It was very much a gamble. Everyone told him it would not work. |
Many portions of the park weren't ready. Attractions broke down. The asphalt was still drying on Main Street. Women's high heels were sinking into the asphalt. Also, there was a plumbers' strike, and Walt had the choice of having either working restrooms or working drinking fountains. He chose the restrooms, of course. |
This has been emulated across the country and around the world. |
What we really do is tell entertaining and compelling stories, through our rides, shops, restaurants, entertainment, even our resort hotels. |