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| image=Magickingdom1Magickingdom2.jpg png| caption=Cinderella Castle,the icon of the Magic Kingdom
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| opening_date=October 1st, 1971
===Conception===
===Construction===
===Opening===
[[Image:Openingroy.jpg|thumb|500px|Roy O. Disney giving the dedication speech on the Magic Kingdom's opening day.|alt= Roy Disney Mickey Mouse Magic Kingdom Grand Opening]]
The Magic Kingdom had soft openings starting on Labor Day 1971, with Disney employees, construction workers and local leaders being invited to the openings park until September 31. On October 1, 1971, The Magic Kingdom opened its gates and welcomed its first guests. 10,000 people showed up on October 1, that day to visit Disney’s newest park<ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. Unlike Disneyland which had been overwhelmed on its opening day, Walt Disney World’s opening ran smoothly, and any issues were quickly resolved. Before the opening of Disney World, Florida State Troopers issued a warning saying that a potential 300,000 people could show up on opening day<ref name= "realityland"/>. This possibility created a fear that the park was going to be overwhelmed by the number of guests and may have led to the lower than expected attendenceattendance . Some pundits began to predict that Disney World would be a failure; however by the end of October 1971 , 400,000 people had attended the park (including an astonishing 50,000 on November 26th)<ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9747/WDW_October_1_1971 </ref>. The climax of the grand opening happened between October 23 and October 25, 1971 when the Magic Kingdom was officially dedicated<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue599.htm </ref>. Roy O Disney, with Mickey Mouse by his side , gave the dedication speech. on the 25th:
{{Quotation|"Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walt Walter Elias Disney . . . and to the talents, the dedication and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place . . . a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn -- together."| Dedication this 25th day of October, 1971, Roy O. Disney}}
Also on hand for the event was the 60-nation World Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Arthur Fiedler. NBC taped a program called “The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World,” which aired October 29th<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue599.htm </ref>. Taking part in the televised opening were Julie Andrews, Glen Campbell, Buddy Hackett, Jonathan Winters, Bob Hope, Rock Hudson, Annette Funicello and Fred MacMurray. Other prominent figures in business, government and industry were also on hand <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. When the Magic Kingdom opened it consisted of seven lands and a central hub. The lands and attractions that were operational on the park's opening day are listed below. {| class="infoList" style="width: 50%; text-align: center; margin: auto; float:center"|-| [[Image:MainStreetlogo2.jpg|center|200px|link=Main_Street_USA]]| [[Image:Fantasylandlogo.jpg|center|200px|link=Fantasyland]]| [[Image:Adventurelandlogo.jpg|center|200px|link=Adventureland]]|-| [[Main Street Vehicles]][[Penny Arcade]] [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] [[Main Street Cinema]]| [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] [[Mad Tea Party]] [[Cinderella's Golden Carrousel]] [[Snow White's Adventures]] [[it's a small world]] [[Mr. Toad's Wild Ride]] [[Mickey Mouse Revue]] [[Skyway to Tomorrowland]] | [[Jungle Cruise]] [[Tropical Serenade]] [[Swiss Family Treehouse]]|} {| class="infoList" style="width: 50%; text-align: center; margin: auto; float:center"| [[Image:Frontierlandlogo.png|center|200px|link=Frontierland]]| [[Image:LibertySquarelogo.png|center|200px|link=Liberty_Square]]| [[Image:Tomorrowlandlogo.jpg|center|200px|link=Tomorrowland]]|-| [[Country Bear Jamboree]][[Frontierland Shooting Gallery]] [[Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes]]| [[Haunted Mansion]] [[The Hall of Presidents]] [[Mike Fink Keel Boats]] | [[Grand Prix Raceway]][[Skyway to Fantasyland]]|}
===After the Grand Opening===
