Magic Kingdom

45 Walt Disney World Photos That Will Make You Believe in Magic

By D23 Team

Roy O. Disney and Mickey Mouse

1. Roy O. Disney and Mickey Mouse celebrate the opening of Walt Disney World. (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives)

Imagination Pavilion at Epcot

2. The Imagination Pavilion shines at Epcot.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

3. The wildest ride in the wilderness gears up for a new day.

Aladdin's Flying Carpets

4. A quiet night in Adventureland (watch out for the spitting camels!).

Topiaries

5. The beginnings of a magnificent menagerie at Magic Kingdom Park. (Historical photo)

Animal Kingdom Lodge

6. Giraffe roam through the savannas of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Cinderella's Royal Table

7. Cinderella’s Royal Table is ready for its regal guests.

Morocco Pavilion

8. The sun sets over the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

9. The stage is set at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park.

Magic Kingdom

10. A magical view from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Blizzard Beach Water Park

11. A flurry of fun awaits at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.

Magic Kingdom

12. Magic Kingdom Park celebrates America’s Bicentennial. (Historical photo)

Adventureland

13. Adventureland awaits!

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

14. Take a ride on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.

Disney Springs

15. Stroll through Disney Springs.

Journey Into Imagination

16. One little spark of imagination… (Historical photo)

Haunted Mansion

17. When hinges creak in door-less chambers…

Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch

18. Take the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch.

Walt Disney World Railroad

19. All aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad for a full circle tour of Magic Kingdom Park.

Cinderella Castle

20. Magic Kingdom Park’s Cinderella Castle at dusk.

Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

21. Welcome to Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.

France Pavilion at Epcot

22. It’s always a perfect time for a Parisian treat at the France Pavilion at Epcot.

Monorail

23. Magic on the move. (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives)

Magic Kingdom

24. “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.”

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

25. Experience the magic of Africa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Cinderella Castle

26. “A dream is a wish your heart makes… ”

Classic Mickey Mouse balloons

27. Classic Mickey Mouse balloons welcome guests to Magic Kingdom Park.

Living Seas

28. Explore the wonderful waters at The Living Seas in Epcot, reimagined in 2007 to include Nemo and his fishy friends. (Historical photo)

Haunted Mansion

29. Night falls upon the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park.

Main Street

30. “Walkin’ right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.”

Swiss Family Treehouse

31. Take adventure to new heights at Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom Park.

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

32. The sun sets on a shipwreck at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

Liberty Belle

33. Full steam ahead down the Rivers of America on the Liberty Belle.

Italy Pavilion at Epcot

34. Wander through the Italy Pavilion at Epcot.

Dino-Sue

35. Dino-Sue towers over DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.

Canada Pavilion at Epcot

36. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police march through the Canada Pavilion at Epcot. (Historical photo)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park

37. Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park.

Space Mountain

38. Blast off on Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

39. A 90-foot-tall mural created by Disney Legend Mary Blair welcomes you into Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Kilimanjaro Safaris

40. Stunning sights await on the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.

Fireworks at Magic Kingdom

41. Fireworks light up the night at Magic Kingdom Park.

Tree of Life

42. The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park features more than 300 different animals.

Birds eye view of Magic Kingdom

43. A bird’s eye view of Magic Kingdom Park.

Walt Disney World Railroad

44. Full steam ahead! (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives)

Cinderella Castle at WDW opening

45. Walt Disney World on opening day October 1, 1971. Happy 45th Anniversary! (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives)