The nation’s Bicentennial year is celebrated daily with "America on Parade," a colorful, patriotic procession that runs through Sept. ►10 things to know as Disney World hits: New attractions, makeovers and more ►From astronauts to animals: How Walt Disney’s imaginary world came to life 50 years ago President Ford’s daughter Susan presides over the opening of Disney’s River Country water park next to Fort Wilderness, which inspires Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks. Lee Greenwood performs “The Great Defenders” on Pleasure Island, which is carried on Armed Forces TV and radio worldwide, and the First Armed Forces Salute takes place. Jack Sparrow and Barbossa would become part of the show. On July 7, 2006, to coincide with the second "Pirates" movie, realistic animatronics of Capt. The attraction, which originally opened at Disneyland in 1967, was the last ride Walt Disney worked on. Pirates of the Caribbean debuts in Adventureland. Favorite storybook characters, from the Seven Dwarfs to Dumbo to Mickey Mouse himself, join the thousands of parade entertainers strutting before opening crowds. The Magic Kingdom opening parade sweeps across Main Street in spectacular fashion. View Gallery: Walt Disney World history photos: The early days in Orlando, Florida
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