Saturday, July 28, 2012

Dateline Disney (Weekend): July 27-29, 2012


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Events:


Head over to your local Disney Store every day through August 26th for special Disney events.  Attend 4 of these events to receive a special gift (while supplies last)!  Details can be found by visiting, or calling your local store.  The above image will link you to the store locator. Participants must be at least 3-years-old and you may begin lining up 30 minutes prior to the event as space is limited. 


Deals:


  Hercules ($10)          Emperor's New Groove ($10)       Enchanted ($9)


History:
On July 27 in 1955...

Future Disney Legend Bill "Sully" Sullivan officially starts working at Disneyland in Anaheim, California at the age of 19. After 3 years as a Jungle Cruise Skipper, he will transfer to management. Sully will later work on the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley and the New York World's Fair. Eventually he will be relocated to Florida to assist with the opening of Walt Disney World. In 1987, he will be named vice president of the Magic Kingdom.



On July 28 in 1998...
Disney's first cruise ship The Magic, is christened by Patricia Disney (Roy E. Disney's wife) in Florida. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the Disney Magic can hold approximately 2,400 passengers. The ship boasts 10 expansive decks, a total length of 964 feet, a maximum width of 106 feet and an astonishing gross tonnage of 83,000. (It will embark on its maiden voyage two days later.)


On July 29 in 1999...

Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith opens with a special, invitation-only party, with Aerosmith as the guests of honor at Disney-MGM Studios. An enclosed steel roller coaster ride, it is located at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Invited guests are treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet and bar, and get a chance to ride the roller coaster with a member of Aerosmith. (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will officially open to the public the following day.) 



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