Disney World opened 50 years ago : NPR
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Walt Disney secretly bought 40 square miles of land in the Sunshine State, then unveiled plans that would reshape the theme park industry and central Florida.
Walt Disney secretly bought 40 square miles of land in the Sunshine State, then unveiled plans that would reshape the theme park industry and central Florida.
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Disney World 50th anniversary: Biggest moments through the years
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Disney 100: The Exhibition London Open Top Bus Tour
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The Magic Continues: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Magic
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Disney World opened 50 years ago : NPR
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What Disney Looked Like the Year You Were Born - Disney History
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The rise of America's young Black tennis stars takes center stage
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Important Milestones In Disney World's 50 Year History
Here's how you can celebrate Disney World's 50th anniversary
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Disney World in 1971 VS Now: This Is What Disney World Looked Like 50 Years Ago