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Disney's Architectural Masterpieces: The Resorts That Elevated the Guest Experience

The Eisner Era Expansion and the Rise of Themed Resorts

Disney's first foray into the hotel business began in 1971 with the opening of Walt Disney World, where alongside the Magic Kingdom they opened the Polynesian and Contemporary resorts, followed a month later by the Fort Wilderness Campground. From the start, these resorts were very much products of their time, with elements that scream design trends of the late 1960s.