By the end of 1975, Walt Disney World Resort had largely recovered from the gas crisis, welcoming its 50,000,000th guest, Susan Brummer, on March 2, 1976. The Magic Kingdom was largely finished with its initial layout. The three hotels were operating at 97% capacity and the campground was under constant expansion. With the Vacation Kingdom a success, the company was now turning to the future—and the world—as it developed its plans for EPCOT. The Magic Kingdom After the opening of […]

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