The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World was a musical television special celebrating and highlighting the opening ceremonies of the Walt Disney World Resort. It aired on NBC on October 29, 1971.

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".

Julie Andrews sings "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" with the Kids of the Kingdom and a cast of Disney characters

See if Jonathan Winters can (finally) get his wife to relax on their vacation before Bob Hope rides in on the monorail dedicates the Contemporary Resort before heading to the Polynesian Resort for its inaugural luau.

Get a sneak peek at 3 Florida-exclusive attractions: The Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree and The Mickey Mouse Revue, and join Buddy Hackett as drives Herbie the Love Bug along the Grand Prix Raceway.

Julie Andrews sings "It's a Small World" while wandering through Fantasyland with an international group of children.

The show concludes with the grand opening parade with Meredith Wilson leading a 1,096-piece marching band through Main Street, U.S.A. and a chorus around Cinderella Castle singing "When You Wish Upon a Star" while balloons are released into the air.

======================

Be part of the WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support

Watch. chat and CALL-IN during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com

Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! https://Facebook/pg/wdwradio/events

Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com

THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years!

-------------------------------------

Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more!

Twitter:   / loumongello  
Facebook:   / wdwradio  
Instagram:   / loumongello  
YouTube:    / wdwradio  
Pinterest:   / loumongello