Today In Disney History ~ December 31st
In 1971 for it’s first New Year’s Eve, the Magic Kingdom held it’s first “Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Party.” Tickets, which included admission, entertainment, hats and noisemakers, were $7.50 in advance and $9.00 the night of the party. In park entertainment for the party was provided by Tommy Roe and bandleader Bob Crosby. There was also an event at the Contemporary which featured singer Patti Page. The park was open until 2am on New Year’s Eve.
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Michele Atwood is the Owner/Editor of The Main Street Mouse and its subsidiaries. Co owner of the House of Mouse Expo & Lost Princess Apparel. Author of the books “Moving to Main Street U.S.A.” “How Many Sleeps Till Disney?” and “How Many Sleeps Till Disneyland?”
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
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