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May 1

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May 1, 1989 – The Adventures Club Opens in Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island Area

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“Marching along, we’re adventures, singing the song of adventurers, up or down, north, south, east or west, an adventurer’s life is best!”

On May 1, 1989, the Adventurers Club nightclub opened in Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island area. It was one of eight clubs that existed in the area. The story of the club’s theme includes a 1937 New Years Eve party that doubles as an open house, looking for new membership. Guests are invited to be initiated as members, becoming members of the play within the club. The club overall was similar to being part of an interactive theater experience, with several actors playing parts of Adventurers Club members that interact with guests. The club closed on September 27, 2008.

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April 22

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April 22, 1999 – The Sound Effects Show Sounds Dangerous Opens in Hollywood Studios

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“You will hear from us soon!”

On April 22, 1999, the audio sound effects show Sounds Dangerous opened in the ABC Sound Studio, located in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. The show was hosted by comedian Drew Carey, best known for ABC’s The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line is it Anyway?, playing the part of an undercover detective named Foster. Guests were given headphones and told they would be participating in a test pilot for a new show called Undercover Live. The attraction was altered in 2009, when it was told it would operate seasonally. On May 18, 2012, the attraction was officially closed; the space has since been used to show previews of new Disney films.

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April 10

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April 10, 2014 – Disney Parks Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of it’s a small world

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“It’s a world that we share, and it’s time we’re aware, it’s a small world after all!”

On April 10, 2014, celebrations kicked off to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the popular attraction it’s a small world. The attraction, first premiering at the 1964 World’s Fair, has become a staple of any park visit around the world. The celebrations began with a sing-along featured on the ABC morning show Good Morning America, with global awareness through the website SmallWorld50.com. Conversations were also held with Disney Legend Richard Sherman, who wrote the attraction’s catchy song with his brother Robert. Each park had their own way of celebrating: In Walt Disney World, guests joined the sing-along before the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, with several park performers incorporating the song in their routines; in Disneyland, Richard Sherman appeared in Main Street, leading guests in their own sing-along; Hong Kong Disneyland featured their the Hong Kong Children’s Choir singing the song in Cantonese; Tokyo Disneyland had cast members and guests sing the song in Japanese; Disneyland Paris had a special event with students from the European International School leading guests in a multi-language version of the song.

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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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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 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 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 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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March 1

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March 1, 1999 – The Animal Kingdom Attraction Kali River Rapids Opens

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“Adventure awaits!”

On March 1, 1999, the thrill ride attraction Kali River Rapids opens in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park. The attraction takes guests on a whitewater rapids adventure through the Chakranadi River, exploring scenery found in the heart of Asia. Guests sit inside a wooden pagoda that seats 12 and go up a 90-foot knoll, pass by several waterfalls, go through a raging current, and cascade down a 20-foot plummet near the end of the attraction. Guests are warned that they will get soaked on this attraction, so it is best to ride when the weather is warm. The attraction, like many others in this park, carries the message of being kind to the environment, as illegal logging is destroying nature and leaving hazardous materials in their wake.

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