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It is consistently ranked one of the top vacation destinations in the U.S., if not the world, and has become a mainstay in the cultural landscape of America. If you have never been to Walt Disney Orlando, you are missing out on a unique experience – a unique experience that you will be sharing with over 40 million people each year that is.
It is the largest theme park resort in the world, with over 20,000 acres to its name. In addition to its four major theme parks – the Magic Kingdom, the Epcot Centre, the Disney-MGM Studios, and the Animal Kingdom – it is home to two water parks, six golf courses, a sports complex, an auto race track, twenty resort hotels, and a host of other shopping and dining facilities. Believe it or not, it even has its own fire department.
Plans for its construction first began in 1959, when the company founder decided that he wanted to take advantage of the success he had experienced with Disneyland in California. The project was announced in 1965 and construction began eight years later. It first opened in 1971 with the Magic Kingdom. The other theme parks and attractions would be launched over time. The most recent addition came with the opening of Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Pop Century Resort, and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. A fleet of twelve monorails also runs between each of the theme parks and the resorts in what is perhaps the best known monorail system in North America.
In order to run all these facilities, Walt Disney Orlando employs over 58,000 people and spends more than $1.1 billion on payroll. It is in fact the largest single-site employer in the U.S. With the streets of the parks being cleaned every night and the painting of the antique carousel horses using genuine gold leaf, Walt Disney Orlando costs an annual $100 million to maintain. These costs rise during Christmas season, when 150 truckloads of decorations are brought in, carrying over 300,000 yards of ribbon and 1,500 Christmas trees.
It is interesting that despite the claim to fame the city of Orlando has experienced since its opening, the entire attraction does not even exist within the city. In fact, it lies outside of the city limits, within Orange and Osceola counties. This, however, has not prevented the people of Orlando from claiming it as their own. The attraction also donates much of its revenues to Orlando-based charities. In 2006, it donated more than $22 million to Central Florida charities and non-profit organizations. Its employees also contributed over 200,000 hours of community service to local organizations.
Walt Disney Orlando is a large place with even larger crowds. High temperatures and even hotter temperaments can risk taking the fun out of your vacation, so if you and your family are planning a visit, make sure to pace yourself.
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It is consistently ranked one of the top vacation destinations in the U.S., if not the world, and has become a mainstay in the cultural landscape of America. If you have never been to Walt Disney Orlando, you are mi...
