Today in Disney History 2/26

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Feb. 26, 2002 – An unclaimed Mickey Mouse snow globe cleared out a section of the Sacramento International Airport after being mistaken for a bomb. It caused 150 people to be evacuated from the B-1 terminal and 5 outbound flights delayed.
Feb. 26, 2006 – The “Timekeeper” attraction in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at WDW officially closed. It would be now used as a Character Meet and Greet area.
Feb. 26, 2006 – The “Timekeeper” attraction closed in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at WDW.
Feb. 26, 2008 – The Little Mermaid Original Broadway Cast Album was officially released. The album featured hits from the animated film plus 10 all-new songs written for the Broadway production.
Feb. 26, 2009 – The Atlanta Braves played their first spring training season game against the Houston Astros at Champion Stadium at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Fl.
Feb. 26, 2009 – The WDW Resort launched a new Online Check-In Service, designed to simplify and stream line guest arrivals at its resorts.
Feb. 26, 2009 – “ESPN The Weekend,” the annual event that brings legendary athletes from every sport was held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (3-day event)
Feb. 26, 2010 – Beginning on this day, Disney Vacation Club Members would be able to celebrate their Disney vacations with special “Member Since” buttons, available at a variety of locations at both the WDW Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Feb. 26, 2012 – Rachel Booth, 31, of Manderville, Louisana, won the 2012 Disney Princess Half Marathon at WDW with a time of 1:18:11.
Feb. 26, 2012 – At the 84th Academy Awards, “man or Muppet,” written by Bret McKensie, won an Oscar for Original Song.

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Thanks Vince!

[Jeff]