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November 25

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November 25, 1992 – The Toontown Railroad Station Opens in Disneyland

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“Make way to and from Mickey Mouse’s animated metropolis.”

On November 25, 1992, the Toontown Railroad Station opened in Disneyland. The area, originally named Fantasyland Station, was created as part of the Disneyland Railroad loop expansion, which also included Tomorrowland. It was then named the Videopolis Railroad Station when the area was opened in 1985, and became the Toontown Station once Toontown was established. The area is located between it’s a small world.

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October 29

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October 29, 1998 – Disney and Chevron Announce Partnership for Autopia Attraction

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“Autopia is a simple and magical experience that allows both children and adults to get behind the wheel of a car, some of them for the very first time, and go for a cruise along the highways of Tomorrowland.” – Disneyland President Paul Pressler

On October 29, 1998, the Disneyland Resort and Chevron announced a 13-year partnership, with Chevron sponsoring the park’s Autopia attraction. As part of the agreement, Chevron was to update and improve the original attraction; they announced tentative plans at the announcement of pre-show entertainment area, combination of the Tomorrowland and Fantasyland Autopia roadways, and new designs for the cars. Chevron would work with Disneyland Imagineers to give the ride a 21st century loo to it, taking cues from Tomorrowland for its sleek new design. Autopia originally opened on July 17, 1955, with Richfield sponsoring it from opening to 1970. Chevron’s sponsorship lasted until 2012; Honda would take over sponsorship in 2016.

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October 22

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October 22, 1997 – The Orlando Sentinel Publishes Updates for Walt Disney World

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“It may be goodbye to Mr. Toad and hello to Winnie the Pooh and Buzz Lightyear at the Magic Kingdom.”

On October 22, 1997, the Orlando Sentinel published an article that announced several changes that would be coming to the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World at the end of the 25th anniversary celebrations. Among those listed was the breaking announcement of the likely plan to close the attraction Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, potentially replacing it with a Winnie the Pooh-themed attraction. This would prove true, and Mr. Toad was closed on September 7, 1998, replaced with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Other plans announced were the closing of Take Flight, which was to be replaced with Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin, and the return of The Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management.

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October 14

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October 14, 2009 – The Attraction Sum of All Thrills Opens in Epcot’s Innoventions

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“The Sum of All Thrills is a highly turbulent simulator-type thrill ride that is capable of sharp drops, sudden turns, and upside-down maneuvers.”

On October 14, 2009, the thrill attraction the Sum of All Thrills opened in the Innoventions area of Walt Disney World’s Epcot Park. It was one of the first attractions built within the park, and was sponsored by Raytheon. The attraction was a simulation roller coaster ride, where guests can create their own thrill ride via a touchscreen, then board a robotic simulator that brings their roller coaster to life. Guests can let their imaginations run wild with their creation, including a series of loops, curves, and drops. The attraction closed on September 14, 2016.

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August 26

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August 26, 2008 – StormStruck Opens in Epcot’s Innoventions Area

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“Our participating in this exhibit at Epcot allows us to meet this objective in an exciting new way.” – RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. President and CEO Neill Currie

On August 26, 2008, in partnership with RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., WeatherPredict Consulting Inc., Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc., and State Farm, the interactive attraction StormStruck opened in the Innoventions area of Walt Disney World’s Epcot Park. The attraction gives guests, through the use of mini-exhibits, a chance to learn how to protect themselves and their homes in certain catastrophic weather events. The attraction is scheduled to close on September 13, 2016.

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August 19

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August 19, 2001 – The Timekeeper Attraction Reopens Seasonally

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“For your safety, I’ve invented rails for you to lean on. I call them, ‘lean rails.’ Please do not sit on the lean rails because…they’re there to lean on.”

On August 19, 2001, the Tomorrowland attraction The Timekeeper was reopened, this time on a seasonal basis. The attraction, originally closed on April 29, 2001, was reopened while many other Tomorrowland attractions were undergoing refurbishments. The attraction opened during the late summer and stayed open through most of September, operating on this seasonal basis before it closed for good on February 26, 2006, after its final show on December 31, 2005.

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July 18

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July 18, 2011 – The Attraction Jasmine’s Flying Carpets Opens in Tokyo DisneySea

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“ディズニー映画『アラジン』に登場するジャスミンの庭園の上空を、空飛ぶ絨毯に乗って旋回するライドタイプのアトラクションです。”

On July 18, 2011, the attraction Jasmine’s Flying Carpets opened in the Arabian Coast area of Tokyo DisneySea. The attraction, based on the hit animated feature Aladdin, is similar to the Walt Disney World attraction The Magic Carpets of Aladdin; guests board flying carpets and soar over Jasmine’s garden, with the ability to make the carpet tilt and soar higher or lower.

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July 11

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July 11, 1986 – The Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour Attraction Opens in Tokyo Disneyland

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“あなたはディズニーの悪役たちに勝てるかな？”

On July 11, 1986, the walkthrough attraction Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour opened in Tokyo Disneyland. The walkthrough featured several classic villains, ranging from Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Stromboli from Pinocchio, and, unusually, The Horned King from The Black Cauldron; the latter has not been used in any other attraction. The attraction was closed on April 5, 2006.

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July 2

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July 2, 1956 – The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train Attraction Opens in Disneyland

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“Just climb aboard our little mine train for a trip you’ll never forget, through the wild and wooly Rainbow Desert.”

On July 2, 1956, the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train attraction opened in Disneyland’s Frontierland area. The attraction, originally a C Ticket ride, took guests on a train ride through a painted desert, complete with colored cavern pools and small waterfalls. It eventually closed on October 11, 1959, with the Mine Train Through nature’s Wonderland opening in its location on May 28, 1960; that attraction itself would close and eventually become part of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

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July 1

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July 1, 2011 – The Goofy’s Sky School Attraction Opens in Disney’s California Adventure Park

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“The wild blue yonder gets a little wilder when you learn to fly the Goofy way.”

On July 1, 2011, as part of the major refurbishment effort of Disney’s California Adventure Park, the Goofy’s Sky School attraction opened in the Paradise Pier area. The attraction was originally opened in 2001 as a ride called Mulholland Madness, but had to be shut down often due to accidents. The current steel roller coaster attraction was based on the 1940 short film Goofy’s Glider, and features Goofy on billboards throughout the ride instructing guests how to fly a plane.

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