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Disney's historical calendar
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration
'The World's Most Magical Celebration' begins across all four Florida parks.
Park Epcot (Walt Disney World Resort)Walt Disney World Resort
Opening of EPCOT Center
Park Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World Resort)Walt Disney World Resort
Opening of Magic Kingdom Park
Park Epcot (Walt Disney World Resort)
Premiere of IllumiNations (Epcot)
Park Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World Resort)
Premiere of SpectroMagic (Magic Kingdom)
Attraction Remy's Ratatouille AdventureEpcot (Walt Disney World Resort)
Opening of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure (Epcot)
Hotel Disney's Caribbean Beach ResortWalt Disney World Resort
Opening of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Hotel Disney's Contemporary ResortWalt Disney World Resort
Opening of Disney's Contemporary Resort
Hotel Disney's Polynesian Village ResortWalt Disney World Resort
Opening of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
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Bob Iger becomes CEO
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