Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, as the first theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Its centerpiece is Cinderella Castle, which is inspired by the castle in the 1950 animated film. Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, as the first theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Its centerpiece is Cinderella Castle, which is inspired by the castle in the 1950 animated film. According to the TEA/AECOM Theme Index, Magic Kingdom welcomed an estimated 17,836,000 guests in 2024. The park has held the title of the world's most visited theme park for over a decade. Major attractions include Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Haunted Mansion.