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vizsla
02-24-2009, 05:14 AM
Feb. 24, 2003 – It was reported that baggage searches at WDW parks (which began after Sept. 11, 2001) may continue for a long time. Disney has begun building a permanent bag check area at the Magic Kingdom to take the place of folding tables now being used.
Feb. 24, 2004 – This day was the last day for Disney World guests to view “75 InspEARations” (attribute to Mickey Mouse) The statues would begin a U.S. Tour in May.
Feb. 24, 2004 – The ABC-TV comedy series “According to Jim” aired part 1 of “When You Wish To Be A Star,” an episode filmed aboard the Disney Magic. It is the first time ever an entertainment program has been filmed aboard either of the premier Disney Cruise Line ships. (Part-2 aired Mar.2, 2004)
Feb. 24, 2005 – “Singabration” (a song & dance event that included 750 students performing on the Forecourt of Cinderella’s Castle kicked off at WDW.
Feb. 24, 2005 – “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas visited the Disney-MGM Studios in WDW.
Feb. 24, 2005 – It was reported that the Florida Board of Governors had appointed WDW Resort President Al Weiss to the University of Central Florida board of trustees.
Feb. 24, 2006 – Actor Dennis Weaver passed away in Colorado at age 81. Best known for his TV roles in Gunsmoke and McCloud, Weaver was the voice of Abner in Disney’s 2004 animated feature “Home on the Range.” He also appeared in the Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color “Gallegher Goes West” series.
Feb. 24, 2006 – Comedic actor Don Knotts passed away at age 81 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Best known of TV’s The Andy Griffith Show as the lovable but nerdy Deputy Barney Fife, Knotts was a five-time Emmy winner. His Disney voice credits include “Chicken Little” (as Mayor Turkey Lurkey), and “101 Dalmatians: The Series” (as the dogcatcher). Knotts also appeared in the Disney live-action features “The Apple Dumpling Gang,” “The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again,” “No Deposit, No Return,” and “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.”
Feb. 24, 2006 – The “Art of Disney” gallery opened in the World of Disney Store in Manhattan, N.Y.
Feb. 24, 2006 – The annual “Mardi Gras” began on Pleasure Island at WDW. (Ran Feb. 24, 25, and 28)

CanadianWDWFan
02-24-2009, 07:44 AM
Thanks Vince!:thumbsup:

DixieBelle
02-24-2009, 08:18 AM
Great information!
Thanks!...:thumbsup::mickey:

Mousemates
02-24-2009, 08:19 AM
:thumbsup: R.I.P. Don Knotts

Jeff
02-24-2009, 08:51 AM
:thumbsup:

ibrowse17
02-24-2009, 11:23 AM
Agreed, RIP Mr. Knotts:thumbsup:

BluewaterBrad
02-24-2009, 05:35 PM
Thanks Vince!:mickey:

PAYROLL PRINCESS
02-24-2009, 08:43 PM
Thanks Vince.

battle beast
02-25-2009, 01:58 AM
Interesting!:thumbsup:

pdrlkr
02-28-2009, 11:04 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

Mickey91
03-03-2009, 10:21 PM
Thanks Vince!:mickey: