The Walt Disney World Resort is an entertainment resort complex located about 20 miles 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. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres, of which half has been developed.
Industry: Entertainment, hospitality
Founded: October 1, 1971
Founders: Walt Disney · Roy O. Disney
Headquarters: 1375 East Buena Vista Drive · Lake Buena Vista, Florida · U.S.
Key people: Jeff Vahle (President) · Jason Kirk (SVP, Theme Parks) · Maribeth Bisienere (SVP, Resorts)
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