The bright, warm glow of the rising sun once again rose to greet a new day as its bright light shone upon what appeared to be a small Midwestern town in Marceline, Missouri. A simple, quiet town, it looked like. The tall, colorful buildings and the perfectly green trees complemented each other nor a worry. There was not a sound or a care in the world. It was as if one could just walk into this town and need not have a fear; a constant realm of security.

As the sun rose higher, its rays slipped through the window of one of the residents. A young, raven haired woman who slowly opened her eyes as the bright sunlight tickled her innocent face. Seeing the light of a new day, she quickly hopped out of bed and rushed to her window, opening it up to take the fresh air.

Across from her house, another resident had opened his window. A stout gentlemen with a long brown mustache.

"Good morning!" the woman said to the man.

"Hi there! Good to see you!" the man said the woman.

Suddenly, something caught the two's attention, something out of the ordinary. What appeared to be a glowing ball of light flew past them. Now in light of seeing something like this, one would expect them to be shocked and surprised, but instead, the two smiled and waved at the mysterious glowing ball.

"Hello, Tinkerbell!" they both said.

The Tinkerbell whom they spoke of was what appeared to be a tiny fairy with blond hair in a bun and wearing a green leaf dress that was cut over her legs and green leaf shoes with little white puff balls at the toes.

Now this was strange. A fairy in a run-of-the-mill town in Missouri? And if that wasn't strange enough, the fairy, named Tinkerbell, flew towards a giant towering castle.

It was a magnificent castle. Composed of white bricks and blue spires, it looked like something out of a fairytale, but what was a castle doing in Marceline, Missouri?

Curious it was, but nonetheless, the other residents awoke, simultaneously emerging from out of their homes with smiles beaming on their faces.

A Kingdom full of endless dreams for every girl and boy

Wondrous lands of make believe will fill your heart with joy

A castle leads the entranceway to seven lands and more

Step inside a storybook, imagine what's in store

The citizens of the small town gathered in the center of the street, dancing and singing happily as they pointed to the castle that stood just outside. Indeed, his was not just any small town in Missouri, in fact, this town wasn't even in Missouri. As they had sung, this town was but one land of seven others in this one place. This was a place where the greatest dreams and fantasies called home. A land of everlasting magic and wonder. This was where characters of all shapes, sizes and colors. Where one escapes from reality and enters a word of pure fantasy and adventure. This was the Magic Kingdom.

It's all pure magic wrapped up in pixie dust

Welcome to a place where dreams come true

A timeless journey through lands of fantasy

Where only a wish creates things like this to appear

The most magical place on Earth is here

As Tinkerbell flew towards the castle, she turned to the left where a bamboo sign read in brown letters, "Adventureland." Flying over the sign, she entered what looked like an Arabian village covered with thick vines and nestled in a dense jungle forest.

In a large treehouse a quaint family, the Swiss Robinsons, greeted the tinker fairy as she flew by.

Next, she passed by Tarzan, who was swinging and surfing through the trees.

Then came Mowgli and Baloo, who were sparing.

Then she flew by Aladdin and Jasmine who were flying on Carpet, along with Genie.

"Hello, Tinkerbell," said Jasmine.

"Tink! Give me some love!" Genie said as he held out his hand.

Tinkerbell gave Genie a low five before flying off.

Her travels took her past a dark brown sign with red letters that read, "Frontierland." Soon, she found herself a small town that resembled the old American West with cowboys, saloons, and red rock buttes.

The first place she stopped by was the town of Tumbleweed where the cowboys and cowgirls and other gave a fine hello before she went off to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

After that, she caught sight of Brer Bear and Brer Fox who were chasing Brer Rabbit as usual until the three of them caught sight of Tinkerbell and waved at her.

She then decided to fly along the Mark Twain River where she spotted Tiana, Naveen, and Louis on the Liberty Riverboat who also spotted her.

"Hello, Tinkerbell!" Naveen said.

