When Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, things were very different than they are today. The Most Magical Place On Earth opened with 1 theme park and 3 resorts, a far cry from what makes up WDW today. We’ll talk about how far WDW’s come in Episode 71: Walt Disney World Then & Now.
October 1, 1971: WDW opens with 1 theme park and 3 resorts. May, 2017: WDW consists of 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, and more than 25 resorts. Let’s talk about it!