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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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  • Before they were Stars, They were Disney Cast Members


    The Disney Blog — Authority Authority: 466
    The WDW Fan Zone has collected a great list of current day celebrities who got their start as Cast Member at one of Disney’s theme park or cruise ships. Here are a few of the big names you probably already know, Jennifer Hudson – Actress/Singer – Cast Member Job: Singer on Disney Wonder John Lasseter – ...
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  • A Special Cruise on the Grand 1


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    by Sandi Lamborne Guest Blogger On Saturday January 14, 2012 we chartered The Grand 1 Yacht as a birthday surprise for our friends. We started out trying to reserve a pontoon boat but learned that we had too many people in our group, so we decided to go for the "once in a lifetime" chance to ride the Grand 1. ...
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  • Chip & Company Week in Review, January 23, 2012


    Disney Detectives — Authority Authority: 118
    Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Disney is testing a new program that is similar to the Moms Panel or the Mickey Moms Club called Disney InsideEARS . Expedia is having a ...
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  • The Week That Was, January 22, 2012


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    Welcome back to another episode of the Week That Was, my friends!  Its been a busy week, so lets get right to it and look at all that we wrote last week. This week, we shared our normal pictures from the parks: On Animal Kingdom Monday , I shared a photo of one of the Okapi.  Ill freely admit that I couldnt ...
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  • Disney Park Updates


    Vacations Blog — Authority Authority: 457
    We talk a lot about the Disney theme parks on here — hey, they’re the ultimate family vacations destination, we couldn’t avoid them if we wanted to. Luckily, we don’t want to. There is a lot happening in the Disney parks right now, and to make sure you’re in the loop I’ve compiled a list of interesting ...
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  • Exotic Driving Experience debuts at Walt Disney World Speedway


    Theme Park Tourist — Authority Authority: 119
    Guests at Walt Disney World can now take part in a new driving experience that offers them the chance to get behind the wheel of a range of high-speed sports cars. The Exotic Driving Experience is hosted at the Walt Disney World Speedway, and has been developed by Petty Holdings, the company behind the long-running ...
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  • American Idol Experience Dream Ticket Winner Gabi Carrubba Gets Ticket to Hollywood on Real Show


    The Disney Blog — Authority Authority: 466
    One of the very first contestants to win a ‘Dream Ticket’ at Disney’s American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the first to win singing a Disney song (Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas), is one of the early success stories of the new American Idol season. Tonight Gabi Carrubba ...
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  • Travel industry facts: In advance of Obamas speech at Disney World


    eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority Authority: 511
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President will deliver remarks tomorrow, January 19, at Walt Disney World to unveil a national strategy to boost tourism and travel. read more
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  • 5 Quick Tips for Saving Money on Food at Disney World


    Chip and Co — Authority Authority: 430
    It’s no huge secret that food can end up being one of the major expenses on a vacation to Disney World. Yet there are a number of ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Probably the most well-known option is the Disney Dining Plan , especially if you are able to take advantage of the very popular Free ...
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  • Epcot’s 2012 Flower Power Concert Series Schedule


    Chip and Co — Authority Authority: 430
    Musical entertainment pairs perfectly with botanical beauty during the nightly Flower Power concert series. Enjoy a varied lineup of performers throughout the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 7 through May 20, 2012. Location: America Gardens Theatre at World Showcase Show Times: Fridays, ...
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  • 2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel announced; expands categories, becomes bilingual


    Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog — Authority Authority: 491
    New features and areas of expertise are now available to those seeking wisdom from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. New in 2012, panel members will be able to receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish as well as English. This year also marks the first-ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists on the ...
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  • Running through the World – No Pressure!


    Chip and Co — Authority Authority: 430
    If you’ve read my previous posts about running around the world and marathon training and still don’t consider yourself athletic enough to try, I highly recommend considering running in one of runDisney’s Family Fun 5k’s. When planning ahead for the just past 2012 WDW Marathon Weekend, I knew that I would ...
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  • Official Disney Parks InsidEARS to offer theme park advice from ‘fans who have earned their ears’


    Inside the Magic — Authority Authority: 581
    Soon Disney aficionados will have a new voice to offer advice to other theme park fans and vacationers as part of the new Disney Parks InsidEARS web site , made public today. Described as “a whole new world for people who love Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort,” the InsidEARS will aid in answering ...
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  • Obama Shuts Down Main Street USA: An Exciting New Opportunity to Make Bad Jokes [Election 2012]


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    President Obama will visit Walt Disney World tomorrow. The plan is to "unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel," according to the White House, which informs us that this is "an important sector in the U.S. economy." All well and good, but lets skip to the important part: What delicious ...
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  • Orlando Wedding DJs -Carli & Jeremy -January 10, 2012


    Orlando's Classic Disc Jockeys — Authority Authority: 95
    Carli & Jeremy had a blast celebrating their Reception in the Whitehall Room at the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. Congratulations!!   Share on Facebook
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  • Orlando Wedding DJ -January 7, 2012 -Lindsey & Ian


    Orlando's Classic Disc Jockeys — Authority Authority: 95
    Lindsey & Ian celebrated at the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. Congrats!!   Share on Facebook
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  • Disney Parks ‘InsidEARS’ Website Now Live as Beta Site


    Stitch Kingdom — Authority Authority: 496
    Disney Parks ‘InsidEARS’ Website Now Live as Beta Site originally appeared on StitchKingdom.com , the number one unofficial source for news on The Walt Disney Company. Please follow us Twitter and Like on Facebook . For several months — over a year in fact — we have been talking about a new Disney ...
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  • Top 5 Things to do while Riding from the Resorts to the Parks


    Chip and Co — Authority Authority: 430
    With the exception of the monorail Resorts, it can take a good 30 minutes to get from your lodging to any of the Walt Disney World Parks. Factor in crowd levels, special events, hour of day and distance to/from your destination (and how many other stops there are along the way), and the amount of time you spend on the ...
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  • DISNEYWIRE: Obama going to Disney World


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    DISNEYWIRE features Disney news from other media sources. The Orlando Sentinel reports: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, set to unveil a new policy for boosting U.S. tourism, has chosen a fairy-tale setting for the Thursday announcement: Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, with its iconic Cinderella ...
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  • New book explores Walt Disney and his prized Epcot project


    Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog — Authority Authority: 491
    In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived – Epcot. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American ...
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