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west (toward Tampa). The main east-west roads are Hwy 50 and Hwy 528 (the Bee Line
Expwy), which accesses Orlando International Airport.
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Walt Disney World Resort
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is the largest theme park resort in the world. It includes four
separate theme parks, two water parks, a sports complex, five golf courses, two dozen
hotels, 100 restaurants and two shopping and nightlife districts - proving that it's not
such a small world, after all. At times it feels ridiculously crowded and corporate, but
with or without kids, you won't be able to inoculate yourself against Disney's highly in-
fectious enthusiasm and warm-hearted nostalgia. Naturally, expectations run high, and
even the self-proclaimed 'happiest place on earth' doesn't always live up to its billing.
Still, it always happens: Cinderella curtsies to your little Belle, your own Jedi knight van-
quishes Darth Maul, or you tear up on that corny ride about our tiny planet, and suddenly
you're swept up in the magic.
BEST OF MAGIC KINGDOM
With the exception of Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and the scary introduc-
tion to the Haunted Mansion, these are all Disney Perfect for children.
Mickey's Philharmagic
3D movie perfection.
Space Mountain
Indoor roller coaster in the dark.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Cruise through the world of pirates.
Haunted Mansion
Slow-moving ride past lighthearted spooks.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
A favorite with toddlers.
Mad Tea Party
Quintessential Disney spinning.
It's a Small World
Boat ride through the world - you know the song.
Jungle Cruise
Disney silliness at its best.
Splash Mountain
Classic water ride.
Sights & Activities
