Walt Disney World the district was allowed to issue tax-exempt bonds for public projects within the district, despite the sole beneficiary being Walt Disney Productions. The district soon began construction of drainage canals, and Disney built the first roads and the Magic Kingdom. The Contemporary Resort Hotel and Polynesian Village were also completed in time for the park's opening on October 1, 1971. The Palm and Magnolia golf courses near Magic Kingdom had opened a few weeks before, while Fort Wilderness opened a month later. 24 days after the park opened, Roy O. Disney dedicated the property and declared that it would be
The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life society. The book consists of detailed analysis of Disney cartoons with full colorful sketches of daily life at the Disney studio with tales about the creation of Disneyland and Disney World. During the mid- century Walt was acknowledged as the spokesman for the American way of life. His amazing creations- from Mickey Mouse to Disneyland transforms American pop culture. It was reviewed by "The Nation", "The Historian", "Commentary Magazine", and "New York Times". Roy Disney, Walt Disney's nephew, also commented on the monograph. The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and