Category: History
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A Musical History of Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 3, 2005
On this day in 2005, Walt Disney Records released four new albums to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland. These were “50th Anniversary: A Musical History of Disneyland,” “Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs,” “The Official Album of the Disneyland Resort: The Happiest Homecoming on Earth,” and “Walt Disney Records Presents: Wishes!” “A Musical…
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X2: X-Men United | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 2, 2003
On this day in 2003, ‘X2,’ also known as ‘X2: X-Men United,’ was released by 20th Century Fox.
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DINOSAUR | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 1, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Countdown to Extinction attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was renamed to DINOSAUR.
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Carnation Plaza Gardens | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 30, 2012
On this day in 2012, Carnation Plaza Gardens held its last operating day at Disneyland, with many fans in attendance.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 29, 2005
On this day in 2005, ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ feature film was released in the United States by Touchstone Pictures.
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Night | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 28, 1930
On this day in 1930, the ‘Silly Symphony’ short “Night” was released. “Night” reveals the moonlit frolicking of the flora and fauna of a mill pond, like owls, fireflies, and frogs. The joyous exploits are set to Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14.” Walt Disney directed the short, which was the first cartoon released after the…
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The Danube | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 27, 1960
On this day in 1960, Disney’s ‘People & Places’ live action short “The Danube” was released in CinemaScope.
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Toy Story Land | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 26, 2018
On this day in 2018, Disney-Pixar Toy Story Land debuted at Shanghai Disneyland.
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Al Pacino | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 25, 1940
On this day in 1940, actor and filmmaker Al Pacino was born.
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King Triton’s Concert | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 24, 2015
On this day in 2015, King Triton’s Concert debuted in the Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Parade of Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 23, 2005
On this day in 2005, a sneak preview of Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams took place at Disneyland, its first-ever introduction to guests.
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Leslie A. Iwerks | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 22, 1970
On this day in 1970, director, producer, and writer Leslie A. Iwerks was born.
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While You Were Sleeping | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 21, 1995
On this day in 1995,‘While You Were Sleeping’ was released by Disney’s Hollywood Pictures.
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Pixar Canada | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 20, 2010
On this day in 2010, Pixar Canada, a satellite location of Pixar Animation Studios, opened in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Tim Curry | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, actor and singer Tim Curry was born.
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Disney’s Electrical Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 18, 2010
On this day in 2010, Disney’s Electrical Parade ran for the last time at Disney California Adventure.
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Monkey Kingdom | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 17, 2015
On this day in 2015, Disneynature’s ‘Monkey Kingdom’ was released in theaters.
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The Disney Family Singalong | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 17, 2020
On this day in 2020, ‘The Disney Family Singalong’ TV special was presented by ABC.
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Disney’s Rock Around the Mouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 15, 2005
On this day in 2005, “Disney’s Rock Around the Mouse” opened at Tokyo Disneyland.
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Brad Garrett | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 14, 1960
On this day in 1960, actor and comedian Brad Garrett was born. He is best known for his distinctive bass voice and his roles on TV sitcoms, but his voice acting work for Disney and Pixar is also legendary. Garrett portrayed Gusteau in ‘Ratatouille,’ Bloat in ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Finding Dory,’ Dim in ‘A Bug’s…
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Mickey’s Kangaroo | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 13, 1935
On this day in 1935, the Mickey Mouse short ‘Mickey’s Kangaroo’ was released.
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Ohana Restaurant | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 12, 1995
On this day in 1995, the ‘Ohana restaurant opened in the Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World.
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Dapper Dans | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 11, 1980
On this day in 1980, in celebration of Disneyland’s 25th anniversary, the Dapper Dans from Walt Disney World were flown to California.
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Daredevil | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 10, 2015
On this day in 2015, the ‘Daredevil’ television series premiered on Netflix, a joint production of Marvel and ABC Studios.