The Parent Trap II | DISNEY THIS DAY

The Parent Trap II | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 26, 1986

July 26, 2026

On this day in 1986, ‘The Parent Trap II’ debuted directly on the Disney Channel as part of its “Hayley Mills Film Festival.” In fact, Hayley Mills was the only actress to return from the original 1961 film, reprising her double role. Sharon is now divorced and living in Florida. Her 11-year-old daughter Nikki and best friend Mary scheme to set Sharon up with Mary’s father and stop an impending move to New York. Sharon’s twin Susan joins in to impersonate her sister and jumpstart the romance, but will the deception lead to a happy ending? [40 years ago in 2026]

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