Walt Disney World Resort is located near Orlando, Florida and covers over 11,000 hectares. It includes 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), 2 water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach), 27 themed resort hotels, 1 camping resort, and 4 golf courses. Walt Disney first began searching for a location for another theme park in 1959, though he passed away before its construction. Walt Disney World officially opened on October 1, 1971 and continues to be a popular tourist destination for families.