Many portions of the park weren't ready. Attractions broke down. The asphalt was still drying on Main Street. Women's high heels were sinking into the asphalt. Also, there was a plumbers' strike, and Walt had the choice of having either working restrooms or working drinking fountains. He chose the restrooms, of course.

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What we really do is tell entertaining and compelling stories, through our rides, shops, restaurants, entertainment, even our resort hotels.

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It was very much a gamble. Everyone told him it would not work.

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