Tag: Walt Disney World Resort history
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Disney Looks Back at 50 Years of Space Mountain
1975 the world was introduced to an out-of-this-world attraction, Space Mountain. For the next five decades, guests have been zooming through Tomorrowland on a galactic adventure as they have made memories with friends and family aboard this attraction. The first iteration of the attraction was at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This led…
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Shades of Green | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 1, 1994
On this day in 1994, Shades of Green opened at Walt Disney World. Formerly known as The Disney Inn, the property was first leased by the U.S. Department of Defense and then purchased outright. The resort would become an Armed Forces Recreation Center for members of the military and their families. The new name paid…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…