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     The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World 1971 TV Special

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   When did the grand opening of Walt Disney World start?

   • The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World is a musical television special celebrating and highlighting the opening ceremonies of the Walt Disney World. It aired on NBC on October 29, 1971 . The special opens with Glenn Campbell performing "Today is Mine".

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   When did WDW open?

   • The park that guests see are actually the second and third stories. Key dates leading up to WDW's October 1, 1971 opening: April 15, 1964 - Disney attorney heads to Florida to begin land purchases June 18, 1964 - Disney attorneys finalize large Central Florida land purchase from Demetree Family

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   Who built Walt Disney World?

   • Mickey Mouse and Roy Disney during the 25th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. Walt Disney died a year later, and it was left to his brother Roy to fulfill his vision. The Disneys hired retired Army Gen., William Potter to oversee construction.

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   When did Disney World start?

   • Disney World, the largest theme park in the world, welcomed its first guests on Oct. 1, 1971. Over the next five decades the park — which covers more than 40 square miles in central Florida — grew into an entertainment complex that includes four theme parks, two waterparks, golf courses, a shopping destination and 27 resort hotels.

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   Aug 9, 2017 · This special was filmed from October 23-25, 1971, during Walt Disney World's three-day opening celebrations. The special opens with Glenn Campbell performing "Today is Mine".

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   Aug 30, 2012 · Broadcasting on the Wonderful World of Disney, it is the grand opening television special of Walt Disney World in 1971. Julie Andrews hosts this celebration of the new Disney destination along...

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   This Disney TV Special celebrates The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World, complete with the original ads as they aired on NBC on October 29, 1971. Starring Julie Andrews, Glen...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Walt Disney World held a three-day grand opening celebration starting on October 23 . Celebrities like Bob Hope, Julie Andrews, Rock Hudson, Jonathan Winters, Annette Funicello and Fred MacMurray arrived in Orlando on that day to begin WDW's official opening festivities.

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   Oct 29, 1971 · The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World: Directed by Robert Scheerer. With Julie Andrews, Glen Campbell, Buddy Hackett, Jonathan Winters. A celebrity-filled look at the opening festivities for Walt Disney World in Florida.

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   • Genre: Documentary

   • Director: Robert Scheerer
   • Release Date: 1971-10-29

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    The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World is a musical television special celebrating and highlighting the opening ceremonies of the Walt Disney World. It aired on NBC on October 29, 1971. The special opens with Glenn Campbell performing "Today is Mine".