814: OG Magic: Ranking Walt Disney World’s Opening Day Survivors

Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

Jeremy Stein

Disney Springs, Disney World, Citywalk, Magic Kingdom, Society & Culture, Universal Dining, Walt Disney World, Islands Of Adventure, Universal Studios, Universal Orlando, Disney Resorts, Disney, Hollywood Studios, Places & Travel, Walt Disney, Disney Dining, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Wdw, Kids & Family

4.6 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

We’re going all the way back to the very beginning — opening day at each of Walt Disney World’s four parks — to celebrate the attractions that started it all and are still bringing the magic today. From the charm of 1971’s Magic Kingdom lineup to EPCOT’s futuristic beginnings in 1982, the movie-magic launch of Disney MGM Studios (Hollywood Studios) in 1989, and the wild debut of Animal Kingdom in 1998, we are ranking the rides, shows, and experiences that have stood the test of time. We’ll share opening day stats, fun facts, and a few “did you know?” surprises. It’s a nostalgic ride through Disney history and a celebration of the classics that continue to define why we all fell in love with the parks in the first place. Which OG will take the top spot? Tune in to find out!

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0:00.0	On this episode, we're going back to opening day for all four Walt Disney World parks
0:03.8	and ranking the attractions that open with each park and are still around.
0:13.0	Jeremy and Rhonda are more than a little fond of Disney World,
0:17.6	so they made this podcast to share it all with you.
0:21.6	Reports and resorts, top ten lists of all sorts, Main Street Magic's bringing it home for you.
0:30.8	Hello and welcome to another episode of Main Street Magic.
0:33.6	I'm your host, Jeremy Stein, and as always, I'm joined by my lovely wife, Rhonda.
0:37.1	Hey, guys.
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