World of Motion

Sponsored by General Motors, World of Motion was one of Epcot’s original attractions. The ride offered a humorous look at the history of transportation and closed in 1996 to make way for Test Track.

Plaza Swan Boats

Opened in 1973, the D-ticket Plaza Swan Boats embarked from two Magic Kingdom loading docks: one near the entrance to Tomorrowland and the other near the Plaza Restaurant. The Plaza Swan Boats stopped running in 1983.

Main Street, U.S.A.

The design of Main Street U.S.A. was loosely based on Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.

Mickey's Toontown Fair

Mickey’s Toontown Fair was once known as both Mickey’s Birthdayland and Mickey’s Starland.

Creepy Disney World Commercial, 1971

Whoever came up with this 1971 Disney World commercial must have been dropping acid. It sounds like Orson Welles doing the narration - who can blame him, he needed the money! I guess it beat doing those moronic Paul Masson wine commercials . . .

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Walt Disney World Open Invitational

Jack Nicklaus becomes the first champion at the inaugural Walt Disney World Open Invitational (currently known as the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort).

Walt Disney World Railroad

The Walt Disney World Railroad, which serves approximately 1.5-million passengers annually, is an authentic 1928 steam-powered train.

Hall of Presidents

The Hall of Presidents had its origins as an audio-animatronic exhibition called “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” which premiered at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.

Cinderella's Golden Carrousel

Built in 1917, Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel in Fantasyland was once located at Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey.

"E Ticket" Attractions

The eight “E ticket” attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom were Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Jungle Cruise, It’s a Small World and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.

Opening Day, Part 2

Approximately 10,000 guests attended the grand opening of Disney’s Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.

Opening Day

When Disney’s Magic Kingdom first opened its doors on October 1, 1971, adult admission cost $3.50.