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{{Infobox hurricane season
[[Image:WDW_Logo.jpg|right]]
| first storm formed=[[May 21]], [[1995]]
{{DWR}}
| last storm dissipated=[[September 26]], [[1995]]
[[Image:MK - Castle 2.jpg|right|250px|thumbnail|The [[Cinderella Castle]] is the symbol of [[Magic Kingdom]].]]
| strongest storm=''Juliette'' - 930 [[mbar]]
[[Image:Epcot ball.jpg|right|250px|thumbnail|The [[Spaceship Earth (Disney)|Spaceship Earth]] geodesic sphere is the symbol of [[Epcot]].]]
| total storms=10
[[Image:MGM hat.jpg|right|250px|thumbnail|[[The Sorcerer's Hat]] is the symbol of [[Disney-MGM Studios]].]]
| major storms=3
[[Image:Tree of life close up.jpg|eight|250px|thumbnail|[[The Tree of Life (Disney)|The Tree of Life]] is the symbol of [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].]]
| total damages=$31&nbsp;million (1995&nbsp;[[USD]])<br/>$41&nbsp;million (2006&nbsp;USD)
'''Walt Disney World Resort''', often referred to as simply '''Walt Disney World''' or '''Disney World''', is a major recreational resort containing four [[theme park]]s. Owned and operated by the [[Walt Disney Parks and Resorts]] segment of [[The Walt Disney Company]], it is located in [[Lake Buena Vista]] and [[Bay Lake, Florida|Bay Lake]], [[Florida]], outside the city limits of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]].
| total fatalities=124&nbsp;direct
| basin=Pacific hurricane
| five seasons=[[1993 Pacific hurricane season|1993]], [[1994 Pacific hurricane season|1994]], '''1995''', [[1996 Pacific hurricane season|1996]], [[1997 Pacific hurricane season|1997]]
}}
 
Construction began in 1967, less than a year after [[Walt Disney]]'s death. It opened on [[October 1]], [[1971]], as the [[Magic Kingdom]], and since has added [[Epcot]] on [[October 1]], [[1982]], [[Disney-MGM Studios]] on [[May 1]], [[1989]], and [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]] on [[April 22]], [[1998]] as new [[theme parks]].
The '''1995 Pacific hurricane season''' was the least active [[List of Pacific hurricane seasons|Pacific hurricane season]] since [[1979 Pacific hurricane season|1979]].<ref name="epachurdat">{{cite web|author=Hurricane Research Division|year=2006|title=Hurricane Data for Pacific Hurricanes 1949–2005|publisher=NOAA|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/tracks1949to2005_epa.txt}}</ref> Of the eleven tropical cyclones that formed during the season, four affected land, with the most notable storm of the season being [[Hurricane Ismael]], which killed at least 116&nbsp;people in [[Mexico]]. The strongest hurricane in the season was Hurricane Juliette, which reached peak winds of 150&nbsp;mph (240&nbsp;km/h).
 
In addition to the four main theme parks, the resort contains two [[water park]]s, six [[golf]] courses, a [[Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex|sport]]s complex, an auto [[Walt Disney World Speedway|race track]], twenty resort hotels and numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings. It even has its own fire department. The 20,000 acre (80 km²) property is the largest theme park resort in the world, although over the past decade significant land has been sold off for housing and other developments, including land now occupied by the Disney-built (but not owned) community of [[Celebration, Florida|Celebration]].
The season officially started on [[May 15]], [[1995]] in the eastern Pacific, and on [[June 1]], [[1995]] in the central Pacific, and lasted until [[November 30]], [[1995]]. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern [[Pacific Ocean]]. The season saw eleven tropical cyclones form, of which ten became tropical storms. Seven storms attained hurricane status, of which three acquired [[Tropical cyclone#Major hurricane|major hurricane status]]. The number of tropical storms was much less than the average of 16 storms, while the number of hurricanes and major hurricanes were slightly below average.<ref name="pastprofile">{{cite web|author=National Hurricane Center|year=1996|title=Average Cumulative Number of Systems Per Year|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gifs/pastprofileEP.gif}}</ref>
 
It is accessible from Central Florida's [[Interstate 4]] via Exits 62B (World Drive), 64B ([[U.S. Highway 192|US 192]] West), 65B ([[Osceola Parkway]] West), 67B ([[Florida State Road 536|SR 536]] West), and 68 ([[Florida State Road 535|SR 535]] North). In addition, in 2006 a new western entrance opened from Exit 8 on [[State Road 429 (Florida)]], the Western Expressway.
==Season summary==
[[Image:August 7, 1995 EPAC.JPG|right|thumb|220px|Tropical Depression Erick (left) and Tropical Storm Flossie (bottom-center) on [[August 7]]]]
The seasonal activity during 1995 was below normal, and marked the first of several seasons with lower than normal activity, a trend that would persist until the following decade.<ref name="epachurdat"/> Four tropical cyclones affected [[Mexico]]: first, Hurricane Flossie passed within 75&nbsp;[[mile]]s (120&nbsp;[[kilometre|km]]) of [[Baja California]], producing moderate winds and killing seven people. Afterwards, Tropical Storm Gil dropped heavy rainfall in southern Mexico early in its life, though caused no damage; Hurricane Henriette later made landfall near [[Cabo San Lucas]] with winds of 100&nbsp;mph (160&nbsp;km/h), resulting in moderate damage but no deaths. Finally, [[Hurricane Ismael|Ismael]] struck the state of [[Sinaloa]] as a minimal hurricane. Offshore, fishermen were caught off guard by the hurricane, causing 57 of them to drown. On land, Ismael destroyed thousands of houses, leaving 30,000 homeless and killing another 59. Both Hurricanes Flossie and Ismael also produced moisture and localized damage in southwestern [[United States]].<ref name="flossietcr"/><ref name="ismaeltcr"/>
 
[[Meg Crofton]] was named president of the resort in August 2006, replacing [[Al Weiss]], who had overseen the site since 1994.
Activity in the Central Pacific Ocean was below active as well. No tropical storms formed in the basin, the first time in four years.<ref name="epachurdat"/> Barbara was the only tropical cyclone to exist within the basin, but it formed in the Eastern Pacific. It entered as a weakening tropical storm, and quickly dissipated, without affecting land.<ref name="cphc">{{cite web|author=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|year=1995|title=The 1995 Central Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/summaries/1995.php}}</ref> It was the least activity in the basin since 1979, when the basin was completely quiet, as no storms entered the basin that year.<ref name="epachurdat"/>
 
==Park history and development==
==Storms==
In 1959, the Walt Disney Company, under the leadership of [[Walt Disney]], began looking for land for a second resort to supplement [[Disneyland]], which had opened in [[Anaheim, California]] in 1955. Market surveys revealed that only 2% of Disneyland's visitors came from east of the [[Mississippi River]], where 75% of the population of the United States lived. Additionally, Walt Disney disliked the businesses that had sprung up around Disneyland, and wanted control of a much larger area of land for the new project.
Eleven tropical cyclones, including one tropical depression that failed to attain tropical storm status, developed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in 1995.
 
