Walt Disney World the district was allowed to issue tax-exempt bonds for public projects within the district, despite the sole beneficiary being Walt Disney Productions. The district soon began construction of drainage canals, and Disney built the first roads and the Magic Kingdom. The Contemporary Resort Hotel and Polynesian Village were also completed in time for the park's opening on October 1, 1971. The Palm and Magnolia golf courses near Magic Kingdom had opened a few weeks before, while Fort Wilderness opened a month later. 24 days after the park opened, Roy O. Disney dedicated the property and declared that it would be
1998–99 Orlando Magic season For the season, the Magic changed their uniforms which lasted until 2003. (3) Orlando Magic vs. (6) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Magic and 76ers. 1998–99 Orlando Magic season The 1998–99 NBA season was the tenth season for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Magic signed free agents Isaac Austin and All-Star forward Dominique Wilkins. After missing most of the previous year with a knee injury, Anfernee Hardaway played a full season, but would no longer be the same leading the team with