A 2011 Orlando Sentinel story shared some fascinating facts — courtesy of a Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th session — about the theme park circa 1971. Here are a few interesting tidbits, with ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on Orlando news, culture, and events. Get our free daily newsletter. From the Oct. 18, 1971, issue of From the Oct. 18, 1971, issue of TIME ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- It changed acres and acres of orange groves. It changed Orlando. It changed Florida. It changed an already legendary company. And it changed the entire theme park industry.

In its long storied history, Walt Disney World, the "most magical place on Earth," has only closed 10 times. Ahead of its 53rd anniversary, the Orlando theme park has shut its doors for weather and ...

For this week’s Disney World at 50, which publishes every Wednesday at OrlandoSentinel.com, we notice some subtle nods to the Magic Kingdom’s opening date (Oct. 1, 1971) that can be seen in Walt ...

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WE FOUND OUT IT IS HARD TO TELL. >> HAVE A GOOD TIME. >> WE WANT TO CONSERVE HER GUESTS THAT MAGIC -- CONSERVE FOR OUR GUESTS THAT MAGIC THEY FELT THE FIRST DAY THEY VISITED. >> THE MISSION TO MAKE ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- It changed acres and acres of orange groves. It changed Orlando. It changed Florida. It changed an already legendary company. And it changed the entire theme park industry.