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When did Disney World first open to the public?
Walt Disney died in 1966, five years before Disney World Resort opened. Walt’s brother, Roy O. Disney, dedicated the park on October 1st, 1971.
How much were admission prices when Disney World first opened?
Admission prices were just $3.50 when the park first opened to the public in the early 1970s.
Which messy item does Disney not sell anywhere inside the park?
Gum is not sold at Disney World. However, you can bring your own gum into the park.
How many bricks were used to construct Cinderella Castle?
None! The exterior is made of steel beams, plaster, concrete, and molded fiberglass.
Which section of Magic Kingdom has no bathrooms?
Liberty Square. Imagineers wanted to keep this area as authentic to Colonial times as possible (there was no indoor plumbing in the 1700s).
Where is Walt Disney World located?
The park is in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, FL (not Orlando).
Who are “Imagineers”?
Imagineers are the people hired by Disney to devise and create the theme park attractions at Walt Disney World.
What is the third largest bus system in Florida?
Disney’s own buses, of course! With nearly 300 buses operating at Disney World, the Disney Transportation System is the third largest bus system in Florida.
What is the oldest attraction in Magic Kingdom?
Prince Charming Regal Carousel, formerly named Cinderella’s Golden Carousel. It was originally built for Detroit’s Belle Isle Park in 1917.
Which tree sits prominently in Liberty Square?
The Liberty Tree. Disney World gardeners have grown over 500 new oak trees from the acorns of the Liberty Tree.
How much land does Disney World comprise?
Walt Disney World Resort encompasses roughly 50 square miles. Walt Disney originally purchased the land for a mere $5 million.
Who are “Cast Members”?
A Cast Member is the name given to a Walt Disney World employee. There are roughly 62,000 Cast Members working at the park, making it one of the largest single-site employers in the country.
How many times has Disney World closed to the public?
Disney World has only closed 8 times in its history: Hurricane Floyd (Sept. 1999); 9/11 Terrorist Attacks (Sept. 2001); Hurricane Charley (Aug. 2004); Hurricane Frances (Sept. 2004); Hurricane Jeanne (2004), Hurricane Matthew (Oct. 2016); Hurricane Irma (Sept. 2017); and Coronavirus COVID-19 (March 2020).
Which Fantasyland attraction replaced the legendary Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride?
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Which of these attractions has been in operation since Magic Kingdom’s first day: Space Mountain, It’s a Small World, Big Thunder Mountain, or Pirates of the Caribbean?
It’s a Small World
Which is the smallest and largest theme park at Disney?
With 107 acres, Magic Kingdom is the smallest. Spread out over a whopping 580 acres, Animal Kingdom is easily Disney World’s largest theme park.
What is the “Utilidor”?
Disney World has miles of underground tunnels connecting to different areas of the park. These tunnels – called the Utilidor – are mostly used to provide an area for Cast Members to change into costume, take breaks, and travel around the park undetected by guests. Garbage is also collected inside the Utilidor.
What is Magic Kingdom’s official tagline?
“The Most Magical Place on Earth”
What is the name of the audio-animatronic singer/organist who performs daily at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café?
Sonny Eclipse
What is the motto for the It’s a Small World attraction?
“The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed”
How many people visit Disney World each day?
When Magic Kingdom first opened in 1971, Disney World averaged 10,000 visitors per day. Today, the average daily attendance is around 53,000!
How far apart are trash cans at Disney World?
In order to keep the park clean, Imagineers designed Walt Disney World so that no guest is ever more than 30 steps away from the nearest trash can.
How tall is Cinderella Castle?
Because of “forced-perspective,” Cinderella Castle appears larger than it really is. This Magic Kingdom icon stands at just 189 feet tall. There is a total of 27 different towers atop Cinderella Castle.
Which town served as the inspiration for Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA?
Main Street USA is loosely based on Marceline, Missouri, a town where Walt Disney spent 4 years of his childhood. Walt wanted Main Street USA to look like Marceline’s downtown district.
What attraction – which opened at Magic Kingdom in 1973 – was modeled after a popular attraction of the same name at Disneyland (which opened in 1967)?
Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s still one of Disney World’s most popular rides today.