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August 24

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August 24, 1989 – The Ewok Village Area Opens in Disney-MGM Studios

Ewok Village

“Hurry along the forest moon of Endor – home to rustic Ewok cottages and a towering AT-AT…”

On August 24, 1989, the Ewok Village area opened at Disney-MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) at the entrance of the Star Tours attraction. Based on the village found on forest moon of Endor from the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, guests queue around the village on their way to the attraction. At night, the area is lit up to give the illusion that the Ewoks are around, and they can be heard talking and singing as guests make their way to Star Tours.

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August 18

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August 18, 1986 – The Quick Service Restaurant Crockett’s Tavern Opens in Walt Disney World

Crocketts Tavern

“Rustle up some drinks and eats at the walk-up window beside Pioneer Hall and enjoy ‘em in a rocking chair on the front porch…”

On August 18, 1986, the quick service restaurant Crockett’s Tavern opened in Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort. It replaced the Campfire Snack Bar, and provides specialty appetizers, including chicken wings, Smoke House Nachos, and Uncle John’s Taters: potato skis loaded with fried peppers, onions, parmesan cheese, chive sour cream, and green onions. Specialty cocktails and alcoholic beverages are also available for adults. Unlike most quick services places within the park, Crockett’s Tavern does not accept dining plans.

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August 16

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

Conestoga Wagons

“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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August 15

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August 15, 1917 – First Manager of Custodial Operations and Disney Legend Chuck Boyajian is Born

Chuck Boyajian

“We Keep Your Castle Shining.”

On August 15, 1917, Charles “Chuck” Boyajian was born into an Armenian family in Akron, Ohio. He served in the Navy during World War II, working as a mechanic on an aircraft carrier. After the war, he moved to California with his wife, Alice, and worked as a foreman for American Building Maintenance, which would be contracted to build a new type of amusement park for Walt Disney. Realizing that his own staff would be needed to make his dream into a reality, Walt hired Boyajian to head up the Janitorial Department. Entrusted with the intimidating task of keeping the Magic Kingdom clean, Boyajian managed to create a reputation of spotlessness and productivity that made Disneyland the cleanest theme park on earth. He trained his own “Disney Dynasty” of custodians that were proud to be considered part of the “Team that Chuck Built.” After establishing the department in Disneyland, Boyajian brought his expertise to Walt Disney World in 1971, and then to Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. After retiring in 1981, he was honored with a window on Main Street. Boyajian passed away in 2004. He was honored for his work in 2005 as a Disney Legend.

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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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August 6

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August 6, 1996 – Rainforest Café Opens in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney

Rainforest Cafe

“Traipse the jungle and tantalize your taste buds with flavorful American favorites and kid-friendly cuisine.”

On August 6, 1996, the Rainforest Café opened in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney area. The restaurant replaced Chef Mickey’s (not to be confused with the restaurant of the same name in the Contemporary Resort), and is themed after the rainforest, complete with waterfalls, tropical animals, and a volcano. The restaurant features themed American fare, including Rainforest Pita Quesadillas, a Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich, and the Sparkling Volcano dessert, complete with a decorative “sparkler.” Several other Rainforest Cafes have opened in Disney parks, including Animal Kingdom, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disneyland.

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August 5

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August 5, 2010 – The Tomorrowland Transit Authority is Renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

TTAP

“Take off from Rockettower Plaza for an elevated ride into the world of tomorrow.”

On August 5, 2010, the new name for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority was announced, with the re-addition of the word “PeopleMover.” The attraction, which closed on April 19, 2009 and reopened on September 12, 2009, was enhanced with new LED lights, new speakers, and a new paint job. The renaming was intended to bring back a bit of the past to the updated attraction.

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August 1

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August 1, 1997 – The Maya Grill Opens in Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort

Maya Grill

“Sizzling Fare, Southwestern Flare.”

On August 1, 1997, the Maya Grill opened in the Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World. The restaurant features a mix of traditional Mexican fare with American dishes. Featured menu items include Green Tortilla Soup, Maya Grill’s Signature Fajita Skillet, and Dessert Shots featuring a choice of Key Lime Pie, Cappuccino Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Mud Pie, Peanut Butter Parfait, and Gran Marnier Berries n’ Cream.

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July 31

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July 31, 1955 – The Casey Jr. Circus Train Attraction Opens in Disneyland

Casey Junior

“All aboard for a ‘mini’ tour of the fairytale homes and villages made famous in classic Disney animated movies.”

On July 31, 1955, the Fantasyland attraction Casey Jr. Circus Train opened in Disneyland. Based on the train from the animated feature film Dumbo, the attraction takes guests around the Storybook Land area, giving guests a splendid view of scenes from classic Disney animated features. The attraction, while supposed to be available on opening day of Disneyland, was delayed for two weeks due to mechanical problems. Several of the train cars were also taken from the original merry-go-round as it was refashioned as King Arthur Carousel. A version of the attraction was added to Disneyland Paris, known as Le Petit Train du Cirque.

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July 30

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July 30, 1993 – The Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril Attraction Opens in Disneyland Paris

IJatToP

“Forget finding your friends, you’re going to need all the courage of Indiana Jones to get out alive!”

On July 30, 1993, the roller coaster attraction Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril opened in Disneyland Paris. When the attraction was initially built, Imagineers picked a stock roller coaster attraction so as to quickly add needed capacity for the park; Imagineers worked quickly to add theming to create the attraction with the perfect Disney touch. This is one of several Indiana Jones-themed attractions within the Disney Parks, but the first and only roller coaster. From April 1, 2000, to December 3, 2004, the attraction was operated backwards.

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