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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Today in Disney Parks & Resorts History - Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

November 22, 1974 - Walt Disney World


The Lake Buena Vista Golf Club, located near the Walt Disney World Village Marketplace (later to be known as Downtown Disney Marketplace) opens.  The course is later recognized by Golf Digest as a 4-star rated course. 




November 22, 1989 - Walt Disney World


The Walt Disney World Swan hotel opens near Epcot, and a short distance away from Disney Hollywood Studios.  The hotel, owned by the Tishman Hotel Corporation and operated by Westin, was designed by noted architect Michael Graves.  It was built specifically to provide additional convention and meeting space on Walt Disney World property. Unlike the 7 "Official Walt Disney World Hotels" (that are also separately owned and operated but located on Walt Disney World property, found along Hotel Plaza Boulevard near Downtown Disney), this non-Disney hotel, along with the nearby Walt Disney World Dolphin features on-property perks such as the use of Walt Disney World transportation, Extra Magic Hours and package delivery. 

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