We sure had a lot to celebrate at Disney Parks in 2014, and some of the milestones we experienced this year were memorable ones, with “Frozen” fun debuting at our parks, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opening and much more.
That said, here are my top 10 picks for moments that will go down in Disney history for 2014.
- Avengers Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort – Thousands of guests dressed as their favorite superhero joined the mad dash through the Disneyland Resort as a part of the very first Avengers Half Marathon. Did you #SmashTheHalf?
- Grand Floridian Villas Open at Walt Disney World Resort – This Disney Vacation Club offering debuted to offer guests a “Mary Poppins”-inspired lobby, accommodations that fit 5-12 guests, and much more. (For a sneak peek inside, check out Amanda Adler’s post here).
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Disneyland Park – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at Disneyland park back in March. The enhanced attraction debuted with upgraded track, a restored Rainbow Ridge Mining Town and other surprises.
- Themed Hotels Announced for Shanghai Disneyland – In November, we announced that two new themed hotels are planned as a part of Shanghai Disney Resort – the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and the Toy Story Hotel.
- Downtown Disney Announcements – Several announcements were made for new restaurants coming to the shopping, dining and entertainment area at the Walt Disney World Resort, including three new restaurants – Morimoto Asia, THE BOATHOUSE and STK Orlando.
- “Frozen Summer Fun” Debuts At Disney’s Hollywood Studios – The first official “Frozen” entertainment offerings made their debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in July. The fun included “Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome” procession, For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration, Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post & Frozen Funland – and a whole lot of excited guests!
- L’Aventure Totalement Toquee De Remy (Ratatouille) Attraction Opens At Disneyland Park (Paris) – This attraction, and its surrounding La Place de Rémy Courtyard, officially opened July 10, 2014.
- Oswald Begins Greeting Guests At Disney California Adventure Park – This historic Disney character made his first ever appearance at a Disney Park this year. Oswald was one of Walt Disney’s first major animated characters ever developed. Learn more about him here.
- “Disney Festival Of Fantasy Parade” Steps Off at Magic Kingdom Park – May 10 marked the arrival of a wonderful new daytime parade at Magic Kingdom Park. A fire-breathing Maleficent, anyone?
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens at Magic Kingdom Park – The final New Fantasyland attraction made its debut at the park on May 28. Have you seen these amazing Audio-Animatronics figures?
Which moment was your favorite? Would you add anything to our list? Let us know in the “Comments” section below!
Top Ten Disney Parks Moments that Will Go Down in History from 2014 by Nate Rasmussen: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog
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