Today in WD History...

Ellory · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

Scott...love this thread...I check in daily!! Very Happy

foxer76 · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much Ellory! I try to post only dates having to do with parks and events. It is a good coversation starter for my guests and co-workers.

March 31
1958 -- Grand Canyon Diorama opens at Disneyland Park
2002 -- Primeval Whirl opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

foxer76 · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

April 1
1974 -- Pioneer Hall opens at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
1995 -- Blizzard Beach opens at the Walt Disney World Resort
2000 -- "The Tarzan Encounter" stage show debuts at Disneyland Paris

foxer76 · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject:

April 2
1940 -- Walt Disney Production becomes a public company on the over-the-counter stock market
1954 -- Walt Disney announces Disneyland Park and television show plans
1993 -- Aladdin's Royal Caravan debuts at Disneyland Park
1994 -- "On Location at the Walt Disney World Resort," a variety program broadcast from the Walt Disney World Radio Studios, debuts on the radio
2004 -- Starring Rolls becomes Starring Rolls CafÃ© at Disney-MGM Studios
2007 -- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor opens at Magic Kingdom Park

Bouncing Mike

foxer76 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:20 am Post subject:

April 3
1966 -- Midget Autopia closes at Disneyland Park
1994 -- Frank G. Wells, president of The Walt Disney Company, dies in a helicopter accident

April 4
1954 -- Joseph Fowler is hired as a construction supervisor for Disneyland Park. He later becomes Manager of Disneyland Park and a key executive in the construction of the Walt Disney World Resort
1994 -- Michael Eisner assumes the presidency of The Walt Disney Company following Frank Wells' death

foxer76 · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:28 am Post subject:

April 5
1956 -- "Bathroom of Tomorrow" Display opens at Disneyland Park
1990 -- Full-scale construction begins on a convention center at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
1998 -- The Enchanted Tiki Room -- Under New Management opens at Magic Kingdom Park
1999 -- The Studio Costuming Company, the new costume issue building for Disney-MGM Studios Cast, opens
2002 -- "Mickey's Detective School" debuts at the Fantasyland Stage at Disneyland Park

foxer76 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:03 am Post subject:

April 6
1990 -- Blue Ribbon Bakery opens at Disneyland Park
1991 -- Disney Channel debuts "Darkwing Duck" (television series)
1995 -- Resort Leaders and Cast Members participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Walt Disney World Resort Textile Services linen facility
1997 -- The first daily "All-American Water Party" begins at River Country
1997 -- Captain EO closes at Disneyland Park
1998 -- The new Walt Disney Studios Animation Florida building at Disney-MGM Studios opens
2001 -- Disney leaders and the media celebrate the grand opening of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ? Play It!" at Disney-MGM Studios
2007 -- Gran Fiesta Tour opens at Epcot

Sun

foxer76 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:12 am Post subject:

April 7

Everest is a 2 year old today!! Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday 2

1983 -- The 150 millionth Guest visits the Walt Disney World Resort
1990 -- Downtown Disney Pleasure Island reopens as a gated attraction with a New Year's Eve theme
1990 -- The Cage nightclub (formerly Videopolis East) opens at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island
1995 -- Ruth Beecher, Walt's sister, passes away
1996 -- The Authentic All Star shop opens at the Downtown Disney Marketplace
2006 -- Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

jahosifatz · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:02 am Post subject:

Videopolis! I remember that!

foxer76 · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:

April 8
1973 -- The Walt Disney Story opens at Disneyland Park
1974 -- Treasure Island in Bay Lake opens at the Walt Disney World Resort
1995 -- The Empress Room, the fine-dining room on the Empress Lilly, closes at the Downtown Disney Marketplace
1999 -- Cast Members perform "Journey Into Jungle Book" at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the last time
2005 -- Disneyland Paris debuts Space Mountain: Mission 2

foxer76 · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

April 9
1987 -- Disney Trader opens in World Showcase Promenade at Epcot
1997 -- Disney's Flights Fantastic opens at Orlando International Airport
2005 -- An IMAX theater opens at Disney Village at Disneyland Paris Resort

Bouncing Dumbo

foxer76 · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:57 am Post subject:

April 10
1988 -- Last performance of America Sings at Disneyland Park
1992 -- Disney Leaders, Guests and media celebrate the grand dedication of Disneyland Paris Resort
1994 -- Sun Bank closes its main entrance offices in the Walt Disney World theme parks

April 11
1925 -- Roy Oliver Disney and Edna Francis marry at Roy and Walt's Uncle Robert's home

foxer76 · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:00 am Post subject:

April 12
1992 -- Disneyland Paris Resort officially opens
1995 -- 'Ohana opens at Disney's Polynesian Resort
1997 -- "The world's largest dog party" takes place in Central Park in New York to celebrate the release of the live action film 101 Dalmatians
Bouncing Stitch

foxer76 · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject:

Sorry Guyz! Nothing to report of excitement at the moment..

foxer76 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

April 15
1975 -- Flight to the Moon closes at Magic Kingdom Park
1983 -- Tokyo Disneyland Park opens
1996 -- Mickey's Toontown opens at Tokyo Disneyland Park
1997 -- MicroAdventure! (Similar to "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience") opens at Tokyo Disneyland Park

April 16
2001 -- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge opens at the Walt Disney World Resort

April 17
1990 -- The 50th Disney Store opens in Montclair, Calif.