The first major expansion to the Magic Kingdom came in 1973 when the Caribbean Plaza expansion of [[Adventureland]] took place. Due to high guest demand, Disney decided to construct a version of Disneyland's popular [[Pirates of the Caribbean]] attraction in the Magic Kingdom <ref> http://fiestafuncenter.blogspot.com/2012/12/caribbean-plaza-atmosphere.html </ref>. To do this, Imagineers decided to expanded Adventureland to create a new area to house the attraction. The next major change to the park came in 1975 when four new attractions opened in Tomorrowland. In 1971, Tomorrowland only featured Flight to the Moon, the Circle-Vision 360 Theater, and The Grand Prix Raceway. In order to finish out the land, Disney added the Star Jets, Carousel of Progress, WEDway PeopleMover, and Space Mountain <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/156/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Tomorrowland/ </ref>.[[Image:birthdayland.jpg|thumb|500px|Although originally envisioned as a temporary land, Mickey's Birthdayland would later evolve into Mickey's Starland and then Mickey's Toontown Fair|alt= Mickey's Birthdayland Starland]]Although new attractions continued to change the landscape of the park (such as the addition of [[Big Thunder Mountain]] in 1982), it was not until 1988 when Mickey's Birthdayland was built. The , that the Magic Kingdom got a new land . Mickey's Birthdayland was built in celebration of Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Mickey’s Birthdayland The new land consisted of the fictional town of Duckburg, and allowed guests to tour Mickey's houseHouse, Pluto's Doghouse, and Donald's Boat <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id27.htm </ref>. The land also featured Grandma Duck's Farm (a petting zoo) and Minnie's Surprise Party, which was a show dedicated to Mickey's birthday<ref name= "dated"/>. A At this time, a train station was built in Mickey's Birthdayland so that the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] would be able to drop guests off in the new area<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/bdayland.htm </ref>. Although originally intended to be temporary, Mickey’s Birthdayland was so popular with gueststhat guests that Disney decided to make the land permanent<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/bdayland.htm </ref>, eventually renaming it Mickey's Starland in on May 26, 1990<ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mickeys-birthdayland.htm </ref>. Minnie's Surprise Party was re-themed rethemed, and it became Mickey's Magical TV World. The new show featured characters from the popular Disney Afternoon cartoon shows<ref> http://www. yesterland.com/toontownstn.html </ref>. In 1996, the once temporary land was once again rethemed. Now called Mickey's Toontown Fair, the new land took place in the fictional Toontown. Toontown was larger than Mickey's Birthdayland, although it did carry over the Mickey's house attraction. Added to Toontown were a new version of Donald's Boat, [[The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm]], Minnie's Country House, and the Judges Tent where guests could meet various Disney characters <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/toontownstn.html </ref>. In 2011 Mickey's Toontown Fair was closed to make way for the Fantasyland Expansion <ref> http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2011/02/12/mickey-evicted-disneys-toontown-fair-closed-and-awaiting-demolition </ref>. In 2012 Storybook Circus (a part of the Fantasyland Expansion) opened in the former location of Mickey's Toontown Fair <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/02/walt-disney-world-updates-new-fantasyland-opening-timeline-with-storybook-circus-opening-in-march-snow-white-closing-in-may/ </ref>. Included in the new area was the attractions: [[The Barnstormer Featuring Goofy as the Great Goofini]], a relocated [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] (now featuring a second set of Dumbos), the [[Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station]] and [[Pete's Silly Sideshow]] <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/fan-storybook-circus.htm </ref>. In December of 2012 the rest of the Fantasyland Expansion (sans the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]]) opened to guests. This phase of the expansion included the attractions: [[Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid]], [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]], and [[Ariel's Grotto]] <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/08/new-fantasyland-grand-opening-set-for-december-6-at-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Lastly, on May 28, 2014 the final attraction in New Fantasyland, the [[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]] officially opened to guests <ref> https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=7%20dwarfs%20mine%20train%20opened </ref>
==Lands==
To see the current Magic Kingdom map [https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/magic-kingdom-01.pdf '''Click Here'''.]
