When did walt disney world open?

The Walt Disney World Resort, commonly known as Walt Disney World, or often just as Disney World, is an entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. read more

For assistance with your Walt Disney World visit, please call (407) 939-5277. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. read more

Unfortunately, Walt Disney didn't live to see the opening of Disney World in 1971. He died on December 15, 1966, and his brother, Roy, took over the construction of the park. If you're planning a trip to any of Disney World's parks, before you go, click through this timeline to learn about the history of this magical place and the new attractions to come. read more

At the inauguration in 1971, Roy dedicated Walt Disney World to his brother. Walt Disney World expanded with the opening of Epcot Center in 1982; Walt Disney's vision of a functional city was replaced by a park more akin to a permanent world's fair. read more