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| 6=On this day in 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot. | | 6=On this day in 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot. | ||
| 7= On this day in 2006, Expedition Everest opened in Animal Kingdom. | | 7= On this day in 2006, Expedition Everest opened in Animal Kingdom. | ||
| − | | 8= On this day in 1974 Treasure Island (later known as Discovery Island) opened in Walt Disney World. | + | | 8= On this day in 1974, Treasure Island (later known as Discovery Island) opened in Walt Disney World. |
| 9= On this day in 1987, the Disney Traders shop opened in World Showcase. | | 9= On this day in 1987, the Disney Traders shop opened in World Showcase. | ||
| − | | 10= On this day in 1964, Walt Disney arrived in New York to oversee his four attractions | + | | 10= On this day in 1964, Walt Disney arrived in New York to oversee his four attractions at the 1964 World's Fair. |
| − | | 11= On this day in 1980, the Walt Disney World | + | | 11= On this day in 1980, the Walt Disney World Daper Dans flew to Disneyland to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Disneyland Daper Dans. |
| 12= On this day in 1995, the Polynesian Resort's Papeete Bay Verandah restaurant was renamed 'Ohana. | | 12= On this day in 1995, the Polynesian Resort's Papeete Bay Verandah restaurant was renamed 'Ohana. | ||
| − | | 13= On this day in 2002, Disney held a special after hours event which allowed guests to get a sneak | + | | 13= On this day in 2002, Disney held a special after hours event which allowed guests to get a sneak peek of Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama, in Disney's Animal Kingdom. |
| 14= On this day in 2008, legendary Disney animator, Ollie Johnson passed away at age 95. | | 14= On this day in 2008, legendary Disney animator, Ollie Johnson passed away at age 95. | ||
| 15= On this day in 1973, "The Walt Disney Story" opened on Main Street USA. | | 15= On this day in 1973, "The Walt Disney Story" opened on Main Street USA. | ||
| 16= On this day in 2001, the Animal Kingdom Lodge opened. | | 16= On this day in 2001, the Animal Kingdom Lodge opened. | ||
| − | | 17= On this day 73,168 guests | + | | 17= On this day in 1973, 73,168 guests visited Walt Disney World. The Magic Kingdom was the only operating theme park at the time. |
| 18= On this day in 2002, Primeval Whirl opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom. | | 18= On this day in 2002, Primeval Whirl opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom. | ||
| 19= On this day in 2009, Space Mountain closed for major renovations. | | 19= On this day in 2009, Space Mountain closed for major renovations. | ||
| 20= On this day in 1991, The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater opened in the Disney-MGM Studios. | | 20= On this day in 1991, The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater opened in the Disney-MGM Studios. | ||
| 21= On this day in 2009, the Downtown Disney balloon ride, Characters in Flight officially opened. | | 21= On this day in 2009, the Downtown Disney balloon ride, Characters in Flight officially opened. | ||
| − | | 22= On this day in | + | | 22= On this day in 1998, Disney's Animal Kingdom opened! |
| 23= On this day in 1986, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. | | 23= On this day in 1986, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. | ||
| 24= On this day in 2009, Disney Imagineering legend, Marty Sklar announced he was retiring. | | 24= On this day in 2009, Disney Imagineering legend, Marty Sklar announced he was retiring. | ||
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| 27= On this day in 1992, the American Express Travelport exhibit, located in CommuniCore West closed. | | 27= On this day in 1992, the American Express Travelport exhibit, located in CommuniCore West closed. | ||
| 28= On this day in 1997, the restaurant located inside Cinderella's Castle was renamed Cinderella's Royal Table. The restaurant had originally been named King Stefan's Banquet Hall. | | 28= On this day in 1997, the restaurant located inside Cinderella's Castle was renamed Cinderella's Royal Table. The restaurant had originally been named King Stefan's Banquet Hall. | ||
| − | | 29= On this day in 1994, the first phase | + | | 29= On this day in 1994, the first phase of the All-Star Sports Resort officially opened. |
| 30= On this day in 2011, the Beatles cover band, "British Invasion" performed for the final time in the United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot. | | 30= On this day in 2011, the Beatles cover band, "British Invasion" performed for the final time in the United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot. | ||
| Please Pardon Our Dust While We Enhance This Area For Your Future Enjoyment | | Please Pardon Our Dust While We Enhance This Area For Your Future Enjoyment | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 22 April 2019
On this day in 2009, Space Mountain closed for major renovations.
