DisneyWorld
Take a Quick Tour Now!
Parks & More
Theme Parks
Dining
Water Parks
Shopping, Entertainment, and Recreation
Transportation
First Timer Tips
Itineraries and Events
 
Walt Disney World® Resort: Parks & More: First Timer Tips
 
First Timer Tips
Maps FAQ

 

Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World® Resort

What?! You've never been to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida before? Oh boy! Are there some great surprises in store for you. To help you plan your vacation, here are some of the questions first-time Guests may ask, as well as a few tips especially for you.

 

What's at the Walt Disney World® Resort?
What are the best ages to take kids on a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation?
I don't have kids. What is there for adults to see and do?
How long can I expect to wait in line for a ride?
What's an easy way to plan my vacation?
If I'm planning to visit several places in Florida, how many days should I plan for my Walt Disney World® Resort stay?
What's the weather like in Florida?
How safe is the Walt Disney World® Resort?
I want to get the most out of my stay at Walt Disney World® Resort. Any tips?


Q: What's at the Walt Disney World® Resort?

A: A lot of people still think of Walt Disney World® Resort as just the Magic Kingdom® Park, but there's much more to it than that. Walt Disney World® Resort, located near Orlando, Florida, is 47 square miles big -- about the size of the city of San Francisco! In it you'll discover four entire Theme Parks, two Water Parks, two night-time entertainment areas, six golf courses and much, much more.

The Take a Quick Tour Now! section of the site will give you a great overview of this magical vacation destination.

Back to top

Q: What are the best ages to take kids on a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation?

A: That's hard to answer. Repeat guests have said that each visit has been a unique and priceless experience. Older kids can't wait to take the rides or splash through a Water Park. While younger children delight in the whimsical Disney activities designed especially for them -- not to mention magical meetings with the Disney Characters. (Remember, children under three are granted complimentary admission to the Theme Parks.)

There are also a variety of services for children of all ages. All Theme Parks offer stroller rental and baby changing facilities.

Back to top

Q: I don't have kids. What is there for adults to see and do?

A: The Walt Disney World® Resort offers entertainment, attractions, shopping and cuisine from around the world to appeal to the child in everyone. But there are also a variety of activities just for adults, like tennis, water sports, fishing, horseback riding -- even six golf courses. Of course, when night falls, adults will love to stay up late at either of the two night-time entertainment areas.

See the Shopping, Entertainment and Recreation section of this site for more information on the adult side of Disney.

Back to top

Q: How long can I expect to wait in line for a ride?

A: There can be quite a wait for popular rides, but there are also many ways to reduce your waiting time. Check out Disney's Fastpass®, an exclusive guest service that lets you spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying the Parks. You just check-in at some of your favorite Disney attractions and receive a designated ride time and quickly get on. Here are more tips on how to avoid long lines in individual Theme Parks.

Back to top

Q: What's an easy way to plan my vacation?

A: Start planning your vacation by visiting the Itineraries and Events section of this site. If you would like a quick overview of all there is to see and do, see the Take A Quick Tour Now! section of this site.

Back to top

Q: If I'm planning to visit several places in Florida, how many days should I plan for my Walt Disney World® Resort stay?

A: The Walt Disney World® Resort is conveniently located in the middle of the state of Florida, only 1-2 hours by car from the beaches and 4 hours by car from Miami.

You should allow at least five days to experience Walt Disney World® Resort. See the Itineraries and Events section to help you plan your vacation.

Back to top

Q: What's the weather like in Florida?

A: Florida weather is generally good, but can be unpredictable. See the climate information for different times of the year.

Back to top

Q: How safe is the Walt Disney World® Resort?

A: At the Walt Disney World® Resort, the safety of Guests is the number-one priority. All measures are taken to ensure Guests have a safe and magical vacation.

Back to top

Q: I want to get the most out of my visit to Walt Disney World® Resort. Any tips?

A: In the FAQ section, you'll find a lot of useful tips for Walt Disney World® Resort Guests.

Back to top

 

 

Take a Quick Tour Now | Parks & More | Itineraries & Events

 

FAQ


Privacy Policy
Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use.

©Disney. All rights reserved.