"Hey, Tink!" Tiana said.

The happy couple waved as the little fairy flew away again until she came to the Haunted Mansion. There, the 999 awakening ghosts waved at her which caused her to fly away scared.

Pulling herself together, she flew a few times around the castle. At the top of the tallest spire, she was met by Timothy, flying on Dumbo.

"Hi ya, Tink," said Timothy.

After waving goodbye to the two, Tinkerbell flew down into what looked like a German village with castles. This was Fantasyland.

First, Tink passed by Belle's village where she was sitting on the fountain reading a book.

"Hello, Tinkerbell," Belle said after she spotted her.

Further in the village, Gaston was posing in front of his statue with Le Few watching. Seeing this, Tinkerbell flew in front of Gaston's face causing him to lose his balance in fall into the fountain. Le Few laughed before Gaston bonked him on the head.

Next, she flew by Snow White who was singing merrily by the wishing well.

"Hello, Tinkerbell," Snow White said as she waved to the little fairy.

Next, Tink flew by Eric's castle where Eric was playing his flute with Ariel watching from the water.

"Hey, Ariel look! It's Tinkerbell!" said Eric.

The two waved at Tink as she flew by.

Over in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh as always was enjoying pot of honey while Tigger bounced around.

Tinkerbell flew in front of Pooh, which startled him, causing him to dunk his face into the honey pot.

"Oh! Hello, Tinkerbell," Pooh said after he lifted his head out of the pot.

Rabbit was tending to his garden as usual when he spotted Tinkerbell flying around. "Hello Tinkerbell," he said.

Just then, Rabbit was bounced by Tigger who also noticed Tinkerbell. "Hiya, Tink!" he said.

Tinkerbell then flew past Owl's house.

"Good morning, Tinkerbell!" Owl said.

She then past by Eeyore who was lying glumly in his stick house.

"Hello..." Eeyore said unenthusiastically as he saw Tink fly by.

Next, Tink past by Piglet's house where he was sweeping up leafs.

"Oh! Why h-h-hello, T-t-t-t-tinkerbell," Piglet said as Tink flew around him.

With Fantasyland out of the way, Tinkerbell flew under a large sign that read, "Tomorrowland," making her way into a futuristic-looking city.

As Stitch was happily playing on top of the buildings, he noticed Tinkerbell flying by. "Meega, hi Tink!" he said.

After that, Tinkerbell flew around the Astro Orbiter and then around Space Mountain before heading on her way.

The next stop for Tinkerbell was a cartoonish-looking town known as Toon Town.

First, she visited Daisy who was mowing her lawn.

"Hi Tinkerbell," Daisy said as Tink flew by her.

Next was Donald who was watering his plants. Tinkerbell decided to play around with him, confusing him, and getting him tangled up in his watering hose. Donald of course threw a fit.

Then there was Goofy who relaxing on a hammock. Tinkerbell flew in front of him and upon seeing her, he was startled and fell out.

"Good mornin' Tinkerbell," said Goofy.

Finally, she greeted Minnie who was taking a freshly baked pie out of the oven. After taking a wiff, she looked out the window and saw Tink.

"Oh! Why hello, Tinkerbell," Minnie said before Tink took off again.

As Tinkerbell made her way out of Toon Town, she was met by Peter Pan.

"There you are, Tink! I've been looking all over for you! Where have you been?!" Peter asked,

Tinkerbell gave a jingle.

"Wanted to say hi to everyone? Well, you shouldn't go wandering off like that. Come on! We gotta get to Main Street! The morning ceremony's about to start!" Peter said.

Tinkerbell nodded and her and Peter flew towards Main Street where the residents of the town still dancing happily in the street.

"Hi everyone!" Peter said, waving to the residents of Main Street.

"Hi there! Good to see you!" the residents all said.

Then from out of a large building, a stout man wearing a mayor's uniform emerged. With a smile on his face, he also greeted the people. "Good morning, everyone!" he exclaimed.

