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April 12

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April 12, 1992 – The Maze Attraction Alice’s Curious Labyrinth Opens in Disneyland Paris

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“Can you make it to the Queen of Hearts’ Castle?”

On April 12, 1992, the maze attraction Alice’s Curious Labyrinth opened in Disneyland Paris. The giant maze is takes guests on an Alice in Wonderland journey, beginning with an entry through the White Rabbit’s hole and including special areas like the Tulgey Wood. Guests play the part of Alice, encountering characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts’ soldiers around every corner as they work to reach Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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April 11

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April 11, 2003 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Attraction Opens in Disneyland

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“Travel through Hundred Acre Wood in an oversized beehive and immerse yourself in the stories of Winnie the Pooh.”

On April 11, 2003, the dark ride attraction The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opened in Disneyland’s Critter Country. The attraction is similar to the Walt Disney World version (which opened in 1999), with a few noticeable changes. Guests board giant beehives which takes them through several scenes of the well-beloved stories from the 1977 animated feature film. The attraction features all the characters from the film, and some of the songs, culminating in a four minute ride that is perfect for little kids. After exiting the ride, guests have the opportunity to get their picture taken with Pooh, Eeyore, or Tigger.

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April 10

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April 10, 2014 – Disney Parks Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of it’s a small world

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“It’s a world that we share, and it’s time we’re aware, it’s a small world after all!”

On April 10, 2014, celebrations kicked off to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the popular attraction it’s a small world. The attraction, first premiering at the 1964 World’s Fair, has become a staple of any park visit around the world. The celebrations began with a sing-along featured on the ABC morning show Good Morning America, with global awareness through the website SmallWorld50.com. Conversations were also held with Disney Legend Richard Sherman, who wrote the attraction’s catchy song with his brother Robert. Each park had their own way of celebrating: In Walt Disney World, guests joined the sing-along before the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, with several park performers incorporating the song in their routines; in Disneyland, Richard Sherman appeared in Main Street, leading guests in their own sing-along; Hong Kong Disneyland featured their the Hong Kong Children’s Choir singing the song in Cantonese; Tokyo Disneyland had cast members and guests sing the song in Japanese; Disneyland Paris had a special event with students from the European International School leading guests in a multi-language version of the song.

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April 8

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April 8, 2006 – The Attraction Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast Opens in Disneyland Paris

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“Blast off into space and help Buzz defeat Zurg in this intergalactic laser-shooting gallery.”

On April 8, 2006, the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction opened in Disneyland Paris’ Discoveryland area. The attraction is similar to the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction that opened in Disneyland in 2005, itself based on the Walt Disney World attraction Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, which opened in 1998. Guests spin around a course, using “space cannons” equipped with lasers to shoot various targets laid out by Buzz Lightyear’s nemesis, the evil Emperor Zurg. At the end, guests are given their Star Command ranking, ranging from Space Cadet to Galactic Hero.

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March 31

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March 31, 2014 – The Disney Park Tool MyMagic+ is Available to All Guests

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“Unlock a new dimension of Disney Magic with MyMagic+”

On March 31, 2014, the MyMagic+ tool was made available to all guests of the Walt Disney World resort after months of beta testing. The tool itself consists of the My Disney Experience app and website, and the MagicBand. On the website, guests can choose in advance on which rides they wish to get a FastPass, make dinner reservations, and maintain their accommodation information. All of that information then links to the MagicBand, which also serves as a ticket inside the park; the band also holds information about PhotoPass, allows for easy purchasing, and acts as a room key. The band itself contains an RFID chip which stores all the information, and can be reused for any other Walt Disney World vacations.

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March 29

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March 29, 1985 – The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Opens in Disneyland

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“Test your gunnin’ skills at this rootin’, tootin’ wild west shooting gallery!”

On March 29, 1985, the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade opened in Disneyland. This attraction, with the original Shooting Gallery opening on July 12, 1957, was completely remodeled to be entirely electronic, using infrared beams to hit the targets than any form of bullet. Guests use replica .54-caliber Hawkins buffalo rifles to shoot targets at Boot Hill in Tombstone, Arizona. There are more than 100 targets, with comical results depending on the target hit. Use of the arcade involves an extra fee, with each credit earning 25 shots; this makes it one of the three attractions in the park that require an extra fee, with the other two being the Main Street Penny Arcade and the Starcade. The attraction has since been renamed the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition.

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March 24

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March 24, 1956 – The Tomorrowland Attraction Astro-Jets Opens in Disneyland

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“Pilot your very own rocket ship high in the sky above Tomorrowland…”

On March 24, 1956, the Tomorrowland attraction Astro-Jets opened in Disneyland. The attraction has gone through several renamings and redesigns. In 1964, the attraction was known as the Tomorrowland Jets, until 1966, when it was closed to make way for a refurbishment of Tomorrowland. The new incarnation of the attraction returned in 1967, and was renamed the Rocket Jets. In 1997, the attraction was closed again when Tomorrowland needed renovations. The newest version of the attraction, the Astro Orbiter, opened in 1998. The attraction itself is similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant, where guests board their vessel and, while spinning around a central column, use a lever to drive the vessel up and down, giving guests a birds-eye view of the park.

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March 20

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March 20, 1987 – The 3-D Film Attraction Captain EO Debuts at Tokyo Disneyland

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“いいか　みんな　今度こそは　きちんとキメるぞ　でなきゃ終わりだ”

On March 20, 1987, the 3-d film attraction opened in Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland area. It was the same film shown at Walt Disney World’s Epcot beginning in 1986, with added Japanese subtitles. The attraction closed on September 1, 1996, lasting a little over nine years, longer than Walt Disney World, but shorter than Disneyland, which ran for 11 years. After Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, Tokyo Disneyland brought the film back for a limited time engagement, replacing the MicroAdventure attraction.

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March 8

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March 8, 1986 – The Fantasyland Attraction Alice’s Tea Party Opens in Tokyo Disneyland

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“Let the tea party begin!”

On March 8, 1986, the Fantasyland attraction Alice’s Tea Party opened in Tokyo Disneyland. It is similar to the Mad Tea Party attraction that opened in Disneyland in 1955. The Tokyo Disneyland attraction features the Doormouse in the center tea cup. The attraction lasts about a minute and a half, and seats up to four people per tea cup.

 

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March 1

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March 1, 1999 – The Animal Kingdom Attraction Kali River Rapids Opens

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“Adventure awaits!”

On March 1, 1999, the thrill ride attraction Kali River Rapids opens in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park. The attraction takes guests on a whitewater rapids adventure through the Chakranadi River, exploring scenery found in the heart of Asia. Guests sit inside a wooden pagoda that seats 12 and go up a 90-foot knoll, pass by several waterfalls, go through a raging current, and cascade down a 20-foot plummet near the end of the attraction. Guests are warned that they will get soaked on this attraction, so it is best to ride when the weather is warm. The attraction, like many others in this park, carries the message of being kind to the environment, as illegal logging is destroying nature and leaving hazardous materials in their wake.

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