The statistics were flying during the sessions of Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th. Here, according to the speakers, is Disney by the numbers, circa 1971. guests on opening day, Oct. 1, 1971.

Yesterday, on Walt Disney World’s 43rd birthday, Time magazine shared an original map of Disney World that they published in their Oct. 18, 1971, issue. It’s kind of mind-blowing to look at – in ...

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.

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.

While Disneyland in California is celebrating its 70th anniversary all year long, on Wednesday, October 1, Walt Disney World is celebrating a milestone of its own: 54 years since the park first opened ...