Category: Disney This Day
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Thurl Ravenscroft | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 6, 1914
On this day in 1914, voice actor, singer, and Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft was born. Often recognized as the voice of Tony the Tiger and the singer of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” Ravenscroft also had a deep connection to Disney. He lent his bass voice to multiple attractions, with favorites including The Haunted…
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The Color of Friendship | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 5, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘The Color of Friendship’ first aired.
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Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary Special | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 4, 1990
On this day in 1990, the “Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary Celebration” special aired on TV.
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Disney Merchandise | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 3, 1930
On this day in 1930, the first contract for licensed Disney merchandise was signed to combat a growing market of bootleg products.
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WED Enterprises | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 2, 1965
On this day in 1965, the shareholders of Walt Disney Productions approved the acquisition of WED Enterprises.
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The Diamond Horsehose Revue | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 1, 2003
On this day in 2003, The Diamond Horseshoe Revue ran for the last time in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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Disney Dream Suite | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 31, 2008
On this day in 2008, the first guests won an overnight stay in Disneyland’s Disney Dream Suite as part of the Year of a Million Dreams.
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Pixar Place Hotel | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 30, 2024
On this day in 2024, the Pixar Place Hotel opened at the Disneyland Resort. The reimagined complex now features an updated modern aesthetic, new dining establishments, and creative Pixar theming elements. The hotel first debuted in 1984 as the Emerald Hotel of Anaheim, later the Pan Pacific Hotel. Disney bought the property in 1995 and…
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Indiana Jones Super Bowl Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 29, 1995
On this day in 1995, the Super Bowl halftime show was presented by Disney and titled “Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.” The show was a tie-in with the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction that would open at Disneyland later that year. Patti LaBelle and Tony Bennett were the musical guests. Indiana Jones…
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Lend Lease Act Insignia | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 1942
On this day in 1942, the United States government announced the official insignia of the Lend Lease Act, designed by Disney.
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Disney100 At Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 27, 2023
On this day in 2023, Disney 100 Years of Wonder began at Disneyland.
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Star Wars: Resistance | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 26, 2020
On this day in 2020, the ‘Star Wars: Resistance’ two-part series finale aired, entitled “The Escape.” The show ran for two seasons and 40 episodes. ‘Resistance’ took place during the events of the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. It followed New Republic pilot Kazuda Xiono who was recruited by Poe Dameron and the Resistance to spy…
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Coca-Cola | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 25, 1990
On this day in 1990, Disney and Coca-Cola signed a 15-year agreement that made Coke the exclusive soft drink supplier to Disney’s parks.
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The Seas with Nemo and Friends | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 2007
On this day in 2007, The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion was dedicated at EPCOT, replacing The Living Seas. The pavilion first opened in 1986 and contains the second-largest aquarium in the United States with 5.7 million gallons of water. The transition from The Living Seas to ‘Finding Nemo’ was the first time an…
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Strange Magic | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 23, 2015
On this day in 2015, ‘Strange Magic’ was released in theaters.
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Sir John Hurt | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 22, 1940
On this day in 1940, actor Sir John Hurt was born.
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Long Lost Friends | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 21, 2013
On this day in 2013, the first of two “Long Lost Friends” weeks took place at Walt Disney World as part of the Limited Time Magic promotion.
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Lion Around | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 20, 1950
On this day in 1950, the Donald Duck short ‘Lion Around’ debuted. Donald’s day with his nephews begins with shenanigans when Huey, Dewey, and Louie dress up in a mountain lion costume to frighten their uncle and sneak a pie off of the windowsill. Donald sees through their trick, but doesn’t realize that there’s also…
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Mickey’s Man Friday | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 19, 1935
On this day in 1935, the animated short ‘Mickey’s Man Friday’ was released.
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Star vs. the Forces of Evil | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 18, 2015
On this day in 2015, the animated series ‘Star vs. the Forces of Evil’ premiered on TV. It follows an interdimensional princess, Star Butterfly, who comes to Earth to figure out her new royal family wand with help from the Diaz family. The show’s debut on Disney XD was the largest in the channel’s history…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 17, 2020
On this day in 2020, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. It was the second attraction of its kind to debut, with the first at Disney’s Hollywood Studios premiering about a month before. ‘Rise of the Resistance’ is one of the most advanced and multi-layered attractions Walt…
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Son of Flubber | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 16, 1963
On this day in 1963, ‘Son of Flubber’ was released.
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Space Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 15, 1975
On this day in 1975, Space Mountain opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was the first of several similar attractions to open around the world. The original concept came during the reimagining of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland in 1967. That version would have been a four-track design, but it was never built because…
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No Hunting | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 14, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Donald Duck short ‘No Hunting’ debuted.