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| 1=On this day in 1994, The US Department of Defense leased the Disney Inn renaming the hotel Shades of Green. | | 1=On this day in 1994, The US Department of Defense leased the Disney Inn renaming the hotel Shades of Green. | ||
| − | | 2=On this day in 1992, The Alligator Bayou section of Disney's Dixie | + | | 2=On this day in 1992, The Alligator Bayou section of Disney's Dixie Landings Resort opened. |
| 3=On this day in 1989, Disney issued new $1 and $5 Disney Dollars at Walt Disney World. | | 3=On this day in 1989, Disney issued new $1 and $5 Disney Dollars at Walt Disney World. | ||
| − | | 4=On this day in 1984, the Backstage | + | | 4=On this day in 1984, the Backstage Magic exhibit opened in Communicore East at EPCOT Center. |
| 5=On this day in 2004, Disney legend John Hench passed away at the age of 95. Hench was one of the Imagineers who helped design Walt Disney World before it opened. | | 5=On this day in 2004, Disney legend John Hench passed away at the age of 95. Hench was one of the Imagineers who helped design Walt Disney World before it opened. | ||
| 6= On this day in 1985, Disney reached an agreement with Lucasfilms to develop attractions in the Disney parks. | | 6= On this day in 1985, Disney reached an agreement with Lucasfilms to develop attractions in the Disney parks. | ||
| 7= On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts announced the creation of an American Idol attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios. | | 7= On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts announced the creation of an American Idol attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios. | ||
| 8= On this day in 2002, Downtown Disney began its annual Mardi Gras celebration. | | 8= On this day in 2002, Downtown Disney began its annual Mardi Gras celebration. | ||
| − | | 9= On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. The 3d show would reopen in the Fantasyland Theater. | + | | 9= On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT Center's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. The 3d show would reopen in the Fantasyland Theater. |
| 10= On this day in 2011, Disney Legend Bill Justice passed away at age 97. Justice was one of the early pioneers in Audio Anamatronic technology. | | 10= On this day in 2011, Disney Legend Bill Justice passed away at age 97. Justice was one of the early pioneers in Audio Anamatronic technology. | ||
| 11=On this day in 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom officially closed. | | 11=On this day in 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom officially closed. | ||
| − | | 12=On this day in 2009, | + | | 12=On this day in 2009, the American Idol Experience had its Grand Opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Former Idol winners David Cook and Carrie Underwood performed. |
| 13=On this day in 1993, Lumiere's Kitchen opened in Fantasyland. | | 13=On this day in 1993, Lumiere's Kitchen opened in Fantasyland. | ||
| 14=On this day in 2003, The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. | | 14=On this day in 2003, The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. | ||
| 15=On this day in 1999, The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 10,000 day of operation. | | 15=On this day in 1999, The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 10,000 day of operation. | ||
| 16=On this day in 1991, the "Dick Tracey Starring in Diamond Double Cross" stage show at the Disney-MGM Studios closed. | | 16=On this day in 1991, the "Dick Tracey Starring in Diamond Double Cross" stage show at the Disney-MGM Studios closed. | ||
| − | | 17=On this day in 1998, construction began on Rock | + | | 17=On this day in 1998, construction began on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. |
| 18= On this day in 2002, The Hall of Presidents was officially rededicated. | | 18= On this day in 2002, The Hall of Presidents was officially rededicated. | ||
| 19= On this day in 1967, an article titled "Florida's Disney World Aims at '70 Opening" was published in the New York Times. | | 19= On this day in 1967, an article titled "Florida's Disney World Aims at '70 Opening" was published in the New York Times. | ||
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| 23=On this day in 2002, the Legend of the Lion King show in Fantasyland closed. | | 23=On this day in 2002, the Legend of the Lion King show in Fantasyland closed. | ||
| 24= On this day in 1985, the Disney Clothiers shop opened on Main Street USA. | | 24= On this day in 1985, the Disney Clothiers shop opened on Main Street USA. | ||
| − | | 25= On this day in 1991, the | + | | 25= On this day in 1991, the Bearly Asleep shop in Frontierland closed. |
| − | | 26= On this in | + | | 26= On this in 2006, the Timekeeper closed in Tomorrowland. |
| − | | 27= On this day in 2009, Disney Legend | + | | 27= On this day in 2009, Disney Legend Dorothea Holt Redmond passed away at age 98. Redmond deigned Fantasyland and parts of Main Street USA in Walt Disney World. |
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| 28=On this day in 2004, the Earl of Sandwich restaurant opened in Downtown Disney. | | 28=On this day in 2004, the Earl of Sandwich restaurant opened in Downtown Disney. | ||
| − | | 29= On this day in 2008, a giraffe was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The baby was named "Makena" and | + | | 29= On this day in 2008, a giraffe was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The baby was named "Makena" and weighed 11 pounds. |
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Latest revision as of 07:43, 27 February 2019
On this day in 1998, construction began on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
