This number was greatly overestimated and park attendance ended up being only 10,000 on the first day. In fact, just two days before the park’s opening, the Florida Highway Patrol issued a statement that they were anticipating that 300,000 people were going to attempt to visit Magic Kingdom on its first day. Despite these decisions, the city and residents of Orlando were bracing themselves for an onslaught of tourists. For the same reason, Disney also planned the park’s official dedication and media events for later in the month. The park’s opening was intentionally scheduled in the fall off-season in an effort to not overwhelm the new park with crowds. On October 1st, 1971, the Magic Kingdom opened its doors for the very first time after seven years of planning and construction. A Blessing In Disguise It took 18 months to build Cinderella Castle and construction was completed in July of 1971 (Picture: Disney Parks Blog). Let’s take a step back in time and see what Magic Kingdom was like on its opening day in 1971. While many classic attractions debuted on the park’s opening day, a lot has changed at Magic Kingdom in its 50 years. The opening of Walt Disney World’s first theme park set the tone for years and years of magic. October 1st, 2021 will kick off the 18-month long event which will honor the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom. There are only three short months until “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins.
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