the cover during his lifetime. Walt passed away on December 15, 1966 due to lung cancer. His death came shortly after the plans for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida were announced. The magazine never announced a formal statement on Disney's death. End of the Magazine When Disney decided to shut down the MKC in January 2001, the magazine continued, but circulation numbers began dropping. Publication ended with the Summer 2005 issue. Subscribers were offered subscriptions to either FamilyFun or Disney Adventures, or refunds. The magazine's website said the end was due to an increase of people choosing to find information on the Internet, and thus lack of readership. References External links Tim's Disney News Archive Entertainment magazines published in the United States Quarterly magazines published in the United States Defunct magazines published in the United States House organs Magazines established in 1965 Magazines disestablished in 2005 Magazines published in California