This is Week in Walt Disney World History — July 29 – August 4
This week in Walt Disney World History was an active one with Disney’s Coronado Springs opening along with all its attractions.
- Wednesday, August 5, 1981 — Construction begins on Horizons at Epcot.
- Friday, August 1, 1997 — Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens to guests on this day near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In addition, the following attractions opened with the resort:
- Casa de Belleza
- Explorer’s Playground
- Francisco’s
- Iguana Arcade
- Jaguar Water Slide
- Jumping Beans Arcade
- La Marina
- La Tienda
- La Vida Health Club
- Maya Grill
- Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries
- Pepper Market
- Siesta’s Pool Bar and Grill
- Saturday, August 5, 2000 — Bonfamille’s Cafe was a restaurant at the Port Orleans – French Quarter that closed this week.
