Miss America 2011 Contestants Visit Disney World

All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2011 gathered at the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL on Friday for a magical day of fun.

The ladies continued the Miss America tradition of walking together down Main Street USA toward Cinderella Castle, and they smiled wide for photo-ops with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Belle. Then, they broke up into smaller groups to see the rest of the park, which includes beloved attractions such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Mad Tea Party and Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

The contestants also recorded interviews that are set to appear in the 2011 Miss America Pageant broadcast, which airs live from Las Vegas on Saturday, January 15 at 8 P.M. ET. Last year the Miss America Organization made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance to young women.