Who took over Disney World after Walt died?

Following Walt's death on December 15, 1966, from lung cancer, Roy postponed his retirement to oversee the construction of what was then known as Disney World. For five years after Walt's death, Roy was able to open the resort with a cost of $400 million without having additional debt.



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