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Walt Disney World windows offer a glimpse into park history

Within the windows of the second- and third-floor facades of Main Street USA at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, there are often overlooked details that offer a humorous glimpse into Disney history. Details that are said to act as the rolling credits of the park.

While the businesses that are etched and stenciled into the windows above the first-floor shops and eateries are fictional, the names of the proprietors play homage to the real individuals who influenced Walt Disney and the company.

Walt’s name makes two appearances in the windows above main street. Also present are the names of his brother Roy, his father Elias and the individual who was considered Walt’s oldest friend, Ub Iwerks.

Additionally, above the Crystal Arts store is a window that plays tribute to the stealth manner that the land for Walt Disney World was acquired and the fake corporation that Walt used to avoid price gauging should the news spread that his company was buying up large portions of Central Florida swampland for a his second theme park in 1960s.

Here is a brief video tour of the windows to keep an eye out for the next time you are in the park.

Copyright © 2014, Orlando Sentinel
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