Orlando Attractions
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World © cd.harrison
Walt Disney World
Orlando's most familiar landmark is undoubtedly the turreted
Cinderella Castle that stands in the centre of the original Disney
Florida theme park, the Magic Kingdom, at Lake Buena Vista. The
park was opened in 1971 and has been making childhood fantasies
come true ever since. Today it is just one of four Disney parks
that cover more than 28,000 acres of Orange and Osceola counties in
central Florida, with accompanying resorts, shopping complexes,
hotels and waterparks. Apart from the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney
World Orlando now includes Epcot, a futuristic showcase of the
world's different cultures and traditions; MGM Studios, a working
animation and television studio; and Animal Kingdom, where a huge
variety of animals are kept in themed surroundings along with a
cast of Disney characters.
Website: www.disneyworld.com;
Telephone: (407) 939 6244;
Opening time: Open daily, but park hours vary according to the month and day; it is best to check on their website for up to date information;
Admission: Admission to any one park: $75 plus tax (adults), $63 plus tax (children 3-9). Park Hopper tickets can be added to the price for $40 for access to all parks. Various other packages and combination tickets are also available
