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Timeline: Major events in Walt Disney World’s history
After years of anticipation, Walt Disney World opened to the public on October 1st, 1971. Thousands entered Magic Kingdom, the first park to open at the resort, for fun and fantasy with family and friends. Disney has since opened three more theme parks, two water parks, dozens of resort hotels, and a massive retail, dining, and entertainment district.