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Walt first dreamed up the idea for Disneyland at Griffith Park, watching his daughters on the merry-go-round. As years went on, his dreams got bigger and bigger. In this article and video, we’ll take you through the history of Walt and his dreams – from Mickey Mouse, to Disneyland, to Walt Disney World.

In 1966, Walt Disney presented his plans for EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, and showed an accompanying film that started the rumors that the city would be built under a 50-acre dome

Did you know that Donald Duck and his nephews prevented a patent from being filed? In 1949, they saved Scrooge McDuck’s ship using a proprietary technique that wasn’t attempted by anyone else for 15 years!

Looking for Adventureland secrets, hidden gems, or trivia? From old Hollywood Studios props to shrunken heads, this land is filled with incredible details that any Disney fan can appreciate. Whether you’ve been to the parks once or one hundred times, there’s always something new to discover!

These aren’t your average Walt Disney World facts. Read on to find out 10 unique facts about WDW that we guarantee you didn’t know!

Did you know you used to be able to surf on the Seven Seas Lagoon? Sadly, the wave machine now sits abandoned on a forgotten island of the lagoon.

The construction of the Tower of Terror took 2.5 years, a team of imagineers, and more creativity and innovation than you could ever imagine.

We are all familiar with the worldwide Disney parks, but did you know there were plans for five more Disney parks that were never built? These parks include Disney’s America, Port Disney, Riverfront Square, MGM Europe, and WestCOT.

An all-inclusive history of MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, later renamed Hollywood Studios. This guide includes attractions, dining, and more!

Walt Disney World has changed significantly since opening in 1982. This gallery consists of never before published vintage photos from the early days at Walt Disney World.