Florida Project News & Updates

How Walt Kept Disney World a Secret

November 8, 2021 by Jenna Saxton

It took years for Walt to land on Florida as the location of his next park -- here's how he kept it all a secret for so long!

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How Walt Tricked Florida into Becoming Walt Disney World

June 7, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Walt Disney had a few tricky ways to rack up large amounts of land before the announcement of Walt Disney World. Find out how he got 27,000 acres of land without anyone figuring out that Disney was coming to Florida, here!

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As Walt Disney World nears 50, looking back at the Florida Project’s beginnings

January 21, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

As Walt Disney World moves toward its 50th anniversary in 2021, we thought we’d take a look back … back to when The Florida Project was a massive construction site fraught with earth movers, scaffolding and thousands of helmeted workers …

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The Florida Project at Walt Disney World

April 6, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

Registration begins today for Disney Trade Celebration 2011 – The Florida Project Epcot® – World ShowPlace September 9 – 10, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 11, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Public Day) ————————————————– We have uncovered an alternate Preview Center for Walt Disney World® Resort featuring a sneak preview … Continue reading "The Florida Project at Walt Disney World"

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Where in the World #127

April 11, 2010 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #126: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 1600 Walt Disney models his top secret Florida Project for the first time on television in One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Brian Yesutis was the first to send in the correct answer for … Continue reading "Where in the World #127"

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