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January 16

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January 16, 2011 – The Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! Parade Premieres in Hollywood Studios

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“Everyone countdown to fun now!”

On January 16, 2011, the Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! parade began its run in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios park. The parade was a considerably shorter version of the previous Block Party Bash Parade, with the run time lasting only about ten minutes. It featured characters from The Incredibles, A Bug’s Life, Ratatouille, Monsters Inc., Up, and Toy Story.The parade was unable to keep guest interest, and was retired on April 6, 2013.

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December 23

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December 23, 1982 – The Electronic Forum Attraction Opens in Epcot

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” There’s really nothing in the world comparable to the numbers we could reach.” – WED Enterprises Communications Manager Paul Goldman

On December 23, 1982, the Electronic Forum attraction opened in Epcot’s Communicore East area. The unique polling attraction had guests enter a theater and watch films on current events; they were then asked their opinions on what they had seen and provided their answers via a small set of buttons on their arm rests. The answers were compiled and submitted instantly. This technology had its uses outside Epcot, as the results were sent to newspapers across the country. The attraction was closed on March 16, 1991.

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November 24

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November 24, 1955 – The Mickey Mouse Club Circus Opens in Disneyland

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“All the girls were dressed like Tinkerbell…it was pretty dangerous, but it was fun.” – Mouseketeer Mary Espinosa

On November 24, 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus opened in Disneyland; the attraction is considered one of Walt’s few failures. The circus, itself a way to get some publicity for the show, featured several of the popular cast members, including Annette Funicello and Doreen Tracey. The kids would perform various circus acts, but the failure of the circus came in attendance – Disneyland had so many things to explore, and people didn’t want to attend a circus while there. The show lasted one holiday season before it was closed on January 8, 1956.

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November 18

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November 18, 1962 – The Swiss Family Treehouse Attraction Opens in Disneyland

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“Explore the ultimate treehouse.”

On November 18, 1962, the Swiss Family Treehouse attraction opened in Disneyland’s Adventureland. Based on the 1960 live action feature Swiss Family Robinson, the treehouse is entirely man-made, tree included. Thanks to this, the tree has also been given the tongue-in-cheek scientific name Disneyeodendron semperflorens grandis, meaning “large ever-blooming Disney tree.” The grand opening of the attraction featured an appearance by actor John Mills, who starred in the film, and his daughter, Disney Legend Hayley Mills. In 1999, the attraction closed, and soon reopened as Tarzan’s Treehouse. A version of the original attraction exists in Walt Disney World, opening in 1971, while another opened in Tokyo Disneyland in 1993.

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November 4

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November 4, 2006 – The Disney: The Music Behind the Magic Opens at the Experience the Music Project

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“Experience Music Project is honored to survey this rich history and commemorate Disney’s impact in this exhibition.” – EMP Artistic Director Bob Santelli

On November 4, 2006, the new exhibit Disney: The Music Behind the Magic opened in Seattle’s Experience the Music Project. The exhibit, also honoring Walt Disney Records’ 50th anniversary, began in the 1930s with original scores and storyboards for the earliest Disney films, to the multitude of pop stars that have had hits through the label. The event also featured interactive elements for kids, including their own way of mixing vocals and creating sound effects. For adults, there were clips with explanations by musical experts, as well as pieces of important Disney milestones for all to see. The event ran until September 9, 2007.

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October 22

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October 22, 2010 – The Rolling Stage Show “Disney Channel Rocks!” Premieres in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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“Turn the beat up, party up!”

On October 22, 2010, the rolling stage show “Disney Channel Rocks!” premiered in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park. The show traveled along Hollywood Boulevard before stopping for its main performance in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat. It was similar to its predecessor, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Right Here! Right Now!” in its format and showcasing song structure. The show itself featured music from several popular Disney Channel films, including Camp Rock and StarStruck. It closed on April 6, 2013.

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October 17

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October 17, 2009 – The Disney Doorway to Dreams Store opens in New York

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“Disney Doorway to Dreams gives us a chance to reach one of the top markets for our rapidly growing membership base and help Roosevelt Field visitors discover the many benefits of becoming a Disney Vacation Club member family.” – DVC President Jim Lewis

On October 17, 2009, the Disney Doorway to Dreams store opened in Long Island, New York at the Roosevelt Field Mall. Similar to the store of the same name in Chicago, the store educated and enticed potential Disney Vacation Club Members, with interactive features for adults and children alike. Information was provided for over 500 vacation locations across the globe, including the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The store closed on November 3, 2012.

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September 14

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September 14, 2001 – The Attraction Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It Opens in Disney’s California Adventure

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“Where in the world can YOU get into the hot seat?”

On September 14, 2001, the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It interactive attraction opened in Disney’s California Adventure (DCA) park. Based on the hit ABC game show hosted by Regis Philbin, contestants would play at certain intervals, competing for points that could be redeemed for prizes, including the grand prize of a Disney Cruise Line vacation for four. The DCA attraction was similar to the Walt Disney World, which opened on April 7, 2001. A Fastpass was available for the attraction throughout its run, until it closed on August 20, 2004.

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September 1

Posted on September 1, 2015 by disneydetail

September 1, 2005 – The Playground Area Pooh’s Playful Spot Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Pooh’s Playful Spot is intended for the enjoyment of children ages 2 to 5 years old.”

On September 1, 2005, the playground area Pooh’s Playful Spot was added to the Magic Kingdom park of Walt Disney World. The new playground area took the place of the closed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction, which had closed in 1994. The area served as a spot for children ages 2 to 5 to play safely and included several popular elements from the successful film franchise. There are also some slides and logs to crawl through, as well as a couple of spilled hunny pots for kids to crawl around. The area was closed in 2010 to make way for the New Fantasyland expansion.

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August 16

Posted on August 16, 2015 by disneydetail

August 16, 1955 – The Conestoga Wagons Attraction Opens in Disneyland

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“It was the Conestoga, not the Covered Wagon, that developed the West.”

On August 16, 1955, the Conestoga Wagons attraction opened in Disneyland’s Frontierland. The attraction, keeping with the Western theme of the area, took guests around the Rivers of America on trails shared with stagecoaches. The wooden wagons were pulled by horses, and featured popular slogans of the era painted on the canvas tops. The attraction was closed in 1959.

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