Unlike when the Carousel of Progress was brought to Disneyland, extensive changes were made when it was brought to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney…
Peoplemover
Opening July 1, 1975, the WEDWay Peoplemover differed from its counterpart at Disneyland in its propulsion system and design. While Disneyland’s attraction used spinning tires…
Magic Kingdom Skyway
Opening along with the rest of the park on October 1, 1971, the Magic Kingdom’s skyway traveled between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. Though considered an “attraction”,…
Space Mountain
After years of planning and a myriad of ride designs, WED Enterprises decided to add the Space Mountain coaster to the Magic Kingdom as part…
Grand Prix Raceway
An Opening Day attraction, The Grand Prix Raceway differed from its sister attraction at Disneyland (Autopia) as it was not set on a futuristic roadway….
America the Beautiful
Opening in November of 1971, America the Beautiful was the first of the Circle-Vision 360° films at Walt Disney World. The film was originally shot…
Magic Carpet ‘Round the World
Magic Carpet ‘Round the World was the second Circle-Vision 360° film to appear in Tomorrowland. It replaced the previous film, America the Beautiful. Like it’s predecessor,…
American Journeys
Opening in September of 1984, American Journeys was the replacement for the Circle-Vision film Magic Carpet ‘Round the World. The film was quite different than that…
The Timekeeper
Using the same Circle-Vision theater space as it’s predecessor American Journeys, The Timekeeper opened in November of 1994. Before the film began, guests were introduced to…
Star Jets
Located atop of the WEDWay Peoplemover, the Star Jets opened during the second phase of the Tomorrowland expansion in November of 1974 and were accessible only…