Post by Dave on Aug 24, 2014 9:07:56 GMT -5
While DW and I were on a “clean out, throw it away” rampage, I was directed to go through my Disney “stuff” to see if I could get rid of anything. I knew before I started that the answer was going to be “No”.
During the digging around I found a copy of a Disney publication dated October, 1971. It’s titled “Eyes and Ears of Walt Disney World”, and appears to be information provided to cast members for opening day. There’s an excerpt from the inaugural speech given by Roy O. Disney, several pictures of rides and attractions, and details and trivia about the park. For example (keep in mind that this was effective October, 1971:
*Special Events
Magic Kingdom New Years Eve Party – December 31, 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Includes unlimited use of all attractions and rides (except Shooting Gallery), special entertainment, hats, noise makers. Tickets $7.50 in advance or $9.00 night of party.
*Admission to and rides in Magic Kingdom (Adult)
General Admission and transportation - $3.50
Seven Adventure Ticket Book - $4.75
Eleven Adventure Ticket Book - $5.75
Guided Tour - $6.50
Parking - $.50 per day (yes, that’s 50 cents)
Kal Kan Kennel Club - $.50 per day, $1.00 overnight
*Strollers and Wheelchairs
Single Stroller - $.75 per day; Wheelchairs - $1.00 per day
*Vacation Packages
Family Fun Vacation – 3 days/2 nights includes per person: accommodations at Contemporary Resort or Polynesian Village for two nights, WDW transportation, three admissions to Magic Kingdom Park, 21 admissions to Theme Park Adventures, $18.00 worth of recreation coupons. This is the total cost for the entire stay.
Per person rate: Adult - $61.50, Junior - $25.00, Child - $23.50 (less than $150.00 for 2 adults, 1 junior)
4 days/3 nights is Adult - $90.00, Junior - $36.50, Child - $33.50
*Watercraft (per hour)
Sunfish - $4.00
High speed ski or jet boat excursion - $1.00 per person
Ski boat with driver - $15.00
Sailing with boat and instructor - $3.00 per person per lesson
*Fort Wilderness Activities
Archery - $1.00 for 60 arrows
Bicycle - $5.00 per day
Canoe - $5.00 per day
Canoe Night Nature Excursion - $1.00 per person
Electric boat - $2.00 per hour
*Golf
Green Fee - $10.00
Electric cart - $10.00
Green fee and cart package- $15.00
Things have changed a bit since 1971. Three more parks, two water parks, mini golf, DownTown Disney, more resorts. And big bucks for everything. I don’t care, I’m going anyway. Two trips planned – annual Christmas trip for MVMCP and CP and dinner package, and return trip in January 2015 for lunch at Rose and Crown and dinner at BOG. I’m addicted to Disney and I just can’t help it.