the walt disney world resort, also called walt disney world or disney world, is an entertainment complex near orlando, florida. it opened on october 1, 1971 with only the magic kingdom theme park. it has since added epcot (october 1, 1982), disney's hollywood studios (may 1, 1989) and disney's animal kingdom (april 22, 1998). it also has 2 water parks, 23 hotels, a campground, and disney springs, which is a shopping area with souvenir shops, restaurants, and sports activities. it covers an area of and is the largest theme park in the world.