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October 7

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October 7, 1991 – The Disney Vacation Club Preview Center Opens

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“We’re a vacation club. We’re calling ourself something different. We are different.” – Mark L. Pacala, Vice President and General Manager of Disney Vacation Development, Inc.

On October 7, 1991, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Preview Center opened in Walt Disney World. The plan for the Disney resort inclusive time-share program had been in development since 1990, but with an added Disney twist to make sure that it didn’t attract the same negative attention that came with other time-share programs. To show off the perks of the program, the Preview Center was built, where interested guests could see a short video presentation about the points program before seeing a model of the buildings with a specific DVC Guide. Guests could also be escorted from their resorts to the Preview Center and back in a special DVC tour bus. The initial program provided many free perks to drive up interest, including free passes into the park. The program has since been considered a success, with  13 resorts worldwide part of the program.

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October 3

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October 3, 1996 – World of Disney Opens in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney Area

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“Explore the world’s largest Disney character store, and discover 12 rooms brimming with apparel, collectibles, pins, and more!”

On October 3, 1996, the World of Disney store opened in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney Marketplace area. The store is the largest Disney merchandise store in the world, with twelve rooms spanning 50,000 square feet. The store’s contents range from collectible pins, to clothing, to kitchenware, and everything in between. Similar stores have since been built in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney area in 2001, and on Fifth Avenue, New York, in 2004.

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October 1

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October 1, 1999 – The “Sharing the Magic” Statue is Installed in Walt Disney World

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“…Blaine’s intent was to show Minnie’s conscious decision to sit right next to Roy as a way to make him more ‘approachable,’ as he was rarely in the limelight as was Walt.”

On October 1, 1999, a special statue featuring Roy O. Disney and Minnie Mouse was installed in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park’s Town Square; the statue was named “Sharing the Magic.” The statue was created by Disney Legend Blaine Gibson, who also created the famous Partners statue that was installed in Disneyland on November 18, 1993. Roy was an important figure in Disney history, as he was a savvy businessman that would help turn Walt’s dreams into reality. Copies of this statue have been installed in the Disney Studio in Burbank on February 10, 2003, and the World Bazaar of Tokyo Disneyland.

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September 21

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September 21, 1996 – The IllumiNations 25 Evening Show Begins its Run

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“Join us now as the countries of the World Showcase welcome all of you to our world wide family.”

On September 21, 1996, the 25th anniversary edition of the IllumiNations evening fireworks show, titled IllumiNations 25, began its run near the World Showcase of Walt Disney World’s Epcot Park. This version of the show, sponsored by General Electric, featured new music, including the song “Remember the Magic,” which was used as a salute to the World Showcase. This version of the show ran until May 18, 1997; a second version of the 25th celebration show, featuring the classical music from the original show, began May 19, 1997, and ran until January 31, 1998.

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September 18

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September 18, 1992 – The Sitcom Series The Golden Palace Premieres on CBS

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“Thank you for being a friend.”

On September 18, 1992, the sitcom series The Golden Palace premiered on CBS. The series was a sequel to the hit series The Golden Girls, with three of the cast returning for this series (as character Dorothy Zbornak left at the end of The Golden Girls). This series features the characters buying and running a hotel in Miami. While the original series ran on NBC, CBS won a bidding war to air a full season of The Golden Palace. However, the show didn’t fare as well as its predecessor, and was cancelled after one season. The series starred Betty White as Rose Nylund, Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux, Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, Don Cheadle as Roland Wilson, Cheech Marin as Chuy Castillos, and Billy L. Sullivan as Oliver Webb.

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September 13

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September 13, 1999 – Discover Magazine Acquired by Disney

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“Science for the curious.”

On September 13, 1999, Disney acquired the science magazine Discover, which was originally created by Time, Inc. The magazine was originally created in 1980 by Time Magazine editor Leon Jaroff, who discovered that Time would sell the most issues when the cover featured a something scientific. The magazine changed hands several times before the Disney acquisition, in which Disney added it to the Disney Publishing group and moved the main office to join Disney’s in Burbank. Disney would eventually sell the magazine to Bob Guccione Jr. and other private equity partners in 2005.

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September 8

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September 8, 1991 – Beauty and the Beast Plays 1,000 Performance

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“Song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast.”

On September 8, 1991, the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast joined the ranks of less than 80 musicals to reach 1,000 performances with its Sunday matinee. The musical reached this milestone after almost two and a half years in the Palace Theatre, with the show opening on April 19, 1994. The musical would continue to run until July 29, 2007, having 5,461 performances overall.

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August 31

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August 31, 1990 – The Party Releases Eponymous Debut Album

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“Gotta break away from this day to day, gotta get away, on this summer vacation.”

On August 31, 1990, the eponymous debut album of pop recording group The Party was released through Hollywood Records; it was one of the label’s first releases since its formation in 1989. The Party featured Mickey Mouse Club members Albert Fields, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno Hall, Damon Pampolina, and Tiffini Hale. The album featured three singles: “Summer Vacation,” “I Found Love,” and “That’s Why.” Overall, the album peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200.

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August 27

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August 27, 1998 – The Town Square Exhibition Hall Opens in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park

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On August 27, 1998, the Town Square Exhibition Hall opened in the Magic Kingdom Park of Walt Disney World. The area housed the Camera Center (hosted by Kodak), and featured camera and photography related exhibits; it also featured a mini theater with Disney cartoons continuously playing, and an exhibit about the history of Walt Disney. The Camera Center closed in 2010, making way for new meet and greets with Mickey Mouse, the Disney Princesses, and Tinker Bell.

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August 8

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August 8, 1995 – The Canada Premiere Production of Beauty and the Beast Begins in Toronto

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“It’s the biggest, most spectacular musical to come to Toronto, ever.”

On August 8, 1995, the Canadian production of the hit Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast opened at the Princess of Wales Theater in Toronto, Canada. It was one of the earliest international productions of the show, following Australia’s version in July of the same year. The original cast included Kerry Butler as Belle, Chuck Wagner as Beast, Dan R. Chameroy as Gaston, Cliff Saunders and Lefou, and Terry Doyle as Maurice. The musical ran until 1998.

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