Buzz Light year Premieres-FLASHBACK

'Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin', housed in the space formerly occupied by 'Take Flight', has a soft opening at Walt Disney World back on this date October 7,1998. Presented by Mattel, it is the first interactive dark ride at the Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom Opens this day in History

On October 1 1971, after a lifetime of dreaming and four years of construction, the Vacation Kingdom of Walt Disney World was opened to the public. Roy 0. Disney honored his brother's memory and aspirations in his dedication speech, given later: "Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney ... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration, and New Knowledge to all that come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn together. Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971." This dedication is inscribed on a bronze plaque in the Magic Kingdom. Walt had wanted to call his vacation land "Disney World", but after his death Roy insisted that it be called "Walt Disney World". The resort became an instant success and in one year it had attracted almost 11 million guests. Left Photo by me!

TINKER BELL COMING TO TOONTOWN

Well, it's finally happening on October 26 when Pixie Hollow makes its debut. Here guests will meet and mingle with Tinker Bell and her friends Rosetta the Garden Fairy, Silvermist the Water Fairy, Iridessa the Light Fairy and Fawn the Animal Fairy.
Pixie Hollow is being described as a magical forest where guests "shrink" to pixie size. The characters will speak to visitors.
This intro will also include a new line of merchandise based on the straight to DVD movie "TinkerBell" set for release on October 28.

"Kooky- Spooky" Scary -Okee (from Hallowishes fireworks)

Continuing the "Halloween" Theme. Here is a great medley of tunes from the Hallowishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom theme park during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. This features tunes from 101 Dalamations,The Nightmare Before Christmas,Winnie the Pooh and more!

Mickey's Boo To You Bash-(from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party)

I thought with the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Parties well underway at the Magic Kingdom we should get into the spirit as well. Here is the Mickey's intro in the Magic Kingdom's 'Boo To You' Halloween parade. Photo taken by me in 2007.