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Walt Disney had originally planned to publicly reveal Disney World on November 15, 1965, but in light of the Sentinel story, Disney asked Florida Governor Haydon Burns to confirm the story on October 25. His announcement called the new theme park "the greatest attraction in the history of Florida". [13]
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In 1965, Walt and Roy Disney publicly announce their plans for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Less than a year later, Walt outlined his plans for the Florida Project including his dream for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Walt passed away two months later. On May 30th, 1967, the official groundbreaking ceremony sta...
In 1970, the Walt Disney World Preview Center opened in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This was the first location guests would visit when they arrived on property. The Preview Center featured scale models and artist renderings. On October 1st, 1971, Walt Disney World officially opened to the public. Phase one included Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contempor...
In 1980, Frontierland expanded with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. On October 1st, 1981, the Tencennial Celebration began with new entertainment in Magic Kingdom. Later that year, the EPCOT Preview Center opened on Main Street, USA. Also on October 1st, 1981, EPCOT opened with five Future World Pavilions including Spaceship Earth, Universe of Energ...
In November 1990, the first phase of the EPCOT Resort Area opened with Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotelswill open a year later. All of these hotels are within walking distance of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On December 20th, 1991, Disney Vacation Clubopened its first resor...
In 2001, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opened as home to more than 200 animals. The resort boasts one of the largest collections of African art in the United States. On October 1st of the same year, the 100 Years of Magic celebration launched to celebrate Walt’s 100th birthday. There were new parades in all four parks. Disney’s Hollywood Studios in...
In 2011, Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, a luxury residential community welcomed its first residents. This community was designed by Disney Imagineers and is similar to Walt’s vision for EPCOT. In 2012, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort openedfeaturing a new style of accommodations – Family Suites! Later that year, New Fantasyland opened in ...
On March 4th, 2020, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the first ride-through attraction in a Disney Park dedicated to Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Shortly after Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened, all of Disney’s parks, including Disney World, closed for the longest time in the history of the Walt Disne...
On October 1st, 2021 – TODAY! – The World’s Most Magical Celebration begins in honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. This 18-month long event will feature new experiences at all four theme parks and beyond with shimmering EARidescence. I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing: that it was all started by a mouse. Are you a fan of D...
Magic Kingdom was soon to follow, officially opening to the general public on October 1, 1971. Fort Wilderness opened just one month later. At the dedication ceremony, Roy O. Disney announced that the resort would be known as “Walt Disney World” in honor of his brother.
Oct 1, 2021 · ORLANDO, Fla. - Walt Disney World opened in Central Florida on October 1st, 1971, after years of anticipation. Thousands of guests entered Magic Kingdom, the first park to open at the...
Oct 1, 2021 · Walt Disney World: The First Iteration. When Walt Disney World finally opened in 1971, it included the main Magic Kingdom site, as well as two golf courses and two hotels—Contemporary Resort and the Polynesian Village Resort. These areas were all connected by a monorail system.
Oct 1, 2021 · Disney World, the largest theme park in the world, welcomed its first guests on Oct. 1, 1971. Over the next five decades the park — which covers more than 40 square miles in central Florida...
Apr 19, 2023 · The beginnings of Walt Disney World can be traced back to the earliest years of Disneyland. When that park had first opened in 1955, Walt had bought as much land as he could possibly afford at the time.
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