1971 Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (6/6) 

I was one of the 103 cornets.

At 9:11, that camera shot towards the heaven's with Uncle Walt looking down.

Most beautiful when you wish upon a star

So beautiful!

My husband John was one of the 276 trombones, he came from Cocoa Beach High. I would have SO loved to see this! I have always been a huge Disney fan and a huge Music Man fan! Now I am John's fan!

I wasn't even a twinkle in my dad's eye when this happened, but seeing the balloons go up in this video, I got literal goosebumps. In the good way, of course.

The Choir at the end should be used for the 50th anniversary.

I was honored to play in this band (trumpet) with several others from Bartow High School. Still have the certificate of appreciation signed by Roy Disney, a thank you letter signed by Meredith Willson and the music for the day.

How I loved that day and that moment. Didnt show the national anthem. How the sound POURED over the train station. absolutely a lifelong memory.

I played baratone from Zephyrhills High. Never got to see this until last year. We had a football game the night it showed. I remember the food fight in the lunch tent. Ah, good times......

I was in the chorus on the ramp.

Do we remember the grand opening of Walt Disney World in 1971

It was fun and memorable.

@sunderlandoful ...and my brother was a part of it - from Bartow HIgh School, and I am just this moment seeing this video. I'm so proud, and so ashamed of myself at the same time.

next time please take me 1 day

love the disney world song

Trombone, here!

amazing marching band. wow

I'm proud to share a birthday with Walt Disney World!

Any from Disney or NBC, care to answer why they used studio musicians in stead of live sound ?