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