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.

Barcodes incorporated into the Slinky Dog Dash attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios pay homage to Pixar’s founding date as well as Walt Disney World’s opening day. Barcodes incorporated into the ...

A mother and son who got their photo taken when Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park first opened in 1971 were able to share a special moment at the theme park’s 50th anniversary. Susan Gaul Kroll took her son ...

This week we are twisting the dials of our way-back machine to pre-1971 mode and the developmental stages of Walt Disney World. Steven Vagnini, who works for Walt Disney Imagineering, talked about ...

Disney World Turns 50! See Princess Diana, Julie Andrews and More Stars Who've Visited Since the Park Opened The beloved Walt Disney World Resort in Florida opened in 1971 with just 23 attractions — ...

In its long storied history, Walt Disney World, the "most magical place on Earth," has only closed 10 times. Ahead of its 53rd anniversary, the Orlando theme park has shut its doors for weather and ...

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 ...