Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century

Walt Disney''s vision for ''the Florida Project'' begins with Disneyland and the 1964-1965 New York World''s Fair. After an imaginative and expansive design, a unique land acquisition process, and an innovative construction period, the Walt Disney World Resort celebrated its Grand Opening in October 1971. The resort has come to represent the pulse of American leisure and has served as a backdrop for life''s milestones both big and small, public and private. Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century serves as a treasure trove for holidaymakers, students of hospitality, artists, and all Disney collectors.