On this day, Dec. 20th 1971, Roy O. Disney died. Walt was the creative, visionary genius with the ideas, but Roy was THE business guy. He ran the books, he raised and got the money, and he was the yin to Walt’s yang, so to speak. Roy, Walt’s brother & business partner, was determined to finish WDW after Walt’s death. He did, and barely two months later, he passed. We thank & honor him 💙 #disney #waltdisney #roydisney #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld | Disney Mouse House

On October 29, 1971, “The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World” aired on NBC. Hosted by Julie Andrews, the special featured musical numbers, celebrity appearances, and a sweeping showcase of the brand-new Florida resort, just weeks after its official opening. | History At Disney

47 years ago (October 1st 1971), Disney World officially opened. It was 25 days later when WDW was officially dedicated by Roy Disney. Here is some combination footage of both historic days! 🏰 ❤️ #waltdisneyworld | Days Gone Disney