Celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Rachel Comande Oct. 1, 1971, was a memorable day in the history of theme parks and Orlando tourism as Walt Disney World opened its gates for the very first time. 50 years later, Walt Disney World (WDW) sprawls across nearly 42 square miles and welcomes 50 million visitors annually to the Most Magical Place on Earth. To commemorate […]