Disney World: All Around The World

Disney World flashcards

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In what year did Walt Disney World open? a.) 1965; b.) 1969; c.) 1970; d.) 1971
D.) 1971
About how many acres of the more than 30,000 that make up WDW are actually developed? a.) 4,500; b.) 7,100; c.) 11,000; d.) 21,000
B.) 7,100
How much did it cost to develop WDW, from initial planning to opening day? a.) $10 million; b.) $50 million; c.) $200 million; d.) $400 million
D.) $400 million
WDW was the first to do what in Florida? a.) Use nuclear power; b.) Use the 911 emergency system; c.) establish its own police force; d.) Make its own lake
B.) Use the 911 emergency system
What name was originally planned for Walt Disney World? a.) Florida Disney; b.) Disney America; c.) Disney World; d.) Discoveryland
C.) Disney World
Which of these attractions was present on WDW's Opening Day? a.) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad; b.) it's a small world; c.) Pirates of the Caribbean; d.) Space Mountain
B.) it's a small world
About how many miles of paved roads are there in WDW? a.) 39; b.) 77; c.) 167; d.) 253
C.) 167
In what town is WDW actually located? a.) Orlando; b.) Kissimmee; c.) Celebration; d.) Lake Buena Vista
D.) Lake Buena Vista
What was the approximate total price the Disney companies paid for the land used for WDW? a.) $3 million; b.) $5 million; c.) $11 million; d.) $23 million
$5 million
What Disney family member dedicated Walt Disney World in October 1971? a.) Walt Disney's wife, Lillian Disney; b.) Walt Disney's brother, Roy O. Disney; c.) Walt Disney's nephew, Roy E. Disney; d.) Walt Disney himself
B.) Walt Disney's brother, Roy O. Disney
In what year was the plan for "Disney World" revealed to the public? a.) 1963; b.) 1965; c.) 1969; d.) 1970
B.) 1965
When did construction begin on WDW? a.) 1967; b.) 1969; c.) 1955; d.) 1971
B.) 1969
What term did Walt Disney use to describe the focal points of each theme park "land"? a.) Weenies; b.) Anchors; c.) Mouse-ears; d.) Illusion-ations
A.) Weenies
Approximately what percentage of WDW visitors come from outside the United States? a.) 5%; b.) 1%; c.) 25%; d.) 35%
C.) 25%
How does WDW compare in size to Disneyland in California? a.) Approximately the same size; b.) WDW is about 20 times the size of Disneyland; c.) Disneyland is twice as big as WDW; d.) WDW is more than 100 times the size of Disneyland
D.) WDW is more than 100 times the size of Disneyland