Walt Disney World celebrates Magic Kingdom 45th anniversary on October 1

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom celebrates its 45th anniversary on Saturday, October 1, and guests can join in the party on the big day with commemorative events and merchandise throughout the park.

At 9:30 a.m. on October 1, a special Magic Kingdom 45th anniversary presentation will be held on Cinderella Forecourt Stage, with music, speeches, and Disney characters marking the occasion.

To sweeten the celebration, a limited supply of Magic Kingdom 45th anniversary “I Was There” t-shirts and trading pins will be available for purchase at Main Street U.S.A.’s Emporium on October 1, and special anniversary treats will be sold at Main Street Bakery and Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland.

Read this Disney Parks Blog post for more about Magic Kingdom 45th anniversary merchandise, and watch this video for a flashback to the Magic Kingdom 40th anniversary celebration in 2011: