what year did disney world open
Posted by: Cassie 1,496 Views. Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971. Groundbreaking for Epcot was Oct.1, 1979 with the park opening Oct.1, 1982. Hollywood Studios opened May 1, 1989 under the name Disneyâs MGM Studios.Animal Kingdom opening April 22, 1998.roundbreaking for Epcot was Oct.1, 1979 with the park opening Oct.1, 1982. Hollywood Studios opened May 1, 1989 under the name Disneyâs MGM Studios. Animal Kingdom opening April 22, 1998.