Some rumors, told as legend to incoming Disney World cast members, suggest that Disney wanted the large amount of land so that visitors could be better isolated from the trappings of the real world. Most common of these is the story of a family that left Disneyland early because they saw building [[rush hour]] traffic on the [[Santa Ana Freeway]] from the Skyway ride.
===Tropical Depression One-E===
{{storm path needed}}
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Depression One-E
| category=depression
| type=tropical depression
| image=Tropical Depression One (1995).JPG
| formed=[[May 21]]
| dissipated=[[May 23]]
| highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (55&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=1005&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
A westward moving [[tropical wave]] entered the [[Pacific Ocean]] in Mid-May. Convection within the disturbance became more concentrated and organized on [[May 19]] while the wave was located a short distance south of the [[Gulf of Tehuantepec]].<ref name="td1etcr">{{cite web|author=Richard Pasch|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression One-E Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995td1e.html}}</ref> The deep convection concentrated around a low-level circulation with expanding outflow, and the system developed into Tropical Depression One-E on [[May 21]],<ref name="td1disc1">{{cite web|author=Rappaport|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression One Discussion One|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/td1e/tropdisc/nep0195.001}}</ref> while located about 400&nbsp;miles (645&nbsp;km) south of [[Manzanillo]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="td1etcr"/> Initially the depression was forecasted to strengthen to reach winds of 55&nbsp;mph (90&nbsp;km/h) as it moved westward under the influence of a [[high pressure system]] to its north.<ref name="td1disc1"/> Outflow increased as the storm moved through an area of warm waters and a favorable upper-level environment, and two satellite classifications indicated the system was at tropical storm status around nine hours after forming.<ref name="td1disc2">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Two|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/td1e/tropdisc/nep0195.002}}</ref> Despite the favorable environment and satellite classifications of tropical storm status, the depression failed to organize further.<ref name="td1disc4">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Four|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/td1e/tropdisc/nep0195.004}}</ref> The convection and organization continued to decrease, and on [[May 23]] the depression dissipated.<ref name="td1etcr"/>{{clear}}
 
Walt Disney first flew over the [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] site (one of many) on [[November 22, 1963]], the day [[John F. Kennedy]] was assassinated. The airplane he traveled in would be used by future Disney executives to travel to the resort from the company headquarters in [[Burbank, California]] and now can be seen at the Disney-MGM Studios. He saw the well-developed network of roads, including [[Interstate 4]] and [[Florida's Turnpike]], with [[McCoy Air Force Base]] (later [[Orlando International Airport]]) to the east, and immediately fell in love with the site. When later asked why he chose it, he said, "the freeway routes, they bisect here." Walt Disney focused most of his attention on the "Florida Project" both before and after his participation at the 1964-1965 New York [[World's Fair]], but he died on [[December 15]], [[1966]], almost five years before his vision was realized.
===Hurricane Adolph===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Adolph
| category=cat4
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Adolph (1995).JPG
| track=Adolph 1995 track.png
| formed=[[June 15]]
| dissipated=[[June 21]]
| highest winds=135&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (215&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=948&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
An area of disturbed weather associated with a [[tropical wave]] organized off the southwest coast of [[Mexico]] during the middle of June.<ref name="adolphtcr">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Hurricane Adolph Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995adolph.html}}</ref> Banding features developed as a circulation persisted on the northeast side of its deep convection, and the system developed into Tropical Depression Two-E on [[June 15]].<ref name="adolphdisc1">{{cite web|author=Rappaport|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Two-E Discussion|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/adolph/tropdisc/nep0295.001}}</ref> Under weak steering currents, the depression moved slowly northward, and with deep convection organizing near its center, the depression intensified to Tropical Storm Adolph on [[June 16]]. Located in an area of warm waters, Adolph exhibited a well-defined outflow pattern, and [[rapid deepening|rapidly strengthened]] to attain hurricane status on [[June 17]] as a banding-type [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] developed. Hurricane Adolph turned to the northwest and attained major hurricane status late that same day. The small eye of the hurricane continued to organize, as very deep convection surrounded the [[eyewall]], and Adolph reached its peak intensity of 135&nbsp;mph (215&nbsp;km/h) on [[June 18]], making it a Category 4 hurricane on the [[Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale|Saffir-Simpson scale]]. Shortly thereafter, the storm weakened, as the upper-level environment became more hostile, and the system moved over progressively cooler waters. On [[June 19]], Adolph turned to the west, and degenerated back into a tropical storm later that day. On [[June 20]], the storm weakened to a tropical depression, and on [[June 21]], Adolph began to dissipate as its center became devoid of deep convection.<ref name="adolphtcr"/>
 
To avoid a burst of land speculation, Disney used various [[dummy corporation]]s and cooperative individuals to acquire 27,400 acres (110&nbsp;km²) of land. The first five-acre (20,000&nbsp;m²) lot was bought on [[October 23]], [[1964]], by the [[Ayefour Corporation]] (a pun on [[Interstate 4]]).
As Adolph moved north towards Mexico while about 290&nbsp;miles (465&nbsp;km) off the coast, the Mexican government issued a [[tropical cyclone warnings and watches|tropical storm warning]] and a hurricane watch from [[Punta Tejupan]] to [[Cabo Corrientes]]. When the storm turned to the northwest and later to the west, the government discontinued the warnings as it was determined the storm would not be a threat to land. No damage or casualties were reported.<ref name="adolphtcr"/>
 
In May 1965, major land transactions were recorded a few miles southwest of Orlando in [[Osceola County, Florida|Osceola County]]. Two large tracts totaling $1.5 million were sold, and smaller tracts of flatlands and cattle pastures were purchased by exotic-sounding companies such as the [[Latin-American Development and Management Corporation]] and the [[Reedy Creek Ranch Corporation]]. In addition to three huge parcels of land were many smaller parcels, referred to as "outs."
===Hurricane Barbara===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Barbara
| category=cat4
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Barbara (1995).JPG
| track=Barbara 1995 track.png
| formed=[[July 7]]
| dissipated=[[July 18]]
| highest winds=135&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (215&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=940&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
A few days later, on [[June 24]], another weak [[tropical wave]] moved off the coast of [[Africa]]. It moved steadily westward through the [[Atlantic Ocean]] without any development, and entered the eastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[July 5]]. At this point, convection developed along the wave axis, and the system gradually organized. A circulation developed<ref name="barbaratcr">{{cite web|author=Lixion A. Avila|year=1995|title=Hurricane Barbara Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995barbara.html}}</ref> as it passed through an area of warm waters, and the system developed into Tropical Depression Three-E on [[July 7]], while located about 600&nbsp;miles (965&nbsp;km) south of [[Manzanillo, Colima]].<ref name="td3disc1">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Three Discussion One|accessdate=2006-11-18|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/barbara/tropdisc/nep0395.001}}</ref> Although the outer [[rainband]]s warmed slightly in the hours after the formation, the convection near the center deepened further with favorable upper-level outflow,<ref name="td3disc2">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Three Discussion Two|accessdate=2006-11-18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/barbara/tropdisc/nep0395.002|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-18}}</ref> and the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Barbara early on [[July 8]]. Barbara steadily intensified,<ref name="barbaratcr"/> and following the development of a ragged [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] that night,<ref name="barbara6">{{cite web|author=Rappaport|year=1995|title=Hurricane Barbara Discussion Six|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/barbara/tropdisc/nep0395.006}}</ref> Barbara strengthened into a hurricane on [[July 9]], while located about 700&nbsp;miles (1130&nbsp;km) south of the southern tip of [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]].<ref name="barbaratcr"/>
 
Much of the land had been [[plat]]ted into five-acre (20,000&nbsp;m²) lots in 1912 by the [[Munger Land Company]] and sold to investors. In most cases, the owners were happy to get rid of the land, which was mostly [[swampland]]. Yet another problem was the mineral rights to the land, owned by [[Tufts University]]. Without the transfer of these rights, Tufts could come in at any time and demand the removal of buildings to obtain minerals.
After moving into an area of light vertical shear and warm water temperatures,<ref name="barbara7">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Hurricane Barbara Discussion Six|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/barbara/tropdisc/nep0395.007}}</ref> Barbara quickly intensified to reach [[Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale|major hurricane status]] on [[July 10]]. The eye continued to become better organized, and Barbara attained winds of 135&nbsp;mph (215&nbsp;km/h) later on the 10th. After maintaining its intensity for 24&nbsp;hours,<ref name="barbaratcr"/> increased [[wind shear]] from an upper-tropospheric [[trough (meteorology)|trough]] degraded the appearance of the deepest convection, and the eye became obscured from satellite images.<ref name="pasch15">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Hurricane Barbara Discussion Fifteen|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/barbara/tropdisc/nep0395.015}}</ref> After weakening to a 115&nbsp;mph (185&nbsp;km/h) hurricane, Barbara maintained its intensity for 30&nbsp;hours before moving into an area with very warm waters and a favorable upper-level environment. On [[July 13]], the hurricane re-organized, a distinct eye again developed, and Barbara strengthened to reach its peak intensity of 140&nbsp;mph (225&nbsp;km/h) later that day. Barbara continued westward under the influence of a [[subtropical ridge]] to its north, and began to steadily weaken on [[July 14]] as it moved into an area of cooler [[sea surface temperature|water temperatures]]. The hurricane degraded to a tropical storm on [[July 16]], and a day later it deteriorated to a tropical depression. As a depression with little to no convection near its center, Barbara continued west-northwestward until dissipating on [[July 18]] while located 720&nbsp;miles (1160&nbsp;km) east-southeast of [[Hilo, Hawai'i]]. Barbara remained away from land for its entire lifetime, and it did not cause any damage or deaths.<ref name="barbaratcr"/>
 
