Walt Disney World Map and Brochure (1971 – 2024)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Years Active: 1971 – Active
The Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World or Disney World, is an entertainment resort complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, near Orlando and Kissimmee.
This page is an archive of Walt Disney World maps and brochures dating back to 1975. Due to the expansive nature of Walt Disney World Resort, encompassing four theme parks, two water parks, and numerous other recreational areas, modern Disney World maps often resemble traditional regional maps rather than simple theme park guides.
Maps of Theme Parks and Water Parks within Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World resort comprises four theme parks:
- Magic Kingdom (see Disney Magic Kingdom Map and Brochure)
- Epcot (see Disney Epcot Map and Brochure)
- Hollywood Studios (See Disney’s Hollywood Studios Map and Brochure)
- Animal Kingdom (see Disney’s Animal Kingdom Map and Brochure)
Two water parks:
There are 31 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the Disney Springs outdoor shopping center.
Walt Disney World Map 2024
In 2024, Walt Disney World introduced several key changes. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened as a new attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. Beginning January 9, the resort stopped requiring theme park reservations for guests with date-based tickets. Additionally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios updated Star Tours – The Adventures Continue with new stories and characters. These updates marked the most significant additions and operational changes across the resort during the year.
Printable Walt Disney World Map PDF 2024
Walt Disney World Map 2023
Walt Disney World Map 2020
Walt Disney World Map 2013
Walt Disney World Map 2012
Walt Disney World Map 2011
Walt Disney World Map 2010
Walt Disney World Map 2009
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Walt Disney World Map 2007
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Walt Disney World Map 2001
Walt Disney World Brochure 2001
Walt Disney World Map 1996
Walt Disney World Map 1994
Walt Disney World Map 1975
Walt Disney World Map 1990
Walt Disney World Map 1979
Walt Disney World Brochure 1975
Walt Disney World Map 1971
Walt Disney World History
Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971. WDW is owned and operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and The Walt Disney Company division. The property covers nearly 27,000 acres, of which half has been used.
Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s. “The Florida Project,” as it was known, was intended to present a distinct vision with its own diverse set of attractions. Walt Disney’s original plans also called for the inclusion of an “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” (EPCOT), a planned community intended to serve as a testbed for new city-living innovations.
Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, during the initial planning of the complex. After his death, the company wrestled with whether to bring the Disney World project to fruition. However, Walt’s older brother, Roy, came out of retirement to ensure Walt’s biggest dream was realized. Construction started in 1967, with the company building a resort similar to Disneyland, abandoning the experimental concepts for a planned community.
The Magic Kingdom was the first theme park to open in the complex in 1971, followed by Epcot (1982), Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989), and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (1998). Roy insisted the name of the entire complex be changed from Disney World to Walt Disney World, ensuring that people would remember that the project was Walt’s dream.
In 2018, Walt Disney World was the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an average annual attendance of more than 58 million. The resort is the flagship destination of Disney’s worldwide corporate enterprise and has become a popular staple in American culture. In 2020, Walt Disney World was chosen to host the NBA Bubble for play of the 2019–20 season of the National Basketball Association to resume at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Walt Disney World (as well as Disneyland) is also covered by an FAA-prohibited airspace zone that restricts all airspace activities without approval from the Federal government of the United States, including the usage of drones. This level of protection is otherwise only offered to American critical infrastructure (like the Pantex nuclear weapons plant), military bases, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area, official presidential travels, and Camp David.
FAQ
What’s the cheapest month to go to Disney World?
The cheapest month to go to Disney is January. Travel costs, park ticket prices, and hotel rates are lowest after New Year’s and before Presidents Day. Weekdays in early February and late August also offer low prices due to minimal crowd levels.
What is the 2pm rule at Disney World?
The 2PM rule at Disney World allows guests with park hopper tickets to switch parks after 2:00 PM. Visitors must enter their first reserved park before park hopping. The rule helps manage crowd levels and applies to all four Walt Disney World theme parks.
What does 33 mean at Disney World?
At Disney World, “33” refers to Club 33, an exclusive private lounge modeled after the original in Disneyland. Club 33 offers fine dining, upscale décor, and VIP perks. Membership is by invitation only and includes access to secret lounges in each of Disney World’s four parks.
Why is it called Walt Disney World?
It is called Walt Disney World to honor Walt Disney, the visionary behind the project. After Walt’s death in 1966, his brother Roy Disney added “Walt” to the name to recognize his leadership and legacy. The full name distinguishes it from Disneyland in California.
