Hotels near Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is a unique complex of theme and water parks located in Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney World incorporates the parks of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and more.

Walt Disney World is an exciting adventure for children and adults of any age. Visitors can choose to visit the characterful Magic Kingdom with its majestic Cinderella Castle and popular Disney characters. Epcot Centre has two sections to the park, Future World and World Showcase. Future World allows travellers to step into the world of tomorrow. Fascinating rides and interactive demonstrations will thrill and capture imaginations. World Showcase offers an insight into the culture of eleven countries and their landmarks set around a picturesque lake. Disney’s Hollywood Studios allows visitors to step into the glamorous world of Hollywood movies. Explore film sets, enjoy thrilling rides and even discover how animations are made. Nature lovers will enjoy wondrous Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a zoological theme park set amongst a backdrop of continents. The water parks of Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach are popular water parks with the largest wave pool in the world. There are four world class golf courses in Walt Disney World and two themed miniature golf complexes, perfect for those seeking a relaxing pursuit following busy days at the amusement parks.

Getting to Walt Disney World is easy. The parks are easily signposted for drivers, and there are parking facilities. Once inside the theme parks visitors can get around via monorail, trains, shuttle buses and walking. Shuttle buses run between all the amusement parks of Walt Disney World and to and from accommodations. If travelling without a car from other areas of Orlando, minibus shuttles, rideshares, taxis and Ubers are readily available.

Walt Disney World Florida was created following the success of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The well-developed network of roads in Orlando, plus construction of the Interstate 4 encouraged Disney executives to purchase several plots of land over the coming years. The land purchases had to be executed surreptitiously to fend off speculation by potential competitors. The ambitious project was announced in 1965, and two years later construction of Walt Disney World began. Today, millions of people arrive in Florida to attempt to capture the Disney magic, enjoy the theme parks and fulfil all their childhood fantasies.