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Dec 25, 2020

Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion is home to the Voices of Liberty, a staple of World Showcase since Epcot’s opening in 1981. The melodies are echoes through the acoustically perfect dome that helps amplify and purify their sound. Traditionally costumed in their 1800’s best for Epcot’s Festival of the...


Aug 9, 2020

Originally aired on March 22, 1970, Disneyland Showtime is an episode of “The Wonderful World of Disney”.  Interestingly, this was the first television special from Disneyland without a real host.  The Osmond Brothers, accompanied by Kurt Russell and Actress E.J. Peaker, come to Disneyland to perform at a show being...


Jun 14, 2020

Walt Disney World first opened to guests on October 1st, 1971, with some news outlets predicting over 300,000 visitors on day one. 

In an attempt to limit crowds, and not repeat the opening day chaos of Disneyland in California, official dedications and other media events were held off until later in the month. The...


Jun 14, 2020

EPCOT Center, Walt Disney World’s second gate opened to the public on October 1, 1982.  By all accounts, however, October 1st was really soft opening, with only Spaceship Earth being dedicated on that day. A grand opening week was held from October 15-27 for celebrates, Press, VIPs and top executives from corporate...


May 10, 2020

n the Japanese language “Taiko” means “great Drum”, and the Japanese Taiko drums have been enthralling audiences for centuries in religious ceremonies and festivals.

Epcot’s Japan Pavilion hosted the Matsuriza Drums from 1998 until 2020, the thundering sound of the great drum could be heard all around World...