If you believe Disney isn’t just for kids—you’ve found your people. We’re a Disney-obsessed couple who dive into everything from Walt Disney World and Disneyland trip planning to the movies that defined our childhoods.
Every Monday, we bring you lively conversations on the best countries in EPCOT, the latest Disney news, hidden gems, and even which rides and restaurants are overrated. Our mix of park tips, debates, and Disney history is made for Disney adults who crave both magic and nostalgia.
We also welcome special guests—including Disney Legends, Imagineers, former animators, and directors—who share behind-the-scenes stories about creating the attractions, films, and music that shaped generations.
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Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney obviously heard we were talking about the Magic Kingdom this week, so they decided to drop a lot of news about the closing of an opening day attraction and the reopening of another one.
Plus we got a first look at the replacement of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show coming to Hollywood Studios this Fall.
Today we’re jumping in our Time Machine and going back to October 1, 1971. That was the day that Disney officially opened the Magic Kingdom.
What was the park like in those early days?
How many of the opening day attractions are still around today?
It was amazing to see how much the Magic Kingdom and Disney World as a whole as grown in the past 50 years, but also how much is still the same.
Check out the Mickey Mouse Revue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXEeZ-UXMs
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Creating the Magic Kingdom 11:46
Opening Day Hotels 16:24
The Park on Opening Day 17:38
The Cost to Build Magic Kingdom 21:27
How Many People Attended Opening Day 23:24
The Monorail 28:14
Opening Day Map 30:46
Opening Day Attractions 34:31
Opening Day Restaurants 29:07
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