After most of the land had been bought, the truth of the property's owner was leaked to the [[Orlando Sentinel]] on [[October 20]], [[1965]]. A press conference soon was organized for [[November 15]]. At the presentation, Walt Disney explained the plans for the site, including [[Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (concept)|EPCOT]], the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, which was to be a futuristic city (and which was also known as Progress City). Plans for EPCOT would drastically change after Disney's death. EPCOT became EPCOT Center, the resort's second theme park, which opened in 1982. Concepts from the original idea of EPCOT would be integrated into the community of [[Celebration, Florida|Celebration]] much later.
===Hurricane Cosme===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Cosme
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Cosme (1995).JPG
| track=Cosme 1995 track.png
| formed=[[July 17]]
| dissipated=[[July 22]]
| highest winds=75&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (120&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=985&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
As Barbara moved away from land, another area of disturbed weather moved off the coast of [[Central America]] on [[July 11]]. Moving westward, this area slowly organized, and developed a low-level circulation on [[July 15]].<ref name="cosmetcr">{{cite web|author=Miles B. Lawrence|year=1995|title=Hurricane Cosme Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-19|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995cosme.html}}</ref> The convection developed into curved [[rainbands]], and based on [[Dvorak technique|Dvorak classifications]] of 35&nbsp;mph (55&nbsp;km/h), the [[National Hurricane Center]] estimated that the system developed into Tropical Depression Four-E on [[July 17]], while located about 400&nbsp;miles (645&nbsp;km) south-southeast of the southern tip of [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]]. As the depression was situated in an area with warm waters and moderate upper-level outflow, the system was forecast to slowly intensify to a 50&nbsp;mph (80&nbsp;km/h) tropical storm.<ref name="td4disc1">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion One|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-19|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/cosme/tropdisc/nep0495.001}}</ref> Initially, the depression followed the forecasts, and it intensified into a tropical storm about 30&nbsp;hours after developing, receiving the name "''Cosme''".<ref name="cosmetcr"/> Cosme was expected to strengthen only slightly due to predicted cooler waters and increased shear.<ref name="cosme5">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Cosme Discussion Five|accessdate=2006-11-19|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/cosme/tropdisc/nep0495.005}}</ref>
 
The [[Reedy Creek Drainage District]] was incorporated on [[May 13]], [[1966]] under Florida State Statutes Chapter 298, which gives powers including [[eminent ___domain]] to special Drainage Districts. To create the District, only the support of the landowners within was required.
On [[July 18]], contrary to the predictions, Cosme became much better organized, and well-defined banding features were visible on [[satellite imagery]].<ref name="cosme7">{{cite web|author=Lawrence|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Cosme Discussion Seven|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-19|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/cosme/tropdisc/nep0495.007}}</ref> The storm continued to steadily intensify, and subsequent to the development of an [[eye (cyclone)|eye]], Cosme strengthened into a hurricane late on [[July 19]], while located 380&nbsp;miles (615&nbsp;km) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.<ref name="cosme11">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Hurricane Cosme Discussion Eleven|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-19|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/cosme/tropdisc/nep0495.011}}</ref> After maintaining hurricane status for 18 hours, Cosme weakened back to a tropical storm on [[July 20]].<ref name="cosmetcr"/> Cooler water temperatures deteriorated the convection near the center, resulting in Cosme quickly weakening to a tropical depression on [[July 21]].<ref name="cosme16">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Cosme Discussion Sixteen|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-19|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/cosme/tropdisc/nep0495.016}}</ref> After turning to the west-southwest, Cosme dissipated on [[July 22]]. Cosme never affected land, and as a result caused no damage or fatalities. However, the intensity of the storm is still uncertain; late on the 18th, a ship 70&nbsp;miles to the east of Cosme reported winds of 17&nbsp;mph (27&nbsp;km/h), despite that a normal 50&nbsp;mph (80&nbsp;km/h) tropical storm would produce tropical storm force winds for locations within at least 70&nbsp;miles (110&nbsp;km) of the center.<ref name="cosmetcr"/>
 
[[Walt Disney]] himself died in [[December 15]], [[1966]], before his vision was realized. His brother [[Roy O. Disney|Roy Disney]] postponed his retirement to oversee construction of the resort, passing away in December 1971, barely two months after it opened.
===Tropical Storm Dalila===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Dalila
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Dalila (1995).JPG
| track=Dalila 1995 track.png
| formed=[[July 24]]
| dissipated=[[August 2]]
| highest winds=65&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (105&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=994&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
A [[tropical wave]] moved off the coast of [[Africa]] on [[July 11]]. It moved westward and quickly developed two areas of convection along the wave axis. One of the areas nearly developed into a tropical depression after moving northwestward, though it failed to organize further and dissipated. The southern area continued westward and ultimately entered the eastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[July 21]]. Thunderstorms along the wave axis became more concentrated a few hundred miles south of the [[Gulf of Tehuantepec]], and the system developed into Tropical Depression Five-E on [[July 24]] while located 500&nbsp;miles (800&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="dalilatcr">{{cite web|author=Edward N. Rappaport|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Dalila Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995dalila.html}}</ref>
 
[[Image:Florida Trip 197.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Statue of [[Walt Disney]] and [[Mickey Mouse]].]]
Located in an area of weak steering currents and easterly [[wind shear]], the tropical depression drifted to the north-northeast while the convection was displaced up to 70&nbsp;miles (110&nbsp;km) west of the circulation. Slightly strengthening occurred, and on [[July 25]] the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Dalila. The storm turned to the northwest, and later to the west-northwest, and remained a minimal tropical storm until [[July 28]] when a decrease in wind shear allowed Dalila to strengthen. A strong [[anticyclone]] developed to the north of the system, causing Dalila to accelerate to the northwest. Late on July 28, Dalila reached a peak intensity of 65&nbsp;mph (105&nbsp;km/h) at a position 570&nbsp;miles (915&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Cabo San Lucas]]. Tropical Storm Dalila slowly weakened after moving over progressively cooler water temperatures, and on [[August 1]] it degenerated into a tropical depression. Dalila turned to the southwest after much of the convection waned, and the system dissipated on [[August 2]].<ref name="dalilatcr"/>
On [[February 2]], [[1967]], Roy Disney held a press conference at the Park Theatres in [[Winter Park, Florida]]. The role of EPCOT was emphasized in the film that was played, the last one recorded by Walt Disney before his death. After the film, it was explained that for Walt Disney World to succeed, a special district would have to be formed: the [[Reedy Creek Improvement District]] with two cities inside it, the [[Bay Lake, Florida|City of Bay Lake]] and the [[Reedy Creek, Florida|City of Reedy Creek]] (now the [[Lake Buena Vista, Florida|City of Lake Buena Vista]]). In addition to the standard powers of an incorporated city, which include the issuance of tax-free bonds, the Improvement District would have total immunity from any current or future county or state land-use laws. The only areas where the District had to submit to the county and state would be [[property tax]]es and [[elevator]] inspections.{{Fact|date=January 2007}}
 
The laws forming the District and the two Cities was signed into law on [[May 12]], [[1967]]. The [[Florida Supreme Court]] ruled in 1968 that the District was allowed to issue tax-exempt bonds for public projects within the district despite the sole beneficiary being [[The Walt Disney Company]].
===Tropical Storm Erick===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Erick
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Erick (1995).JPG
| track=Erick 1995 track.png
| formed=[[August 1]]
| dissipated=[[August 8]]
| highest winds=65&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (105&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=994&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
On [[July 17]] a [[tropical wave]] exited the coast of [[Africa]], and moved westward. An area of convection along the wave organized slightly on [[July 18]], though the next day the convection diminished. After moving through the [[Windward Islands]] on [[July 23]], deep convection again increased. The system failed to organize further, though convection continued to develop upon entering the eastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[July 27]]. The cloudiness and thunderstorms became more consolidated off the coast of southern [[Mexico]], and on [[July 31]] [[Dvorak technique|Dvorak classifications]] began on the system. A circulation developed, and the system organized into Tropical Depression Six-E on [[August 1]] while located about 520&nbsp;miles (835&nbsp;km) south of the southern tip of [[Baja California Sur|Baja California]].<ref name="ericktcr">{{cite web|author=Richard J. Pasch|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Erick Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995erick.html}}</ref>
 
