In 1971 Walt Disney World opened the gates of Magic Kingdom.

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If you visit the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland in California, you can now purchase Oswald ear hats, right next to those classic Mickey Mouse ears.

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In late 2012, the Magic Kingdom theme park, one of four in Walt Disney World, will begin its largest expansion since it opened in 1971 - nearly doubling the size of kid-friendly Fantasyland, and further solidifying the resort's commitment to entertaining the smallest Mickey fans.

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