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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Today in Disney Parks and Resorts History

October 25, 1971
Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL

Walt Disney World is officially dedicated by Roy O. Disney, Walt's surviving business partner, and Mickey Mouse, in the Magic Kingdom's Town Square.  A Grand Opening parade featuring a 1,076 piece marching band works it's way up Main Street, U.S.A. led by the "music man" himself, Meredith Wilson, composer of the famous piece, "76 Trombones."  

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