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Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary!

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Last Saturday my family was one of the thousands of other families that were able to make it over to the Magic Kingdom to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World.  The weather was absolutely incredible, the atmosphere in the park was phenomenal, and the excitement built for us from the moment we got up in the morning, continued through the day, and didn’t wane until our heads hit our pillows sometime at 1:15 AM the next morning.

I had never been part of such a great day, and one of the things that I did was to record as much video as I could with my little iPod Touch.  This video is of the morning celebration that took place around 10:00 AM.  I hope you enjoy it!

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Written by:
Mike Ellis
Published on:
October 8, 2011

Categories: Disney History, Disney Memories, My Dreams of Disney, Walt Disney WorldTags: 1964 New York World's Fair, Accessibility, Cinderella Castle, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, The Walt Disney Company, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World Resort

About Mike Ellis

Mike has been a Disney fan since his first trip to the Magic Kingdom in 1979 when he was 11 years old. Since that first trip, he has seen parks open, lands close, and attractions come and go, but one thing remains the same, his love for Disney is as strong as ever.

His Disney adventures caused him to start My Dreams of Disney because he wanted to document for his family and friends all of the special Disney Memories he has enjoyed with his family, and since that first post in 2010, Mike's hobby has become his passion!

Now a Travel Consultant with Pixie Vacations for over nine years, Mike has helped many of his readers plan and have incredible Disney vacations of their own. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. Also, connect with us on our Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis Facebook page to submit a quote request or learn more about all of your possible vacation destinations!

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