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June 14

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June 14, 1958 – The Fantasyland Attraction Alice in Wonderland Opens in Disneyland

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“Can you escape in time for a very ‘unbirthday party’ where you’re the guest of honor?”

On June 14, 1958, the Fantasyland attraction Alice in Wonderland opened in Disneyland. Based on the 1951 animated feature, the attraction is a dark ride, with parts of the ride illuminated using ultraviolet light and special paint. Guests board caterpillar-shaped boats and head into “Wonderland,” viewing several iconic scenes from the film, and meeting the beloved characters. The attraction was closed on September 6, 1982, for a major remodel, which included a re-recording of the voice of Alice by original actress Kathryn Beaumont. As of the date of this entry, the ride has been closed again for another remodel. This is one of the few attractions that exists only in Disneyland.

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June 12

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June 12, 1957 – The Monsanto House of the Future Attraction Opens in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

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“The Home of the Future was always a great one. You’d go in and see all the things that you wondered why you didn’t have them in your home.” – Dick Cook, Former Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios

On June 12, 1957, the Monsanto House of the Future attraction opened in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Like many attractions at this time, it was meant to be a view of the future; it was built with plastic, and featured many appliances and furniture pieces that were uncommon in homes at the time. In 1967, like many pieces of Tomorrowland, the house began to look dated thanks to advances in technology at the time, and was scheduled to be torn down. However, the house was so well built that it wasn’t able to be destroyed in the regular fashion, as the wrecking ball just bounced off the house; crews had to take the place apart piece by piece. The home was completely demolished by December of 1967.

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June 11

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June 11, 2010 – The Nighttime Show World of Color Premieres in Disneyland’s California Adventure

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“Watch images of characters come to life on a veil of mist, while water forms fanciful shapes in time to memorable music.”

On June 11, 2010, the nighttime show World of Color premiered at Disneyland’s California Adventure park. The show takes place at Paradise Bay in the Paradise Pier area, and is an outdoor light and music extravaganza, with over 1,000 fountains shooting enough water to create a 19,000 square-foot screen, where 28 projectors display clips from classic Disney movies. Music plays in time with the projected clips, ranging from all across Disney film history. The show has become immensely popular, and is frequently updated for special events or holidays. Special “Glow with the Show” ear hats are also available for guests to purchase, and the ears glow to match the rhythm of the show.

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June 10

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June 10, 1998 – The BET Soundstage Club Opens in Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island

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“The best in urban contemporary music and entertainment.”

On June 10, 1998, the BET Soundstage Club opened in Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island Area. As the only nightclub that bore the name of Black Entertainment Television (BET), it replaced the Neon Armadillo Music Saloon, a nightclub that featured a country-western theme. The nightclub featured music by popular R&B, hip-hop, and rap artists, as well as various Caribbean-style appetizers and drinks. The nightclub closed on September 27, 2008.

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June 4

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June 4, 1990 – The Quick Service Restaurant The Bengal Barbecue Opens in Disneyland’s Adventureland

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“Tear into some toothsome jungle skewers at this quick-service stand.”

On June 4, 1990, the quick-service restaurant The Bengal Barbecue opened in Disneyland’s Adventureland. The restaurant features “jungle skewers” in several varieties, including beef, chicken, and vegetable. The restaurant also features several other snacks, including a fruit cup and a Mickey Mouse pretzel. It has received relatively good reviews from park guests.

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June 1

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June 1, 2001 – The Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights Resumes its Run

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“A nighttime parade full of lights.”

On June 1, 2001, the Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights resumed its run after its original closing on June 21, 1995, which was replaced at the time by Disney’s Fantillusion. The parade is Tokyo Disneyland’s version of the Main Street Electrical Parade, the popular nighttime parade that first started in Disneyland on June 17, 1972. The parade begins near the Haunted Mansion and travels past Cinderella’s Castle; it features several beloved Disney characters, including the Genie, Tinkerbell, and, of course, Mickey Mouse. Several albums of music from the parade have been released in Japan, which usually includes the sound effects and character voices from the show. On rainy nights when this parade is cancelled, a special version called “Nightfall Glow” runs, with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as the hosts of this mini parade. This mini parade starts in Toontown and runs through Westernland and Fantasyland.

 

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May 31

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May 31, 2013 – The Interactive Game A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas Begins in Walt Disney World

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“Discover hidden treasures, fend off enemies, and join Captain Jack on an interactive adventure of a lifetime.”

On May 31, the interactive park game A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas began in Walt Disney World. Similar to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, guests first go to an area called The Crow’s Nest and are given a map to find spots hidden in Adventureland of the Magic Kingdom on one of five searches for treasure: Heads You Lose, Guardian’s Curse, Haven Defense, A King’s Ransom, and Blackbeard. The adventures are based on the Pirates of the Caribbean series of films, including the characters of Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa. Any guest is able to play the game, and each mission takes about twenty minutes, although guests can stop and resume at any time.

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May 25

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May 25, 1983 – The Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Attraction Opens in Disneyland

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“Board a woodcarver’s cart and take off on a fantastic journey that revisits the beloved tale of Pinocchio and his conscience, Jiminy Cricket.”

On May 25, 1983, the Disneyland attraction Pinocchio’s Daring Journey opened in Disneyland. A Pinocchio-themed attraction had long been in the works at WED Enterprises, but it wasn’t until the opening of the new Fantasyland on this very day that the attraction became a reality. Surprisingly, this attraction opened in Tokyo Disneyland a month before the Disneyland version, as the timeline for Tokyo Disneyland’s grand opening resulted in the attraction opening before Fantasyland’s revamp was finished. The attraction takes guests through the events of the classic film, beginning at Stromboli’s Puppet Theater. Known as a “dark ride,” the attraction involves show lighting with the figures painted in black light paint, illuminated with ultraviolet light, along with several other special effects.

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May 24

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May 24, 2013 – The Monstrous Summer 24 Hour Event Starts at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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“Three Disney theme parks celebrate the beginning of summer with a ‘Monstrous’ bi-coastal All-Nighter.”

On May 24, 2013, to celebrate the release of the Pixar film Monsters University, the three American Disney Parks held an event called “Monstrous Summer,” where the parks were open for a full 24-hours of fun and exciting events. There were limited pieces of merchandise available only during this event, along with special character greetings, parades, and dance parties. A distinctive nighttime spectacular called “Celebrate the Magic” also began during this celebration, and lasted all summer, lighting Cinderella’s Castle with summer-themed images from Disney movies Lilo and Stitch and The Little Mermaid, with a few others. Sweet monster-themed treats were available as part of the celebration, including a Mike Wazowski cake-pop.

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May 23

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May 23, 1997 – The Light Magic Nighttime Show Begins its Run at Disneyland

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“…to dream and to believe that those dreams can come true.”

On May 23, 1997, the nighttime street show Light Magic began its run in Disneyland, replacing the Main Street Electrical Parade. Much like its predecessor, Light Magic was a show presented on four floats, each 80 feet long and 11 feet wide, and featured lights, special effects, and, of course, Disney characters. The show began between the “it’s a small world” attraction and the Matterhorn, and made its way down Main Street. It ended its run on September 1, 1997.

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