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August 10

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August 10, 1994 – The Concourse Steak House Opens in Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

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On August 10, 1994, the Concourse Steak House opened in the Contemporary Resort of Walt Disney World. The table service restaurant, located on the fourth floor of the resort, replaced the Concourse Grill. The restaurant gave guests a view of Mary Blair’s southwestern-themed mural, with a modern southwestern theme to match. It offered breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests, with a reservation highly recommended due to demand. The restaurant closed on May 31, 2008.

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July 14

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July 14, 1973 – The American Egg House Restaurant Opens in Disneyland

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“As you dine with us in The American Egg House – where authenticity may also be seen in the surrounding décor – we hope that your visit into ‘yesterday’ is filled with pleasant memories of your own ‘home town’…”

On July 14, 1973, the restaurant The American Egg House opened on Disneyland’s Main Street. Sponsored by the American Egg Board, it was a popular location for breakfast when guests entered the park. The restaurant featured a turn-of-the-century décor to keep with the look and feel of Main Street, and served specialty omelets and egg dishes, as well as several sweet treats. The restaurant was closed on September 30, 1983.

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July 11

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July 11, 1987 – The Disney Gallery Opens in Disneyland

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“Take a bit of inspiration home with you.”

On July 11, 1987, the first incarnation of the Disney Gallery opened in Disneyland, above the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. The first gallery used the space that was originally conceived as an apartment for Walt and Roy Disney, but after Walt’s death, the idea of the apartment was scrapped. The area was then used as a VIP lounge as well as a planning office for Tokyo Disneyland; the idea to turn it into the gallery was out of necessity to help the traffic flow in front of the Pirates attraction. The gallery contained special park-related artwork and models by the Imagineers for purchase by the public, with new pieces being added all the time. The Disney Gallery closed in 2007, but reopened in a new location on Main Street U.S.A. on October 2, 2009.

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July 5

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July 5, 1988 – The Film Norway – The Film Opens in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

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“Norway…it was born in challenge, in a thousand years of challenging the seas.”

On July 5, 1988, the seventy millimeter film Norway – The Film opened in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Also known as The Spirit of Norway, the film was shown at the end of the Maelstrom attraction, where guests could sit and learn a bit more about the people and culture of Norway. The film closed alongside Maelstrom on October 5, 2014, to make way for a new attraction featuring the characters from the film Frozen.

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July 4

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July 4, 1999 – The Bear in the Big Blue House Show Premieres in Disney-MGM Studios

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“I heard all these wonderful voices calling my name!”

On July 4, 1999, the Bear in the Big Blue House Show premiered in the Disney-MGM Studios Park in Walt Disney World. Based on the hit Playhouse Disney show produced by Jim Henson Productions, the show featured the characters of Bear, with his friends Ojo, Treelo, Pip, Pop, Shadow, and Luna. It was housed on Soundstage 5, and the 15-minute show had guests sitting on a carpeted floor. The show ended its run on August 4, 2001, and was replaced with Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage, which included several characters from this show.

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July 2

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July 2, 1999 – The Live Show Tarzan Rocks Opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

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“Two worlds, where primitive meets civilized, where man and beast coexist as one.”

On July 2, 1999, the live-action show Tarzan Rocks opened in the Theater in the Wild in the DinoLand U.S.A. area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. The half-hour show, based on the 1999 animated feature film Tarzan and sponsored by McDonald’s, featured several types of performances, including dancers, inline skaters, and gymnasts in all areas of the theater. Songs from the show were performed by a rock band that occupied a scaffolding on the stage, with the singers acting as narrators for the “Two Worlds Concert Tour.” Halfway through the show, the characters Tarzan and Jane appear to act out scenes from the film before performing complex aerial acrobatics. After this, the stage is taken over by Terk, who starts “Trashing’ the Camp” with audience participation. The show then ends with a musical and dance spectacular to the song “You’ll Be in My Heart.” The show closed on January 21, 2006.

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June 29

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June 29, 1974 – The Tomorrowland Attraction America Sings Opens in Disneyland

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“Yankee Doodle! Yes folks, that was America’s first popular song, and that’s what this show is all about: America’s music.”

On June 29, 1974, the attraction America Sings opened in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland, occupying the carousel theater that held GE’s Carousel of Progress after it moved to Walt Disney World. The attraction introduced to the audience the history of American music, using 100 characters to illustrate the sounds of four different eras. It was hosted by a character called Sam the Eagle, who had a variation of the song “Yankee Doodle” before each area. Sam had an owl as a co-host and a weasel as a frequent interrupting guest. The attraction closed on April 10, 1988, and many of the characters were transferred to the Riverboat scene in Splash Mountain.

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June 27

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June 27, 1997 – The Hercules “Zero to Hero” Victory Parade Begins in Disney-MGM Studios

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“When the Hercules – Zero to Hero Victory Parade rolled into Disney’s Hollywood Studios…it once and for all answered the question, ‘Who put the ‘glad’ in ‘gladiator’?’”

On June 27, 1997, the Hercules “Zero to Hero” Victory Parade began its run in the Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Hollywood Studios). The 14-minute parade promoted the 1997 animated feature film Hercules, featuring the characters of Hercules, Meg, the Muses, Phil, and Hades. A similar parade called the Hercules Victory Parade began in Disneyland on the same day. The parade ran until 1998, which was then replaced with a parade for the film Mulan.

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June 26

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June 26, 1989 – The Delta Dreamflight Attraction Opens in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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“The attraction also featured visions of the aircrafts of the future.”

On June 26, 1989, the Delta Dreamflight Tomorrowland attraction opened in the Magic Kingdom. The attraction replaced If You Could Fly, being a redesigned version of the attraction that took guests through a whimsical look at the history of aviation. The attraction, sponsored by Delta Airlines, had guests boarding Omnimovers to take them through several scenes depicting important moments in flight history. In 1996, Delta ceased sponsorship of the attraction, and in 1998, it was closed. It was soon replaced with Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

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June 9

Posted on June 9, 2015 by disneydetail

June 9, 1984 – The Laserphonic Fantasy Show Debuts at Epcot

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On June 9, the Laserphonic Fantasy light show debuted in Epcot. The show was a precursor to Illuminations, which opened in 1988. Laserphonic Fantasy was an elaborate laser and effects show, featuring the music of composer Don Dorsey, performed in full orchestral. The show took many cues from its predecessor, A New World Fantasy, and was one of the first shows to use lasers on a water-droplet screen. The show did not feature spotlights on specific countries; this addition was made for Illuminations.

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