Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, located in Orlando, Florida, spanning approximately 25,000 acres, making it roughly the size of San Francisco. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort was the vision of Walt Disney himself, who sought to build an expanded version of Disneyland with more space for innovation and immersive entertainment. Walt Disney World encompasses four major theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, along with two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach), the Disney Springs shopping and entertainment district, and over 25 resort hotels. Magic Kingdom alone attracts over 20 million visitors annually, making it the most visited theme park on Earth. The resort features iconic attractions including Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Pandora: The World of Avatar, and TRON Lightcycle Run. EPCOT's World Showcase presents cultural experiences from eleven nations, while Hollywood Studios offers immersive Star Wars and Toy Story experiences. Walt Disney World employs approximately 75,000 cast members, making it one of the largest single-site employers in the United States. The resort generates an estimated $75 billion in annual economic impact for Central Florida and continues to invest billions in new attractions, resort expansions, and technological innovations.

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Walt Disney World is the world's most visited vacation resort, featuring four major theme parks, two water parks, and 25+ resort hotels across 25,000 acres in Orlando, Florida.