[[Image:MKmap2023.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2023 Magic Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]]
===Main Street USA===
Main Article: [[Main Street USA]]
Main Street USA is the first land that guests see upon entering the Magic Kingdom. Located at the front of the park, Main Street is modeled after a small, turn of the century, American town. Main Street gets its architecture from different regions in the United States including Boston and Missouri. The change in architecture is easiest to see when at the four corners of the land. Main Street begins when guests emerge from under the Walt Disney World Railroad, and ends when they reach the base of Cinderella Castle. Although Main Street does not have “rides” like the rest of the lands, it does have its own unique attractions including the aforementioned [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] and the [[Main Street Vehicles]]. Also on Main Street are individual shops and restaurants which add to its small town appeal.[[Image:MKmap2014.jpg|thumb|350px|The 2014 Magic Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]]
===Frontierland===
Main Article: [[Frontierland]]
Located in the Northwest Corner of the park, Frontierland allows guests to visit the Wild West. The land features many Old West styled buildings, including the [[Frontierland Shootin' Arcade]],[[ Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Café]], and the Frontierland Trading Post. The land Frontierland also hosts some of the Magic Kingdom's biggest thrill rides – [[Splash Mountain]] and [[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]]. Also Further included in Frontierland is the [[Country Bear Jamboree]] and the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]], and as well as rafts that guests can board rafts From Frontierland, to cross the Rivers of America and explore [[Tom Sawyer's Island]]. [[Image:mainstreetpanorama.jpg|thumb|600px|A panorama of Main Street USA by Rhys A (click to enlarge).|alt= Main Street USA panorama]]
===Adventureland===
Main Article: [[Adventureland]]
Located in the Southwest corner of the Magic Kingdom, Adventureland represents the 1950's view of exotic placeslocales. Taking its inspiration from jungles of Asia, Africa, and South America (as well as The Middle East and the South Pacific) , Adventureland is full of lush plants and exotic scenery. Parts of Adventureland also take guests to tropical Polynesia and the great deserts of Arabia, where they can ride on a [[flying carpet]]. Finally, Adventureland is also home to classic Disney attractions, such as , the [[Jungle Cruise]], [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room]], and the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]].
===Fantasyland===
Main Article: [[Fantasyland]]
Fantasyland is the a land that is dedicated, “to the young and those young at heart.” Located at the exit base of Cinderella Castle, Fantasyland takes its inspiration from the Disney movies themselves, allowing guests to “ride through” different classic films. Attractions such as [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]], [[Peter Pan's Flight]] and, “[[it's a small world]]” can all be found in Fantasyland. In total, Fantasyland is home to seven major attractions and five dining opportunities, including Cinderella's Royal Table which gives guests newest attraction, the opportunity to eat inside Cinderella Castle[[Seven Dwarfs Mine Train]], can also be found in the "New Fantasyland" area. Following its 2012 refurbishment, Fantasyland became the largest land in the Magic Kingdom.
===Tomorrowland===
Main Article: [[Tomorrowland]]
Billed as the future that never was, Tomorrowland lets guests visit the tomorrow of Julius Verne and H.G. Wells. Tomorrowland also serves as an intergalactic convention center, where aliens and humans alike can come, meet, and see the promise of tomorrow. Originally built to give guests a view of what the future would be like, it quickly became evident to the Disney that they would not be able to continuously update the land as technology changed. Instead, in 1994 they decided to give the park a retro-futuristic feel. Fan favorite attractions such as [[Space Mountain]] and [[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] can be found in Tomorrowland.
===Liberty Square===
Main Article: [[Liberty Square]]
Themed after colonial America, Liberty Square gives guest the opportunity to go back and see America as it grew. Starting at the [[Haunted Mansion]] in the 1670's 1670s and ending at the entrance to Frontierland (1880's1880s), Liberty Square gives guests the feeling that they are watching America expand and unite. At the central hub of the land, the flags of the 13 original colonies fly along with the American flag. Liberty Square is unique in that it has only lost one opening day attraction, home to the [[The Mike Fink Keel BoatsHall of Presidents]], [[Haunted Mansion]] and the [[Liberty Square Riverboat]].
