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. 

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• TV shows, including Jon & Kate Plus 8, spotlight Disney World

  
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  Need a dose of Jon and Kate before they broke up? Check out their trip to Walt Disney World on an episode airing again this week. Find out when to see Jon & Kate Plus 8 and other TV shows...
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• Tube Tuesday: Xmas marks the spot for the Muppets in 2009

  
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  According to Jim Hill, last week’s viral version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” is just the start of a holiday season that’s jam-packed with Muppety goodness ...( read more )
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• Disney Vacation Club Resales from DVC By Resale presents ~ The Pools of Saratoga Springs

  
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  Shontell is joined this week by Tim Krasniewski, from DVCNews.com, as they discuss one of the most visited amenities of any Disney Vacation Club resort, the pools. Specifically, the 5 pools of the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, along with the Treehouse Villas. Duration : 0:10:0 Technorati Tags: Disney , ...
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• German tourist arrested in Disney bomb threat

  
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  A German tourist has been arrested on charges of making a false bomb threat while visiting Walt Disney World. read more
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• NOONWIRE: Disney World bomb threat

  
  Around Disney — Authority: 537
  NOONWIRE features Disney news from other media sources. From the Orlando Sentinel : A judge this morning issued the German tourist accused of making a bomb threat at Walt Disney World a $10,000 bond. The judge said the bond is normally set at $5,000, but it is doubled in this case because the suspect, Jochen ...
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• Two True Freaks! Episode 87 – Harry Potter!!

  
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  In this clock-busting episode, Chris hooks up with THE HARRY POTTER ALLIANCE members Hope Mullinax, Dinah Russell and Andrew Slack! Topics range from Wizard Wrock to social activism and the Harry Potter universe, the Rowling books, the movies, undead sex toys and a whole HOST of other topics! For example, did you ...
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• Just for Fun – Walt Disney World Photography

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 619
  Here is a photo I made in the Magic Kingdom . I used a favorite combination of high-end digital camera combined with a low-tech plastic lens with a flexible bellows, a lens that allows one to use very selective (if any) focus for a unique look. I photographed Chip and Dale, then Cinderella Castle with fireworks, ...
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• Time-Lapse Video: Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 619
  Earlier this month, the life-sized Gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened for business and we shared some tips on creating miniature houses of your own. But how we do the real thing is remarkable. To build the 16-foot-high structure, Cast Members use 60 sheets of plywood and ...
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• Disney World soldiers on, looking for new ways to plus the Parks for the holidays

  
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  Jim Hill talks with David R. Hartmann, Art Director for Walt Disney Entertainment Design, about the year-round effort that goes into giving WDW visitors a top quality Christmastime experience ...( read more )
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• Man detained after joking about bomb at the Magic Kingdom

  
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  File this one under jokes not to make while getting your bag inspected at a Disney themepark. Local Fox 35 news is reporting (no story to link to online, alas) that a man was detained by Orange County sheriffs after telling Disney security at the Magic Kingdom main gate bag check that he had a bomb in his bag. He ...
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• Join Marty Sklar and support Ryman Arts

  
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  I’ve just been notified about an upcoming very special event to be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. You get to spend an evening with Disney Legend Marty Sklar and Ryman Arts gets to continue its mission of teaching teens essential skills for art and life in a rigorous, nurturing studio environment. The event ...
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• Toy Story Mania!

  
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  Four-player game support competitive and cooperative multiplayer options. Engage in 10 fast-paced shooting galleries, containing 30 addictive mini-games – some adapted from the theme park attraction, others brand new and original to the game. Experience bonus levels in 3D and compete against family and friends for ...
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• Disney’s Toy Story Mania Ride Wins “Thea Award”

  
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  Open since 2008 in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the Toy Story Mania! ride has recently been presented with the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for an Attraction from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). Congratulations to Toy Story Mania! Have you been on the ride? If so, do you think it ...
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• Space Mountain Updates At Disney World In Florida

  
  Disney Dreaming — Authority: 493
  Walt Disney World’s famous ride Space Mountain was closed for 7 months for construction. The ride now has video games in the waiting area for visitors to stay entertained with while waiting in line. Also, the inside of the ride has been darkened so riders can’t see the sudden turns ahead of them as well as ...
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• Two True Freaks! Classic – Episode 7

  
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  PLEASE NOTE:This episode is a rerun that originally aired September 22nd, 2008. Episode 7 – Two True Disney Freaks +1 In this very special Family-Friendly episode, Scott and Chris welcome their first-ever Guest Freak!! Mark Buttrick, Stage Manager at the Walt Disney World Resort, joins the guys to ...
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• Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 619
  The Disney Parks Blog featured several holiday-related posts this week, including a feature on a group of people who spend each Thanksgiving living in tepees at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. If you missed it, here’s a look: We also asked for your thoughts on historical images on the Blog and what makes ...
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• Making Magic with Turkey Leftovers

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 619
  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: 619
  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

  
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  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

  
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  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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