50 years ago, on October 1, 1971 Walt Disney World opened. The reason it was called WALT Disney World, and not Disney World, was Roy O Disney was adamant he would name it after his brother. Roy passed away, from a stroke, in December of 1971, at the age of 78 from a stroke. Were it not for Walt's vision, and Roy's execution, we wouldn't have either Disney park, but especially Disney World, and quite possibly, anything Disney. Roy was always the one finding the financing, taking care of the business side and funding his brother's dreams. They really were a brilliant team. There are a few great books about Roy O Disney on Amazon if you'd like to learn more about the man who made it all happen. If you'd like to see the original photo that was the inspiration for the famous Sharing the Magic statue, click here! On the Wonderful World of Disney, there was a special, showing the grand opening of Disney World! If you've never seen it, I hope you enjoy it.
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