Post by Dave on Aug 3, 2014 8:36:23 GMT -5
Most cast member name tags are worn on the left side of the costume, with a few exceptions. All Walt Disney World bus drivers wear their name tags on the right side, so it is clearly visible to passengers as they board or disembark. Security cast members also where their name tags on the right (as the left is reserved for the silver badge.
1933: The Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced at a cost of $3.25 (although the price later lowered to $2.95).
1960: Eight-year-old Raymond Sleeper from Hawaii became the 10-millionth passenger to ride Disneyland's train. He took his historic ride along with Walt Disney himself.
1988: A ground breaking ceremony took place for Euro Disney (now known as Disneyland Paris). The park opened in April 1992.
1994: Tokyo Disneyland welcomed its 150-millionth guest.
2011: Chiquita Brands International and Walt Disney World Resort announced an agreement that brought premium, healthy fresh Chiquita and Fresh Express products to a number of retail points at Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line. As part of the agreement, Chiquita serves as the sponsor of both the "Crush ‘n’ Gusher" at Typhoon Lagoon, themed around a tropical fruit processing center, and the "Living with the Land" attraction, where Chiquita joined forces with Disney to help teach guests about nutrition.
2012: The Broadway production of the hit Disney-Cameron Mackintosh musical Mary Poppins became the 24th longest-running show in Broadway history when it played its 2,379th performance on this evening. The Broadway production of Mary Poppins officially opened on November 16, 2006, recouping its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere. It closed Broadway run on January 3, 2013 after 2,619 performances. The traveling road show is still alive and well, playing all over the country.
