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[PixieDust32]

How can Betsy Ross be linked to the Epcot?

Her descendants actually made the US flag above its pavilion at Epcot.



Within 100, how many live animals occupy Animal Kingdom?

Around 1700.


What's unique about Pete's Garage in Mickey's Toontown at WDW's Magic Kingdom?

It's actually a restroom.


What WDW character was inspired by an episode of the TV series "Magnum P.I."?

Figment, "Journey into Imagination", Epcot.



Where would you find "Club 33"?

It's a private VIP club at Disneyland, which was originally suggested by
Walt himself.

 

[PixieDust32]

Upon visiting Disneyland with Bob Iger (Disney incoming CEO) in June, who made the comment "The parks have never looked better!"?

Diane Disney Miller, Walt's daughter.



Of what is the mining equipment made that you see in "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"?
It is original mining equipment, not merely simulated props, bought at a cost of $300,000.


What was the original name of Animal Kingdom?

"Wild Animal Kingdom".



When Disney-MGM Studios first opened, who cut the opening day ceremonial ribbon?

Bob Hope.



What attraction was "flight-tested" by U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts?

Space Mountain.


What powers the WDW Railroad locomotives?

Oil.



When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney said that Main Street was representative of a typical American town Main Street in what year?


1900.



What is the tallest attraction on WDW property?

"Spaceship Earth". The giant Sorcerer Mickey hand and wand make the attraction approximately 256 feet at its highest point.



In which MK attraction will you see two animatronic figures playing chess in the queue area?

"Pirates of the Caribbean".

 

[disneyfreak74]

Wow!!

 

[PixieDust32]

 

[umaangel00]

Those are very interesting. Thanks!

 

[meeko_33785]

What WDW character was inspired by an episode of the TV series "Magnum P.I."?

Figment, "Journey into Imagination", Epcot.

Really? I must have missed the episode with the tiny purple dragon. lol