 Off of that human species, yes. Well, it was the idea of Disney. Walt Disney never got to see it finished. He died in 65, prior to the creation of Walt Disney World. But the grand opening took place on June 29, 1971. The special airs in October of 71. Dozens of different stars flocked to Walt Disney World, making it one of the biggest attractions, still to this day now, 50 plus years later.