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| 7= On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts announced the creation of an American Idol attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios. | | 7= On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts announced the creation of an American Idol attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios. | ||
| 8= On this day in 2002, Downtown Disney began its annual Mardi Gras celebration. | | 8= On this day in 2002, Downtown Disney began its annual Mardi Gras celebration. | ||
| − | | 9= On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. The 3d show would reopen in the Fantasyland Theater. | + | | 9= On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT Center's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. The 3d show would reopen in the Fantasyland Theater. |
| 10= On this day in 2011, Disney Legend Bill Justice passed away at age 97. Justice was one of the early pioneers in Audio Anamatronic technology. | | 10= On this day in 2011, Disney Legend Bill Justice passed away at age 97. Justice was one of the early pioneers in Audio Anamatronic technology. | ||
| 11=On this day in 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom officially closed. | | 11=On this day in 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom officially closed. | ||
| − | | 12=On this day in 2009, | + | | 12=On this day in 2009, the American Idol Experience had its Grand Opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Former Idol winners David Cook and Carrie Underwood performed. |
| 13=On this day in 1993, Lumiere's Kitchen opened in Fantasyland. | | 13=On this day in 1993, Lumiere's Kitchen opened in Fantasyland. | ||
| 14=On this day in 2003, The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. | | 14=On this day in 2003, The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. | ||
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| 25= On this day in 1991, the Bearly Asleep shop in Frontierland closed. | | 25= On this day in 1991, the Bearly Asleep shop in Frontierland closed. | ||
| 26= On this in 2006, the Timekeeper closed in Tomorrowland. | | 26= On this in 2006, the Timekeeper closed in Tomorrowland. | ||
| − | | 27= On this day in 2009, Disney Legend | + | | 27= On this day in 2009, Disney Legend Dorothea Holt Redmond passed away at age 98. Redmond deigned Fantasyland and parts of Main Street USA in Walt Disney World. |
| 28=On this day in 2004, the Earl of Sandwich restaurant opened in Downtown Disney. | | 28=On this day in 2004, the Earl of Sandwich restaurant opened in Downtown Disney. | ||
| − | | 29= On this day in 2008, a giraffe was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The baby was named "Makena" and | + | | 29= On this day in 2008, a giraffe was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The baby was named "Makena" and weighed 11 pounds. |
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On this day in 2004, Disney legend John Hench passed away at the age of 95. Hench was one of the Imagineers who helped design Walt Disney World before it opened.
