On this day, Oct. 29th, 1971, The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World aired! The 90-minute NBC-TV special showed the park to approximately 52 million people across the United States. It had an all-star cast starring Julie Andrews and gave the world a glimpse of the “Vacation Kingdom of the World!” Wow 😮 look how different it looks! #disney #instadisney #disneyreels #disneyinsta #disneyworld #disneygram #wdw #disneyig #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #julieandrews #tv #allstar #history #throwback #v

On October 29, 1971, “The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World” aired on NBC. Hosted by Julie Andrews, the special featured musical numbers, celebrity appearances, and a sweeping showcase of the brand-new Florida resort, just weeks after its official opening. | History At Disney