Disney Tidbits

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The mechanical palm trees located around the outskirts of Disney World's Tommorrowland fold and unfold at various times during the day to provide shade.

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It took nearly two years for Disney World's Space Mountain to be constructed.

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The benches at Disney World's Animal Kingdom are made from recycled milk jugs.

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Between 1931 and 1969 Walt Disney collected 35 Oscars.

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FedEx Express flew over 400 pieces of Walt Disney memorabilia from California to Florida for its "100 Years of Magic" Celebration at Disney World.

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In 1968, Mickey Mouse celebrated his 40th birthday with a TV special and a major LIFE magazine article.

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Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster accelerates from 0-60 in 2.8 seconds.

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Like Dopey in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo never utters a single word!

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Not a fact today but a quote


May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire, and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere."
- EPCOT dedication today in Disney History

Epcot was dedicated on 10/24/1982

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"Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney and to the talents , the dedication and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new knowledge to all who come to this happy place a magic kingdom where the young heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn together."
- Roy Disney
(Magic Kingdom Town Square - this day in Disney history 1971)

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Construction for Disneyland started only 12 months before the park was scheduled to open.

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Walt Disney personally designed the original Toys for Tots logo, which is still
used today.

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In the area outside Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, there is more than 60 hours of music. so you may never hear it repeat.

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"Walt Disney always believed in the beauty and natural wonders of the world. But he felt as we passed through that we should try to add a little wonder and beauty to it. Maybe you'll understand that Walt's dream was just a beginning. The dream doesn't stop here. This is the start of it. I think you'll want to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened."

- Bob Hope on NBC's The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

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"Whenever I go on a ride, I'm always thinking of what's wrong with the thing and how it can be improved."
–Walt Disney