What did Disney do in 1971?

Disney World, the largest theme park in the world, welcomed its first guests on Oct. 1, 1971.



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However, did you know that that Magic Kingdom wasn't formally dedicated until October 25, 1971? On October 25, Walt's older brother Roy O. Disney officially dedicated the Walt Disney World resort. Roy's dedication speech was part of a three-day grand opening event that took place from October 24 – 25.

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Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 sq mi; 101 km2), of which half has been used.

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Square, Tomorrowland, a Main Street USA, and about 5,500 Cast Members. (MK was the only theme park at WDW.) At the end of October 1971, the total attendance was around 400,000. an amazing 50,000 guests entered the Magic Kingdom!

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The first-ever Disney World park ticket, back in 1971, cost $3.50. Of course, keep in mind that these prices are not comparing apples to apples. Simply because of inflation, $3.50 was worth a whole lot more in 1971 than it is today.

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The first-ever Disney World park ticket, back in 1971, cost $3.50. Of course, keep in mind that these prices are not comparing apples to apples. Simply because of inflation, $3.50 was worth a whole lot more in 1971 than it is today.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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1972: $3.75. In Disney World's second year, management hiked the general admission price by 25 cents. Even after considering the cost of inflation, the price of a ticket to enter the Magic Kingdom was still only a small fraction of what it costs to visit some of the best theme parks around today.

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Over the years, additional hotels, sports and entertainment facilities, and shopping areas have made Walt Disney World the premier destination resort in the world. The special record-breaking guests at Walt Disney World have been: 1st guest – October 1, 1971 – William Windsor, Jr.

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8. Disneyland's First Fatality. Disneyland was a perfectly safe amusement park from 1955, when the park opened, until 1964. In May of 1964, their flawless record came to an end when a 15-year-old boy died while riding on the Matterhorn Bobsled.

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The Yippie Invasion took place on Thursday August 6, 1970 and much has been written about it. However some details of that day have also been exaggerated even by some usually reliable sources who were actually there at the time, so the event has become part of urban legend.

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Petrified Tree: Weighing in at over five tons, the Petrified Tree in Frontierland is believed to be nearly 70 million years old.

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Since opening in 1971, Disney World has only been forced to close eight times as a result of a hurricane, according to the unofficial Disney blog Inside the Magic.

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Matt and Melissa Graves suffered an unimaginable tragedy in 2016, when their 2-year-old son Lane Graves was snatched by an alligator and dragged to his death at the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.

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Some major events during the year 1972 include: The opening of The Olde World Antiques shop in Liberty Square. The opening of Merlin's Magic Shop in Fantasyland. Eastern Airlines sponsorship of a new attraction in Tomorrowland, call If You Had Wings.

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1980's. As Disney World's popularity picked up steam, so did the increase in its ticket costs. The decade saw an increase of $21.50, starting at $7.50 in 1980… …with a high of $29.

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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).
  • October is also pretty great to visit (avoid Columbus Day).
  • Weekdays in November (avoid the week of Thanksgiving).
  • Weekdays in the first half of December.


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On June 20, 1981, Disneyland began offering the choice of a ticket book or an all-inclusive Passport, which offered unlimited use of the park attractions. By June 1982, the ticket books were phased out in favor of the Passport at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World.

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