Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney. Epcot's Future World and Disney Springs' Pleasure Island each have a smaller network of utilidors. The tunnels were intended to be designed into all subsequent Walt Disney World parks but were set aside mostly because of financial constraints. The utilidors were built in the initial construction and were not extended as the park expanded. The area around the utilidors was filled in with dirt removed from the Seven Seas Lagoon, which was being constructed at the same time. īecause of Florida's high water table, the tunnels could not be put underground, so they were built at the existing grade, meaning the park is built on the second story, giving the Magic Kingdom an elevation of 108 feet (33 m). Magic Kingdom was built over a series of tunnels called utilidors, a portmanteau of utility and corridor, allowing employees (called 'cast members') or VIP guests to move through the park out of sight. The park was built as a larger, improved version of Disneyland Park in California. After Walt's death, Walt Disney Productions began construction on Magic Kingdom and the entire resort in 1967. History Planning Magic Kingdom entranceĪlthough Walt Disney had been highly involved in planning EPCOT, he died before he could see the vision through.

It is recognized as The Walt Disney Company's flagship theme park. In 2019, the park hosted 20.9 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the world for the thirteenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for at least the past nineteen years. The park is represented by Cinderella Castle, inspired by the fairy tale castle featured in the 1950 film. Its layout and attractions are based on Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters. The park was initialized by Walt Disney and designed by WED Enterprises. Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division, the park opened on October 1, 1971, as 'Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom', the first of four theme parks at the resort. Magic Kingdom Park, previously known as Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) and The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017), is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida.

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