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April 3

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April 3, 1989 – The Walt Disney World Park Disney-MGM Studios is Covered in Newsweek

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“Disney World Unveils a $1 Billion Movieland”

On April 3, 1989, an issue of Newsweek was released featuring Mickey Mouse on the front cover as Sorcerer Mickey. The cover article focused on the opening of Walt Disney World’s newest park, Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Hollywood Studios), which was scheduled to open on May 1st of that year. Newsweek was allowed to go behind the scenes of the creation of the new park and explored other areas of Disney success in the process, including Cast Members and their standards, and, of course, then-CEO Michael Eisner. Other potential ventures were explored in the article, including the water park Typhoon Lagoon, Epcot’s Wonders of Life pavilion, and the new resorts The Swan and The Dolphin.

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April 2

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April 2, 1993 – The Daytime Parade Aladdin’s Royal Caravan Begins its Run at Disneyland

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“Genuflect, show some respect, down on one knee.”

On April 2, 1993, the daytime parade Aladdin’s Royal Caravan began its run at Disneyland, several months after the parade’s beginning in Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios in December, 1992. The parade was based on the song “Prince Ali” from the animated feature film, with it being played throughout the parade run. The genie was featured in every float in the parade, including a 32-foot-tall Genie and a waving Genie puppet. This was the first parade to be based on a single animated feature film. The parade ended its run in June, 1994, and was replaced with The Lion King Celebration.

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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 27

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March 27, 1989 – The Walt Disney World Casting Center Opens

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On March 27, 1989, the Walt Disney World Casting Center opened. Designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern and contracted by H. J. High Construction, the 61,000 square foot building is known as the place where those who wish to work at Walt Disney World submit their applications. The building is also known for its peculiar diamond design on the outer walls, earning it the nickname of the “giant argyle sock.” Many aspects of hiring take place in this building, including new-hire administrative processing, and scheduling for the first day of training.

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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 22

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March 22, 1975 – The Lake Buena Vista Village Opens at Walt Disney World

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“…Shopping took on a whole new meaning as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village…opened.”

On March 22, 1975, the Lake Buena Vista Village area opened at Walt Disney World. The village area was comprised of a few dozen shops around a lagoon, including Toys Fantastique, and The Pottery Chalet. The area has evolved several times, beginning in 1977, when it was renamed Walt Disney World Village and became more focused on being a shopping experience for Walt Disney World guests. In 1984, more attractions and events were added to the area to keep guests of the park on property; in 1986, an area for adults known as Pleasure Island was introduced, and the shopping area was renamed Disney Village Marketplace. In 1995, Pleasure Island was combined with Disney Village Marketplace to become on Downtown Disney area, and was expanded even further with the addition of World of Disney character store and the upgrade of the AMC Theaters. In 2013, it was announced that the area would be expanded again and be renamed as Disney Springs.

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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 15

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March 15, 1999 – The Live Show Disney’s Doug Live Opens at Disney-MGM Studios

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“Dear Journal, hey it’s me, Doug.”

On March 15, 1999, the live stage show Disney’s Doug Live opened at Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios). It replaced SuperStar Television at the ABC TV Theater, and was based on the Disney cartoon Doug, which Disney acquired in 1996. The live show featured actors portraying the well-known characters, including the titular character, his crush Patti Mayonaise, and his dog Porkchop. The story for the show consisted of Doug winning tickets to see his favorite band, The Beets, and trying to ask Patti to accompany him, although many of his attempts go awry. The show closed on May 12, 2001.

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March 14

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March 14, 2008 – The Pixar Themed Parade Block Party Bash Begins at Walt Disney World

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“All right people, we are ready to celebrate! Let’s launch Mission: Block Party!”

On March 14, 2008, the Pixar-themed parade and stage show Block Party Bash premiered at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. The parade came to Walt Disney World three years after it was introduced at Disney’s California Adventure to coincide with Disneyland’s 50th Birthday celebrations. Block Party Bash replaced the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade that had previously been show at Hollywood Studios. The parade featured four Pixar films: Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Monsters Inc., and The Incredibles. A combination of stage show and parade, it featured several floats that included a trampoline unit, scooters, and several flying props. The parade ended its run on January 1, 2011, and was replaced with Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun later that year.

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