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{{quotation|<blockquote>"Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walt 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 <p> Roy O. Disney</blockquote>}}
* Additional “surprise” Fastpasses are available for the Carousel of Progress and the Country Bear Jamboree.
* 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.
* The opening day attractions still operating as of January 2012 are, The Walt Disney World Railroad,The Main Street Vehicles, The Country Bear Jamboree, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Mad Tea Party, Snow White's Scary Adventure,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.
