Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort (commonly known as Walt Disney World or Disney World) is an entertainment and vacation resort complex located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States.
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A theme park inside Bay Lake
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 502K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 129 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bay Lake
Walt Disney World Resort is inside Bay Lake, which has 80 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1971
Walt Disney World Resort dates from 1971. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bay Lake. Green months are the mild ones.
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort (commonly known as Walt Disney World or Disney World) is an entertainment and vacation resort complex located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Experiences, a division of the Walt Disney Company.
Covering an approximate 27,000 acres (42 sq mi; 109 km2), Walt Disney World contains numerous recreational facilities designed to attract visitors for extended stays, including four theme parks, two water parks, four golf courses, conference centers, a competitive sports complex and a major shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Additionally, there are 31 Disney-owned resort hotels and one camping resort on the property, and many other non-Disney-operated hotels on and near the property.
- Type
- Theme park
- Established
- 1971
- Area
- 43 square miles
- Elevation
- 121 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 502K a year
Where to stay near Walt Disney World Resort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bay Lake (80) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Universal Studios Florida
- 2Universal Epic Universe
- 3Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 4SeaWorld Orlando
- 5Camping World Stadium
- 6Kia Center
- 7Villains Land
- 8Fun Spot
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Walt Disney World | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | in town | — | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K | — |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 2 mi east | 5 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K | — |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K | — |
| Celebration | 4 mi south | 5 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K | — |
| Williamsburg | 7 mi east | 10 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K | — |
| Orlando | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K | — |
| Doctor Phillips | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K | — |
| Kissimmee | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 52 36 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 85,591 | $304K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Walt Disney World
Other well-known places within 16 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw19 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw28 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw38 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
46 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
Big draw515 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
615 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center74 mi Theme parkVillains Land84 mi Theme parkFun SpotPhoto credits
Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Walt Disney World
Is Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake?
Yes. It’s inside Bay Lake, FL.
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World Resort?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Walt Disney World Resort from Tampa?
About 63 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Walt Disney World Resort?
Orlando (MCO), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Walt Disney World Resort?
Lake Buena Vista (2 mi, 142 places to stay), Four Corners (7 mi, 173 places to stay) and Bay Lake (in town, 80 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bay Lake
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Bay Lake’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.