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All Star Cafe: This restaurant location at the Wide World of Sports opened on February 26, 1998 and was originally operated by Planet Hollywood International. Disney took over the lease in March of 2000 and then the eatery closed on September 30, 2007. It became the What's Next Cafe on November 21, 2007 and in 2010 became known as The ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training: The team used Wide World of Sports as their spring training home starting with an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 28, 1997. The team played at the complex until 2019.
Disney Dollars: Disney-themed currency that was offered at the Disney parks from May 5, 1987 to May 14, 2016.
Kindercare Center: The first location opened May 25, 1981 and a second on August 27, 1984. Central Florida YMCA took over the centers in 2004.
Magic Music Days: Program where school bands and chorus groups could perform at the parks. It began in 1985 and was renamed Disney Performing Arts in 2011. Walt Disney World had other music programs including the Disney Band Festival Program/All-American College Band (1972-2001) and the Guest Band Program (1975, for America on Parade).
Pal Mickey: A Mickey Mouse doll that would use sensors planted throughout the park to provide tips, play games and tell jokes. It premiered in April of 2003 and until December 1, 2004, the dolls could be rented instead of bought. A Spanish speaking Pal Mickey was available starting on October 5, 2003. An updated Pal Mickey was introduced in May of 2005 in conjunction with the Happiest Celebration on Earth and was sold until 2008.
Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon: Closed October 3, 2016 to make way for Miss Fortune Falls.
Walk Around the World: Guests could purchase a brick on a path that went from the Grand Floridian to the TTC. The project started in 1994 and pavers were sold until July of 2000. The bricks were removed in July of 2019.
Walt Disney World Speedway: Located near the Magic Kingdom parking lot, this racetrack opened on November 28, 1995. The Richard Petty Driving Experience began on February 7, 1997 and an Indy Racing Experience in November of 2008. There was also an Exotic Course built for the Richard Petty Exotic Driving Experience that opened in January of 2012. The speedway closed August 9, 2015.
What's Next Cafe: Formerly the All Star Cafe, it was located at the Wide World of Sports. It opened on November 21, 2007 and in 2010 became known as The ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill.
Powdered Soap!
Remember how the bathrooms at the parks used to dispense powdered soap? After pushing up on the lever, a pile of powder would fall in your hand, which would dissolve when washing your hands. These dispensers were replaced by liquid soap dispensers after the Anthrax scare in 2001. The old dispensers were still mounted on the walls for a little bit but the levers were removed. This photo was taken in the washroom outside of Epcot near the pet kennel in 2002.
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