Believe it or not, Disney World turns 40 today.
On October 1, 1971, Disney World opened to the public for the first time. Rather than go into details about Disney World, instead, I’ll give you some Disney World trivia:
Epcot opened in 1983.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1989.
Animal Kingdom in 1998.
Walt Disney did not live to see his dream come to life as he died five years before it opened. His brother Roy took over responsibility for the project.
Disney is located in Lake Buena Vista county. The county has elected officials and is run like any other county except for the fact that Disney owns all of it.