America the Beautiful (Disney)

America the Beautiful
Disneyland Area Tomorrowland Status Closed Opening date 1960 and 1996 Closing date 1984 and 1997 Replaced The World Beneath Us Replaced by Rocket Rods (reopened) Wonders of china (original)
Magic Kingdom Area Tomorrowland Status Closed Opening date 1971 and 1975 Closing date 1974 and 1979
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Attraction type	Show

America the Beautiful is the first 360 film created using 360 film techniques and 360-degree cameras. It was first shot in 1955 and run in Disney Circle-Vision 360 film theaters.^[1]

Circle-Vision 360 is a film technique that uses multiple cameras arranged in a circle. The viewing image is displayed on a large circular screen. The film's rendition of the title song would later be used in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.

360 film technology was created and refined by Disney Legends Don Iwerks and Ub Iwerks in the 1950s.

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