"Hello! Welcome!" the people responded.

Good morning, good morning

It's great to stay up late

Good morning, good morning

To you and you and you and you

Good morning, good morning

Sunbeams will soon shine through

Good morning, good morning to you

When the band began to play

The stars were shining bright

Now the milkman's on his way

It's too late to say goodnight

So good morning, good morning

Rainbows are shining through

Good morning, good morning to you

Soon, all the other residents of the Magic Kingdom, from the fairies, to the animals, the princes, the princesses, every character you could think of, gathered in Main Street as the townspeople made their way to the railroad station with the stout mayor standing center stage.

"Good morning!" the mayor said. "It's so good to see all your smiling faces! I am Bruce Barnum, mayor of Main Street and I want to be the first to welcome you here today. Now in just a few moments, Mickey and the gang will arrive on the Walt Disney World Railroad and we will start our countdown sequence to officially bring life to the Magic Kingdom!"

Good morning

"It's so good to see you!" said Bruce.

Good morning

"Get ready for a magical day," said Bruce.

To you

Suddenly, in the midst of all the welcoming, the sound of a train's whistle was heard in the distance and for everyone in the Magic Kingdom, this meant only one thing.

"Oh! Do you hear that?! Sounds like Mickey and the gang are on their way!" the mayor exclaimed.

Casey Jr. comin' down the track

Comin down the track with a smoky stack

Hear him puffin' comin' round the hill

Casey's here to thrill every Jack and Jill

As the sound of the train grew louder, the mayor turned and saw it coming. "Look everyone, the steam train's on it's way! Now we can begin the ceremony!" he exclaimed.

Hip hip hooray

Time for lemonade and cracker jack

Casey Jr.'s back, Casey Jr.'s back again

Zip-a-de-do-dah zip-a-de-eh

My oh my what a wonderful day

Plenty of sunshine headin' my way

Zip-a-de-do-dah zip-a-de-eh

Zip-a-de-do-dah zip-a-de-eh

My oh my what a wonderful day

Plenty of sunshine headin' my way

Zip-a-de-do-dah zip-a-de-eh

The residents of the Magic Kingdom applauded as a dark green train approached the station and from out it came Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Minnie, and of course, none than the one and only, Mickey Mouse.

"Good morning, Mickey!" the mayor said.

"Good morning and hi everybody!" Mickey exclaimed. "Gosh! It's great to see ya!"

"It's great to see you too Mickey! We thought you'd never get here!" the mayor said.

"Aw, you always say that," said Mickey.

The mayor laughed at Mickey's statement. "Well anyway, we're glad that you're here. Are we ready to begin the ceremony?" he asked.

"Yep, we sure are! Aren't we, Tink?" Mickey said.

Tinkerbell flew up to Mickey and gave a nod.

"Well that's good to hear. So in just a few moments, we will begin our countdown after which Tink will spread her pixie dust to bring life to the kingdom. So what do ya say, Mickey?" the mayor asked.

"Gosh, that's swell!" Mickey answered.

"Alright everyone! Let's start our annual countdown!" said the mayor.

"OK gang, count nice and loud," Mickey said. "Here. We. Go. And..."

The residents of the Magic Kingdom joined together in counting down.

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

And with that, Tinkerbell waved her hands, releasing a sea of pixie dust that spread throughout the kingdom.

"Oh boy! Thanks for joining us in our morning ceremony, everybody!" Mickey exclaimed.

It's all pure magic wrapped up in pixie dust

Welcome to a place where dreams come true

A timeless journey through lands of fantasy

Where only a wish creates things like this to appear

The most magical place

The most magical place

The most magical place on Earth is here

"Thanks again. Bye now and have a Disney day," Mickey said.

And so with another morning ceremony completed, the characters, all shapes, sizes, and colors, headed on their way to have what could only be described as a magical day here in their home, their kingdom, the Magic Kingdom.