While this video has no audio to it, it shows some of the early footage of the park being built!
Magic Kingdom debuted after three weeks of trial runs by nearly 100,000 selected guests from throughout Central Florida. The park opened with 22 park attractions, 5,000 costumed Cast Members and, of course, Mickey Mouse.
“WALT DISNEY WORLD is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney…and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place…a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together.”
~ October 1, 1971 Dedication on Main Street, USA, by Roy O. Disney
Did you know???
There are over 1,100 Audio-Animatronics at the Magic Kingdom and over one million fireworks are used annually in order to perform the nightly Wishes fireworks show.
Yesterday's Question: There are a total of 12 parking lots for the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, what are they named?
Answer: Chip 'n' Dale, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Daisy, Donald, Sleepy, Dopey, Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, and Bashful!
Today's Trivia Question:
The airplane in the Casablanca scene inside the Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios is only half a plane. Where is the other half?
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