Construction of drainage canals was soon begun by the Improvement District, and Disney built the first roads and the Magic Kingdom. [[Disney's Contemporary Resort]], [[Disney's Polynesian Resort]], and [[Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground]] were also completed in time for the park's opening on [[October 1]], [[1971]].
Initially, the depression was a small system with moderate amounts of easterly [[wind shear]].<ref name="lyons1">{{cite web|author=Lyons|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Six-E Discussion One|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/erick/tropdisc/nep0695.001}}</ref> It organized slowly, and after moving to the southwest for 24 hours it turned to the northwest.<ref name="ericktcr"/> Subsequent to an increase in convection over the center, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Erick on [[August 4]].<ref name="mayfield7">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Seven|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/erick/tropdisc/nep0695.007}}</ref> Erick gradually strengthened as it moved to the west-northwest, and reached peak winds of 65&nbsp;mph (105&nbsp;km/h) on [[August 5]] while located about 720&nbsp;miles (1160&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Cabo San Lucas]].<ref name="ericktcr"/> Operationally, the storm was forecasted to continue to strengthen to reach hurricane status, though this did not occur.<ref name="erick10">{{cite web|author=Lawrence|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Erick Discussion Ten|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/erick/tropdisc/nep0695.007}}</ref> The mid-level [[ridge (meteorology)|ridge]] which had been tracking Erick westward weakened, resulting in Erick to turn to the north over cooler waters. It quickly weakened to a tropical depression on [[August 6]], and after turning to an eastward drift Erick dissipated on [[August 8]] while located 700&nbsp;miles (1130&nbsp;km) west-southwest of the southern tip of [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]]. Erick never affected land.<ref name="ericktcr"/>
 
[[Roy O. Disney]], Walt Disney's older brother, dedicated the property and declared that it officially would be known as "Walt Disney World" in his brother's honor. In his own words: "Everyone has heard of [[Ford]] cars. But have they all heard of [[Henry Ford]], who started it all? Walt Disney World is in memory of the man who started it all, so people will know his name as long as Walt Disney World is here." After the dedication, Roy Disney asked Walt's widow, [[Lillian Disney|Lillian]], what she thought of Walt Disney World. According to biographer Bob Thomas, she replied, "I think Walt would have approved."
===Hurricane Flossie===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Flossie
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Flossie (1995).JPG
| track=Flossie 1995 track.png
| formed=[[August 7]]
| dissipated=[[August 14]]
| highest winds=80&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (130&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=978&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
A large circulation with an area of low pressure persisted in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean in early August. The large circulation was well-developed by [[August 7]], and the convection concentrated a few hundred miles southwest of [[Acapulco]]. Low pressures persisted across the region, and based on its organization the National Hurricane Center designated the system Tropical Depression Seven-E later on the 7th. Based on reports from nearby ships, it is estimated the depression intensified to become Tropical Storm Flossie on [[August 8]]. The storm paralleled the coast of [[Mexico]] as it moved to the northwest at around 8 mph, and after a decrease of [[wind shear]] Flossie developed very deep convection over its center. It intensified into a hurricane on [[August 10]], and shortly thereafter it reached its peak intensity of 80 mph as an embedded warm spot appeared in the center of the storm. After maintaining its peak intensity for 18 hours and passing within 75 miles of [[Baja California Sur|Baja California]], Flossie weakened over cooler waters and degenerated to a tropical storm on [[August 12]]. The storm continued to weaken, and early on [[August 14]] Flossie dissipated.<ref name="flossietcr">{{cite web|author=Edward Rappaport|year=1995|title=Hurricane Flossie Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995flossie.html}}</ref>
 
Walt Disney World had its own [[aircraft]] [[runway]] located just east of the Magic Kingdom parking lot. When the resort opened in 1971, [[Shawnee Airlines]] began regular passenger service from Orlando's [[McCoy Air Force Base]](now [[Orlando International Airport]]) directly to Disney World's [[STOLport]] (Short Take Off and Landing) on a daily basis, with flights lasting only a few minutes. Today, the runway is mostly used as a staging area for buses and is no longer in service for aircraft.
The government of [[Mexico]] issued a [[tropical cyclone warnings and watches|tropical storm warning]] from [[Punta Tejupan]] to [[Cabo Corrientes]] early in its life, though it was discontinued shortly thereafter. Officials issued a tropical storm watch and later a tropical storm warning for [[Baja California Sur]] south of [[La Paz]], which was later extended from [[Loreto]] on the east coast to [[San Juanico]] on the west coast. The large circulation of Hurricane Flossie produced gusty winds and heavy rainfall along the west coast of Mexico and southern [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]]. [[Cabo San Lucas]] reported sustained tropical storm force winds with a gust to 55&nbsp;mph (90&nbsp;km/h), while amateur radio reports in [[San Jose del Cabo]] recorded a gust of 65&nbsp;mph (105&nbsp;km/h). Seven people died in Mexico from the storm, including two that drowned in Cabo San Lucas.<ref name="flossietcr"/> The outer [[rainband|bands]] of the storm dropped more than 3&nbsp;inches (75&nbsp;mm) of rain in [[Tucson, Arizona]], resulting in flash flooding at rush hour. A woman drove through a flooded roadway, and died after being swept into a small canyon. Eleven other motorists were stranded from the flooding. The storm produced a hail storm and a peak wind gust of 76&nbsp;mph (122&nbsp;km/h). Large portions of Tucson were left without power, while the strong winds resulted in shingle damage.<ref name="azap">{{cite news|author=Associated Press|publishdate=1995-08-13|title=1 dead in storm flooding Tucson|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=8228149&firstvisit=true&currentResult=4&currentPage=0}}</ref> Downed power lines and winds tore the roofs off of a few buildings. Damage from the storm in [[Arizona]] totaled to $5&nbsp;million (1995&nbsp;USD, $6.6&nbsp;million 2006&nbsp;USD), while damage in Mexico, if any, is unknown.<ref name="ncdcflos">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|year=1995|title=Event Report for Arizona|accessdate=2006-10-21|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~195117}}</ref>
 
Walt Disney World enjoyed healthy success during the [[1973 oil crisis]], in due part because it was designed with a [[public transport]] system in mind. Buses, ferryboats, and monorails continue today to serve the millions of visitors from around the world who visit the resort every year.
===Tropical Storm Gil===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Tropical Storm Gil
| category=storm
| type=tropical storm
| image=Tropical Storm Gil (1995).JPG
| track=Gil 1995 track.png
| formed=[[August 19]]
| dissipated=[[August 27]]
| highest winds=65&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (105&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=993&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
An area of disturbed weather, possibly related to a [[tropical wave]], persisted and gradually organized in the [[Gulf of Tehuantepec]]. A circulation developed within its deep convection, and the system organized into Tropical Depression Seven-E on [[August 19]] while located about 115&nbsp;miles (185&nbsp;km) southeast of [[Acapulco]].<Ref name="giltcr">{{cite web|author=Lixion Avila|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995gil.html}}</ref> Operationally, it was not until 15&nbsp;hours later that the [[National Hurricane Center]] initiated advisories on the system.<ref name="td6edisc1">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Seven-E Discussion One|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.001}}</ref> The depression moved westward and quickly intensified into a tropical storm. A nearby ship confirmed the existence of tropical storm force winds, and Cosme reached winds of 50&nbsp;mph (80&nbsp;km/h) early on [[August 21]].<Ref name="giltcr"/> With well-defined outflow and continually developing convection, forecasters predicted Gil to strengthen more and attain hurricane status within 2 days of becoming a tropical storm.<ref name="gil3">{{cite web|author=Lyons|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Discussion Three|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.003}}</ref> However, increased northeasterly [[wind shear]] initially prevented further strengthening.<ref name="avila6">{{cite web|author=Avila|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Discussion Six|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.003}}</ref>
 
