Walt Disney created a land of fantasy and adventure when he created the Magic Kingdom in Disneyland in 1955.  With his dreams of creating another make-believe world in Florida, he planned to include his Magic Kingdom once again.    Sadly, Walt would never see his dream come true, but his brother Roy would.  Roy O. Disney opened The Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971 and named Walt's "Disneyworld" Walt Disney World. 

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was built similar to the one in Disneyland; however, it was built in a larger area and with an improved design.  As legend has it, Walt Disney once saw one of Disneyland's Frontierland Cowboys walking through Tomorrowland.  To Walt, this ruined the effect he wanted for his theme park, and he vowed to have his new park designed to improve this problem.  So the Magic Kingdom was built on a raised area of land with tunnels running beneath it.  In this way, Disney cast members can move freely through the park without being noticed by the guests. 

The Magic Kingdom opened with twenty-three attractions; three were new, and the rest were copies of Disneyland attractions.  The park was divided into seven themed lands - six were again from Disneyland, but one new land was added which had never been added to Disneyland - Liberty Square.  The seven lands are Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown Fair, and Tomorrowland.

In 1994, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was officially renamed The Magic Kingdom Park, in order to distinguish it from Disneyland's Magic Kingdom.  While Disneyland's Magic Kingdom is known as "The Happiest Place on Earth"; Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park is known as "The Most Magical Place on Earth".

The Magic Kingdom Park offers a wide array of show and attractions to young and old alike.  Among those favorites are Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and more.  And don't forget about the extra touches of magic such as the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular and the SpectroMagic Parade!    Oh!  And let's not forget about those precious little ones who will enjoy such attractions as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Ariel's Grotto, and so much more!  Plus there's lotsa' great Disney characters to greet your little ones - from Mickey and Minnie to the Princesses, and even the villains! 

The Magic Kingdom Park has so much to offer you and your family!  Step into this fabulous world of fairytales come true and experience the magic of Disney!