Category: Disney This Day
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 9, 2005
On this day in 2005, Mickey Mouse led the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C. as its Grand Marshal. The honor was an extended celebration of Mickey’s 75th anniversary from 2003. Along with his parade duties, Mickey was honored at the “Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations” showcase in Woodrow Wilson Plaza. The traveling exhibit…
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Modern Family | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 8, 2020
On this day in 2020, ‘Modern Family’ aired its final episode on ABC after an 11-season run.
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Magic of Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 7, 2005
On this day in 2005, a themed Boeing 737-400 airplane named the “Magic of Disneyland” was unveiled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Blue Ribbon Bakery | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 6, 1990
On this day in 1990, The Blue Ribbon Bakery debuted on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland.
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Richard Irvine | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 5, 1910
On this day in 1910, Imagineer and Disney Legend Richard Irvine was born.
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Good Luck Charlie | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 4, 2010
On this day in 2010, the sitcom ‘Good Luck Charlie’ premiered on the Disney Channel.
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Eddie Murphy | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 3, 1961
On this day in 1961, actor and comedian Eddie Murphy was born.
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Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 1, 2015
On this day in 2015, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, an expansion of the original Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, opened at Walt Disney World. The enhancements included 20 new Disney Vacation Club bungalows built over the water of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Two longhouse buildings were renovated into Disney Vacation Club Deluxe Studios, and a…
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New Pixar Merchandise and Foods Heading to Disney Store and Disney Parks
Unveil the latest Pixar merchandise as Toy Story turns 30. Find unique items for your next visit to Disney parks.
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Ed Catmull | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 31, 1945
On this day in 1945, computer scientist and Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Ed Catmull was born.
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The Eyes Have It | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 30, 1945
On this day in 1945, the Donald Duck short ‘The Eyes Have It’ debuted in theaters. Donald gets a mail order hypnosis kit and tests it on Pluto, convincing him he is a mouse, a turtle, and a chicken. When a rooster gets into a fight with Pluto the chicken, Donald “transforms” Pluto into a…
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Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 29, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway signed a 5-year contract with Disney.
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Mickey’s Kitchen | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 28, 1990
On this day in 1990, the first Mickey’s Kitchen opened at the Montclair Plaza near Los Angeles.
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Disney-MGM Studios | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 27, 1985
On this day in 1985, Disney broke ground on Disney-MGM Studios, the third theme park at Walt Disney World.
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Martin Short | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 26, 1950
On this day in 1950, actor, comedian, and writer Martin Short was born.
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Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 25, 1983
On this day in 1983, ‘Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore’ had its general release.
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Crazy Over Daisy | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 24, 1950
On this day in 1950, the Donald Duck short ‘Crazy Over Daisy’ was released. Chip and Dale make fun of Donald on his way to a date with Daisy, ruining his 1890s penny-farthing bicycle. Donald thinks he has prevailed, but Daisy scolds him instead for abusing the chipmunks! The short introduced Daisy’s theme song, which…
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Pretty Woman | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 23, 1990
On this day in 1990, Touchstone Pictures released the modern classic ‘Pretty Woman.’
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The Golden Touch | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 22, 1935
On this day in 1935, ‘The Golden Touch,’ Disney’s 50th ‘Silly Symphony’ cartoon, was released. The story adapted the King Midas tale from Greek mythology. It was the last film that Walt Disney directed personally. The cartoon was not a success because the tone was stiff, the pacing was too slow, and the characters were…
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Mission to Mars | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 21, 1975
On this day in 1975, the Mission to Mars attraction debuted at Disneyland.
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My Friend Duffy | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 20, 2010
On this day in 2010, the “My Friend Duffy” stage show debuted at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Walt Disney World | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 19, 1995
On this day in 1995, the Penny Arcade, the House of Magic shop, and the Main Street Bookstore closed on Main Street, U.S.A. in Walt Disney World
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The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | March 18, 2005
On this day in 2005, ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ debuted.
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Cinderellabration | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 17, 2005
On this day in 2005, the Cinderellabration stage show opened at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. It was adapted from a similar spectacle in Tokyo Disneyland and picked up on Cinderella’s story following the royal wedding – her coronation! Royal guests Snow White, Aurora, Jasmine, Belle, their princes, and the Fairy Godmother gathered…