On This Date...

[DanStat]

O.K. Did you know...yesterday in:

>>1984 - Morocco joined the World Showcase in EPCOT

>>1984 - 'American' Journey opens at the Magic Kingdom, replacing 'Magic Carpet 'Round the World'.

>>1996 - Ellen's Energy Adventure at EPCOT opened to the public.

>>1997 - Downtown Disney's WEST SIDE opened, featuring Cirque du Solei, DisneyQuest, the House of Blues, and many other stores and restaurants.

 

[Maria]

West Side opened, but not Cirque du Soleil... that one opened in late 1998 or january 1999 if I recall....

 

[wdwmagic]

You're right Maria! I have the official opening date at Feb 28 1999 - so soft openings were most likely late 98 and Jan 99.

 

[Maria]

I remember going to Cirque Du Soleil for the first time on January 3rd(?) 1999, with free tickets from Disney...

 

[wagner92]

What was the Magic Carpet around the world ride like? (Shameless plug: PLEASE check out the Shadowlands post and reply to it in Imagineers!!!)