07/21/2026
In July 1985, 7-year-old Virgil Waytes Jr. unknowingly became Walt Disney World's 200 millionth guest during his family's first vacation to the park.
As he entered through the gates, Disney surprised him with a celebration featuring music, fireworks, and a special ceremony. He was awarded one of the company's rarest prizes: a lifetime pass granting free admission to Disney theme parks, with the ability to bring up to three guests on each visit.
Now living in North Carolina, Waytes still uses the pass decades later to make memories with his wife and children. He has said the greatest value wasn't the ticket itself, but the opportunity to spend quality time with his family over the years.
💬 What would you choose if you won a lifetime pass to any place in the world?
Sources: Orlando Sentinel, The Charlotte Observer, Walt Disney World archives.
