I'm thinking about taking the family to Walt Disney World... Cliche, I know, but it seems so fun. I need some help preparing, though.
Walt Disney World, officially known as the Walt Disney World Resort, is an entertainment complex in Bay Lake
Right, I know that much so far. I guess, can we start with some history? Any cool historical facts?
Disney was founded on October 16, 1923 – by brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney
For some reason, I thought it was around even longer than that. Okay, so is there anything more specific you can tell me, and not just easy one-sentence stuff? You're the expert!
OK let's do multiple sentences then! Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.
This has been incredibly informative. I can almost tell you were an employee at Walt Disney, or have been there several times. You seem to have a real passion for it.
Disneyland
Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. It was originally the only attraction on the property; its official name was changed to Disneyland Park to distinguish it from the expanding complex in the 1990s.
Walt Disney came up with the concept of Disneyland after visiting various amusement parks with his daughters in the
"Everyone has heard of Ford cars. But have they all heard of Henry Ford, who started it all? Walt Disney World is in memory of the man who started it all, so people will know his name as long as Walt Disney World is here." After the dedication, Roy Disney asked Walt's widow, Lillian, what she thought of Walt Disney World. According to biographer Bob Thomas, she responded, "I think Walt would have approved." Roy Disney died at age 78 on December 20