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Disney World City Information
Population: 47,814 (Disney World and Kissimmee)
Elevation: 70 Feet Above Sea Level
Land Area: 16.7 Square Miles
Location: Disney World (Lake Buena Vista) is located 77 miles east of Tampa, 220 Miles northwest of Miami and 162 miles southwest of Jacksonville. Major interstates--I-95, I-75, and I-10--provide access into Florida from the north, with connections directly into the area via I-4, the Florida Turnpike, and US 192. I-75, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike provide quick access from south Florida.
Time Zone: Disney World (Lake Buena Vista) is located in the Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon at Disney World, it's 11:00am in Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles). Disney World observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October.
Local Seasons:
Snow Days - None!!!!
Disney World enjoys a year round warm climate. The winter is popular with many tourists as the temperatures average in the low-mid 60's F, the perfect time to enjoy this truly remarkable world known attraction as well as the numerous other sites and attractions which make up this number 1 tourist area in the world. In the spring, fall and winter, it is usually less crowded with the exception of spring break and when large convention groups are in town.Shorts are acceptable wear at all of the major attractions and most restaurants. It is also the perfect time to enjoy one of the numerous water theme parks in the area. Jump in and cool off, the waters fine!
How to Get There
By Air
Orlando International Airport
407/825-200
Airport Transportation
Orlando International is 25 miles east of Walt Disney World and 20 miles south of downtown. At rush hour (7-9am and 4-6pm), the drive can be a torturous hour or more; at other times, it's about 30 to 40 minutes.
Driving to Disney World
To get from the airport to the attractions, take the North exit out of the airport to Highway 528 West. Follow signs to I-4; it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get to Disney World if the traffic isn't too heavy (double or worse in rush hour or when there's an accident). When you get to I-4, follow the signs west toward the attractions.
An Alternative: Orlando Sanford International Airport
407-585-4000
Is much smaller than the main airport, but it has grown a bit in recent years. The airport has most of the major car rental desks on site. Mears Transportation shuttles also serve it.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport
301 N. Dyer Blvd., Suite 101
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-847-4600
Located near Orlando, just eight miles from Disney World and ten miles from the Orlando-Orange County Convention center, Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM)
By Car:
Driving to Disney is easy, too! Major interstates--I-95, I-75, and I-10--provide access into Florida from the north, with connections directly into the area via I-4, the Florida Turnpike, and US 192. I-75, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike provide quick access from south Florida.
By Bus:
Greyhound Bus Terminal
103 East Dakin Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-847-3911
By Train:
Amtrak
111 Dakin St.
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-425-9411or 800-872-7245
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