With Cinderella Castle at Disney World in the background, President Jimmy Carter delivers his speech at opening ceremonies of the International Chamber of Commerce congress in Florida on Oct. 1, 1978.

With Cinderella Castle at Disney World in the background, President Jimmy Carter delivers his speech at opening ceremonies of the International Chamber of Commerce congress in Florida on Oct. 1, 1978.

History of Cinderella Castle. 1. The Disney Castle was completed in July 1971 after 18 months of construction. 2. It is 100 feet taller than Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle in California.

The Cinderella Castle stands at 189 feet tall, according to Walt Disney World’s official website, and is surrounded by a moat and gardens that offer plenty of picturesque photo opportunities.

Walt Disney World is reopening its gates this weekend, allowing guests into Magic Kingdom for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic caused the park to close back in March. When folks step ...