While Disneyland in California is celebrating its 70th anniversary all year long, on Wednesday, October 1, Walt Disney World is celebrating a milestone of its own: 54 years since the park first opened ...

In its long storied history, Walt Disney World, the "most magical place on Earth," has only closed 10 times. Ahead of its 53rd anniversary, the Orlando theme park has shut its doors for weather and ...

Yesterday, on Walt Disney World’s 43rd birthday, Time magazine shared an original map of Disney World that they published in their Oct. 18, 1971, issue. It’s kind of mind-blowing to look at – in ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — In 1971, Bill Kroll's parents just happened to be visiting Florida when they heard about Disney's new park opening. They decided to check it out and even snapped a photo in front of ...

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 ...

A mother and son who got their photo taken when Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park first opened in 1971 were able to share a special moment at the theme park’s 50th anniversary. Susan Gaul Kroll took her son ...

The first holiday season for Walt Disney World was marked by new traditions, an influx of tourists and a jarring, unexpected death. Attendance had been a concern since a fairly quiet opening day on ...

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ORLANDO — It starts with the blare of an early-morning alarm and a pair of sneakers that can withstand a day of walking. The agenda then might proceed as follows: a quick whip around Space Mountain to ...

A trio of 1971 cast members recently gathered for a panel about the early days of Walt Disney World during the Destination D23 event at the Contemporary. During a backstage press conference, they each ...

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 ...