Walt Disney World is actually located in Lake Buena Vista, southwest of downtown Orlando. In addition to Disney’s four major theme parks and Downtown Disney, the sprawling area of “Walt Disney World” features countless hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, golf courses, water parks, and more.
Within Walt Disney World, you’ll find four distinct areas:
- Magic Kingdom – At the north section of Walt Disney World, you’ll find Magic Kingdom. The Disney resorts located near Magic Kingdom include the Contemporary Resort, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Wedding Pavilion. Several of Disney’s golf courses are located near Magic Kingdom.