On this day, 52 years ago, the Walt Disney World resort opened its gates to the world for the very first time.
Happy 52nd birthday to the most magical place on earth. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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An account looking at the historical past of the Walt Disney Company through a visual medium. Fan account and not representative of The Walt Disney Company.
- On this day, 100 years ago, The Walt Disney Company was founded as the Disney Brothers Studio. To all of the cast members past and present, thank you for bringing the magic to life for everybody around the globe. Thank you to Walt and Roy O. Disney for making dreams come true.
- Interior design look at the World of Disney store at Disney Springs before the latest refurbishment and reimagining in 2018.
- Happy “A Salute to All Nations but Mostly America” day! 🇺🇸🗽🎇🇺🇸
00:00 - On this day 65 years ago Disneyland opened to the public for the first time! “To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land.” - Walt Disney, dedication of Disneyland in 1955
- Disney’s Magical Express was a free service to and from MCO offered to guests staying at a Disney property at the Walt Disney World Resort. This service was offered from 2005-2021 and became a popular offering for guests which often marked the beginning (or end) of their trip.
- Epcot entrance and Spaceship Earth as seen from 2000 - 2007.
- For years, drivers on World Drive at Walt Disney World passed a one-of-a-kind billboard for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Featuring a 3D elevator car that appeared to be falling, the sign became an iconic preview of the thrills awaiting guests at Disney-MGM Studios.
- 17 Cherry Tree Lane film set for Mary Poppins (1964), Walt Disney Studios What I would give to go back and time and walk through this set 😍
- Britney Spears seen shopping at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1999
- Haunted Mansion, Magic Kingdom, Disney World 1970s Do you prefer this version without the grown vegetation or with today and how the facade is almost “hidden”?
- Today we take a look back at the Magic Kingdom Hub in the early 1990s. One of the things I love about this photograph is how Cinderella Castle seems to be emerging from a hidden forest. Also, how can I leave out the twinkle lights in the trees during the night time!
- Entrance to Mouse Gear, EPCOT’s main store from 1999 until 2020. This was replaced by Creations Shop in 2021.
- This shot of early Disneyland always blows my mind: How do you board the ride vehicle? -Step stool and a helping hand of course. What happens if the ride spontaneously combusts? - Use the fire extinguisher at your feet. Stay behind the yellow line. - What yellow line?!














