Walt Disney World at 55: From Humble Opening to Resort Built for the Future

Walt Disney World at 55: From humble opening to resort built for the future

Walt Disney World marks its 55th anniversary on Thursday, celebrating five-plus decades of growth from a single theme park on Florida swampland into the world's most visited resort destination — with its most ambitious expansion yet still to come.

Disney World President Addresses Resort Guests Visiting Magic Kingdom

It’s been over five decades since the Walt Disney World Resort debuted. Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom first opened its gates to guests on October 1, 1971. Now, 55 years later, the park that launched Disney’s Florida empire is marking the milestone with a special morning ceremony and a new collection of commemorative merchandise. […]

Photos/Video: Special Moment Honors 55 Years of Walt Disney World

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, and to celebrate, those visiting the first Walt Disney World theme park, Magic Kingdom, were treated to a special moment. Located at the Cinderella Castle Stage, guests in attendance at the park this morning were able to see new...

Disney World Guests Get Surprise at Cinderella Castle This Morning

If you spent the October 1 morning at Magic Kingdom, you were in for more than a typical park day. The park turned 55 today, and Walt Disney World planned a special morning moment to mark it, along with new anniversary merchandise you’ll want to look for. Walt Disney World President Joe Schott spoke from …

President Takes to Cinderella Castle Stage at Disney World, Addresses Guests After 55 Years of Magic

Magic Kingdom is officially 55 years old today, and Walt Disney World marked the occasion with a morning ceremony at Cinderella Castle and a fresh line of commemorative merchandise. Credit: Disney The park opened on October 1, 1971, becoming the first theme park at what would grow into Walt Disney World Resort. The celebration lands while the park is in the middle of one of the biggest construction efforts it has ever seen. Joe Schott, President…

Walt Disney World 55th Celebration Moment Held at Cinderella Castle

Walt Disney World's 55th anniversary kicked off with a castle stage moment at Magic Kingdom, where resort president Joe Schott addressed guests alongside Mickey, Minnie, and a dozen other characters.