Category: Disney This Day
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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.
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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…