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3291.1 #11 (DL Qual #5)
July 24, 2012 7:30 AM
Good morning MWers! This day in Disney History, July 24th, 1966. The New Orleans Square area opens @ Disneyland! Walt Disney & the real mayor of New Orleans, Victor Schiro host a grand opening ceremony. The 3-acre site is the 1st new themed "land" added to Disneyland after its 1955 opening. It cost $18 million to build. (This will turn out to be Walt's last major public appearance in the park.) For a special look back in time, click here: 🎬 http://is.gd/ODG7Zz 🎥
Duchess, you are truly a rad MWer and a great person. I'm so glad that Danielle and I had the chance to meet you and that you two have connected so well. These history posts are greatly appreciated. NOS is so beautiful and the theme really transports you there. Thanks - MightyWhitey
648.3 #165 8:35AM
Awwwwww! That made me smile SO big! YOU'RE the RAD one! Your lady is a true gem and it's been really fun keeping in touch ever since. Thanks for the love it's comments like this that keep me posting em! Have a great day! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 9:52AM
Now I'm smiling - MightyWhitey 648.3 #165 9:54AM
^this. Perfect example of the amazing friendships created through MW. Truly makes me happy seeing these kinda relationships formed guys :) mk, I'm done ruining the moment carry on! - AvidDisneyThrifter220 851.4 #107 4:33PM
Oh avid! You're so ooowee gooey! I love that about you! (( group hugs )) you could never ruin a moment silly! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:33PM
Like many others have said NOS is a favorite in Disneyland!! Thanks for these posts. Feels like I'm in history class and I actually want to pay attention :) - RickChavez
2186.7 #30 8:43AM
I have a feeling you were the troublemaker in the back of the class. So this means a lot coming from you Rick! Thanks for the support! ::fist bump:: 😃 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 10:19AM
Me troublemaker?? Now what would make you think that lol - RickChavez 2186.7 #30 10:21AM
Gosh IDK?! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:19PM
this is truly awesome! I cant believe how much stuff I learn from these posts! NOS is probably my favorite placae to visit in DL. Thank you SMK for another treat! Have a great Morning :) - PrinceTeaJack
786.3 #120 7:32AM
NOS is by FAR my favorite area as well! Thanks as always for the support TeaJack9! Hope YOU have a FABULOUS day! Don't work too hard! 😉 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 7:39AM
Wow! I love NOS! Thank you for this!!! Have a great day girlie!! - Armenda
994.4 #89 7:34AM
Me too! Thanks sweetie! *yawns* hope YOU have a great day as well! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 7:51AM
Thanks Duchess.. - BeagleBoy12
167.3 #2047 7:44AM
Thank YOU BeagleBoy12! 😃 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 7:58AM
Thank You SMK. I'll gave to watch later😃 - E-Ticket
772.4 #128 7:46AM
You're so welcome my friend! Hope you don't forget! It's a fun one! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 8:06AM
It was - E-Ticket 772.4 #128 5:41PM
Worth every penny of that $18 million and so much more!! That's my favorite area in DL...esp at Christmas time with a hot Apple Cider 😍 Great posts as always, SMK! Hope you have a great day! 😊 - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2570.3 #22 7:54AM
I SO agree SIC! Christmas time @ NOS is amazing!! My favorite time of year! I'm going to admit something to you, don't slap me, I haven't tried the cider!! Maybe a Christmas NOS meetup is in order this holiday season. ☺ Have a great day! Thanks for the love! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 8:32AM
That is a fun time capsule. Thank you. - Tealtownfan
693.3 #144 8:01AM
Morning Teal! Thank YOU! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 8:46AM
CoooL !! thanks for this! that's awesome info., I absolutely love these posts - crustle
625.1 #175 8:01AM
Yay! I'm stoked the famous Crustle enjoys these! That made my day! Thanks! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 8:59AM
thank you!! i am soooo happy they built this! love this area. according to a quikky calculation...What cost $18,000,000.00 in 1966 would cost $119,588,667.17 in 2010. - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint
1799.0 #42 8:11AM
Still a bargain if you think of how much they spent on Carsland. - Gabster1 200.0 #1635 8:15AM
I like Quikky Calculations - PrinceTeaJack 786.3 #120 8:34AM
Me too!! I wanna live there! WOW thanks for that interesting tidbit! I'm so grateful that Walt had such an eye for detail! And LOL @TeaJack9! 😂 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 9:02AM
i wanna dress like them!!! - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1799.0 #42 3:42PM
This is my fave one to date Duchess! NOS seems to be tops on many of our lists! Great post! - donnievegas
1127.5 #72 8:35AM
Yay! Seems that way huh?! it's a magical place! I'm stoked you liked this. Thanks! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 10:30AM
Thanks so much for sharing! NOS is by far my most favorite place to go to relax and take it all in. I feel like it's one of those magical places Walt still is very much in every inch of. I love that my kids loved it just as much as I do. So many great memories for me and i can't wait to make many more there :-) - BriarBeauty
60.9 #3563 8:38AM
You're SO welcome! I love the music over there do I can see how you'd like to relax in that area. So much to see! Hope you're next trip is soon and thanks for taking the time to share that! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 10:33AM
*your - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 10:48AM
Very good info! Thank you for sharing with us. I love NOS! - poppet
19.7 #5083 8:39AM
Thanks YOU! 💛 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 11:02AM
