Happy 40th Birthday to the Walt Disney World Resort
On this day in 1971, the world changed forever with the opening of the Walt Disney World® Resort in central Florida. Since opening day, millions and millions of guests have been treated to a “fantasy made real” that only the Disney company can make happen. Even though Walt Disney did not live to see his “Florida Project” become reality, his spirit and imagination live on in the forty seven square miles that make up the Walt Disney World® Resort. Just a few days after opening day, at the grand opening celebration, Roy O. Disney read the words inscribed on the Walt Disney World® Resort dedication plaque:
Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney . . . and to the talents, the dedication and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place . . . a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn – together.
So, from all of us at Off to Neverland Travel,