Post by Dave on Apr 12, 2014 9:29:43 GMT -5
1992: The Euro Disney Resort, featuring the Euro Disneyland park, opened in France, east of Paris. Inaugural ceremonies were broadcast to the entire continent by five national networks. Although 500,000 visitors were expected, only 50,000 were admitted because of protests from French people who feared their culture would be damaged by Euro Disney. Power cables were vandalized by some French citizens, which blacked out the road signs to Disneyland on the motorway. Euro Disney also premiered its 5 hotels (Hotel Cheyenne, Santa Fe, Newport Bay Club, Hotel New York and Disneyland Hotel) and a campground (Davy Crockett Ranch) located several miles away from the main resort area.
1993: One year after opening, Euro Disneyland welcomed its 10.5 millionth guest. (Take that protesters!!)
1995: In Florida, the Polynesian's Papeete Bay Verandah, open since 1971, became the 'Ohana restaurant - featuring the world's largest fire pit.
2009: Disney World's newest attraction Characters in Flight, a tethered helium filled balloon ride (operated by Aerophile - a company specializing in tethered helium
balloons) continued its "soft opening" at Downtown Disney. The balloon, which can hold up to 30 guests (depending on weather conditions), rises 400 feet above Disney World for a breathtaking view.
Extra Trivia:
The idea of incorporating topiary figures into Disney parks and resorts began with Walt Disney himself. The first topiaries appeared in Disneyland’s Fantasyland area in 1963.
The figures later were moved to their permanent location in the forecourt of Disneyland’s It’s A Small World attraction in 1966.
1993: One year after opening, Euro Disneyland welcomed its 10.5 millionth guest. (Take that protesters!!)
1995: In Florida, the Polynesian's Papeete Bay Verandah, open since 1971, became the 'Ohana restaurant - featuring the world's largest fire pit.
2009: Disney World's newest attraction Characters in Flight, a tethered helium filled balloon ride (operated by Aerophile - a company specializing in tethered helium
balloons) continued its "soft opening" at Downtown Disney. The balloon, which can hold up to 30 guests (depending on weather conditions), rises 400 feet above Disney World for a breathtaking view.
Extra Trivia:
The idea of incorporating topiary figures into Disney parks and resorts began with Walt Disney himself. The first topiaries appeared in Disneyland’s Fantasyland area in 1963.
The figures later were moved to their permanent location in the forecourt of Disneyland’s It’s A Small World attraction in 1966.
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