Happy 53th Birthday Walt Disney World!

[KentB3]

I would like to wish a Happy 53rd Birthday to Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom. In celebration of this event, here's a cast photo from 1971:

Also, here is the Grand Opening TV special, complete with original commercials! Click on "Watch on YouTube" to see this video:


Since this is also the 42nd Birthday of EPCOT, here is the EPCOT Center Grand opening TV special, also with original comercials!:


Enjoy!

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Happy Birthday

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Who went in 1971? Anyone? My dad went in March of 1973.

 

[Eric Graham]

I remember the 25th anniversary fondly and the 50th. Moreso the 25th. It was so much fun! The poster I bought and had framed with all of the hidden Mickey's is still in my upstairs. How fun!

 

[DW Aficionado]

who would have thought in 53 years you woudn't be allowed to say welcome LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AND BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES

 

[Walt Disney1955]

who would have thought in 53 years you woudn't be allowed to say welcome LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AND BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES

Certainly not my grandparents, who also went in 1973 with my dad. And Walt and Roy couldn't imagine a world like we have in 2024 either. And not in a good way either.

 

[Eric Graham]

Certainly not my grandparents, who also went in 1973 with my dad. And Walt and Roy couldn't imagine a world like we have in 2024 either. And not in a good way either.

I have a few pictures commemorating anniversaries . Kind of fun! Off to make some brownies!