Crane: A tale of two ‘Landos

Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1,000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs, a cluster of kingdoms grew, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families from around the world.

My first trip to Orlando was in 1974. The paint was still drying at Disney World, where there was a minimal park-entry fee and attraction …