Q: Why are family vacations so important?
Mallory Fleming: A family vacation will provide a lifetime of memories and improve relationships among family members. A family bonds together through shared stories about special road trips and silly adventures.
Q: What’s a standout destination for a family vacation?
Mallory Fleming: Going to Disney World each year is one great tradition in the lives of many families.
Q: How did Disney World begin?
Mallory Fleming: The Disney brothers, Walt and Roy, first opened Disneyland in California during the mid-1950s. Gradually they purchased pieces of land in Central Florida to create a similar experience on the East Coast.
Q: What was the concept?
Mallory Fleming: The vision for this park was a vacation paradise, where people could enjoy their stays without stress or worry.
Q: When did Disney World open?
Mallory Fleming: Sadly, Walt died before this dream became a reality. Roy eventually finished their beloved project when Magic Kingdom first greeted guests in 1971.
Q: What are some special attributes of Disney World?
Mallory Fleming: Disney World now spans more than 40 square miles—the size of San Francisco—and holds two water parks, two luxury spas, four theme parks and 33 resort hotels.
Q: What about dining options?
Mallory Fleming: As a culinary experience, the dining options are limitless. Disney World visitors eat more than 6 million hotdogs and 10 million hamburgers each year.
Q: What’s the best attraction?
Mallory Fleming: A popular spot for people of all ages is Downtown Disney, an outdoor mall that features nightly live entertainment.