Join us as Al and Sheila take us back to a time when the Walt Disney World Resort was nothing but farmland and orange groves. They share the story of how Walt's vision to open his next park in Florida became a reality, and Al recounts a fascinating tale of how Philip Smith became the first Cast Member, serving as caretaker for the newly acquired property before construction on Walt Disney World began.
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https://www.wafflesfoundation.org/
To learn more on the Journal of Florida Studies
https://www.journaloffloridastudies.org/
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