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“Perhaps los angeles is healthier outlined through these basic life-affirming moments. A cracked-ice, jazz-age cocktail on Beverly side road, a hike excessive into the Hollywood Hills sagebrush, a swirling pod of dolphins off aspect Dume…” – Adam Skolnick, Lonely Planet Writer

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44 gorgeous beaches
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The area is filled with entertainment venues, restaurants, shops, and smaller attractions. You can experience the circus, ride in a gigantic tethered balloon, shop till you drop, and tempt your taste buds—all in the space of a single evening. Lake Buena Vista Lake Buena Vista actually encompasses all of WDW, but also includes much of the area bordering the resort. Here you can find the “official” (but not Disney-owned) hotels situated along Hotel Plaza Boulevard. The area along 535 36 (known locally as Apopka–Vineland) is home to its own share of resorts and restaurants.

Regardless, the pace of progress in this ever-changing city continues to move forward—albeit more slowly than in the past—and it’s a sure bet that these newcomers will be joined by even newer rides, resorts, and shopping and dining experiences in the coming years. 23 W A Walt Disney World & Orlando In Depth Recommended Reading 2 24 Photo Journey to Central Florida (1992, AAA Publications), though somewhat hard to find, features some rather nice photos of the area’s architecture, historical sites, and scenic spots, along with pictures of the parks and attractions.

Here you can find the “official” (but not Disney-owned) hotels situated along Hotel Plaza Boulevard. The area along 535 36 (known locally as Apopka–Vineland) is home to its own share of resorts and restaurants. Though the region is bustling, many of its resorts, restaurants, and shops are set along alcoves and tree-lined side streets, far from the main thoroughfare, to maintain a quieter, more charming atmosphere. Celebration As you drive through this quaint little town—full of beautiful homes trimmed in gingerbread, some of them with white-picket fences, shade trees, and some of the loveliest landscaping around— you may find yourself musing about this 4,900-acre community’s seeming perfection.

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