==Resort development timeline==
On [[August 22]], the cloud pattern of Gil became better organized, though the low-level circulation was located to the northeast of the deep convection due to the wind shear.<ref name="lyons8">{{cite web|author=Lyons|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Discussion Eight|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.008}}</ref> The shear also limited outflow to the east, preventing further strengthening. Gradually the convection developed nearer to the center.<ref name="lyons11">{{cite web|author=Lyons|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Discussion Eleven|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.011}}</ref> After Gil turned to the northwest, the deep convection organized into a [[eye (cyclone)#structure|central dense overcast]], and it strengthened to reach winds of 60&nbsp;mph (95&nbsp;km/h) on [[August 24]].<ref name="lyons11">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Gil Discussion Fourteen|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhca.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/gil/tropdisc/nep0895.014}}</ref> Later that day the storm attained a peak strength of 65&nbsp;mph (105&nbsp;km/h) while located 380&nbsp;miles (610&nbsp;km) southwest of the southern tip of [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]]. After maintaining its peak strength for 30 hours, Gil moved over progressively cooler waters, and weakened to a tropical depression on [[August 26]]. The depression drifted westward and later turned to the north, and dissipated on [[August 27]] while located 670&nbsp;miles (1075&nbsp;km) to the west of [[Cabo San Lucas]].<ref name="giltcr"/> While located a short distance off of Mexico, Gil produced heavy rainfall near the coast.<ref name="gil3"/> However, there were no reports of casualties or damages in association with the storm.<ref name="giltcr"/>
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse;"
 
| 1965
===Hurricane Henriette===
| Walt Disney announces Florida Project
{{infobox hurricane small
|-
|name=Hurricane Henriette
| 1967
| category=cat2
| Construction begins
| type=hurricane
|-
| image=Henriette95BajaSatelite.JPG
| 1971
| track=Henriette 1995 track.png
| '''[[Magic Kingdom]]'''<br>[[Disney's Contemporary Resort]]<br>[[Disney's Polynesian Resort]]<br>[[Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground]]
| formed=[[September 1]]
|-
| dissipated=[[September 8]]
| 1972
| highest winds=100&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (160&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| [[Disney's Village Resort]] (Treehouse and Vacation Villas)
| lowest pressure=970&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
|-
A [[tropical wave]] moved off the coast of [[Africa]] on [[August 15]]. It traversed westward and entered the eastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[August 29]]. The system quickly developed deep convection and a low-level circulation, and on [[September 1]] it organized into Tropical Depression Nine-E while located about 170&nbsp;miles (270&nbsp;km) off the southwest coast of [[Mexico]]. The depression initially moved west-northwestward, and shortly after forming it turned to the north-northwest. Under favorable conditions, the depression slowly strengthened to become Tropical Storm Henriette on [[September 2]] while located 220&nbsp;miles (350&nbsp;km) west of [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo]].<ref name="henriettetcr">{{cite web|author=Miles Lawrence|year=1995|title=Hurricane Henriette Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995henriett.html}}</ref> By later that day, the convection wrapped around the center of circulation.<ref name="gross4">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Henriette Discussion Four|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/henriett/tropdisc/nep0995.004}}</ref> Henriette quickly organized and intensified into a hurricane on [[September 3]] while located 135&nbsp;miles (235&nbsp;km) west-southwest of [[Puerto Vallarta]] in [[Jalisco]].<ref name="henriettetcr"/> Upon reaching hurricane status, one [[Global climate model|computer model]] predicted Henriette to continue moving northward through the [[Gulf of California]], though most forecasted a turn to the northwest.<ref name="henriette7">{{cite web|author=Jarrell|year=1995|title=Hurricane Henriette Discussion Seven|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/henriett/tropdisc/nep0995.007}}</ref>
| 1973
| [[Disney's Golf Resort]] (later [[Disney Inn]], now [[Shades of Green]])
|-
| 1974
| [[Discovery Island]] (permanently closed)
|-
| 1975
| [[Disney's Village Resort]] (Fairway Villas)<br>[[Walt Disney Village Marketplace]] (now [[Downtown Disney (Florida)|Downtown Disney Marketplace]])
|-
| 1976
| [[Disney's River Country]] Water Park (permanently closed)
|-
| 1980
| [[Walt Disney World Conference Center]] (permanently closed)<br>[[Disney's Village Resort]] (Club Lake Villas)
|-
| 1982
| '''[[EPCOT Center]]''' (now [[Epcot|Epcot]])
|-
| 1988
| [[Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa]]<br>[[Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort]]
|-
| 1989
| '''[[Disney-MGM Studios]]'''<br>[[Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park]]<br>[[Pleasure Island (Disney World)|Pleasure Island]]
|-
| 1990
| Disney's [[Disney's Yacht Club Resort|Yacht Club]] and [[Disney's Beach Club Resort|Beach Club]] Resorts<br>[[Walt Disney World Swan]]<br>[[Walt Disney World Dolphin]]
|-
| 1991
| [[Disney's Port Orleans Resort]]<br>[[Disney Vacation Club]] Resort, now [[Disney's Old Key West Resort]]
|-
| 1992
| [[Disney's Dixie Landings Resort]] (now [[Port Orleans Riverside]])<br>[[Bonnet Creek Golf Club]]
|-
| 1994
| [[Disney's All-Star Sports Resort]]<br>[[Disney's Wilderness Lodge]]
|-
| 1995
| [[Disney's All-Star Music Resort]]<br>[[Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park]]<br>[[Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Pavilion]]<br>[[Walt Disney World Speedway]]
|-
| 1996
| [[Disney Institute]], renovated as [[Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa]]<br>[[Disney's BoardWalk Inn]] and [[BoardWalk Villas]]
|-
| 1997
| [[Disney's Coronado Springs Resort]]<br>[[Disney's Wide World of Sports]]<br>[[Downtown Disney (Florida)|Downtown Disney West Side]]
|-
| 1998
| '''[[Disney's Animal Kingdom]]'''<br>[[DisneyQuest]]
|-
| 1999
| [[Disney's All-Star Movies Resort]]<br>[[FASTPASS]]
|-
| 2001
| [[Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge]]
|-
| 2002
| [[Disney's Beach Club Villas]]
|-
| 2003
| [[Disney's Pop Century Resort]]
|-
| 2004
| [[Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa]]
|}
 
==Properties==
Late on [[September 3]], an [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] began to form in the center of the deep convection as Henriette turned to the northwest.<ref name="henriette9">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1995|title=Hurricane Henriette Discussion Nine|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/henriett/tropdisc/nep0995.009}}</ref> The eye became better defined the next day, and Henriette attained a peak intensity of 100&nbsp;mph (160&nbsp;km/h) as the northern portion of the eyewall moved over southern [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]]. The hurricane quickly crossed the southern tip of Baja California and emerged into the Pacific Ocean again as a weakened 85&nbsp;mph (135&nbsp;km/h) cyclone with disrupted convection near the center.<ref name="gross13">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1995|title=Hurricane Henriette Discussion Thirteen|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/henriett/tropdisc/nep0995.013}}</ref> Convection gradually waned as the hurricane moved over progressively colder waters,<ref name="pasch15">{{cite web|author=Pasch|year=1995|title=Hurricane Henriette Discussion Fifteen|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/henriett/tropdisc/nep0995.015}}</ref> and on [[September 6]] Henriette weakened to a tropical depression. The storm turned to the west, and gradually weakened until dissipating on [[September 8]].<ref name="henriettetcr"/>
A popular misconception is that the resort exists in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. In fact, the entire Walt Disney World property is outside Orlando city limits; the majority sits within southwestern [[Orange County, Florida|Orange County]] with the remainder in adjacent [[Osceola County, Florida|Osceola County]] to the south.
 
