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August 5

Posted on August 5, 2016 by disneydetail

August 5, 2010 – The Restaurant Via Napoli Has Grand Opening Ceremony

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“Take a culinary tour of Southern Italy at the family-friendly restaurant and pizzeria at Epcot.”

On August 5, 2010, the restaurant Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria had a special grand opening ceremony in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion, located in the World Showcase. The restaurant, operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, offers authentic Southern Italy cuisine, ranging from Neapolitan pizza to Linguine allo Scoglio, along with Italian desserts such as Zeppole di Caterina. The pizzas keep their authenticity with ingredients flown in from Italy, and water for the pizza being taken from a source within the United States that matches the alkaline found in Naples. The restaurant’s design is noted for the three wood-burning pizza ovens, made to represent the three active volcanoes in Italy: Etna, Vesuvius, and Stromboli.

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June 24

Posted on June 24, 2016 by disneydetail

June 24, 1999 – The Quick Service Restaurant Electric Umbrella Opens in Epcot

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“Hide away beneath colorful canopies where you can sink your teeth into all kinds of classic fare…”

On June 24, 1999, the quick service restaurant Electric Umbrella in Epcot’s Future World area in Walt Disney World. The restaurant, serving lunch and dinner, features a mix of classic and healthy fare, including a French dip burger, an Energy Salad with roasted chicken, and a strawberry cheesecake. The restaurant is included in the Disney Dining Plan, and includes a courtyard where guests can eat while observing the sights of the park.

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April 25

Posted on April 25, 2016 by disneydetail

April 25, 2007 – The Attraction Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future Opens in Epcot

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“Disembark from your time travel experience where an emerging world of wonders awaits your arrival.”

On April 25, 2007, the Spaceship Earth post-show attraction Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future opened in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The area, formerly AT&T Global Neighborhood, gives guests an interactive experience with emerging technologies in the fields of healthcare, energy, and more. Companies such as Siemens were highly involved in the creation of the area, giving guests a good introduction into the many technological discoveries that await them within the park. The attraction also boasts being one of the first to have an interactive element that can be carried over into online interactivity. A smaller version of this attraction was built for Disneyland, built within Innoventions.

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March 16

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March 16, 1911 – Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend Harper Goff is Born

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“Walt liked the story-board well enough to have me give an [Audience Reaction Inquiry] to a group of exhibitors who were in town. They were enthusiastic and the rest is history.”

On March 16, 1911, Ralph Harper Goff was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. His family moved to Santa Ana, California, where he would later attend the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. Afterwards, he moved to New York where he worked as a magazine illustrator. During World War II, Goff was asked to help design camouflage paint at a research facility at Fort Belvoir. After the war, Goff returned to California to work as a set designer for Warner Brothers, with his work being used in such classics as Casablanca, Sergeant York, and Captain Blood. He moved up the ranks to work as an associate producer and art director. After a chance meeting in London in 1951, Goff was invited by Walt Disney to work at the studio to sketch storyboards for a project, which would later evolve into the live-action feature film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The film would go on to win two Academy Awards: one for art director, and one for special effects. Goff was also instrumental in designing concepts for several pavilions for Epcot’s World Showcase in 1975, including Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom. He was also known for playing the banjo in the Disney Dixieland jazz band Firehouse Five Plus Two. He was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1993; the same year, Goff passed away at the age of 81.

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February 28

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February 28, 2003 – The Attraction Test the Limits Lab Opens in Innoventions

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“UL is a welcome addition to Innoventions and their commitment to public safety echoes our own.” – Brad Rex, Vice President of Epcot

On February 28, 2003, the new interactive attraction hosted by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. called Test the Limits Lab opened in Ecpot’s Innoventions area. The area hosted five exhibits for kids to test, acting in the role of an engineer to test products in an effort to teach guests about product safety. The exhibits included tests on firefighters’ helmets and television screens. The attraction closed on January 6, 2015.

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January 28

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January 28, 2009 – The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure Opens in Epcot

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“Welcome to Team Possible!”

On January 28, 2009, the interactive attraction Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure opened in Epcot’s World Showcase. Based on the hit Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible, the experience gave guests a chance to become secret agents throughout Epcot, solving cases through the help of a special communication device known as a Kimmunicator. Seven pavilions, each with a different mission, were available for exploring, with each quest taking about an hour to complete. The interactive attraction closed on May 17, 2012, and was replaced by Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure on July 6, 2012.

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January 20

Posted on January 20, 2016 by disneydetail

January 20 2014 – The Restaurant Spice Road Table Opens in Epcot

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“Simmer your senses in the flavors of the Mediterranean as you unwind in the ambience of a picturesque waterfront view.”

On January 20, 2014, the Spice Road Table Restaurant officially opened in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion in the World Showcase. The restaurant, located on the lagoon side, was inspired by authentic outdoor cafes, and provides guests a prime seat for the IllumiNations fireworks show. The Mediterranean fare includes tapas and specialties, including spicy garlic shrimp and chicken skewers. While not originally accepting the Disney Dining Plan, most plans are now accepted at the restaurant.

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December 23

Posted on December 23, 2015 by disneydetail

December 23, 1982 – The Electronic Forum Attraction Opens in Epcot

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” There’s really nothing in the world comparable to the numbers we could reach.” – WED Enterprises Communications Manager Paul Goldman

On December 23, 1982, the Electronic Forum attraction opened in Epcot’s Communicore East area. The unique polling attraction had guests enter a theater and watch films on current events; they were then asked their opinions on what they had seen and provided their answers via a small set of buttons on their arm rests. The answers were compiled and submitted instantly. This technology had its uses outside Epcot, as the results were sent to newspapers across the country. The attraction was closed on March 16, 1991.

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December 6

Posted on December 6, 2015 by disneydetail

December 6, 2012 – The Epcot Attraction Test Track Reopens

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“One Fun Ride”

On December 6, 2012, the popular Epcot attraction Test Track reopened. Closed since April, the newly revamped attraction features a new sponsorship through Chevrolet, along with an emphasis on the creation of a car at the newly designed Chevrolet Design Center. Each car is developed via four testing criteria: capability, responsiveness, efficiency, and power. Guests can then take their cars through the Test Track circuit, racing at a peak speed of 65 mph.

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November 16

Posted on November 16, 2015 by disneydetail

November 16, 2004 – The Turtle Talk with Crush Attraction Opens in Epcot’s The Living Seas Area

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“Gather ‘round a window to the ocean for a real-time Q-and-A session with your favorite totally tubular turtle. Righteous!

On November 16, 2004, the Turtle Talk with Crush attraction opened in The Living Seas area of Epcot. Based on the hit Pixar film Finding Nemo, the attraction features the character Crush, the 150-year-old turtle from the EAC. Through digital projection and voice-activated animation, Crush is able to hold a conversation with members of the audience. The attraction proved popular enough to be brought to Disney’s California Adventure in 2005, and Tokyo DisneySea in 2009.

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