Walt Disney World News Vol 1 No 2 1971 and 49 similar items

Original Walt Disney World News newspaper, Volume 1, Number 2 — one of the earliest issues ever published by Walt Disney World, from the park’s 1971 opening year. Celebrities mentioned or photos included: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper — all named in the $150,000 Walt Disney World Open golf tournament coverage Bob Hope Fred MacMurray and wife June Haver Hugh O’Brien Agnes Moorehead and Cesar Romero Jonathan Winters — camping at Fort Wilderness Arthur Fiedler — conducting the World Symphony Orchestra at Cinderella Castle Roy Disney Bob Crosby — named as New Year’s Eve entertainer Tommy Roe — also named for New Year’s Eve Interesting content: Full Magic Kingdom map (page 4) — very early schematic, only weeks after opening Complete A–E ticket book pricing guide with actual ticket costs listed Holiday Highlights section (page 7) — Christmas and New Year’s programming at the park Polynesian Village luau coverage with photo of Polynesian dancers Fort Wilderness / Tri Circle D Ranch full photo spread (back page) The Contemporary Resort coverage including Grand Canyon Terrace Lounge Jazz Organist ad Original resort phone number (305) 824-4321 printed in masthead Walt Disney World Open Golf Championship ticket pricing and accommodations package details — historically significant as the first-ever PGA Tour event held at WDW Roy Disney dedication tribute on page 2 with facsimile of dedication plaque and his signature Full dining guide covering Polynesian Village, Contemporary, Magic Kingdom restaurants — all with 1971 prices Recreation pricing — boats, horseback, volleyball, swimming — all original 1971 rates Mickey Mouse comic strip on page 7 (original Disney art) This is a genuine 1971 original, not a reprint or reproduction. Condition is good. Please review all photos as they are the best descriptors of condition. Condition Notes: Some yellowing/toning consistent with age Appears complete (8 pages) Center fold present but no major tears visible A couple of small brown spots on front page (visible in photo) A few corner creases Overall solid for a 54-year-old newsprint item A scarce piece of early WDW history — Vol. 1, No. 2 means this was only the second edition distributed to guests in the very first weeks after the Magic Kingdom opened October 1, 1971.