History of Orlando - Part Six (How Walt Disney World Came To Orlando)

Examining the History of Orlando would not be complete without discovering how Walt Disney World came to Orlando. It might surprise you to know that Orlando was not Walt's first choice for building an East coast project. After researching and considering proposals from New York, St. Louis, Kansas City, Palm Beach and Marceline, Disney finally decided to build in Orlando, Florida. The history of Walt Disney World and the history of Orlando are eternally intertwined after the announcement was made on November 15, 1965. Since that date, Orlando was forever changed and the modern era of Orlando becoming a major metropolitan city and becoming the theme park capital of the world began. This Walt Disney World documentary will answer the question: How Walt Disney World Came To Orlando!

Acknowledgement

The Orlando Guy: Episode 018

[nonanenamer]

What an amazing series, worthy of a PBS special. Thank you for making this

[comronfouladi]

This is awesome. I wish you would continue to universal, the magic, etc. Orlando is amazing all around.

[ClutchDeMoN__]

Just want to say I was born in Philadelphia but raised here in orlando since 1995 Love it here and I wouldn’t trade it for the world also your videos a extremely amazing!

[PepperTreeVilla]

You know how much we love Disney history! I’m still teary-eyed.

[taramansion]

That picture of "Disney Property 1965" makes me want to travel back in time. It will never look like this again :-( I wish this state wasn't so crowded.

[MicrobyteAlan]

Thank you. Great series. I came to Orlando as a young computer engineer, working in the aerospace industry, back in ’83, from Boston. I’m still here.

[ivelissem]

Born and raised in Orlando. Still live in downtown. I absolutely loved this series! Well

[GeneCash]

The entire series is excellent... leaving a comment and updoot for The Algorithm.

[stuffnthings]

I don't even like Disney all that much but this made me want to visit again. Incredibly well done - really.

[RebeccaG_TX]

Orlando guy! You always out do yourself! Every video is outstanding! Thx you again for bringing such great videos to the masses! 😀

[kryptism]

Even though I'm not a big fan of Disney, l seen many Disney Orlando historical videos on YouTube, but this has got to be the best!👍

[WaterBug]

Superb! As a central Fl native who has a love hate relationship with Disney (like most) you brought me to tears. 👏👏👏

[mormormanthenyou]

Although I dislike anything Disney, I do love your videos. Great job.

[jaronetaylor]

As a transplant to the metro... this six part series gave me more insight on the area... beautifully done sir

[williamivey]

That was an especially nice episode 'cause we moved to Central Florida at the end of 64 and saw it happening.

Some friends of my parents sold land to Disney. They didn't know it at the time, of course. Just that some guy made them an offer which they countered with an amount they figured was well above market. To their surprise, instead of a counter offer, he came back with a check and a contract.

[dwightmayfield]

Thank you for this amazing Video! And When I first moved to Orlando in 1991 I didn’t know how magical it was until I went to Walt Disney World for the first time! Orlando is forever grateful to the Disney Family for making It the most Magical destination man has ever seen! Rest in paradise Walt and Roy! Thank You both! 💯🌎👏🏾🌴🎬😎🙏🏽🇺🇸

[roccosophie]

Thank you, again. But your voice is so professional and so familiar also, you know so much about central Florida. You have to be more than one person. Whomever you or, all of you are, thank you, very much. :-) I'm going to re-watch the entire series. :-D

[chrisose]

Walt Disney was certainly not a perfect man, no one is, but his vision and influence on the world is undeniable.

[christophermendoza]

Heck of a video as some one from Miami Florida, have always loved that Orlando/Disney is so close to me, that I have gone several times in my life time, and finally decided to see how it came here out of all places, so happy with the decision

[MLthereal]

Seriously what an inspirational video!!! It will inspire and hope more young people to see the greatness and potential metropolis orlando could become! King of florida 👑