Magic Kingdom

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    ABOUT

    The Magic Kingdom is the flagship park of the Walt Disney World Resort. Opening on October 1, 1971 it opened with six themed lands and many classic attractions. Over the years it has evolved to include an additional land that has since been re-absorbed into Fantasyland as the park continues to grow its borders.

    The lands of the park radiate from a central hub at the end of Main Street U.S.A. near, around and through the 189 foot tall Cinderella’s Castle.

    Each individual land carries its own unique theme, yet these themes blend together with smooth transitions from land to land.

    Clockwise from Main Street U.S.A. are Adventureland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. From Adventureland and Liberty Square guests can access Frontierland. Prior to the 2012 expansion dubbed “New Fantasyland” guests could enter the often renamed Mickey’s Birthdayland/Mickey’s Starland/Mickey’s Toontown Fair from Fantasyland. Now that the expansion is complete this area is considered a part of Fantasyland known as Storybook Circus.

    Guests young and old can find something they enjoy at the Magic Kingdom; it is the most visited theme park in the world.

    DEDICATION PLAQUE

    Walt Disney World
    is a tribute to the philosophy and life of 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 being 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.

    Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971

    Roy O. Disney

    HISTORICAL NOTES

    Estimated attendance courtesy of Themed Entertainment Association TEA-ERA/AECOM for 2006-Present. Prior years courtesy of WDWMagic.com user donsullivan.

    Year Attendance % Change Global Rank
    2018 20,859,000 2.0% 1
    2017 20,450,000 0.3% 1
    2016 20,395,000 -0.5% 1
    2015 20,492,000 6.0% 1
    2014 19,322,000 4.0% 1
    2013 18,588,000 6.0% 1
    2012 17,536,000 2.3% 1
    2011 17,142,000 1.0% 1
    2010 16,972,000 -1.5% 1
    2009 17,233,000 1.0% 1
    2008 17,063,000 0.0% 1
    2007 17,060,000 2.5% 1
    2006 16,640,000 3.4% 1
    Pre 2005 data courtesy of WDWMagic.com user donsullivan
    Year Attendance % Change Walt Disney World Rank
    2005 16,100,000 6.6% 1
    2004 15,100,000 7.9% 1
    2003 14,000,000 -0.3% 1
    2002 14,040,000 -4.5% 1
    2001 14,700,000 -4.5% 1
    2000 15,400,000 1.3% 1
    1999 15,200,000 -2.8% 1
    1998 15,640,000 -8.0% 1
    1997 17,000,000 21.4% 1
    1996 14,000,000 3.7% 1
    1995 13,500,000 20.5% 1
    1994 11,200,000 -6.7% 1
    1993 12,000,000 4.3% 1
    1992 11,500,000 -6.7% 1
    1991 12,327,381 -0.8% 1
    1990 12,426,190 -0.8% 1
    1989 12,525,000 -0.8% 1
    1988 12,623,810 -0.8% 1
    1987 12,722,619 -0.8% 1
    1986 12,821,429 -0.8% 1
    1985 12,920,238 -0.8% 1
    1984 13,019,048 -0.8% 1
    1983 13,117,857 4.1% 1
    1982 12,600,000 -4.5% 1
    1981 13,200,000 -4.3% 1
    1980 13,800,000 0.0% 1
    1979 13,800,000 -2.1% 1
    1978 14,100,000 7.6% 1
    1977 13,100,000 0.0% 1
    1976 13,100,000 4.8% 1
    1975 12,500,000 15.7% 1
    1974 10,800,000 -6.9% 1
    1973 11,600,000 8.4% 1
    1972 10,700,000 256.7% 1
    1971 3,000,000 – 1

     

    GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

    Extinct Lands:
    Mickey's Toontown Fair
    Extinct Attractions:
    Dumbo The Flying Elephant 1971-2012Mickey's Country HouseMinnie's Country HouseThe Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre FarmThe Enchanted Tiki Room - Under New ManagementWalt Disney World Railroad: Mickey's Toontown Fair Station
    Extinct Restaurants:
    Doggone Good DogsToontown Farmer's Market
    Extinct Shops:
    Adventureland Hair WrapArribas Brothers Laser GiftsCornelius Coot's County BountyFantasyland Hat CartMadame Leota's CartMickey's Toontown Fair SouvenirsPete's Paint and Body ShopSeven Dwarfs' MineThe Crows NestThe Tip BoardToontown Farmer's MarketYankee Trader Gourmet Shop
    Extinct Entertainment:
    Donald's BoatShrunken Ned's Junior Jungle BoatsTomorrowland ArcadeToon ParkToontown Hall of Fame Tent
    Extinct Meet and Greet:
    Angelica Meet and GreetFairy Tale PavilionJudge's TentMeet Belle at the Heritage HouseTinker Bell's Magical Nook
    Extinct Events:
    2012 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2014 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2014 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party2014 Night of Joy2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party2016 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2016 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party2017 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2017 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party2018 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party2019 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyChristmas in JulyCoolest Summer EverFall Trolley ShowHoliday Fun at the Magic KingdomJingle Cruise Poster GiveawayLimited Time Magic - Magic KingdomLone Ranger Boot MugMonstrous Eye-Scream SundaeRock Your Disney Side: 24-HoursSalute Veterans at Magic Kingdom ParkThe Dog Days of SummerThe Happy Haunted HorseshoeTour Magic Kingdom Park Castles with a Walt Disney ImagineerYear of the Ear

    SIGNIFICANT PERSONNEL

    • Vice President: Jason Kirk (May 2018 – Present)
    • Vice President (Former): Dan Cockerell (August, 2015 – May 2018)
    • Vice President (Former): Phil Holmes (Early 2000s – August, 2015) – Phil.M.Holmes@Disney.com
    • Imagineering Creative Lead for Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and all Resorts and Recreation at Walt Disney World: Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering

    PHOTO GALLERIES

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