Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Walt Disney World celebrates 40 year anniversary
Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th anniversary today. The Magic Kingdom opened October 1, 1971. I was thrilled to be in the Magic Kingdom today with lots of Disney lovers. You could feel the excitement in the air. I wish I could have been there on opening day.
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Video: Walt Disney Announces the “Florida Project” in 1965
As Walt Disney World celebrates the Magic Kingdom’s 40th anniversary of the grand opening on October 1, 1971, Disney released this archival footage of Walt Disney announcing his future plans to the world. Included in the video is a clip from the press conference held on November 15, 1965 in Orlando, FL with Walt Disney, Florida…
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October 1st at Walt Disney World – Ready…Set…Go!
Look out! The day is fast-approaching. What day you ask? If you are a Disney parks fan you know full well this October 1st marks a special day. But wait! There’s more to this day than meets the eye. It’s not only a special day, but a day when the green flag drops and several…
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Heroes and Villains come to the Magic Kingdom parking lot
Today Walt Disney World debuted a dual parking lot operation at Magic Kingdom. They added a second tram loading and unloading area at the Ticket and Transportation Center. The two new areas are the Heroes and Villains. The Heroes parking lots will be Woody, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Simba, Mulan and Rapunzel. The Villains will include…
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Halloween comes to Disney’s Magic Kindgom
It’s that special time of year at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. You can almost feel Fall in the air. The park has been decorated for Halloween. Mickey’s No So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom start September 13, 2011.
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Treasure Island / Discovery Island: A Look Back
Sail the Seven Seas of Walt Disney World to an island filled with tropical beauty, colorful birds, and the mystery Ben Gunn’s buried treasure. And so began the adventure that awaited guests on Treasure Island. Opening on April 8, 1974, Treasure Island was a place for guests to observe various forms of wildlife, as well…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Update Ongoing Projects At D23 Expo…
But don’t announce anything new. Of course, Disney Parks and Resorts had a significant presence at the 2011 D23 Expo. At the 2009 D23 Expo, Disney first announced the re-imagineering of Star Tours and an expansion of Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland. Therefore, expectations were high for the announcement of what’s to come for the Disney…