Walt Disney World Resort Officially Opened This Week in 1971, Admission Was $1 for Children Under 12

Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world

The Walt Disney World Resort officially opened this week in 1971, including Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

William Windsor, Jr. was the very first guest. Approximately 10,000 visitors showed up on opening day.

Admission prices in 1971 were $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for juniors under age 18, and one dollar for children under 12.

Today, Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an average annual attendance of nearly 60 million.

The property now covers nearly 25,000 acres, of which half has been used. The resort comprises four theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom; two water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon; 31 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs.

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