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May 14

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May 14, 2007 – Walt Disney World Makes a Donation to Orlando’s Performing Arts Center

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“Disney Cast Members take great pride in supporting our community and making Central Florida a better place to live, work, and play.” – Meg Crofton, President, Walt Disney World Resort

On May 14, 2007, the Walt Disney World Resort announced its plans to make three significant donations to the Central Florida area, beginning with a $12.5 million commitment to the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center. Disney’s contributions to the area trace back to 1989, when they contributed $425,000 to build the amphitheater for community events. By 2007, Disney’s contributions to the amphitheater totaled more than $1 million.

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April 26

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April 26, 1990 – The Mickey’s Magical TV World Show Opens at Mickey’s Starland in Walt Disney World

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“What’s all the fuss about Gummi magic? So far, it’s nothing but tricks!”

On April 26, 1990, the live show Mickey’s Magical TV World opened in the Mickey’s Starland area of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. The show featured characters from the popular Saturday morning cartoons, including Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Ducktales, and Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers; other popular shows were added and some were taken out through the years of the show. The musical stage show, hosted by Mickey Mouse, lasted about fifteen minutes. The show closed on March 11, 1996.

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April 25

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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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April 23

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April 23, 2015 – Dockside Margaritas Opens in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs

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“Chill out at this laid-back waterfront margarita bar themed after a 1960s Florida fruit-stand.”

On April 23, 2015, the quick-service station Dockside Margaritas opened in the revamped Disney Springs area. The space, styled after a 1960s Florida fruit-stand, has specialty margaritas made-to-order, either on the rocks or frozen, along with other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The stand is also proud of serving craft beers from Florida breweries. Guests can enjoy the sights of Buena Vista Cove and listen to live entertainment while enjoying their drinks.

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April 17

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April 17, 2012 – The Orange Bird Returns to Walt Disney World

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“Little Orange Bird in the sunshine tree, won’t you think of something sunny just for me?”

On April 17, 2012, the official Disney fan club D23 announced in front of a small group of members that the Orange Bird would be returning to the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. Designed in the 1970s as a mascot for the park, the bird was located in Adventureland’s Sunshine Tree Terrace, where citrus drinks were made available. In 1971, a song was written and released by the Sherman Brothers, called “The Orange Bird Song.” In addition to adding new merchandise featuring the quirky character, a statue created in the 1970s was brought back, standing proudly above the Sunshine Tree Terrace.

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April 15

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April 15, 1973 – The Attraction The Walt Disney Story Opens on Walt Disney World’s Main Street

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On April 15, 1973, the attraction The Walt Disney Story opened on Main Street in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. The attraction was a movie about Walt Disney, narrated by Walt himself through archival footage, and was one of the only free attractions at the park, as coupons were still being used at the time. The queue for the attraction also gave guests a look at some rare Disney memorabilia and collectables. While similar to the original Disneyland attraction, the Walt Disney World version gave guests a look at what was to come, including a look at Epcot, as well as a look at the Disney-MGM Studios. The attraction closed on October 5, 1992.

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April 13

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April 13, 2012 – The Premiere of the Disneynature Film Chimpanzee is Held in Downtown Disney

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“Disneynature joined forces with the Jane Goodall Institute for a special ‘See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees’ program.”

On April 13, 2012, a red carpet world premiere event was held for Disneynature’s newest film Chimpanzee. The world premiere was held at Downtown Disney in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, and included guests of all types, including producer Don Hahn, Jane Goodal, and special Disney Channel stars. The event was planned with the Jane Goodall Institute, with Disneynature making a donation through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to the JGI program with every ticket sold for the film in its first week.

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April 2

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April 2, 2007 – The Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Attraction Opens in Walt Disney World

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“Discover the power of laughter from the original Monsters of Comedy during a hilarious interactive show.”

On April 2, 2007, the interactive attraction Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor opened in Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland area. The attraction, featuring characters from the Pixar films Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University, takes guests into a comedy club in the heart of Monstropolis, where character Mike has duties as the M.C. Guests are implored to laugh at the jokes in order to build up enough power to open the doors at the end of the show. Using special technology, the comedians interact with the audience, including choosing one audience member to be “that guy,” the butt of every joke. While waiting for the show to begin, guests are also asked to provide their own jokes through text messages that may be used during one of the show’s acts.

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March 9

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March 9, 2014 – The Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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“Experience all-new magic as Magic Kingdom park comes alive with music and dancing in this parade celebrating Fantasyland.”

On March 9, 2014, the newest daytime parade, the Festival of Fantasy Parade, debuted in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. The parade aimed to combine Fantasyland with its newest expansion New Fantasyland, culminating in a parade of grandiose parade floats, special new costumes, and a soundtrack of Disney music featuring old classics and new favorites. Ranging from Peter Pan to Frozen, the parade also features special technological and theatrical elements to give a snapshot of each film, with the most impressive being the Maleficent dragon, a clockwork dragon that has since become the symbol of the parade.

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March 1

Posted on March 1, 2016 by disneydetail

March 1, 1999 – The Maharajah Jungle Trek Attraction Opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

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“Embark on a self-guided tour of Southeast Asia – home to tigers, fruit bats, dozens of species of birds and a flying fox.”

On March 1, 1999, the Maharajah Jungle Trek attraction opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Located in Asia, guests are sent into the Anandapur Royal Forest, a former hunting ground turned animal preserve, where they can encounter several types of animals. The area is part of Disney’s commitment to wildlife conservation, providing several endangered species a home with a natural environment, including waterfalls and other jungle flora and fauna. Guests are able to tour the area by themselves, exploring “abandoned temples” while seeing animals in their natural habitats.

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