Post by Dave on May 5, 2014 8:03:27 GMT -5
1987: Disneyland introduced Disney Dollars, its exclusive line of currency featuring Mickey Mouse on the $1 bill and Goofy on the $5 bill.
2005: In an historic first, all 10 of the Disney theme parks around the world collectively kicked off the festivities for the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" to mark the 50th anniversary of Disneyland.
At Walt Disney World, Epcot's new Soarin' officially opened as did the Disney-MGM Studios' Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. Cinderellabration, a glittering stage show, officially premiered at the Magic Kingdom. And, Disney's Magical Express – a complimentary round-trip airport transfer for Disney World hotel guests officially began.
2006: Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios was completed - Pixar is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
The Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, a performance show at the Disney's Hollywood Studios, is based on Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular, an attraction that first appeared at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Resort Paris, France. Revolving around a series of energetic stunts featuring more than 40 vehicles, the Florida show's arena features scenery from a Mediterranean village in the south of France.
At Disney's Hollywood Studios, the dinosaur on Echo Lake (standing since opening day) is a tribute to pioneering animator Winsor McCay and his revolutionary 1914 animated cartoon, Gertie the Dinosaur. And the ice cream is really good on a hot summer day.
