LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - After years of anticipation, Magic Kingdom opened to the public on October 1st, 1971, becoming the first Disney park to open in Florida. Fascinated park guests entered through ...

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom gets a classic 1971-inspired color refresh, transforming its look with deep blue roofs, ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - On October 1st, 1971, Disney opened its first Florida theme park to the public after years of anticipation. Walt Disney ran his Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, ...

Several Magic Kingdom attractions that were open at the theme park in 1971 are still operating. That’s kind of remarkable. I dare say there aren’t as many businesses on downtown Orlando’s Orange ...

Grand Prix Raceway, a Tomorrowland attraction in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, opened Oct.1, 1971. It was later renamed Tomorrowland Indy Speedway and eventually Tomorrowland Speedway, the ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Walt Disney World has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration.’ Festivities began on October 1st, the same day that Disney ...

Watch video of the Magic Kingdom’s official dedication ceremony and parade held later in October 1971 Several attractions at Magic Kingdom were open for visitors like Cindy and Susan to enjoy on ...