Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television)
Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television) Now a Christmas tradition, a television special that first aired on Christmas day in 1983 on ABC, hosted by Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas. In 1984, it was Joan Lunden, Bruce Jenner, and Regis Philbin; in 1985 and 1986 it was Joan Lunden, Ben Vereen, and Regis …
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Walt Disney World—Vacation Kingdom (film) Sixteen mm promotional film for the Florida park; released in September 1969.
See moreWalt Disney World’s 15th Birthday Celebration (television)
Walt Disney World’s 15th Birthday Celebration (television) Betty White and Bea Arthur were the hosts for this two-hour special on the Disney Sunday Movie, airing on November 9, 1986. Directed by Marty Pasetta. Entertainers included Diahann Carroll, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, The Monkees, Emmanuel Lewis, Dolly Parton, and Harry Shearer. President Reagan, Senator Edward …
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Walt Disney World Village New name in 1977 for Lake Buena Vista Village, which had opened in March 1975. A large outdoor mall, with specialty shops all built by Disney designers. See Downtown Disney Marketplace.
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Walt Disney World’s 10th Anniversary See Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World’s 10th Anniversary.
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Walt Disney World Swan
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel at Walt Disney World; near Epcot, operated initially by Westin, and then by Starwood Lodging. It was designed by Michael Graves and opened on November 22, 1989.
See moreWalt Disney World—Phase I (film)
Walt Disney World—Phase I (film) Film prepared for a Florida press conference held on April 30, 1969.
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Walt Disney World Resort Opened near Orlando, Florida, on October 1, 1971 with the Magic Kingdom and two hotels. After the success of Disneyland in California, Walt Disney was besieged by suggestions for a second park. Everyone wanted this new park to be built in their hometown—especially when observing the growth of the eonomy of …
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Walt Disney World Speedway
Walt Disney World Speedway Built in a corner of the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom parking lot and dedicated on November 28, 1995, the one-mile racetrack is used for various speed events, beginning with a Formula Ford 2000 support race on January 26, 1996, and the Indy Racing League’s Indy 200 on January 27. Beginning …
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Walt Disney World Railroad Attraction in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, opening October 1, 1971. The four locomotives are the Walter E. Disney, the Roy O. Disney, the Lilly Belle, and the Roger Broggie, all discovered in the Yucatan where they hauled freight and passengers. (Lilly was Walt Disney’s wife, and Broggie was …
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