FUN FACTS ABOUT DISNEY WORLD HISTORY

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October 1st, 1971 was a magical day! Why? This was the day that Disney World began.

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There was no EPCOT, no Animal Kingdom, no MGM Studios (now called Hollywood Studios).

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The only hotels that Disney had available at the start was the Contemporary Hotel and the Polynesian Village Resort.

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Ticket prices on opening day were $3.50 for adults, $2.50 kids under 18 and $1.00 for children under 12.

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9 attractions were at the very first opening of Walt Disney World

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