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Kern, Kevin M.,

A portrait of Walt Disney World : 50 years of the most magical place on Earth / Walt Disney World foreword by Bob Chapek ; Kevin M. Kern, Tim O'Day, Steven Vagnini ; original cover art by Fabiola Garza. - First edition. - 319 pages : color illustrations, color maps, photographs (chiefly color) ; 34 cm

"FAC-034274-21244"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and endnotes (pages 308-317) and index.

Foreword / by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company -- Preface -- Destination: Florida : Disney roots in the Sunshine State -- Building the dream : the making of the "Florida Project" -- Why not Florida? The inspiration and optimism of Walt Disney : looking back with Disney legend Dick Nunis -- From forest city to the vacation kingdom : looking back with Debby Dane Browne -- A grandson's appreciation and memories : looking back with Roy Patrick Disney -- Framing our portrait : a thematic compass -- Nostalgia : an idealized yesteryear -- Fantasy : the art of make believe -- Discovery : adventure and exploration -- Tomorrow : a step into the future -- Reflections : looking back at the world -- The world's most magical celebration : the fiftieth anniversary of Walt Disney World.

A history of Walt Disney World.

ISBN: 9781368052849 1368052843

Publisher. No.: FAC-034274-21244

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC1E8620 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020321188 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Walt Disney World Resort (Fla.)--History--20th century.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Amusement parks--History--Florida--20th century.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Illustrated works.