Thursday, April 12, 2018

A Brief History Of Disney World Hotels And Parks

By Frances Kelly


Officially, the Disney World Resort and Theme park complex is known as Walt Disney Resort. The complex in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake Florida is situated near Orlando, Florida and host several disney world hotels. While originally built and owned by Walt's company, the complex now has a new owner.

The resort currently host several live music venues, a camping resort, golf courses and nine hotels. Whereas, there are also 27 hotels, 4 theme parks and 2 water parks which are part of, and owned by the resort. In addition, whether taking a shuttle or traveling by mono-rail, there is great transportation when it comes from traveling to and from each park.

The original plan for the resort was to supplement the California Disney park in Anaheim, California. In the case of California, the park opened in the mid-1950s, after which Walt began work on the design for the resort in Florida in the 1960s. During this time, the planning phase was known as the Florida Project. For, the intention was to build a separate and diverse identity rather than mimic the park in California.

One of the highlights of the resort is that of EPCOT, which was in the plans from the beginning phase of the project. For, the Experimental Prototype of Tomorrow was a vision which Walt had long hoped of sharing with the world. Now, it is only one of four amusement parks in the complex.

It took a great deal of work to get the Florida government to improve the Reedy Creek Improvement district on which the park would be built. As part of the agreement, Disney gained the rights to create a full autonomous city. Unfortunately, Walt passed away before seeing construction begin on this or any other aspect of the resort.

In the process, the company abandoned earlier concepts for a planned community and village. After which, the company opened Magic Kingdom in 1971. Then, Epcot was completed in 1982 and Hollywood Studios in 1989 with Animal Kingdom opening in 1998. The most recent attraction to any of the parks is that of the new Star Wars Experience.

The resort is one of the most visited vacation spots in the world. With an annual attendance in the millions, the resort is a destination for a number of corporate outings, schools and the public. As such, the resort has become a staple with regards to American vacations and culture.

Whether a corporate employee, student, or individual, the resort has a lot to offer. In addition, children are always welcome at the resort. In fact, there are a number of rides, shows and experiences aimed at a younger audience. As such, the resort can often provide a great deal of fun for families.

Whether traveling with a group, or on a solo mission, there are a number of hotels outside the resort which often come with lower prices tags. While this is the case, it is often recommended that individuals read a number of reviews and testimonials related to off-site lodging. For, while some may offer the same amenities and benefits as those on-site, those are few and far between.




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