Most of Walt Disney World's Central Florida land and all of the public areas are located in the cities of [[Bay Lake, Florida|Bay Lake]] and [[Lake Buena Vista, Florida|Lake Buena Vista]], located southwest of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] and a few miles northwest of [[Kissimmee, Florida|Kissimmee]]. The creation of the [[Reedy Creek Improvement District]], which is separate from any other municipality, has allowed the Disney Corporation and the Walt Disney World Resort to influence governmental powers over the area and not be impeded by local governments. For example, Disney rides cannot be closed down by the state's Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection <ref> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002340112_thrill18.html </ref> and are exempt from state safety inspections <ref> http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0703/feature4/ </ref>, though this is not to imply that they are not inspected or are unsafe. Residents largely live in timeshares and cannot vote for the Reedy Creek board allowing Disney influence of the board that it helped to create. <ref> http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0703/feature4/ </ref>
On [[September 2]], a few hours after Henriette became a tropical storm, the government of [[Mexico]] issued a [[tropical cyclone warnings and watches|tropical storm watch]] for [[Baja California Peninsula|Baja California]] from [[La Paz, Baja California Sur|La Paz]] southward. Early the next day it was changed to a hurricane watch, and 18 hours before Henriette made landfall the watch was upgraded to a hurricane warning. Early on [[September 4]], the hurricane warning was extended northward to 25º N.<ref name="henriettetcr"/> The threat of Hurricane Henriette prompted a [[Carnival Cruise Lines|Carnival Cruise Line]] ship to alter their route. Originally planned to tour Mexican ports, the captain turned the ship to tour the southern [[California]] coastline. Many upset passengers demanded refunds, to which the cruise line offered discounts for future cruises and a $40 credit card during their cruise.<ref name="nytimes">{{cite web|author=New York Times|publishdate=1995-09-12|title=A Raucous Ending to a Cruise|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE6D7173EF931A2575AC0A963958260&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fSubjects%2fC%2fCruises}}</ref> Winds of up to 100 mph in southern [[Baja California Sur]] left much of [[Cabo San Lucas]] without water or power.<ref name="dreamer">{{cite web|year=1995|title=Orem, USA - La Paz, Mexico - Orem, USA: May 1995–September 1995|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.daydream.ca/chapter7.htm}}</ref> 2,000 people were directly affected by the hurricane.<ref name="anx">{{cite web|author=Programa Nacional de Reforestación|year=2000|title=Desastres Ocurridos en México de 1980 a 1999|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.eclac.cl/mexico/publicaciones/sinsigla/xml/5/8385/anx.pdf}}</ref> A strong storm surge produced flooding and heavy road damage in the state. 800 people were forced from their homes, and crop damage was reported. Based on estimates from satellite imagery, up to 10&nbsp;inches (250&nbsp;mm) of rain might have fallen on land. No damage estimates are available, and no deaths were reported.<Ref name="henriettetcr"/>
 
===Hurricane IsmaelFeatures===
Walt Disney World Resort features four theme parks, each represented by an iconic structure:
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Ismael
| category=cat1
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Ismael 14 sept 1995 2016Z big.jpg
| track=Ismael 1995 track.png
| formed=[[September 12]]
| dissipated=[[September 16]]
| highest winds=80&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (130&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=983&nbsp;[[mbar]]}}
{{hurricane main|Hurricane Ismael}}
Hurricane Ismael developed from a persistent area of deep convection on [[September 12]], and steadily strengthened as it moved to the north-northwest. Ismael attained hurricane status on [[September 14]] while located 210&nbsp;miles (340&nbsp;km) off the coast of Mexico. It continued to the north, and after passing a short distance east of [[Baja California Sur|Baja California]] it made landfall on [[Topolobampo]] in the state of [[Sinaloa]] with winds of 80&nbsp;mph (130&nbsp;km/h). Ismael rapidly weakened over land, and dissipated on [[September 16]] over northwestern Mexico. The remnants entered the [[United States]] and extended eastward into the [[Mid-Atlantic States]].<ref name="ismaeltcr">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Hurricane Ismael Tropical Cyclone Report|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2006-11-15|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995ismael.html}}</ref>
 
*The [[Magic Kingdom]] ([[Cinderella Castle]])
Offshore, Ismael produced waves of up to 30&nbsp;feet (9&nbsp;m) in height. Hundreds of fishermen were unprepared by the hurricane, which was expected to move more slowly,<ref name="ismaelap1">{{Cite web|author=Associated Press|year=1995|title=Hurricane kills 91 in Mexico|accessdate=2006-11-05|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/ismael/news/ss0920p1.gif}}</ref> and as a result 52 ships were wrecked, killing 57 fishermen.<ref name="ismaelsp">{{cite web|author=Daniel Bitrán Bitrán|year=2001|title=Caracterásticas del Impacto Socioeconómico de los Principales Desastres Ocurridos en México en el Período 1980–99|publisher=Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres|language=Spanish|accessdate=2006-11-09|url=http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.mx/upLoad/Publicaciones/ised_80_89.pdf}}</ref> The hurricane destroyed thousands of houses, leaving 30,000 people homeless.<ref name="ss1">{{cite web|author=Sun-Sentinel Wire Services|year=1995|title=Hurricane Toll in Mexico Passes 100; Marilyn Fades|accessdate=2006-11-05|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/ismael/news/ss0921p1.gif}}</ref> On land, Ismael caused 59 casualties in mainland [[Mexico]] and resulted in $26&nbsp;million in damage (1995&nbsp;USD, $34.4&nbsp;million 2006&nbsp;USD).<ref name="cancun">{{cite web|author=Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres|year=2006|title=Impacto Socioeconómico de los Ciclones Tropicales 2005|language=Spanish|accessdate=2006-11-09|url=http://www.ine.gob.mx/dgicurg/cclimatico/download/cancun_analisis_costos.pdf}}</ref> Moisture from the storm extended into the [[United States]], causing heavy rainfall and localized moderate damage in southeastern [[New Mexico]].<ref name="ncdcnm">{{cite web|author=National Climatic Data Center|year=1995|title=Event Report for New Mexico|accessdate=2006-11-05|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~223386}}</ref>
*[[Epcot]] ([[Spaceship Earth (Disney)|Spaceship Earth]], the geodesic sphere.)
*[[Disney-MGM Studios]] ([[The Sorcerer's Hat]]; formerly the [[Earful Tower]])
*[[Disney's Animal Kingdom]] ([[The Tree of Life (Disney)|The Tree of Life]])
 
Other Attractions include:
===Hurricane Juliette===
{{infobox hurricane small
|name=Hurricane Juliette
| category=cat4
| type=hurricane
| image=Hurricane Juliette (1995).gif
| track=Juliette 1995 track.png
| formed=[[September 16]]
| dissipated=[[September 26]]
| highest winds=150 [[miles per hour|mph]] (240 [[kilometres per hour|km/h]])
| lowest pressure=930 [[mbar]]}}
A [[tropical wave]] moved off the coast of [[Africa]] behind [[Hurricane Luis]] on [[August 31]]. Strong outflow from Luis prevented development of the wave, and it continued westward until crossing into the eastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[September 12]]. Convection increased as it moved through the [[Gulf of Tehuantepec]], and the cloud pattern organized sufficiently to warrant [[Dvorak technique|Dvorak classifications]] for the system on [[September 15]]. Based on the development of a low-level circulation, it is estimated the system organized into Tropical Depression Eleven-E on [[September 16]] while located around 290&nbsp;miles (465&nbsp;km) south of [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="juliettetcr">{{cite web|author=Richard J. Pasch|year=1995|title=Hurricane Juliette Tropical Cyclone Report|accessdate=2006-11-20|publisher=NHC|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995juliette.html}}</ref> Due to the tropical depression moving over an area of warm water temperatures with favorable upper level outflow, the [[National Hurricane Center]] forecasted the tropical depression to slowly intensify to 70&nbsp;mph (110&nbsp;km/h) winds within 72 hours the forecast early on [[September 16]].<ref name="mayfield3">{{cite web|author=Max Mayfield|year=1995|title=Tropical Depression Eleven-E Discussion Three|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/juliette/tc/nep1195.003}}</ref>
 
*[[Typhoon Lagoon]]
The tropical depression was small in size, with a diameter of central deep convection of 60 to 115&nbsp;miles (95 to 185&nbsp;km). Moving to the west-northwest, the depression intensified into a tropical storm on [[September 17]].<ref name="juliettetcr"/> Juliette quickly organized with a well-defined [[rainband|band]] of convection being drawn into the circulation.<ref name="rappaport5">{{cite web|author=Rappaport|year=1995|title=Tropical Storm Juliette Discussion Five|publisher=NHC|accessdate=2006-11-20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1995/juliette/tropdisc/nep1195.005}}</ref> The storm quickly intensified, and subsequent to the development of a small [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] Juliette attained hurricane status on [[September 18]], just 42&nbsp;hours after developing. The eye became better defined as the hurricane moved to the west-northwest, a motion caused by a weak [[ridge (meteorology)|ridge]] to its north, and Juliette attained major hurricane status early on [[September 19]]. Possibly due to increased northeastly [[wind shear]] from an upper-level [[trough (meteorology)|trough]], Juliette stopped its intensification trend on the 19th, though as it turned to the west it again re-organized. On [[September 20]], while located 420&nbsp;miles (680&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Cabo San Lucas]], Juliette attained a peak strength of 150&nbsp;mph (240&nbsp;km/h), the strongest tropical cyclone of the season.<ref name="juliettetcr"/>
*[[Blizzard Beach]]
*Disney Boardwalk
*[[Disney's Wide World of Sports]]
*[[Disney Western Way Development]] (Planned)
*[[Downtown Disney (Florida)|Downtown Disney]]
**[[DisneyQuest]]
 
