Have a magical time at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
The Sunshine State's number one attraction is the perfect place to release your inner big kid and make life-lasting memories
If you're after a fun-filled family adventure, one place comes immediately to mind. Exciting, entertaining, creative and absolutely magical, it covers 47 square miles and encompasses a whole world of thrills and enjoyment.
That place is, of course, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the last great project of Walt himself and a wide-ranging tribute to his vision, ingenuity and inventiveness. It boasts a comprehensive array of attractions, Disney Resort Hotels and other exciting entertainment, and there’s simply nowhere like it anywhere else on Earth. It has four theme parks and two water parks, as well as more than 25 fabulous themed Disney Resort Hotels, golf and mini-golf courses and entertainment districts.
It has restaurants and shops aplenty and, even given two weeks, you’ll struggle to fit it all in. Put simply, this is entertainment central, and nobody creates a world of immersive, family-orientated enjoyment like Disney, on a scale that is breathtaking and with an attention to detail that boggles the mind.
Explore lands
Want to visit another planet? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will take you to Pandora — The World of AVATAR. A Disney·Pixar film fan? Disney’s Hollywood Studios unveils Toy Story Land this summer. Ready for a future adventure? Epcot has a whole Future World of attractions and amazement, and is home to Frozen Ever After, where you can set sail in Arendelle and stop by the Royal Sommerhus for an encounter with the sisters from the film.
Virgin Holidays'
expert tips
Head back to the parks at night to enjoy the attractions – the queues are so much shorter when everyone’s watching the evening shows and fireworks
Happy to indulge in Disney fantasy? Magic Kingdom Park has all that, and more besides — including Happily Ever After, an awe-inspiring show that takes you on an unforgettable journey capturing the heart, humour and heroism of your favourite Disney animated films. Each of these theme parks is packed with excitement and stimulation for adults and children alike, a sensory adventure that provides happiness for all and memories for life.
And then you have Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, extensive aquatic playgrounds included in Disney’s Ultimate Tickets. At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, make a splash in Miss Adventure Falls, the longest ride in the history of the Disney Water Parks, or plunge at more than 55mph straight down one of the world’s tallest, fastest free-fall speed slides on Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
Eat, drink and relax
When you’re ready to change gear, Disney Springs is the place to go, with its vast collection of shopping, dining and entertainment. Hungry? There are more than 50 places to eat at Disney Springs, from fast-food kiosks to full-blown gourmet restaurants.
Disney Resort Hotels have great restaurants, too, and it is perfectly acceptable to check them out even if you’re not staying there. The shopping is equally impressive, with more than 100 shops, boutiques, and international brands to browse. There’s always plenty to do at Disney Springs. Day or night, enjoy a ride in a tethered helium balloon or a vintage Amphicar, catch a movie at AMC 24 Dine-In Theatre, or score big bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes.
Once the sun sets, this late-night hotspot offers plenty of live entertainment and incredible, one-of-a-kind venues that are perfect for a special night out. To experience the magic, visit any Virgin Holidays store and speak to one of the experts who can help you plan the perfect break to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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