Your Cranberry Sauce with Disney Parks

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 629
  This week’s tips on enjoying your holiday meals have focused on the turkey — now, it’s cranberry sauce. Walt Disney World executive chef Lenny DeGeorge is sharing how to jazz it up with a few dried fruits. The recipe starts with about 3 ounces of Bourbon. You’ll then add 1/2 cup of golden raisins, 1/2 cup ...
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• Wordless Wednesday – Guest Relations

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 542
  The Disney Blog recommends Kelson Prime for web hosting and consulting. Wordless Wednesday – Guest Relations The Disney Blog - Disney News and Information -- by fans, for fans
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• New Christmas Merchandise Highlights

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 542
  Back with some highlights of new Holiday merchandise available at Disney’s theme parks. A new series of Christmas Tree Ornaments of your favorite Pixar characters. Matching Pixar Finding Nemo and Cars Stockings. There’s a Toy Story one too. I really like this new line of colorful Christmas ornaments. ...
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• Space Mountain – Merchandise in Space

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 542
  No subtlety from Disney merchandising. This awaits you the moment you step out of the Space Mountain exit queue. On Sunday we went on a quick visit to the Magic Kingdom to ride Space Mountain. It’s hard to tell exactly how much they did to the track, but what ever they did was mostly cosmetic. It may have been ...
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• Be Thankful: Premier College Basketball Tournament Tips Off Thanksgiving Weekend at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 629
  If you like your Thanksgiving dinner with a side of big-time sports, check out the Old Spice Classic which tips off Thanksgiving Day at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex . Michigan (ranked No. 15), Florida State, Marquette and Xavier – all of whom reached the NCAA Tournament last year – headline the 8-team ...
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• Did You Know? Countdown to Thanksgiving 2009 (11/24)

  
  Holiday Rap - Holidays on the Net Holiday Blog — Authority: 144
  Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore about the Pilgrims & America’s Thanksgiving Nov 24 : 02 days till Thanksgiving Did you know that it has become tradition for US Presidents to issue a pardon to the White House Thanksgiving Turkey? Since about 1947 the National Turkey Federation has ...
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• Tune Tuesday: Disney to celebrate the performing arts in 2010

  
  JimHillMedia.com — Authority: 512
  Jim Hill shares some of the domain names that The Walt Disney Company has recently registered. Which hint at some new events that are currently in the works for the theme parks ...( read more )
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• Epcots Sky-Rocketing ---- literally

  
  My Disney Blog — Authority: 100
  {Below is a post from my son, Disney Mike (age 11)} BOOM!!! Mission Space is a must-ride for anyone who likes a little adventure. Oh yea, I forgot to tell you about the sides. Now youre probably wondering "What do you mean by sides?" The 2 sides are different levels of how much you can take in a ride. The less scary ...
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• Unique Centerpieces Created by Disney Parks Florist

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 629
  Wait, wait…before you dust off that giant Thanksgiving table centerpiece, the Disney Parks Blog has something different this year. We’re switching it up with not one but four holiday centerpieces you can create at home. Walt Disney World Florist Cindy Braak will walk you through the process starting with how ...
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