They were lots platted in 1912 by the Munger Land Company and sold to investors.
The resort comprises four theme parks (consisting of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs. Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which had opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s.
The resort comprises four theme parks (consisting of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs. Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which had opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s.
Most of the owners in the 1960s were happy to get rid of the land, which was mostly swamp at the time.
Additionally, Walt Disney disliked the businesses that had sprung up around Disneyland and wanted more control over a larger area of land in the next project. Walt Disney flew over a potential site in Orlando, Florida—one of many—in November 1963.
Eventually, Disney's team negotiated a deal with Tufts to buy the mineral rights for $15,000. Working strictly in secrecy, real estate agents unaware of their client's identity began making offers to landowners in April 1964 in parts of southwest Orange and northwest Osceola counties.
In May 1965, some of these major land transactions were recorded a few miles southwest of Orlando in Osceola County.
An Orlando Sentinel news article published weeks later on May 20, 1965, acknowledged a popular rumor that Disney was building an "East Coast" version of Disneyland.
In October 1965, editor Emily Bavar from the Sentinel visited Disneyland during the park's 10th-anniversary celebration.
His reaction, combined with other research obtained during her Anaheim visit, led Bavar to author a story on October 21, 1965, where she predicted that Disney was building a second theme park in Florida.
Three days later after gathering more information from various sources, the Sentinel published another article headlined, "We Say: 'Mystery Industry' Is Disney". 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.
Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, during the initial planning of the complex.
The official reveal was kept on the previously planned November 15 date, and Disney joined Burns in Orlando for the event. ====Roy Disney's oversight of construction==== Walt Disney died from circulatory collapse caused by lung cancer on December 15, 1966, before his vision was realized.
Construction started in 1967, with the company instead building a resort similar to Disneyland, abandoning the experimental concepts for a planned community.
Disney, postponed his retirement to oversee construction of the resort's first phase. On February 2, 1967, Roy O.
Guests arriving via Magic Kingdom Resort boat launch are bag checked on the arrival dock outside Magic Kingdom. The land where Walt Disney World resides is part of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), a governing jurisdiction created in 1967 by the State of Florida at the request of Disney.
The Supreme Court of Florida then ruled in 1968 that the district was allowed to issue tax-exempt bonds for public projects within the district, despite the sole beneficiary being Walt Disney Productions. The district soon began construction of drainage canals, and Disney built the first roads and the Magic Kingdom.
Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is owned and operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company.
Magic Kingdom was the first theme park to open in the complex, in 1971, followed by Epcot (1982), Disney's Hollywood Studios (1989), and Disney's Animal Kingdom (1998).
The Contemporary Resort Hotel and Polynesian Village were also completed in time for the park's opening on October 1, 1971.
Some of the unique advantages that the Minnie Van Service offers over a normal ride share is the ability to be dropped off in the Magic Kingdom bus loop (instead of at the TTC like the other ride shares) and being able to ride to any point in Fort Wilderness. ===Employment=== When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, the site employed about 5,500 "cast members".
It opened on April 8, 1974, and closed on April 8, 1999. Disney's River Country – the first water park at the Walt Disney World Resort.
It opened on June 20, 1976, and closed on November 2, 2001. Walt Disney World Speedway – a racetrack at Walt Disney World and included the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
The concept evolved into the resort's second theme park, EPCOT Center, which opened in 1982 (renamed EPCOT in 1996).
The resort's third theme park, Disney-MGM Studios (renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008), opened in 1989 and is inspired by show business. In the early 1990s, the resort was seeking permits for expansion.
The resort's third theme park, Disney-MGM Studios (renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008), opened in 1989 and is inspired by show business. In the early 1990s, the resort was seeking permits for expansion.
The Disney Wilderness Preserve was established in April 1993, and the land was subsequently transferred to The Nature Conservancy.
Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District were sued for access to Disney Security records by Bob and Kathy Sipkema following the death of their son at the resort in 1994.
It opened November 28, 1995, and closed on August 9, 2015. DisneyQuest – an indoor interactive theme park that featured many arcade games and virtual attractions.
The concept evolved into the resort's second theme park, EPCOT Center, which opened in 1982 (renamed EPCOT in 1996).
The Walt Disney Company provided additional funds for landscape restoration and wildlife monitoring. The resort's fourth theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, opened in 1998. George Kalogridis was named president of the resort in December 2012, replacing Meg Crofton, who had overseen the site since 2006. On January 21, 2016, the resort's management structure was changed, with general managers within a theme park being in charge of an area or land, instead of on a functional basis as previously.
It opened June 19, 1998 as part of an unsuccessful attempt to launch a chain of similar theme parks.
It closed on July 2, 2017, to be replaced by the NBA Experience. La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil – opened December 23, 1998, and closed after December 31, 2017. ==Resorts== Of the thirty-four resorts and hotels on the Walt Disney World property, 28 are owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.
It opened on April 8, 1974, and closed on April 8, 1999. Disney's River Country – the first water park at the Walt Disney World Resort.
