Walt Disney World Resort

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/walt-disney-world-resort

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Walt Disney World Resort?Approximately 25,000 acres (9,700 hectares), with about 10,500 acres developed
2. What is the location?Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
3. What is the opening date?October 1, 1971
4. Why did Walt Disney choose Central Florida for the resort?Central Florida had lots of open land and a nice climate, giving space for future growth.
5. How many acres does Walt Disney World cover?It covers more than 25,000 acres, allowing many parks, hotels, and other facilities.

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