Royal Service at King Stefan's Table by Karen, 37, Princeton, NJ
My husband (at the time, my boyfriend/dance partner) and I took a trip to Disney World for the first time in 1998. We had everything mapped out - when to catch the rides and when to eat - even when ... read more
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Every day at the Disney Insider, we hear wonderful stories from the biggest Disney fans of all -- you, our readers. We spotlight your tales of Disney Park proposals, lost-and-found children, and helpful Cast Members in our Fan Story feature. But every so often, we get a submission from you, in just a few words, that relates a memory so funny, sweet, or amazing that we just have to share it with the world. Here are a few of our favorites among your stories -- some made us laugh, others made us misty-eyed, but they all have that unmistakable Disney magic. Thank you!
When I was born there was an argument about what I should be named -- my parents could not agree. Then my mother received a note from my older brother who had been watching "The Mickey Mouse Show" -- "Dear Mommy, Please name my new brother Mickey." That is how I became Michael. I was Mickey until I was a teenager.
THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
April 3, 1952 - Walt Disney submits a sketch of "Fairy Land" to California's Recreation and Parks Commissions.
April 9, 2002 - The city of Los Angeles declares the El Capitan Entertainment Centre (now owned by Disney) to be an historic landmark. The El Capitan Theatre debuted on May 3, 1926, as "Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama."
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YOUR QUESTION
A Cast Member told me that the Empress Lilly was originally managed and run by Lillian Disney, and that she used to throw big parties there for all her friends. What is the history of this restaurant and what was Lillian's involvement?
- Marisa, 29, Bloomington, MN
DAVE'S ANSWER
Lillian Disney's only connection to the Empress Lilly was that it was named after her. The riverboat opened in 1977, and originally contained three restaurants -- the Fisherman's Deck, the Steerman's Quarters, and the Empress Room.
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