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01-04-2013, 05:35 AM
Jan. 4, 2003 – WDW’s Polynesian Revue (a tropical-themed dinner show performed at the Polynesian Resort) gave its last performance. It would be replaced in Feb. 2003 with the “Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show.”
Jan. 4, 2004 – The Toronto production of Disney’s “The Lion King” was staged for the last time. The live show closed after more than 1,500 performances over nearly 4 years at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Jan. 4, 2004 – Actress/singer Lisa Brescia assumed the role of “Amneris” in Disney’s Broadway show “Aida.” Brescia had played the role in several road productions.
Jan. 4, 2005 – The largest Disney theme park ticket give-away took place at the Fed Ex Orange Bowl National Championship game in Miami, Fl. Seventy-two thousand ticket holders shouted “I’m going to Disneyland!” after each of them received a surprise free ticket to any Disney theme park in the world. Mickey Mouse made a surprise appearance at the end of the third quarter and personally invited each of them to the global celebration saluting the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland Park in Ca. (The Southern California Trojans won over the Oklahoma Sooners by a score of 55-19.)
Jan. 4, 2005 – The “Wonders of Life” Pavilion closed in Future World in Epcot at WDW. (It would be used for a seasonal attraction)
Jan. 4, 2007 – “Kendi,” an 8-year old White Rhino, gave birth to her second baby – a male named Tom, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at WDW. The healthy baby White Rhino was the 6th born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. His mother, Kendi, was the first.
Jan. 4, 2007 – The World of Disney Store at DTD Marketplace celebrated when it reached $1 billion in sales since its opening on Oct. 2, 1996.
Jan. 4, 2010 – It was a busy day for the Disneyland Resort as “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” closed so that the Tomorrowland Theater could be prepared for the February return of “Captain EO.”
Jan. 4, 2011 – At approximately 6:30am, Disney’s newest cruise ship the “Dream” arrived at Port Canaveral, Fl. For the first time.
Jan. 4, 2011 – The Producers Guild of America announced the television and motion picture nominations for the 2011 Producers Guild Awards. Among the nominations was “Toy Story 3” for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. (Winners would be announced Jan. 22nd)
Jan. 4, 2004 – The Toronto production of Disney’s “The Lion King” was staged for the last time. The live show closed after more than 1,500 performances over nearly 4 years at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Jan. 4, 2004 – Actress/singer Lisa Brescia assumed the role of “Amneris” in Disney’s Broadway show “Aida.” Brescia had played the role in several road productions.
Jan. 4, 2005 – The largest Disney theme park ticket give-away took place at the Fed Ex Orange Bowl National Championship game in Miami, Fl. Seventy-two thousand ticket holders shouted “I’m going to Disneyland!” after each of them received a surprise free ticket to any Disney theme park in the world. Mickey Mouse made a surprise appearance at the end of the third quarter and personally invited each of them to the global celebration saluting the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland Park in Ca. (The Southern California Trojans won over the Oklahoma Sooners by a score of 55-19.)
Jan. 4, 2005 – The “Wonders of Life” Pavilion closed in Future World in Epcot at WDW. (It would be used for a seasonal attraction)
Jan. 4, 2007 – “Kendi,” an 8-year old White Rhino, gave birth to her second baby – a male named Tom, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at WDW. The healthy baby White Rhino was the 6th born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. His mother, Kendi, was the first.
Jan. 4, 2007 – The World of Disney Store at DTD Marketplace celebrated when it reached $1 billion in sales since its opening on Oct. 2, 1996.
Jan. 4, 2010 – It was a busy day for the Disneyland Resort as “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” closed so that the Tomorrowland Theater could be prepared for the February return of “Captain EO.”
Jan. 4, 2011 – At approximately 6:30am, Disney’s newest cruise ship the “Dream” arrived at Port Canaveral, Fl. For the first time.
Jan. 4, 2011 – The Producers Guild of America announced the television and motion picture nominations for the 2011 Producers Guild Awards. Among the nominations was “Toy Story 3” for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. (Winners would be announced Jan. 22nd)