The Wild History Of Disney World

The Wild History Of Disney World


January 25, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Wild History Of Disney World


Since it first opened in 1971, Walt Disney World has imagined itself as “The Most Magical Place on Earth”—and for many people, it is. However, this is an image it has carefully cultivated through strictly-controlled practices and secretive policies. 


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