Tag: Walt Disney World History
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Pleasure Island | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 27, 2008
On this day in 2008, Pleasure Island at the Walt Disney World Resort had its last day of operation. The crowd was at capacity, with many lining up as early as 9 AM for the evening’s events. The popular nightclubs, including The Adventurers Club and Mannequins Dance Palace, hosted their final guests. The nightly New…
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Kali River Rapids | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 18, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Kali River Rapids attraction opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, nearly a year after the park opened. Guests embark on a rafting expedition hosted by Kali Rapids Expeditions through the lush jungles of Asia. However, evidence of illegal logging along the way delivers a warning about the destruction…
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Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1983
On this day in 1983, the first Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade aired live from the Magic Kingdom. Since then, the broadcast has branched out to include segments from the four Walt Disney World Parks, the Disneyland Resort, all of the international Disney Parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. This year, we…
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EPCOT – Celebrating 40 Years of Inspiration, Imagination, and Possibility
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened its gates for the first time. Originally pitched by Walt Disney as the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT Center has always been about imagination, innovation, and the possibility of a better tomorrow. This was something Walt Disney was very excited about. During a video shot to share…