*thank - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:10PM
NOS is the best place to relax and take in the sites .One of the best planned constructions ever!Thanks SMK!!!!! - TheHubs
191.3 #1733 8:43AM
I couldn't agree more!! Thank YOU! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:12PM
I'm glad he invested in this area, it's the most treasured place for me at DL. Thank you for the post! - MarshaMouse
2869.6 #15 9:07AM
Me too! I couldn't imagine DL without it! Thanks miss Marsha! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:13PM
This is great Duchess thanks for all the great info you give. - HanLostLeia
1092.6 #76 9:07AM
Yay! It's my pleasure! Thanks for the comment! Hope to see you around soon!! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:14PM
Yay thank you thank you!!! I love NOS!! 👍😄✨ - LoveDisneyDucklings
28.6 #4439 9:09AM
You're welcome welcome!! Me too! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:15PM
That was a great 4mins of my life. Thank you! I so wish I could do what the old guy was doing...having a nice Cigar while stolling NOS! - Art2D2
202.3 #1595 9:12AM
Now I know you actually watched it! Haha! I loved his HAT! There should be a cigar lounge in DL! That way it wouldn't bother anyone because it'd be inside but the good ole boys could enjoy the nostalgia! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:18PM
Another top knotch post brought to us by Duchess! This just made my morning. NOS is my favorite spot in Disneyland.. and only a few more months till the awesome decor goes back up for the holidays ^_^ - Jacqueline
546.7 #205 9:20AM
You just made me blush! Thanks for the sweet sweet comment! And yes! Just a few more months till the holiday magic returns! Yay! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 12:45PM
I was going to post something about this today....but you already beat me to it! - BaseballMickey_CM
2856.2 #16 10:13AM
Awww! I'm sorry! Guess I lucked out today being the early bird! I always love your stuff sir! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:20PM
It's my favorite area to be and with this video even more. Do they still celebrate like this anymore? Like being on the balcony and playing for the guest. This would be awesome to celebrate in person. Thank you for sharing. - adventurerEnDisneylandia {AED}
278.7 #744 10:18AM
Well, they do have live music everyday but I don't know about today being celebrated any different then normal? Anyone else know? It's always a party in NOS in my opinion! Thank you! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:22PM
Good Morning and thanks Duchess!! Missya! - JollyRoger5
1873.9 #39 10:25AM
Miss you too Roger! Hoping to see you and the lovely wife ASAP! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:23PM
Thank you for sharing, this is truly QC! - joyfulmomma
229.4 #1249 10:47AM
I'm elated you think so! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:37PM
Thank you for sharing!! Love this!! - Luvvdisney
359.9 #392 10:50AM
No problem! You're so welcome! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 3:38PM
Yes NOS is awesome.the food,shops,rides ,atmosphere,hidden club. This was a better addition than the holidayland that was there before.:-) - pikarich
613.0 #178 10:55AM
Couldn't have said it better myself! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:14PM
Love NOS. it was a great final project for Walt. Though he is only here in spirit... He is such a wonderful man! - dimplesdanie
607.5 #179 11:24AM
Always! His spirit lives on at the parks! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:15PM
NOS is also my favorite from the POTC smell to the HM turning into NBC for the holidays. Thank you gor sharing Duchesss always great to learn about DL history. - SpaceRAYnger
2406.5 #25 11:34AM
Gosh I love that smell! I'm overjoyed you like these Ray! Thanks for the comment love! ::High five:: - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:17PM
Thanks SMK!! I love these posts! - LilSterner
2656.0 #18 12:04PM
You're welcome! I'm so glad! ☺ - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:17PM
I loved this one! Made me feel very nostalgic and sentimental. - madsdad
1125.0 #73 12:16PM
Awwww do I need to throw you down some more medicine?! Lol - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 5:18PM
Thank you! I always love your info :) - melissa_ficent
317.9 #531 12:17PM
Thanks!! 💛👋 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:33PM
Love this. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊😊😊 - DisneyFanZoe
1096.7 #75 2:36PM
Thank YOU for tellin' me so! 😘 - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:33PM
very nice info! I love new orlean square! It has one of my favorite food like the gumbo and clam chowder bread bowl! - wickedprince
204.3 #1570 3:14PM
Mmmmmmm now I'm hungry!! That sounds wonderful! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:34PM
Disney history is fun. I especially enjoy when it is park related and we get to go to the land or attraction that is that days history. Thank you for sharing. - GrumpyPirateDad
501.7 #237 3:19PM
It is fun right?! Makes me happy you enjoy these! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:35PM
👏 thank you - Dizkid
284.2 #707 3:25PM
👋 hi Dizkid! How you been?! - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:35PM
At it again!! I love this! I had no idea this happened or was his last appreance on public! Thanks as usual! Your the bestest!! 😘 - CourtyAstroBlisters
440.2 #282 3:33PM
No YOU'RE the bestest!! 😜 thanks for the love sweets! ::fist bump:: - Duchess_SMK 3291.1 #11 6:37PM
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing girly! 💜 - ohhhtoodles
365.2 #382 5:33PM
I didn't know this! Thanks so much! 😊 - MinnieMousewife
570.4 #194 5:35PM
Thanks for sharing this piece of Disney history! - bnbheartdisney
240.5 #1109 7:19PM
🏈🏀⚽ - OutNumberedMom
776.2 #125 8:02PM
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