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May 4

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May 4, 2009 – The Mickey’s Fun Wheel Attraction Opens in Disney’s California Adventure

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“Sail up and over the beaming face of Mickey Mouse aboard this spin-sational Ferris wheel!”

On May 4, 2009, the Mickey’s Fun Wheel attraction opened in Disney’s California Adventure. The original attraction, named the Sun Wheel, was closed on October 13, 2008 for this remodeling. The attraction includes 24 gondolas: 8 that are stationary, and 16 that swing and glide on the rails. It is one of only two “wonder wheel” style of Ferris wheels still operating in the United States. Each gondola gives guests a view of Paradise Bay during the nine-minute ride.

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April 23

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April 23, 1983 – The Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Show Starts in Tokyo Disneyland

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On April 23, 1983, the fireworks show Fantasy in the Sky began its run at Tokyo Disneyland. Premiering almost a week after the park’s opening, the show was similar to the Disneyland fireworks show that began in 1958. The show ran until 1987, and was replaced with Starlight Fantasy. The show was then brought back in 1995, and ran until 2003.

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April 22

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April 22, 1998 – The Live-Action Show Festival of the Lion King Opens at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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“Go ape for the pageantry and puppetry as this big-as-Broadway show celebrates Simba, the lion cub who would be king!”

On April 22, 1998, the live-action show Festival of the Lion King opened in Walt’s Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. It was located in the Lion King Theater of the Camp Minnie-Mickey area of the park, a formerly open-air theater that was enclosed in 2003. The show was a different interpretation of the hit 1994 film The Lion King, featuring several songs from the show in a revue format. Guests enter the show and sit in one of four sections: elephant, warthog, giraffe, and lion. Guests are then prompted to make the noises of their respective animals, and are led by four performers in traditional African dress. On January 5, 2014, the show was closed; it will reopen in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom in the summer of 2014 while the Camp Minnie-Mickey area is transformed into a new area based on the film Avatar.

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April 18

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April 18, 2002 – The Attraction Primeval Whirl Opens in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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“Spin and slide on a time-machine coaster back to the dinosaur age through a madcap maze of curves and drops.”

On April 18. 2002, the thrill-ride attraction Primeval Whirl opened in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, in the Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama amusement park area. The ride is a rollercoaster with a time-machine feel, taking guests back to the time of dinosaurs. The ride has many twists and turns, but is safe for younger children.

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April 11

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April 11, 1992 – The Beauty and the Beast Stage Show Begins in Disneyland’s Videopolis

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“Tale as old as time…”

On April 11, 1992, the stage show version of the animated feature film Beauty and the Beast opened at Disneyland’s Videopolis area. It was similar to the stage version that premiered in Walt Disney World, but featured a different script, along with different sets and costumes. The show was highly popular, leading to the creation of the Broadway version of the animated film. The Disneyland version of the show closed on April 30, 1995. Although a new version of the stage show still runs in Walt Disney World, there have been no plans to open a version again in Disneyland.

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April 7

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April 7, 2006 – The Attraction Expedition Everest Opens in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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“Careen through the Himalayan mountains on a speeding train while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Abominable Snowman.”

On April 7, 2006, the thrill attraction Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain opened in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park. The attraction is based on the legend of the Yeti, a fierce monster that guards the mountain and caused several accidents on the railroad that travels through the Forbidden Mountain pass. The story has it that the Royal Anandapur Tea Company used to use the line, until there were too many accidents and the railroad was closed; the railroad was reopened by the Himalayan Escapes, Tours, and Expeditions group that takes tourists through the mountain. While walking to the attraction, guests travel through a museum dedicated to the legendary monster before boarding a train to travel into the mountain. The attraction is the tallest mountain in Florida, reaching a height of just under 200 feet. The attraction is also home to a RunDisney event, the Expedition Everest Challenge.

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April 5

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April 5, 2006 – The Disney Park Store Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Opens in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney

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“A magical beauty salon where any little girl can make her dream of becoming a princess come true.”

On April 5, 2006, the Disney park themed store Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney area, inside the World of Disney store. The store is a salon that gives little girls the chance to look like a princess, and little boys the chance to look like heroic knights. The “skilled apprentices” to Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother help clients choose a hairstyle, make-up, nail color, accessories, and a princess costume. Girls can pick from four hairstyles: Fairytale Princess, Disney Diva, Pop Princess, and Color Star; a package is then picked from four options: The Coach Package, The Crown Package, The Courtyard Package, and The Castle Package. Boys can choose the Knight Package, which includes hairstyling, a sword and shield set, and confetti. A commemorative photo can also be purchased after the styling is finished. Thanks to its popularity, other stores have been opened worldwide, including ones in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on September 10, 2007; in Tokyo Disneyland Hotel on July 8, 2008; in Disneyland on April 17, 2009, and Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel on May 23, 2009. The first non-park version of the store opened in London’s famous Harrods Department Store on November 25, 2013.

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March 26

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March 26, 1994 – The Audio-Animatronic Show Food Rocks Opens in Epcot

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“We must conclude, you depend on food. So we just repeat, you are what you eat.”

On March 26, 1994, the audio-animatronic show Food Rocks opened in The Land pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. It was sponsored by Nestlé foods. It replaced the former show Kitchen Kabaret, and like its predecessor, taught guests about the importance of proper nutrition. The show featured several songs which were parodies of songs from popular culture, including Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” (becoming “Just a Little Bit” by the Get-the-Point Sisters) and Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” (becoming “High Fiber” by Pita Gabriel). The show was presented as a benefit concert, which was constantly interrupted by the junk food heavy metal band The Excess. The show became a cult favorite among guests, but eventually was closed on January 3, 2004 to be replaced by the popular attraction Soarin’.

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March 18

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March 18, 1967 – The Blue Bayou Restaurant Opens in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square

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“Dine on Cajun and Creole specialties at one of Disneyland Park’s most popular – and most romantic – restaurants.”

On March 18, 1967, the Blue Bayou Restaurant opened in the New Orleans Square area of Disneyland. The restaurant is considered one of the most attractive dining areas in the entire park, and has also been considered a “must-do” part of any Disneyland visit. Located in the same building as the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, diners are able to watch as guests travel through the attraction while enjoying a special nighttime atmosphere reminiscent of summers in the bayou. Versions of this restaurant have been opened in Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris.

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March 17

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March 17, 1999 – The Epcot Attraction Test Track has its Grand Opening

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“Design a virtual concept vehicle and then go for a high-octane spin at this attraction that’s thrilling and creative.”

On March 17, 1999, the Epcot attraction Test Track had its grand opening, a year and a half after it had been operating with soft openings. Originally hosted by General Motors, guests enter a test vehicle that takes them through the Test Track circuit, a winding track that involves several obstacles and areas of tough terrain, with guests reaching speeds of up to 65 miles an hour. The track overall is a mile long, and loops guests through the pavilion, with hills up to three stories high and 50 degree angled curves. The attraction was closed in April of 2012 for a major remodel, and was reopened in December of 2012. The attraction is currently sponsored by Chevrolet.

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