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Things You Might Not Know About Walt Disney World

by SP on July 21st, 2007

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1. November 11, 1965: Walt Disney announces Florida Project. I don’t know if this is true or just a family legend, but apparently my Aunt and Uncle were approached about investing in Walt Disney World. Knowing that much of Florida was swamp, they said no thanks. If it’s true, that has to hurt! My aunt is still alive… must think to ask her the next time I see her.

2. Did you know that there are zillions of hidden Mickeys distributed through the park by by Imagineers. Speaking of Imagineers… wouldn’t that be a dream come true kind of job!!

3. Did you know that there supposedly is 654 ghosts residing in the Haunted Mansion. Source

4. Mission Space at Epcot Center… “Disney describes Mission: SPACE as its most technically advanced attraction and “the first ride system ever created to take guests straight up in simulated flight.” Imagineers also promise that the sensations will be the same as what astronauts experience.” Well, I really haven’t anything to base it on, but last December my father-in-law, my son and myself were to make the trip to Mars. There were to be four of us, but my husband, daughter and son’s girlfriend were lead to a different cabins?? which meant that one person would have to take on double duty. I have to admit, it seemed pretty realistic to me… but that’s what I wanted of course. And when we were told to push a specific button to make something happen, we did exactly what we were told… in case something bad should happen on our flight. LOL… it’s make believe for big people and we were just having a ton of fun??

5. Did you ever wonder what it might cost to build just one ride at Disney World. Well, the next time you are considering going into the theme park business, consider this. “The monorail system could be one of the most expensive rides in Walt Disney World. The price per mile of track exceeds 5 million dollars, that’s just for the track.” I don’t even want to think what the entire system would add up to!!

I could go on and on about the oddities of Walt Disney World, but I will leave that for another post. All I can say is that I can’t wait to go back later this summer.

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