On August 19, 1989, Disney aired a half-hour special featuring Ernest P. Worrell as the very first person to ride Disneyland’s newest attraction — Splash Mountain. In classic Ernest style, he trained, panicked, and finally took the plunge… with no safety restraints. The ride became an instant classic, blending music, storytelling, and that unforgettable drop. Though it closed in 2023 for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Ernest’s fearless first ride remains Disney legend. | Did You Catch This?

240K views · 9.2K reactions | Staying cool this weekend with Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical, now streaming on Disney+ ❄️ | Disney | Facebook

On October 29, 1971, “The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World” aired on NBC. Hosted by Julie Andrews, the special featured musical numbers, celebrity appearances, and a sweeping showcase of the brand-new Florida resort, just weeks after its official opening. | History At Disney

35K views · 1.8K reactions | Dave Phillips, a 1971 opening day parade performer, recently returned to Walt Disney World Resort!  During his visit, Dave shared the magic with his grandson and watched the current Main Street Philharmonic band march down Main Street, U.S.A.: https://bit.ly/3iwOT1D | Disney Parks | Facebook

🚝 Riding the Monorail - grand opening of Walt Disney World in 1971 🏰#julieandrews #grandopening #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #1970s #classic #throwback #throwbackthursday #monorail | Days Gone Disney | Facebook