It opened on June 20, 1976, and closed on November 2, 2001. Walt Disney World Speedway – a racetrack at Walt Disney World and included the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
Since September 11, 2001, uniformed security has been stationed outside each Disney park in Florida to search guests' bags as they enter the parks.
The Walt Disney Company provided additional funds for landscape restoration and wildlife monitoring. The resort's fourth theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, opened in 1998. George Kalogridis was named president of the resort in December 2012, replacing Meg Crofton, who had overseen the site since 2006. On January 21, 2016, the resort's management structure was changed, with general managers within a theme park being in charge of an area or land, instead of on a functional basis as previously.
The resort's third theme park, Disney-MGM Studios (renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2008), opened in 1989 and is inspired by show business. In the early 1990s, the resort was seeking permits for expansion.
Until early 2008, they were used for International Program Cast Member housing.
In February 2008, Disney submitted plans to the South Florida Water Management District to replace the 60 existing villas with 60 new villas.
The Walt Disney Company provided additional funds for landscape restoration and wildlife monitoring. The resort's fourth theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, opened in 1998. George Kalogridis was named president of the resort in December 2012, replacing Meg Crofton, who had overseen the site since 2006. On January 21, 2016, the resort's management structure was changed, with general managers within a theme park being in charge of an area or land, instead of on a functional basis as previously.
By 2014, the resort occupied nearly .
It opened November 28, 1995, and closed on August 9, 2015. DisneyQuest – an indoor interactive theme park that featured many arcade games and virtual attractions.
An appeals court later upheld the lower court's ruling. In late 2015, Disney confirmed the addition of randomized secondary screenings and dogs trained to detect body-worn explosives within parks, in addition to metal detectors at entrances.
The Walt Disney Company provided additional funds for landscape restoration and wildlife monitoring. The resort's fourth theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, opened in 1998. George Kalogridis was named president of the resort in December 2012, replacing Meg Crofton, who had overseen the site since 2006. On January 21, 2016, the resort's management structure was changed, with general managers within a theme park being in charge of an area or land, instead of on a functional basis as previously.
Now hotel general managers manage a single hotel instead of some managing multiple hotels. On October 18, 2017, it was announced that resort visitors could bring dogs to Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. In 2019, Josh D'Amaro replaced George Kalogridis as President of the resort.
It closed on July 2, 2017, to be replaced by the NBA Experience. La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil – opened December 23, 1998, and closed after December 31, 2017. ==Resorts== Of the thirty-four resorts and hotels on the Walt Disney World property, 28 are owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.
Starting April 3, 2017, bag checkpoints have been placed at Magic Kingdom's resort monorail entryways and the Transportation and Ticket Center's ferry entry points prior to embarkation as well as the walkway from Disney's Contemporary Resort.
It was Roy who insisted the name of the entire complex be changed from Disney World to Walt Disney World, ensuring that people would remember that the project was Walt's dream. In 2018, Walt Disney World was the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an average annual attendance of more than 58 million.
In 2018, the resort's four theme parks all ranked in the top 9 on the list of the 25 most visited theme parks in the world: (1st) Magic Kingdom—20,859,000 visitors; (6th) Disney's Animal Kingdom—13,750,000 visitors; (7th) Epcot—12,444,000 visitors; and (9th) Disney's Hollywood Studios—11,258,000 visitors.
, Walt Disney World was chosen to host the NBA Bubble for play of the 2019–20 season of the NBA to resume at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Now hotel general managers manage a single hotel instead of some managing multiple hotels. On October 18, 2017, it was announced that resort visitors could bring dogs to Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. In 2019, Josh D'Amaro replaced George Kalogridis as President of the resort.
Disney Transport owns a fleet of Disney-operated buses on the property, that is also complimentary for guests. A gondola lift system, dubbed Disney Skyliner, opened in 2019.
The largest single-site employer in the United States, Walt Disney World has more than 3,000 job classifications with a total 2019 payroll of over $3 billion.
D'Amaro was subsequently promoted to Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products in May 2020, succeeding Bob Chapek who was promoted to CEO of The Walt Disney Company in February 2020.
Rise of the Resistance opens on December 5th with a virtual queue system.Disney's Riviera Resort, a new Disney Vacation Club resort opens on December 16. |- | 2020 | Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 4.
By October 2020, maximum Disney World attendance was still allowed to only remain at 25% capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Walt Disney World employs more than 77,000 cast members.
In September 2020, the Walt Disney Company began laying off 6,500 Walt Disney World employees. ===Energy use=== Walt Disney World requires an estimated of electricity annually, costing the company nearly $100 million in annual energy consumption.
(excluding Disney Springs, which reopened on May 19, 2020) Like its sister park, parks at the resort may close early to accommodate various special events, such as special press events, tour groups, VIP groups, and private parties.
It was announced in early January 2021, that Disney would be ending the service on January 1, 2022 citing a shift in consumer demand for more flexibility in transportation options.
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