Walt Disney World marked the 55th anniversary of Magic Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, with remarks from resort president Joe Schott in front of Cinderella Castle.
The milestone comes as development continues across Walt Disney World, according to WDW News Today. The outlet also reported that Cast Members handed out five new 55th-anniversary stickers at Magic Kingdom and that Schott shared an anniversary message with guests through the Walt Disney World app.
Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, making October 1 the park's annual opening-day anniversary.
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