Since its opening day in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown into the world’s largest and most visited theme park. Located in central Florida, the resort is home to countless attractions, hotels, rides, and stores, all of which celebrate the imaginative mind and films of animator Walt Disney. Walt Disney World provides historical information about the theme park and an overview of what visitors can see and experience there today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.