Construction began on July 21, 1954. After spending US$17,000,000, Walt opened the "Magic Kingdom" July 17, 1955. Since the opening, the park has been revised and updated several times. Recently, a strong trend toward political correctness has been seen: animatronic pirates that had chased women from sheer lechery now chase them because they are carrying plates of food, and not only have the formerly-hostile Indians in Frontierland been thoroughly pacified but the settlers also have no need of firearms. |
Construction began on July 21, 1954. After spending US$17,000,000, Walt opened the "Magic Kingdom" July 17, 1955. Since the opening, the park has been revised and updated several times. Recently, a strong trend toward political correctness has been seen: animatronic pirates that had chased women from sheer lechery now chase them because they are carrying plates of food, and not only have the formerly-hostile Indians in Frontierland been thoroughly pacified but the settlers also have no need of firearms. Disneyland was inspired by [Fairyland] built in 1950. |