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Earth Day at Walt Disney World | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 22, 1996

April 22, 2026

On this day in 1996, the ‘Earth Day at Walt Disney World’ TV special aired on the Disney Channel. Dana Delany and Ed Begley, Jr. hosted the one-hour program that promoted ways families could protect the environment. Then-Vice President Al Gore introduced the show, and a variety of celebrities like John Travolta, Ted Danson, Kristie Alley, Chevy Chase, and Shaquille O’Neal made special appearances. The Rembrandts and All-4-One played live music to aid the conservation effort. [30 years ago in 2026]

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