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3547.9 #10 (DL Qual #5)
September 11, 2010 10:28 AM
Good morning! This sad day in Disney history, Sep 11th, 2001. Following the morning terrorist attacks on The Pentagon, New York City's World Trade Center & in the air over Pennsylvania, WDW & DL, close w/out incident. All the resort hotels remain open & provide accommodations to guests who are unable to leave. Phone charges are suspended so that guests can reach family. Food & beverage stations remain open @ no charge for guests who are on property. AMC Theaters in DTD show free Disney films for stranded Resort guests. The closures marks only the 2nd time DL has locked it's gates in its 56-year history due to a national tragedy. The 1st time was after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963.)
Wow! Didn't know they closed the park. - MinnieJ
281.8 #740 10:30AM
Very sad. - NikkiMickey
1654.8 #47 10:31AM
Yes it was a very sad day. - UppityEmpress
783.8 #2 10:37AM
:-( - CravingDisney
150.1 #2336 10:37AM
Tragic day. I lived 2 blocks away from the World Trade Centers at the time. An experience that has truly impacted me. - lockshockbarrel
245.4 #1072 10:40AM
Nice of Disney to provide accommodations and free phone service for stranded guests. - VillainsFan
1213.1 #68 10:45AM
I debated for a long while on whether or not to post this...I realize it might make people sad. My apologies. I do think it was nice to read what Disney did for guests. - Duchess_SMK
3547.9 #10 10:46AM
It's good that you did post this. I like reading the history. 9/11 remiders are going to be alll around us today anyway. I think that's a good thing anyway. - Tom 4013.8 #7 11:45AM
Thank you for posting this. It is important that "we never forget". Those that are younger can have a better understanding of what are nation experienced. - RadiatorSprings4Ever 166.9 #2091 12:02PM
@SMK this is sad, but thank you for posting this. It's an unfortunate part of our history now, it's nice to know that Disney took care of their guests. I always enjoy reading your "This day in Disney" posts.
- Ericksenator
375.0 #374 11:13AM
Thanks for posting @SMK. I enjoyed learning about this. - DisneyMama
47.1 #3878 11:16AM
It goes to show that even through the corporate slop, the heart of what Disney is, still stands - AuzRoxUrSox
902.5 #102 11:19AM
Thx for posting SMK. I absolutely agree @Auz. That was true Disney heart at play, and it was very appropriate. I remember I was in college and a girl in my class was crying cuz she had been trying to call her brother in NY and she couldn't get through. Unforgettable day. - MingyMouse
35.5 #4227 11:28AM
Knew they closed the park, but was unaware about the other details! Thanks for sharing! - BeLiEvEr
5.4 #10095 11:44AM
Was wondering about this myself, thanks for posting. - Bunnie
287.9 #695 11:46AM
Amazing! Thanks for the info SMK. - Mickeyshell
276.4 #779 11:48AM
Wow - fromthejaw
252.0 #1017 8:21PM
Wow! - Suzie-Q
434.3 #293 8:24PM
Thank you SMK - Bullseye
5260.8 #4 8:27PM
Great piece of info! Didn't know this! thanks! - MrsJackSparrow
56.6 #3675 8:28PM
Such a sad day! - Dreamseeker
526.9 #223 8:29PM
Oh...the horrible memories of that day :( - StephiePooh
572.6 #198 8:29PM
I was just talking to a CM who worked there when 9/11 happened. He remembered sitting there watching the tragic events on TV then getting a call telling him not to come to work because DL wasn't opening - CMdman
65.2 #3537 8:36PM
We hope that there never a need to close the parks again - Tealtownfan
701.8 #145 10:26AM
Amen to that! 🙏 - Duchess_SMK 3547.9 #10 10:48AM
Thanks for posting. 😔 makes me cry every time I read something about today. - KissDclown
1088.4 #77 10:26AM
Me too. But so grateful for how our country came together! - Duchess_SMK 3547.9 #10 10:59AM
I am too. If only we could stay that patriotic without a disaster. - KissDclown 1088.4 #77 11:09AM
I also agree with that! I loved seeing all the American flags everywhere! It's a shame that people aren't that way all the time. - Duchess_SMK 3547.9 #10 11:31AM
Thanks Duchess. I didn't know that. 😔 What a very sad day in our history. I wish that no one had to die. All those poor families are probably reliving what happened 11 years ago. - 7mouskedoodles
163.9 #2139 10:37AM
You can say that again StrawberryGuy! I feel truly blessed to live in this great country!! - Duchess_SMK 3547.9 #10 11:09AM
Thank you for all the facts. Today will never be forgotten :( - BubbaLoo
826.5 #112 11:17AM
I was working for WDW on 9/11 - azcam08
203.2 #1623 11:33AM
Thank you for reminding us on this day we will never forget. - pixiedreamer
45.0 #3925 11:41AM
I remember my friend calling me between classes that morning and giving me updates. When I heard Disneyland was closed I thought "This is serious. Forget class, I'm going home." - LaneSparrow316
846.9 #110 11:43AM
A tragic day that we should never forget. Thank you for the compassionate reminder. - Gia
794.1 #122 11:49AM
I was actually living on the east coast at the time this happened. I saw the plane hit the tower from my backyard. It was such a sad time. - coll
15.3 #5757 11:52AM
Thank you for posting this and remembering this sad day in our Countries history. - disneyjuls
21.3 #5030 12:04PM
wow, thanks for posting! - OhanaPhoto
1578.5 #50 12:06PM
Wow, I didn't know that it happen. Thanks - mncrocks
21.0 #5058 12:17PM
Thanks for posting this memorial day! Today is my moms birthday she is 65. And since 9/11 happened she wished her birthday didn't fall on this day. - mydisney 19.5 #5218 12:33PM
From what I've heard, DL actually never opened to the public that day, although CMs were there to perform their opening procedures. - IDVandalSkipperCM
1326.3 #61 12:39PM
I remember Disneyland closing on this day and being in shock.. I was in middle school and always lived a few miles away from Disney, so it felt very strange. My heart goes out to all those lost on this tragic day as well as their loved ones. God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸 - SarahJoshDisney
69.6 #3465 12:40PM
I feel like this just happened yesterday. I'm sure like the rest of you...You know exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. I remember and I will never forget. RIP to lose who lost their lives in this tragedy. Gone but not forgotten. - vincentchase
645.9 #172 12:53PM
Today is my birthday and for 3 yrs it was hard to celebrate. - JediStaceyB
40.1 #4063 12:58PM
I'm so sorry to hear that. I can imagine how difficult that must be, but I sincerely wanted to wish you a happy birthday 🎈 - SarahJoshDisney 69.6 #3465 1:03PM
I knew they closed the parks, but I didn't know about the other things they did for guests. Very commendable of Disney to have done that. - Diznimom
211.8 #1484 1:08PM
Thank you for posting this, it's important to remember. - madsdad
1243.9 #66 1:43PM
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