Image 1 of 239 Download high resolution photo (up to 2 Meg)   Picture taken 3/1/2008 4:34:47 PM Cinderella Castle     The attraction: Cinderella Castle After 18 months of construction, Disney’s Cinderella Castle was completed in July 1971. The castle is 189 feet tall. Disney uses an optical trick called forced perspective to make the Castle look larger than it actually is. The park: Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom was the first park built at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Disney began construction of the Magic Kingdom in 1967, after the death of Walt Disney, and it opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most visited theme park in the world. Get an education on buying Disney World Tickets. Disney News: Can you name all of ‘Wonderland’s’ inhabitants? Disney, Starz Sign Extend Film Licensing Deal Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street To Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Composers of ‘It’s a Small World’ and Enchanted Tiki Room Themes “Whats New” and “Whats Next” at WDW The KUKA RoboSim 4-D Simulator is Part of the Equation in the Sum of all Thrills Florida Hospital for Children Unveils 1st Milestone of the Walt Disney Pavilion Q& A About the New Disney Premier Passport Get 20% off at Disneyoutlet.com Disney Vacation Scam Alert!! Dale Earnhardt Jr. to guest star on ‘Handy Manny’ special on Disney Channel