The History of Walt Disney World
In 1955, Mr. Walt Disney inaugurated Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and despite a somewhat challenging start, he achieved great success in its creation. Market reports conducted that same year showed that a significant portion of the US population resided east of the Mississippi River, a market that Mr. Disney wanted to tap into. Additionally, he was dissatisfied with the types of businesses that had sprung up around the park and sought an opportunity to have more control over a larger piece of land.
In 1959, Walt Disney Productions began the search for a suitable piece of land, and after exploring various locations, Mr. Disney liked what he saw in Orlando. In 1963, he flew over the city and was impressed by the well-developed transportation networks and the presence of McCoy Air Force Base. Over the next three years, land deals in Orlando were negotiated through dummy companies to avoid raising suspicions and prices. When the news finally reached the media, a press conference was held in which Walt Disney explained the plans for the site. Unfortunately, he passed away on December 15, 1966, before witnessing the realization of his dream.
On February 2, 1967, Roy O. Disney, Walt’s brother, held … ...Read the rest.
“The History of Walt Disney World”
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