Disney World Opening Day Attractions Still Available Today

Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, still enjoys one of the most spectacular views in Magic Kingdom.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Disney World Orlando, Florida.

Dumbo, the Flying Elephant from Disney World’s Storybook Circus.

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Dumbo the Flying ElephantSome of these changes have occurred. Major changes have occurred over the yearsAccording to the Disney Parks Blog, it is.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant was part of Fantasyland’s 2012 renovations. Storybook CircusAccording to the Disney Parks Blog, it was reported at the time.

This ride features an indoor queue and two sets of Dumbo cars.

Since the opening of Disney World, the Hall of Presidents has told the story of our country’s foundation.

Tourists walking in front of the Hall of the Presidents at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom amusement park.

The Hall of Presidents at Disney World.

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Liberty Square Hall of PresidentsThe story of the country’s birth is brought to life by three large movie screens with audio-animatronic characters. Each US president.

This attraction was created by “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,”According to Walt Disney World’s website, this is a show Walt Disney created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

“Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln”According to Disney’s website this marked the first time that Walt Disney Imagineering had ever created an animatronic. According to Disney’s website, the show lasts for 25 minutes and can be viewed continuously throughout the day.

Although The Haunted Mansion added an interactive queue and a deeper storyline to its attraction over the years many of its special effects have remained the same since its opening,

The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida.

The Haunted Mansion at Disney World

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The Haunted MansionIt is home to 999 ghosts, and is notable for being the only Disney attraction with this number. It is located in a different countryAs reported by Disney Parks Blogs, in every park in the world.

“It’s a small world”Since its opening, it has been a Disney World classic attraction.

A close up taken from the "It's a small world" attraction at Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida.

“It’s a small world” at Disney World.

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Like the Hall of Presidents “it’s a small world”According to Walt Disney World’s website it was also used for the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

According to the website, the attraction was relocated to Disneyland in 1966. It was then recreated for Disney World in 1971.

Jungle Cruise’s Jungle Cruise ride with animatronic animals has recently been redesigned.

The Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida.

Jungle Cruise at Disney World

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Jungle CruiseThe public was able to see the new design after months of renovations and reopened in July.

Disney officials stated in January that they had released a statement, which was cited by The Washington Post. OC RegisterThe 10-minute ride would be redesigned to make it more efficient. “negative depictions of native people.”

The original ride featured a lot of stereotypes that were outdated, including references to Indigenous peoples like the shrunken-head trader Sam. These have been removed.

The ride is now over new storylineAnd, for the first-time, An attraction character is a Disney staff member.According to Inside the Magic, it is.

Since its opening, Disney World’s Mad Tea Party attraction is a staple of the park.

Cups pictured in the Mad Tea Party attraction at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World’s Mad Tea Party attraction.

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Mad Tea PartyTo make a version the, riders will spin in a large, colorful teacup. “Unbirthday Song”From the 1951 film “Alice in Wonderland,”This is what sparked the attraction.

You can reduce the intensity of the ride by turning the wheel slower or not at all.

Peter Pan’s Flight remains one of Disneyland and Disney World’s most popular attractions.

Peter Pan attraction at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World’s Peter Pan attraction

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Riders of Peter Pan’s FlightThrough familiar scenes from the 1953 animated movie, you can sail in pirate boats. While the ride is still largely unchanged the queue has been updated to take guests on an interactive journey inside the Darling family’s home.

The Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is a Disney World attraction that opens on the first day. It’s about 50 years older then most of the rides in the park.

Visitors ride King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland park on June 12, 2020 in Anaheim, California. Disneyland plans to reopen on April 30, 2021.

Disney World: The Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

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According to the, the carousel was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1917 and operated at Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan. Walt DIsney WorldWebsite.

The 90-horse carousel was known as Cinderella’s Golden CarouselAccording to the Disney Parks blog, it was also the largest North American park when Disney World opened.

The Tomorrowland Speedway — a version of Disneyland’s Autopia — is an almost half-mile race track.

Cars speed around a race track at Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland Speedway.

The Tomorrowland Speedway is at Disney World.

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The famous track is the inspiration for this track. Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayAccording to Disney Parks blog, the cars are small enough (and travel slowly enough) to allow kids to take the wheel.

It has seen a few name changes throughout the years. According to wikipedia, it was originally known as the Grand Prix Raceway. The Mouse for LessBefore becoming its current name, it was known as the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway.

Stations of the Walt Disney World Railroad can be found on Main Street in USA, Frontierland and Fantasyland.

Symmetric view of the Train Station at the entrance of at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom amusement park.

Walt Disney World Railroad

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The Walt Disney World RailroadWalt Disney’s love for trains inspired him to create the book. (In fact, he had a train right in his back yard in the 1950s. Disney Parks Blog reported.)

According to the Disney Parks blog, the four narrow-gauge trains running along the Magic Kingdom’s one-and-a half-mile track are named after Walt, his brother Roy and Lillian Broggie.

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room mimics Country Bear Jamboree but is populated more by birds than bears.

The Enchanted Tiki Room at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World’s Enchanted Tik Room

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The attraction in Magic Kingdom is based upon Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room. This was the first use of Disney’s innovative audio-animatronic technology within the parks. Walt Disney WorldWebsite.

Named after the Disney World attraction, Tropical SerenadeIt opened in 1994, according to the Disney Parks Blog. The park went through several iterations before it received its current name in 2011.

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