Image 183 of 239 Download high resolution photo (up to 2 Meg)   Picture taken 12/20/2008 8:48:16 PM Dream Lights before Holiday Wishes Fireworks at 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. Disney World Tickets - Learn how to select and buy the smart way. Disney News: The latest short from Pixar is called “Day & Night” Justin Bieber to appear on “The View” TWICE!! Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Announces Wondercon Lineup Which Queen would Mia Wasikowska prefer to be – White or Red? Demi Lovato Confirms She’s Dating Joe Jonas Disney to close Zemeckis studio, lay off 450 Richard Sherman sings Walt Disney’s favorite song Talking With Chad Emerson: A ‘spy-like’ start for Disney Sony Japan And Disney Dress Up The S-Series Walkman With Mickey And Minnie Get the royal treatment with ‘Princess and The Frog’ parties, giveaways