Disney World changes often, but all of these attractions have been running since 1971.
When Walt Disney World opened over 50 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1971, it was very different from the sprawling resort you’ll find today. Now it’s the home of four theme parks, two water parks, more than two dozen hotels, and dozens of restaurants and shops. You can easily spend a whole vacation without ever leaving the resort grounds, and many guests do exactly that. Disney World feels removed from the world itself, and that’s part of its appeal.
Some of the most beloved rides found there today didn’t exist yet. There was no Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or Splash Mountain. Tom Sawyer Island debuted two years after opening day. Even Pirates of the Caribbean didn’t open at the Magic Kingdom until the end of 1973, when an abbreviated version of the original was hastily built after widespread guest demand.
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