==Former Lands==
===Mickey's Birthdayland/Mickey's Starland===
Main Article: [[Mickey's Starland]]
[[Image:ToontownFair.jpg|thumb|500px|Mickey's Toontown Fair was a land in the Magic Kingdom from 1996-2011. Photo by HarshLight| alt= Mickey's Toontown Fair]]
Mickey's Birthdayland opened as a temporary land in 1988, in celebration of Mickey Mouses' 60th Birthday. The land was set in the fictional town of Duckburg, and a new train station was built so that the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] could drop off guests there. Mickey’s Birthdayland featured the attraction Minnie's Surprise Party (which was a show about Mickey's birthday) and guests could also tour Mickey's House or visit Grandmas Duck’s farm (which was a petting zoo). The star of Grandma Duck’s farm was Minnie Moo, a cow who had what appeared to be a Mickey head on the side of her body.
Although originally intended as a temporary parkland, Mickey's Birthdayland was very popular. Due to this popularity, the land was renamed Mickey's Starland and it was upgraded to a permanent land status in 1990. Due to the change in theme, Minnie's Surprise Party was closed. When it the attraction reopened it was called titled Mickey's Magical TV World Show, a new show which and it now featured characters from the popular Disney Afternoon cartoons including: Darkwing Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Baloo, Louie, and Chip and Dale. Mickey's Starland closed in 1996, and was given buildings that look more permanent. When the land re-opened reopened it was named Mickey's Toontown Fair.
===Mickey's Toontown Fair===
Main Article: [[Mickey's Toontown Fair]]
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* Cinderella Castle is not made of a single brick - it is made of steel and fiberglass<ref> http://mentalfloss.* There are 1100 Audiocom/article/19741/quick-Animatronic figures in the Magic Kingdom.* The Magic Kingdom is about 107 acres. * There were about 5,000 performers on opening day of the Magic Kingdom, not including the 5000 doves that were released.* The Magic Kingdom can hold up to 100,000 people.* When The Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, adult admission cost just $3.50, a seven10-ride attraction ticket book cost $4.75 and an 1110-magic-kingdom-ride attraction ticket book cost only $5.75. * The opening day attractions still operating as of February 2013 are: The Walt Disney World Railroad, The Main Street Vehicles, The Country Bear Jamboree, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Mad Tea Party, Cinderella's Golden Carousel (Renamed Prince Charming's Regal Carousel), It's a Small World, The Hall of Presidents, The Haunted Mansion, The Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, The Jungle Cruise, -and the Swiss Family Treehouse.*When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, it was the first theme park to have continuously playing ambient music on pathways between attractions.*William Windsor, Jr. and his family were officially first visitors to visit the Magic Kingdom-their-secrets </ref>.
* There are 1100 Audio-Animatronic figures in the Magic Kingdom <ref name==References=="lou"> http://allearswww.netwdwradio.com/2007/09/tpmagic-kingdom-and-fun-facts/mk</mkref>.htm
* The Magic Kingdom is about 107 acres <ref> http://www.startedbyamousethemeparktourist.com/archivesfeatures/GrandOpeningWDW0120140319/16954/20-fun-facts-about-disneys-magic-kingdom </ref>.shtml
* When The Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, adult admission cost just $3.50, a seven-ride attraction ticket book cost $4.75 and an 11-ride attraction ticket book cost only $5.75 <ref> http://wwwallears.florida-projectnet/tix/tixincrease.htm </ref>. *When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, it was the first theme park to have continuously playing ambient music on pathways between attractions <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/magic-kingdom-guidebooks-guidemapsdisneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>.
*William Windsor, Jr. and his family were officially the first guests to visit the Magic Kingdom <ref> http://disneyworldallears.disneynet/ae/issue608.go.comhtm </ref>.
*According to a sign near the entrance to [[Main Street USA]], the population of the Magic Kingdom is 600,000,000. The sign was added in 1998, when the Magic Kingdom welcomed its 600 millionth guest <ref> http://waltdatedworldwww.bravepagesanswers.com/id27Q/Why_does_the_Magic_Kingdom_population_600000000 </ref>. The sign was removed in 2017 <Ref> https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-train-station-sign.925144/ </ref>.htm ==References==