This Day in History: Disney's Magic Kingdom opens
Updated: 9:10 AM EDT Oct 1, 2021
On this day in 1971, Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.Following the success of Disneyland in California, Walt Disney Productions looked to open a second park. In 1959, market surveys revealed only 5% of Disneyland’s visitors came from east of the Mississippi River.Because of this, Walt Disney chose Orlando as the site of his new park.Watch the video above to see the full story.
On this day in 1971, Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Following the success of Disneyland in California, Walt Disney Productions looked to open a second park. In 1959, market surveys revealed only 5% of Disneyland’s visitors came from east of the Mississippi River.
Because of this, Walt Disney chose Orlando as the site of his new park.
Watch the video above to see the full story.
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