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DISNEY WORLD

FLORIDA
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Walt Disney World in Florida has announced plans to reopen. 

This video gives you all the relevant details and what to expect on your visit. The text below is a transcript of the video. As more information is released, we'll post it on this page. 

I have been traveling to "the happiest place on earth" since the early 1980's and I still love visiting today. My last trip was in 2019 with my two children. 
fast facts
​Destination Name:  Walt Disney Word (Lake Buena Vista)
State: Florida
​Closest Major Airport(s): MCO, SFB
Closest Cruise Port(s):  Port Everglades

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America​
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
get there and around (transport)
​Location: Walt Disney World is located in the central portion of the statee of Florida adjacent to Orlando.  

Air: MCO is the biggest airport. Southwest, Delta, Jet Blue and American have the most numbeer of gates (just to name a few). Sanford International is the second largest airport dominated by Allegiant. 

Car: If you are bot leaving the Walt Disney World parks, then a car rental is not necessary.

Cruise: The closest cruise terminal is Port Canaveral located to the East.  

Train: Amtrak has a station in Orlando.
when to go (the weather)
Peak Season: Thanksgiving through Easter & The Summer
Value Season: January
Shoulder Season: February and October

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where to stay
Walt Disney World has thousands of hotel rooms to choose from. They organize their hotels by Luxury, Moderate and Value. I have stayed at most and all will get the job done on your budget. I prefer to stay at Contemporary or Grand Floridian. Both are on the monorail and both are in the luxury catagory. 
what to do & where to eat
While I am at Walt Disney World, I always dine at Flying Fish (on the Boardwalk) and I try not to miss O'Hana at The Polynesian Village.  
official tourism resources
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. 

Walt Disney World Site

Official State Tourism Bureau Site

Official USA Tourism Site
BOttom line blog - itinerary 

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MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

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My name is Erik Hastings, (a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy) and I am an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to viewers who simply "get their vacations wrong". In addition to being a single dad of two amazing children, I am the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. I am thrilled to be a part of an incredibly talented team of industry pros and the editorial driving force of my media platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, I believe travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, I have learned that travel brings cultures together. Read Erik's Full Bio.


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