Year

1965-11-15

Video Details

18:45; B&W; sound; CA181, s.828

Description

This film starts with the arrival by limousine of Gov. Burns and Walt Disney at the Cherry Plaza Hotel (no sound). Gov. Burns introduces Walt and Roy Disney and Walt tells of their enthusiasm toward the new Disney facility in Florida. They indicate that the initial investment will top California, saying that the facility is in the planning stage and will take three years to open. Gov. Burns mentions working out tax questions. Disney will not reveal plans, but mentions market surveys that played a part in the choice of Florida as the location. More aspects are discussed, including the number of tourists, vehicle traffic and roads, and Disney's impact on Florida.

Corporate Subject

Walt Disney World

Geographic Subject

Orlando

Personal Subject

Burns, Haydon, 1912-1987
Disney, Walt, 1901-1966

Subject

Amusement parks
Attractions
Governors--Florida
Politicians
Politics
Promotional films
Tourism