The Land Of Pixie Dust And Fairytales The Happiest Place...

Introduction The land of pixie dust and fairytales the Happiest Place on Earth and that mouse Walt Disney World is all this and more to the over 50 million visitors who pour through its gates every year. Prices may be high and the lines long, but you can learn to love Disney with a little know-how. When you see kids eyes light up as they meet Mickey or glimpse Cinderella Castle on the horizon, you ll no longer able be able to say that you don t like Disney. The Topic: Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney and to the talents, the dedication and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place...a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn -- together. Plaque dedicated October 25, 1971, by Roy O. Disney, rededicated Oct. 1, 1996, by Roy E. Disney As it moves through the new millennium, Walt Disney World Resort continues to grow in size and scope far greater than anyone could have imagined in 1971 when the new â€Å"World† opened with just one park -- Magic Kingdom -- and two resort hotels. Today’s Vacation Kingdom encompasses four major Disney theme parks, two water parks, six golf courses and the Downtown Disney dining/shopping/entertainment complex. Total visitation in the four Disney theme parks is more than 700 mill ion guests. There are 21 individual