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January 9

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January 9, 1976 – The Disneyana Shop Opens on Disneyland’s Main Street

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“For collectors and the curious alike.”

On January 9, 1976, the Disneyana Shop opened on Main Street of Disneyland. The store featured rare and valuable pieces of Disneyana; after a few years, however, it became increasingly difficult to find pieces to sell. With this and other problems, the shop decided to change tactics and sell only limited edition pieces and collectables. The store has moved several times since its opening: once on May 30, 1986 to across the street to where the former jewelry shop resided, also on April 14, 2013, to replace the Disney Gallery location. Disneyana shops have been opened in other Disney Parks, with Walt Disney World’s opening in 1983 (and closing in 1996), and Disneyland Paris’ opening in 1992.

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December 18

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December 18, 1992 – The It’s a Small World Toy Shop Opens in Disneyland’s Fantasyland

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“Come visit the best store for good girls and boys!”

On December 18, 1992, the It’s A Small World Toy Shoppe opened in Disneyland’s Fantasyland, just outside the exit for the attraction of the same name. The store was originally sponsored by Mattel, and features products from the company, including Hot Wheels and Disney Princess dolls.

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December 17

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December 17, 1990 – The Honey I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone Attraction Opens in Disney-MGM Studios

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“Discover what it’s like to be the size of a bug at this large-scale, backyard-themed play space.”

On December 17, 1990, the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone interactive attraction opened in Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios (now known as Hollywood Studios). Based on the 1989 live-action film, the area gives guests the feeling of having been shrunk by inventor Wayne Szalinski and have to make their way through the backyard, including 30-feet-tall blades of grass, giant bumblebees, and enormous ants. The area is a popular attraction for younger kids and preschoolers.

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December 16

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December 16, 1990 – The Commissary Opens in Hollywood Studios

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“An Art Deco setting features film posters of past and present as movie trailers play on TVs.”

On December 16, 1990, The Commissary restaurant opened in Hollywood Studios. The quick-service restaurant is decorated in an Art Deco style, reminiscent of the style of Old Hollywood. Its menu features popular dishes such as a chicken club, New York strip steak, and roasted salmon. On July 1, 1997, the restaurant was renamed ABC Commissary, named after the Disney owned television channel, and features trailers and behind-the-scenes looks of popular ABC shows on its many television screens.

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December 15

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December 15, 1997 – Ghirardelli’s Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Opens in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney

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“The world-famous chocolatier delivers decadent sundaes smothered with hot, house-made fudge as well as chocolate treats and drinks.”

On December 15, 1997, Ghirardelli’s Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop opened in the Downtown Disney area of Walt Disney World. The quick-service store features chocolate by the famous chocolate company, with special San Francisco themed sundaes, including the Golden Gate Banana Split: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams topped with pineapple, strawberries, hot fudge, bananas, whipped crème, chopped almonds, and a cherry. A version of this store was opened in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney area on June 7, 2012.

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December 10

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December 10, 1993 – The Living with the Land Boat Attraction Opens in EPCOT

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“Sail through the greenhouses of The Land Pavilion and behold 9-pound lemons, Mickey shaped pumpkins and more!”

On December 10, 1993, the Living with the Land boat attraction opened in EPCOT, replacing the Listen to the Land attraction. The attraction takes guests through the greenhouses within The Land Pavilion of EPCOT, teaching them about agriculture and displaying ideas for future green ways of growing produce. The produce grown in this attraction are served for guests at Sunshine Seasons and the Garden Grill Restaurant, making this one of the most self-sustaining parts of Walt Disney World. Guests are also able to see the park’s fish farm, containing live eels, catfish, and alligators.

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December 6

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December 6, 2012 – The Interactive Attraction Enchanted Tales with Belle Opens in Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland

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“Enjoy an interactive story adventure featuring Belle, Lumiere, and you!”

On December 6, 2012, the interactive attraction Enchanted Tales with Belle opened in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom as part of the New Fantasyland expansion. Guests are taken to Maurice’s cottage, where they find that Belle and Beast gave him a magic mirror to visit Belle at the castle any time he wishes; guests are then taken through the mirror to the castle, where they are selected to play special roles to tell the story of Beauty and the Beast for Belle, who is getting ready to meet the Beast for dinner and dancing that night. Lumiere acts as the narrator for the story, and directs the guests in a chance to surprise Belle with a wonderful story. All guests that are selected to be a part of the story get their picture taken with Belle, a special PhotoPass card, and a special gift as a thanks for participating.

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December 3

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December 3, 1980 – The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Tokyo Disneyland is Held in Urayasu, Japan

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“Tokyo Disneyland remains an unfading source of pride.”

On December 3, 1980, the groundbreaking ceremony for the first international Disney theme park, Tokyo Disneyland, took place in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. After the agreement to build the park was signed in April of 1973, nine employees from the Oriental Land Company were sent to California to study Disney Park operations. Up to 150 people would travel to Disneyland to study park operations before the ceremony. A special Shinto purification ceremony known as Kiri-Nusa-San-Mai (切麻散米) was held on the site on December 3, which involves rice and salt to cleanse the land before construction. A press conference was also held, with up to 250 members of the media in attendance, adding to the expectations that this park would bring upon opening. Construction then began in January of 1981m and the park opened almost two-and-a-half years later on April 15, 1983.

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December 1

Posted on December 1, 2014 by disneydetail

December 1, 2004 – Disney’s PhotoPass Service Debuts at Walt Disney World

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“Capture your magical experiences – and get everyone in the picture – all throughout your Disney vacation.”

On December 1, 2004, the PhotoPass service debuted throughout Walt Disney World’s parks. The service aims to give guests the opportunity to get great family shots in the park through the use of a PhotoPass card. Given to a PhotoPass photographer, the card is scanned after the photo is taken, and guests can order their favorite pictures after they have gone home and entered the card’s code on the PhotoPass website after establishing an account. Photos can be taken by PhotoPass photographers at park entrances, iconic structures, and at character meet-and-greets. The service has since been linked to Disney’s MyMagic+ account, and is available at Disneyland and the New York World of Disney store.

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November 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by disneydetail

November 28, 1974 – The Tomorrowland Attraction Star Jets Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Scaled-down Apollo-Saturn replica rockets propelled guests up to 60 feet above Magic Kingdom park.”

On November 28, 1974, the Tomorrowland attraction Star Jets opened in Walt Disney World. The attraction was based on the Disneyland Rocket Jets, which opened in 1967. The attraction was similar to the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction; guests board their vehicles and while revolving around a central hub, and have the ability to maneuver the vehicle up and down while continuing the rotation of the ride. For Star Jets, guests boarded jets around a centralized rocket hub, and the height of the attraction allowed guests the ability to look out over the sights of the Magic Kingdom. When tickets were in use in the parks, this attraction was considered a D Ticket ride. In 1994, the attraction was closed along with many others due to a significant change in the look of Tomorrowland, and was replaced with the Astro Orbiter.

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