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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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Steam Trains Remain Unique Experience at Disney Parks
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It may have all started with a mouse but when it came time to dream up a new kind of theme park, steam trains were top of mind for Walt Disney. Now, the trains are an anticipated Disney Parks experience — and one that sticks with you. Just try it…close your eyes and picture the vintage steam trains. Hear the ...5 hours ago -
View 101: Spaceship Earth in HDR
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Missed my normal Monday posting. Hope this makes up for it. I hear it’s snowing back home. Warm and sunny down here! Late night HDR image of Epcots Spaceship Earth in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.11 hours ago -
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...12 hours ago -
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 )18 hours ago -
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 , ...22 hours ago -
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 more23 hours ago -
NOONWIRE: Disney World bomb threat
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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 ...1 day ago -
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 ...1 day ago -
Just for Fun – Walt Disney World Photography
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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, ...1 day ago -
Time-Lapse Video: Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House
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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 ...1 day ago -
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 )1 day ago -
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 ...1 day ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago -
Space Mountain Updates At Disney World In Florida
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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 ...3 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago -
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
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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 ...3 days ago -
Making Magic with Turkey Leftovers
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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:4 days ago -
HGTV Looks ‘Behind the Magic’ at Walt Disney World
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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 ...4 days ago