:Downtown Disney consists of three sections (Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and West Side), contains many shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. This includes DisneyQuest, the [[House of Blues]], a [[Planet Hollywood]] and a permanent [[Cirque du Soleil]] show (''[[La Nouba]]'').
After maintaining its peak intensity for less than 12 hours, Juliette began to weaken due to an [[eye (cyclone)#Eyewall replacement cycles|eyewall replacement cycle]]. After turning to the west-northwest, the winds of the hurricane dropped to 100 mph by [[September 22]], and the eyewall expanded to about 80&nbsp;miles (130&nbsp;km) in diameter. The eyewall contracted to about 40&nbsp;miles (65&nbsp;km), and as a result Juliette re-strengthened to attain winds of 105 mph (170&nbsp;km/h). An eastward moving trough of low pressure turned the hurricane to the north-northeast into an area of cooler water temperatures and increased [[wind shear]]. Juliette quickly weakened to a tropical storm late on [[September 24]]. The eastward moving trough moved past the storm, resulting in the motion of Juliette turning to a southeast drift. The convection waned and disappeared on [[September 25]], and on [[September 26]] Juliette dissipated while located 450&nbsp;miles (730&nbsp;km) west of the southern tip of the [[Baja California Peninsula]].<ref name="juliettetcr"/>
 
A third water park ([[Disney's River Country|River Country]]) was operated from 1976 to 2001.
When the motion of Juliette turned to the northeast, some computer models predicted it to continue northeastward and strike [[Baja California Sur]]. As a result, the government of [[Mexico]] issued a [[tropical cyclone warnings and watches|Tropical Storm Watch]] as a precautionary measure for portions of the state. When the storm weakened rapidly and turned from the coast, the watch was cancelled. Juliette remained away from land masses for its lifetime, and as a result it caused no damage or deaths.<ref name="juliettetcr"/>
 
Walt Disney World Resort once covered a total of 47 square miles (120 km²), about the size of [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]] or twice the size of [[Manhattan]].
==Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) ranking==
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!colspan=6|ACE (10<sup>4</sup> kt<sup>2</sup>) – Storm
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! 1
| 29.83 || Barbara
! 6
| 5.20 || Gil
|-
! 2
| 26.53 || Juliette
! 7
| 4.52 || Dalila
|-
! 3
| 10.68 || Adolph
! 8
| 3.65 || Cosme
|-
! 4
| 7.93 || Henriette
! 9
| 3.55 || [[Hurricane Ismael|Ismael]]
|-
!5
| 6.39 || Flossie
!10
| 1.92 || Erick
|}
 
==Other local attractions==
The table on the right shows the [[Accumulated Cyclone Energy]] (ACE) for each storm in the season. The total ACE for the 1995 season was 100.2 x 10<sup>4</sup> kt<sup>2</sup>. The ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the storm multiplied by the length of time it existed for, so hurricanes that lasted a long time have higher ACEs. Because several storms in the season were long-lasting or intense, the ACE of the season was near normal. The 1995 season total was the lowest since [[1981 Pacific hurricane season|1981]], though due to a period of inactivity in the following years it has only been surpassed by four seasons.<ref name="ACE">{{cite web|author=[[National Climatic Data Center]]|publisher=[[NOAA]]|year=2005|accessdate=2006-08-10|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/img/climate/research/2005/ann/ace-epac-nov30.png|title=East North Pacific ACE: 1949—2005}}</ref>
The Walt Disney World resort also includes six world-class golf courses. The five 18-hole golf courses are the Magnolia, the Palm, Lake Buena Vista, Eagle Pines, and Osprey Ridge (the last two are part of the Bonnet Creek Golf Club). There is also a nine-hole walking course called Oak Trail, designed for young golfers. Together, they are known as Disney's "99 holes of golf." In March, 2007 it was announced that the [[Four Seasons]] hotel chain would operate and manage a new [[hotel]] to be built overlooking the Osprey Ridge Golf Course, expected to open in 2010. The Eagle Pines course will also be closed and the land redeveloped with single and multifamily vacation homes.
 
There are two miniature golf courses, Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland.
Hurricane Barbara had the highest overall ACE of the season with a total of 29.83 x 10<sup>4</sup> kt<sup>2</sup>.
 
Walt Disney World paved the way for many other theme parks and attractions in the area, including [[SeaWorld]] and [[Universal Studios]], and helped make Orlando a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world.
Source of data: Best track data from the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports.[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/1995epac.html]
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==Employment, maintenance, and statistics==
==1995 storm names==
When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort employed about 5,500 "cast members". Today it employs more than 58,000, spending more than $1.1 billion on payroll and $478 million on benefits each year. The largest single-site employer in the United States <ref>http://www.disneyinstitute.com/keynote_speeches.asp</ref>, Walt Disney World Resort has more than 3,000 job classifications.
The following names were used for named storms that formed in the eastern Pacific in 1995. The names not retired from this list were used again in the [[2001 Pacific hurricane season|2001 season]]. This is the same list used for the [[1989 Pacific hurricane season|1989 season]]. The name Dalila was used for the first time in 1995; in the 1989 season, it was Dalilia, though an error in documents prior to the season changed it. The name change has remained.<ref name="dalilatcr"/> No central Pacific names were used; the first name used would have been Oliwa. Names that were not assigned are marked in <font color="gray">gray</font>.
 
The Walt Disney World Resort also sponsors and operates the [[Walt Disney World College Program]], an internship program that has American college students live on site and work for the resort, providing much of the theme park and resort "front line" cast members.
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* Adolph
* Barbara
* Cosme
* Dalila
* Erick
* Flossie
* Gil
* Henriette
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* [[Hurricane Ismael|Ismael]]
* Juliette
* <div style="color: #888;">Kiko (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Lorena (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Manuel (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Narda (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Octave (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Priscilla (unused)</div>
|
* <div style="color: #888;">Raymond (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Sonia (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Tico (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Velma (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Wallis (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Xina (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">York (unused)</div>
* <div style="color: #888;">Zelda (unused)</div>
|}
 
In a [[March 30]], [[2004]], article in ''[[The Orlando Sentinel]]'', then-Walt Disney World president [[Al Weiss]] gave some insight into how the parks are maintained:
===Retirement===
* More than 5,000 cast members are dedicated to maintenance and engineering, including 750 horticulturists and 600 painters.
The [[World Meteorological Organization]] retired one name in the spring of 1996: Ismael. It was originally replaced in the [[2001 Pacific hurricane season|2001 season]] by Israel, but for political reasons, due to its connection with [[Israel]] and the coincidence that the first name of 2001 was "Adolph" (later retired for similar reasons), this was changed to Ivo after the season began, but before it reached the "I" storm.
* Disney spends more than $100 million every year on maintenance at the Magic Kingdom. In 2003, $6 million was spent on renovating its Crystal Palace restaurant. 90% of guests say that the upkeep and cleanliness of the Magic Kingdom are excellent or very good.
* The streets in the parks are steam cleaned every night.
* There are cast members permanently assigned to painting the antique carousel horses; they use genuine gold leaf.
* There is a tree farm on site so that when a mature tree needs to be replaced, a thirty-year-old tree will be available to replace it.
 
There is a fleet of Disney-operated buses on property, branded [[Disney Transport]] that is free for use by resort and park guests. They are not to be confused with the Disney Cruise Line and Disney's Magical Express buses which are run by Mears Transportation. Taxi boats link some locations.
 
[[Walt Disney World Monorail System|A fleet of 12 monorails]] also operate at Walt Disney World Resort linking the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, the Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian resorts, and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). An express monorail line connecting the TTC and the Magic Kingdom also exists. Disney World's monorail is perhaps the best-known monorail system in North America.
 
