We all know the name Walt Disney World, but today our hosts are joined by Cathy Salustri, magazine copy editor and writer — and a true Florida historian — to discuss the project’s first publicly recognized name: The Florida Project. What was Central Florida like before Walt set his sights on the area? What was public perception of the move like? For more on Cathy and her knowledge of Florida and theme park history, check out her website: https://greatfloridaroadtrip.com.

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Mail call features several topics, including a write-in preference for a listener’s Survive Your Stay scenario, tips for WDW travel with large parties, and a voicemail left live from a Disney park! 

Tim and Steph join us for the mid-round segments: Steph brings her second of three visits to the Logistics Lab, and Tim takes us back in time with an interview excerpt from Walt Disney World’s first Ambassador, Debby Dane Browne. It’s a packed show with a ton of information for both the Disney planner and the Disney historian!

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