DBC’s History Lesson: 1993

Note: DBC stands for Disney By Chris

For our history lesson for today, let’s go back to 1993!!

At Disneyland:

• Mickey’s Toontown welcomed their first guests in January.
• Aladdin’s Oasis opened in Adventureland.

At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom:

• The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square was closed. The Imagineers were creating and installing the Audio-Animatronics figure of President Bill Clinton.
• Mission to Mars was closed in Tomorrowland. It was later replaced by Alien Encounter in 1994.

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza opened at Disney-MGM Studios

That’s our history lesson for today!!

Indiana Jones Adventure

Indiana Jones Adventure opened in 1995 inside Adventureland at Disneyland Park in California.
This attraction was created by George Lucas. The man behind Star Tours and Captain EO. 
The Guests are welcomed by Indy’s friend, Sallah.  The guests are transported inside The Temple of the Forbidden Eye to experience their own adventure seeking Indiana Jones and the lost tourists. Will they find Indy and escape the temple?
This is  still one of the most popular attractions in Disneyland’s history.
Check back later to discover the trivia of this attraction.
Here is a photo of the attraction’s sign/entrance.
Photos by disneybychris.

Chris’s Tip Time: Your Morning at Disneyland

Once Disneyland Park opens, rush over to Star Tours in Tomorrowland and get Fastpass tickets before they magically disappear. The new version of Star Tours is the new number one attraction at Disneyland. Then, go to Adventureland and see Indiana Jones Adventure before the line gets longer. This is another popular attraction.

Please Note: Star Tours images will be posted soon.

Happy 56th Birthday, Disneyland

On Sunday July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened to the public and it was telecast live on ABC. The telecast was hosted by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and Ronald Reagan.  The first five lands opened on that day were: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, and the Happiest Kingdom of them all, Fantasyland. Some big celebrities back then were at the opening of the park.
They were: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Alan Young, Danny Thomas, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra. 
On my next blog,  I will reveal which attractions opened on the park’s opening day.