Disney World at 50: Florida Panhandle could have been theme park’s home Disney World at 50: Florida Panhandle could have been theme park’s home October 14, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment In the 1960s, businessman Walt Disney was captivated by Wakulla Springs, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Florida. But the powerful financier who controlled the Panhandle site blew him off, according to lore.