Gateway to the Magic Kingdom - a Vintage Walt Disney World Postcard

Gateway to the Magic Kingdom

By old-fashioned steamboats or sleek monorail trains, guests cross Bay Lake 

to arrive at a unique destination... The Magic kingdom. 

This is a vintage Walt Disney World postcard.

 

Mickey and Minnie, Fairy Tale Wedding

The Art of Disney

Disney Fairy Tale Wedding
by Randy Souders

This postcard features the wedding of Mickey and Minnie Mouse with Pluto, Goofy and Donald Duck. Cinderella’s Castle is in the background.
2011

Ear Force One (EarForce One)

Over the Magic Kingdom
Ear Force One

High above the Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse smiles a huge greetings to guests of Walt Disney World.

I have another postcard where it is EarForce One, with no space between the first two words. 

Walt Disney World Resort Designed by SHAG

Walt Disney World Resort

Designed by SHAG

This card is a map of Walt Disney World in 1971 featuring the attractions and hotels.

It is from a boxed set of 10 postcards (2 of each design) that were bought in 2012.

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 On this card you can seeThe Haunted Mansion, Swiss Family Treehouse, Cinderella’s Castle, A Carrousel,  Tomorrowland Speedway and The Disneyland Railroad.

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Fort Wilderness Campground and Monorail

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The Contemporary Resort 

Waterskiing and fishing on Bay Lake

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The Polynesian Resort and Monorail 

Artwork of Cinderella's Castle and Sleeping Beauty Castle by Jeff Granito

Artwork of "Cinderella Castle"

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Artwork of "Sleeping Beauty Castle"

The Art of Disney
Designed by artist Jeff Granito
for Disney Theme Parks.

These postcards are from a set of 10 postcards in a metal box, two of each design.  I bought two boxed sets in 2012. One I kept, and one I sent out to friends.  

25 Magical Years, The Art of Disney

25 Magical Years
The Art of Disney

This postcard is unused and features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck standing in front of Cinderella's Castle with fireworks in the background. 

Mickey Mouse in Fantasyland

Walt Disney World Florida
The Vacation Kingdom of the World

"Welcome to Fantasyland!"
Mickey Mouse is one of a host of Walt Disney characters on hand to greet guests in the "happiest land of them all" ... Fantasyland.

Mickey Mouse and Cinderella Castle Metallic Postcard

Walt Disney World

Mickey Mouse with Cinderella Castle
Mickey invites you to fun filled days at Walt Disney World.

This is an unused, metallic postcard.

Magic Kingdom Aerial View, Space Mountain, Castle and More

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Many Worlds In One
Dominant on Walt Disney World's skyline are two attractions worlds apart, the beautiful Cinderella Castle and futuristic Space Mountain.  The Magic Kingdom includes six different "lands" for you to visit; Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.

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I believe that is the Carousel of Progress on the right, and the tail end of the Contemporary Resort behind that. 

Cinderella's Caste in Walt Disney World with Flowers

Walt Disney World
The Vacation Kingdom of the World

Cinderella Castle
Beautiful Cinderella Castle, with spires reaching to the sky, marks the gateway to the happiest land of them all ... Fantasyland

Magic Kindom Cinderella's Castle, Opening 1971

Walt Disney World
Florida
Magic Kingdom Theme Park
The towers of Cinderella's Castle rise high above the Magic Kingdom Theme Park.  The Castle's medieval restaurant will over-look Fantasyland, home of the many story-book attractions where famous Walt Disney characters come to life.

Opening October, 1971

Cinderella Castle at Twilight

Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle - Fantasyland
Glowing warmly at twilight, Cinderella Caste towers 18 stories about the "happiest land of them all" ... Fantasyland.  High inside the castle, guests dine in royal splendor in King Stefan's Banquet Hall.

Cinderella Castle, Gateway to Fantasyland

Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle - Fantasyland

Evening sets on towering Cinderella Castle, gateway to "the happiest land of them all" . . . Fantasyland.  HIgh inside the castle, guest dine in royal splendor in King Stefan's Banquet Hall.

Cinderella's Castle Decorated for the 25th Anniversary

Walt Disney World

A Sweet Celebration
The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 1, 1996 with the largest anniversary confection ever.  Cinderella Castle transformed for the occasion and served as the backdrop and most memorable icon of the 12-month gala at Walt Disney World Resort.

Mickey Mouse Dressed in Five Outfits

Walt Disney World

Wherever you go around the world, it's always a Disney adventure!  Join Mickey Mouse in a celebration that fills all of Walt Disney World with magic!

unused postcard featuring Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, in patriotic cloths, as an explorer, in his 'tux' and as a movie director.  I'm thinking maybe this is Magic Kingdom, Epcot (America), Animal Kingdom and MGM or Hollywood Studios.

Mickey, Goofy and Pluto by Cinderell'as Castle

Walt Disney World

"You're as Welcome as can be..."
Mickey Mouse and his pals, Goofy and Pluto, greet guests near the towering Cinderella Castle, entrance to the happiest land of them all - Fantasyland.

Cinderella's Castle

Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle
With its golden Gothic spires reaching toward the clouds, Cinderella Castle marks the gateway to Fantasyland ... home of Peter Pan, Snow White, Mickey Mouse and dozens of other characters "come-to-life" from famous Walt Disney film classics.

Disney Bonus Book - Magic Kingdom, 1. Cover

Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle

featuring Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and fireworks

Magic Kingdom Park
Walt Disney World
This is from a booklet of 10 Postcards
2010

Disney Bonus Book - Magic Kingdom, 2. Goofy and Mickey Mouse

Cinderella Castle
featuring Goofy and Mickey Mouse

Magic Kingdom Park
Walt Disney World
This is from a booklet of 10 Postcards
2010

Disney Bonus Book - Magic Kingdom, 3. Winnie The Pooh and Gang

Cinderella's Castle
featuring Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet

Magic Kingdom Park
Walt Disney World
This is from a booklet of 10 Postcards
2010