According to Disney's ''MouseMail'' e-mail newsletter, 150 truckloads of holiday decorations adorn the Walt Disney World Resort and 300,000 yards of ribbon and bows drape over 1,500 Christmas trees during the yuletide season. A popular attraction during the holiday season is The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, which displays over 5 million lights located in Disney-MGM Studios. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use more than 1,049.4 pounds (476 kilograms) of honey, 99.2 pounds (45 kilograms) of sugar and 48.5 pounds (22 kilograms) of dark chocolate to bake gingerbread houses and other items for the holidays.
 
In 2006, the Walt Disney World resort and its employees donated more than $22 million to Central Florida organizations and charities, along with 200,000 hours of service through the [[VoluntEARS]] program.<ref>[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/local/newsletter/biz-html/orl-biznews-disney011207,0,4048485.story?coll=orl-biznews-headlines Disney gives more than $22m in 2006, ''Orlando Sentinel, 2007-01-12'']</ref>
 
Two people have died after riding on the Mission: Space ride, which spins riders at a force of 2 times gravity. On April 11-12, 2006, Hiltrude Blumel, a 49 year old woman from Germany died after reporting dizziness and nausea after getting off the ride. <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-deathchart063006,0,2141608.graphic </ref> <ref> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12300569/ </ref> On June 13, 2005, a four year old boy lost consciousness during the ride and later died. <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-deathchart063006,0,2141608.graphic </ref> There are warnings on the ride regarding people with certain pre-existing health conditions. There is also a section of the ride that subjects the riders to less motion.
 
==Hotels==
===On-site Disney hotels===
{{main|Walt Disney World Resorts}}
 
Another notable aspect is the large number of hotel resort complexes on the Walt Disney World property. The non-themed hotels are owned by private, non-Disney hospitality companies such as [[Starwood]] ([[Westin]] and [[Sheraton]]), [[Holiday Inn]], [[Best Western]], and [[Hilton Hotels Corporation|Hilton]]. The themed resorts include:
*[[Disney's All-Star Movies Resort]]
*[[Disney's All-Star Music Resort]]
*[[Disney's All-Star Sports Resort]]
*[[Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge]]
*[[Disney's Beach Club Resort]]
*[[Disney's BoardWalk Inn]]
*[[Disney's BoardWalk Villas]]
*[[Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort]]
*[[Disney's Contemporary Resort]]
*[[Disney's Coronado Springs Resort]]
*[[Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground]]
*[[Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa]] (formerly known as '''Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort''')
*[[Disney's Polynesian Resort]]
*[[Disney's Pop Century Resort]]
*[[Disney's Port Orleans Resort|Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside]] (formerly known as '''Disney's Dixie Landings Resort''')
*[[Disney's Port Orleans Resort|Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter]] (formerly known as '''Disney's Port Orleans Resort''')
*[[Disney's Wilderness Lodge]]
*[[Disney's Yacht Club Resort]]
*[[Walt Disney World Dolphin]] (Disney Hotel operated by [[Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide]])
*[[Walt Disney World Swan]] (Disney Hotel operated by [[Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide]])
 
Guests arriving at the [[Orlando International Airport]] check into their Disney resort (or Vacation Club resort) at the airport using Disney's Magical Express program through a contract with [[Baggage Airline Guest Services|BAGS Incorporated]]. Guests board custom motor coaches, watch a video about the Walt Disney World Resort, and their luggage is later delivered directly to their rooms while guests are off enjoying their vacation.
 
====On-site Disney Vacation Club hotels====
{{main|Disney Vacation Club}}
*[[Disney's Beach Club Villas]]
*[[Disney's BoardWalk Villas]]
*[[Disney's Old Key West Resort]] (originally called '''Disney Vacation Club Resort''')
*[[Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa]] (built on the site of the former '''Disney Institute''')
*[[The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge]]
*Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas:
:According to a Disney Vacation Club [http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=105796 press release], "The project's first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the existing [[Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge]] building, and subsequent phases will include the construction of 324 Vacation Homes in a new building on the resort property, for a total of 458 Vacation Homes." The project will be developed in phases with an anticipated opening starting in late 2007, with completion scheduled for spring 2009.
 
===On-site non-Disney hotels===
{{main|Walt Disney World resorts}}
*[[Four Seasons Hotels]]: Walt Disney World Resort announced a new 900 acre (4 km²) luxury resort anchored by the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
*[[Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel]] (formerly known as the '''[[Travelodge]] Hotel''' and the '''Viscount Hotel''')
*[[Doubletree Guest Suite Resort (in Walt Disney World)]] (originally known as '''Pickett Suites''' and formerly the '''Guest Quarters Suite Hotel''')
*[[Grosvenor Resort]] (formerly known as the '''Americana Dutch Inn''' and '''Best Western Grosvenor''')
*[[Hilton, located in the Walt Disney World Resort]]
*[[Holiday Inn in the Walt Disney World Resort]] (originally a '''[[Howard Johnson's]]''' and formerly a '''[[Courtyard by Marriott]]''')
*[[Royal Plaza]] (formerly known as '''The Royal Inn''' and '''The Royal Inn Plaza''')
*[[Shades of Green]] (formerly '''The Golf Resort''' and '''The Disney Inn'''; named because of its ___location between two golf courses; it is owned by the [[United States Department of Defense]] and used for vacationing active and retired military personnel, their families, and DOD civilians only)
*[[Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa]] (formerly [[Wyndham]] Palace Resort & Spa)
 
==Attendance==
The April 2007 issue of trade magazine ''Park World'' reported the following [http://www.connectingindustry.com/pdfs/TEA-ERAAttendance06.pdf attendance estimates] for 2006 compiled by Economic Research Associates in partnership with TEA (formerly the [[Themed Entertainment Association]]):
 
*Magic Kingdom, 16.6 million visits (No. 1 worldwide)
*Epcot, 10.5 million visits (No. 6)
*Disney-MGM Studios, 9.1 million visits (No. 7)
*Disney's Animal Kingdom, 8.9 million visits (No. 8)
 
==Name==
No official documentation exists to show that the Walt Disney World Resort was originally to be spelled "Disneyworld". It was going to be very different from "Disneyland". Walt Disney referred to the Walt Disney World Resort as both "Disney World" and "The Disney World" using the same font as Disneyland's.
 
After Walt Disney's death, the title "Walt Disney World" was chosen by Walt's brother and business partner, Roy O. Disney. The name was presented in a modern font instead of the original Disneyland font. To reinforce the updated name and image, Walt Disney World's official symbol was to be an oversized "D" with the face of Mickey Mouse depicted as the lines of latitude and longitude of this new World.
 
While Disneyland has kept its original font, it has lost nearly all references to its official symbol. Walt Disney World put an end to use of both its original font and official symbol at the conclusion of its 25th anniversary in 1996. The official symbol can still be found in many places around the resort as well as in recent merchandise that uses it once again. Inexplicably, the old logo still remains on the head float of the [[SpectroMagic]] parade, even though the parade was rehabbed extensively before its return in 2001, well after the 1996 logo change.
 
==See also==
* [[Magic Kingdom]]
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* [[Epcot]]
*[[List of notable tropical cyclones]]
* [[Disney-MGM Studios]]
*[[1995 Atlantic hurricane season]]
* [[1995 PacificDisney's typhoonAnimal seasonKingdom]]
* [[Typhoon Lagoon]]
*[[1994-95 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season]]
* [[Blizzard Beach]]
*[[1995-96 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season]]
* [[Downtown Disney]]
*[[1995-1999 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons]]
* [[Disney's Wide World of Sports]]
* [[Bay Lake, Florida]]
* [[Lake Buena Vista, Florida]]
* [[Reedy Creek Improvement District]]
* [[Walt Disney Travel Company, Incorporated]]
* [[Walt Disney World Company]]
* [[Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation]]
* [[Walt Disney World College Program]]
* [[Walt Disney World International Program]]
* [[Disneyland]]
* [[Walt Disney]]
* [[Carolwood Pacific Railroad]]
* [[Walt Disney World Explorer]]
* [[Walt Disney World Speedway]]
* [[Incidents at Disney parks]]
 
==References==
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*[http://www.shadesofgreen.org/home.html Shades of Green - military hotel at Walt Disney World Resort]
*[http://wikitravel.org/en/Disney_World Travel guide at wikitravel.org]
 
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