Since its debut in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown from one theme park and three hotels in Central Florida to a vacation resort of unprecedented size and scope. Today the property encompasses four major theme parks, three water parks, more than 30 resort hotels, more than 80 holes of golf, two miniature golf courses, plus an extensive nightlife, shopping, and entertainment district. WALT DISNEY WORLD: BEHIND THE SCENES takes viewers on an exclusive journey to reveal the inner workings of Walt Disney World. Youﾒll explore Walt Disneyﾒs original design for the Magic Kingdom theme park and his plans for expansion and the challenges Disneyﾒs Imagineers faced during design and construction. Also get a firsthand look at Walt Disney Worldﾒs complex infrastructure. Discover how the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is thrilling a whole new generation of kids with the addition of new characters from ﾓThe Pirates of the Caribbeanﾔ movies. See how Epcot has evolved to a whole new level of entertainment and excitement with the addition of Mission Space, Soarinﾒ Over California, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Ten years ago Star Tours was cutting edge for kids at the Disneyﾒs Hollywood Studios ﾖ weﾒll see how new generations of park goers are entertained by the new Lights, Motors, Action attraction. Youﾒll also discover the amazing changes that have taken place at Disneyﾒs Animal Kingdom since the park launched. Look at the incredible influence Pixar and John Lassiter have had on the theme parks and the many new attractions that were spawned by the creative genius behind Disneyﾒs new animation unit. And finally, get an unprecedented glimpse of what the future holds for Walt Disney World.