Commemorating 40 Years of Walt
Disney World
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE MAGAZINE
FALL ISSUE HITS STANDS AUGUST 2
Special
Issue Includes
The Story of How Walt's Dream Destination Became a
Reality
A Rare Glimpse into the Magic Kingdom's Underground Labyrinth
A Peek Back at Early Attractions
Plus an Exhilarating Hint of the Park's Future
BURBANK,
Calif. – July 26, 2011 – The special fall issue of Disney
twenty-three magazine, on stands August 2, is dedicated entirely to the
40th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
Readers are offered a look at how the resort was created, including revealing
details behind the mysterious operation to acquire the vast expanse of Florida
land needed to build Walt's "vacation kingdom of the world." With its nostalgic
look back at attractions that have vanished but remain in the hearts of
multiple generations, this commemorative issue also takes readers on an
exclusive visit to the Magic Kingdom's underground "city." Readers are privy to
a host of little-known facts that contribute to Walt Disney World's remarkable
history and give the Florida theme park its unique identity. An illuminating
all-encompassing interview with Imagineering dynamo Eric Jacobson rounds out the
issue, as he tours the
Magic Kingdom with Disney twenty-three, pointing out some of his park favorites
and giving readers a preview of the new, expanded Fantasyland.
In
addition to the look back at the excitement leading up to the spectacular
opening of the Walt Disney World Resort in October 1971, Disney twenty-three's fall issue includes an intimate,
never-before-told portrait of Walt's brother Roy, by his grandson Roy P. Disney. Roy O. was the executive responsible for making sure that the
park opened on time… and on budget.
And there's more in the autumn issue
of Disney
twenty-three:
-
WE
SAY IT'S DISNEY!: Bob
Foster played a key role in the acquisition of the land that would become Walt
Disney World. With Bob's insights and recollections, Disney archivist Steven
Vagnini takes us back to the twinkle in Walt's eye that eventually became a
reality. -
REMEMBERING
1971: Disney
twenty-three relives the historic events leading up to that
unforgettable day in October when Walt Disney World welcomed its first guests. -
MAKIN'
MEMORIES: From The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
to Kitchen Kabaret, the Magic Kingdom
and Epcot have been home to countless attractions that left guests with the
warm fuzzies. Here are some of Disney twenty-three's all-time
favorites. -
IN
A CLASS BY HERSELF:
Readers are welcomed aboard Empress Lilly,
the Disney Village Marketplace riverboat that served up culinary delights from
1977 to 1995. Readers are even given the exclusive secret recipe for the
Chicken Crepes Lilly that became so popular on the floating attraction. -
40
THINGS (YOU JUST MIGHT NOT KNOW!) ABOUT WALT DISNEY WORLD: Even the most avid Disney fan might
be surprised by the trivia uncovered about Walt Disney World in this feature.
The parks are filled with vibrant history and little-known gems. -
AND
MUCH MORE!
To become a D23 Member, and learn more
about membership and the fall issue of Disney twenty-three, visit www.disney.com/D23.
Beginning August
2, Disney
twenty-three is available at select retail locations for $15.95.
About D23
The name "D23"
pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney
opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community
for fans in Disney's 88-year history. D23 gives its members a greater
connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the
magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich
website at www.disney.com/D23;
a collectibles line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events
for D23 Members throughout the year. Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23,
select shops at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World®
Resort and www.DisneyStore.com.