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 ...

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.

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 ...

For newer visitors to Disney World in Orlando, there are a handful of attractions they'll never get to experience.

A trio of 1971 cast members recently gathered for a panel about the early days of Walt Disney World during the Destination D23 event at the Contemporary. During a backstage press conference, they each ...

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 ...

ORLANDO — It starts with the blare of an early-morning alarm and a pair of sneakers that can withstand a day of walking. The agenda then might proceed as follows: a quick whip around Space Mountain to ...

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.