IT’S A BOY!: “Bonsu,” a baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is pictured next to his mother, “Nikki.” Bonsu was six-feet-tall and weighed 155 pounds when he was born on Sept. 28. He is the fourth baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, and is the 11th giraffe overall to be born at the Walt Disney World theme park since its opening in 1998. “Bonsu” is a name inspired from the Akan language in Ghana and means “biggest and strongest fish in the sea.” (Gene Duncan, photographer)

The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world including theme parks, movie studios, and television broadcasting.

Under the Disney umbrella are eleven theme parks scattered around the world. The most popular vacation destination in the world is one of these parks; Walt Disney World located in Orlando Florida. The second best know theme park isDisneyland located in California. This was the first of the Disney Theme parks and the original dream of Walt Disney.

Disney’s other assets include among other things many television channels including such stalwarts as ABC, Disney Channel, and ESPN to name just a few.

One of Disney’s most popular assets is the Disney Cruise Lines with two new ships under construction that will join the Disney fleet in 2010 and 2011. The cruise line offers cruises of four and seven days to the Western and Eastern Caribbean with fun for all ages from toddlers to seniors.

Disney’s World of Disney is their retail arm with stores throughout the United States. These stores sell clothing, along with audio and video products.

Disney’s Walt Disney world is the most popular vacation destination in the world with over thirty thousand resort rooms on the Disney property. Designed by the Disney Imagineers with input from the late Walt Disney, Walt Disney World incorporates some of the futuristic ideas of Walt Disney. These include the monorail which whisks visitors from theme parks to resorts in quiet air conditioned comfort. Disney offers four theme parks one of which is Epcot which Walt envisioned as the prototype community of the future. Two water parks along with six championship golf courses are on the Disney property for guest enjoyment. Most families choose to stay seven days to take advantage of all of the attractions. All ages from toddlers to seniors have plenty to do and enjoy in Walt Disney World.

Disney’s Disneyland California is another popular tourist destination since it was opened in 1955. Some of the attractions in Disneyland include Main Street

Whether you arrive by plane or drive to Walt Disney World you and the entire family will be delighted to see the welcoming signs and the pictures of the castle and Mickey Mouse welcoming you to the park.

With a vacation to Walt Disney World you will have over thirty thousand rooms to choose from on the Walt Disney World property you will enjoy the freedom of not having to drive after you arrive. The transportation includes water ferry, motor coach, and monorail, and all of these will take you to your desired destination. Yes, it’s included in the price of your vacation package. This is another of the reasons that Walt Disney World is one of the most affordable vacation destinations in the world.

 It’s great to let someone else take you to your destination and park in the prime parking spots.

A vacation to Walt Disney World consists of four theme parks and two fun filled water parks. At the top of the list there’s the

When planning your vacation to Walt Disney World be sure to purchase the park hopper pass which gives you the right to visit all of the parks including Epcot,

When staying at one of the great resorts in Walt Disney World you will have the opportunity to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the world. There are menus that will please the pickiest eaters. Great seafood, steak, Italian cuisine, whatever your heart desires. There are also quick service restaurants where you can find sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.

 In Epcot’s World Showcase; along the shores of Showcase Lagoon eleven countries give guests the opportunity to experience the cuisine, culture, history, and architecture of the different countries. Once a year Epcot hosts the International Food and Wine Festival, usually in early fall. This is your opportunity to wander along the promenade and sample food and beverages from many different countries.