The history of Walt Disney World and its opening 50 years ago

It all started on November 15th, 1965. According to Disney, this is when Walt Disney and his brother officially announced the plans for their ‘Florida project.'
It all started on November 15th, 1965. According to Disney, this is when Walt Disney and his brother officially announced the plans for their ‘Florida project.

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