Orlando, United States1 dayWeekdays
Walt Disney World
Ideal: Ideal for families, theme park fans, Disney lovers, and full-day entertainment.
At roughly 100 square kilometers it matches the size of San Francisco. Disney bought the land secretly through shell companies in the 1960s because its name would have sent acre prices soaring. Under Magic Kingdom runs a tunnel network called utilidors: staff move below ground so a pirate-costumed worker never appears in a space-themed land. The resort opened in 1971 and for years operated through a special district with its own zoning, fire, and infrastructure powers.
Quick facts
- Opened
- 1 October 1971
- Area
- 107 acres
- Annual visitors
- 17.1 million
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- To experience one of the world's best-known theme park destinations
- For Disney characters, shows, and iconic park atmosphere
- To plan a full day of fun as a family, friends, or couple
Travel tip
The parks are huge — decide which park, tickets, and must-do rides before you go.
