Category: Disney This Day
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Mickey Mouse Comic Strip | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 13, 1930
On this day in 1930, the first Mickey Mouse comic strip was published in the New York Mirror. The early editions were written by Walt Disney and drawn by Ub Iwerks. Floyd Gottfredson took over in May 1930 and continued for 45 years! By 1931, the Mickey comics ran in 60 U.S. newspapers, plus in…
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International Gateway | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 12, 1990
On this day in 1990, the International Gateway first opened at EPCOT.
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Party Gras Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 11, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Party Gras Parade kicked off for the first time as part of Disneyland’s 35 Years of Magic Celebration.
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Loop | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 10, 2020
On this day in 2020, the Pixar short ‘Loop’ was released on Disney+ as part of the ‘SparkShorts’ series.
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Fantasy in the Sky | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 9, 2015
On this day in 2015, the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show returned for the first time since its initial run between 1958 and 1996. Disney’s original nighttime spectacular was presented during the months between the holidays and Disneyland Forever’s debut during the park’s 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. The legendary show was added by Walt…
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Elvis | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 8, 1935
On this day in 1935, cultural icon, singer, dancer, and actor Elvis Presley was born. Elvis’ legacy has influenced so much in popular culture over the years, including Disney. Although the King of Rock and Roll never appeared in a Disney film, there have been numerous references to him and his music. Some of the…
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Sorcerer Mickey Hat | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 7, 2015
On this day in 2015, the famous Sorcerer Mickey hat started to come down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously the park’s icon, the hat’s removal was part of a park-wide transformation. It was first built in 2001 as part of the 100 Years of Magic Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some guests felt…
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Rowan Atkinson | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 6, 1955
On this day in 1955, actor, comedian, and writer Rowan Atkinson was born.
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Tiger Trouble | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 5, 1945
On this day in 1945, the Goofy short ‘Tiger Trouble’ was released.
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Disneyland 50th | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 4, 2005
On this day in 2005, Disney’s largest theme park ticket giveaway to date took place at the FedEx Orange Bowl National Championship game in Miami, Florida.
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Disneyland Tencennial | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 3, 1965
On this day in 1965, Disneyland kicked off its “Tencennial” Celebration with a special episode of ‘Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color.’
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Finger Scans | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 2, 2005
On this day in 2005, Walt Disney World started using finger scans with all types of tickets and passes, including the new Magic Your Way tickets. This “Ticket Tag” scan system rolled out in 1996, but only for Annual Passes. Later in May 2005, scans were applied to previously-purchased tickets too. Instead of storing an…
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Disneyland Float | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 1955
On this day in 1955, the first Disneyland-themed float took part in the 66th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
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Marvel | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 31, 2009
On this day in 2009, The Walt Disney Company completed its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. Both Disney and Marvel shareholders voted to approve the purchase that had been announced by Bob Iger on August 31. The $4 billion deal gave Disney the rights to over 5,000 Marvel characters. ‘Iron Man 2’ would be the…
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Limited Time Magic | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 30, 2012
On this day in 2012, the first ever Limited Time Magic event began at Walt Disney World with a week of New Year’s Eve bashes. The “Bling in the New Year” dance parties took place in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom and featured countdowns every hour until midnight. Limited Time Magic was a 52-week celebration…
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Beatles Breakup | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 29, 1974
On this day in 1974, John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially broke up The Beatles while on a trip to Walt Disney World. The signing was supposed to take place on December 19 at the Plaza Hotel in New York, but John did not come. Ten days later, he was the last to sign…
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Denzel Washington | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1954
On this day in 1954, actor, director, and producer Denzel Washington was born. For Disney, Washington had leading roles in ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘Crimson Tide,’ ‘The Preacher’s Wife,’ ‘He Got Game,’ and ‘Deja Vu.’ He will also appear in the upcoming third film in the Marvel ‘Black Panther’ series. Washington is a multi-award winner, including…
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Peter Pan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 27, 1904
On this day in 1904, the stage play ‘Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up’ by J.M. Barrie debuted at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1938
On this day in 1938, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ was broadcast as a live radio show by the Lux Radio Theater.
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Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade aired on ABC. That year, the parade ran at night instead of on Christmas morning for the first and only time. The broadcast followed a new format that combined Disney recording artist performances in equal time with the parade. Walt Disney World…
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Tea for Two Hundred | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 24, 1948
On this day in 1948, the Donald Duck short ‘Tea for Two Hundred’ was released. Donald is having a picnic and notices a trail of ants carrying grain. He decides to test how much weight one can handle, but soon goes too far and starts a war with the ants over his food. Some of…
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1954
On this day in 1954, ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ was released.
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Candlelight Processional | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 1959
On this day in 1959, the largest-ever Candlelight Processional choir performed at Disneyland with 2,574 members.
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Fantasia 2000 | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 21, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Fantasia 2000’ was presented as a live concert event in London at the Royal Albert Hall. The film was shown behind the Philharmonia Orchestra, who played the musical selections. It was part of a five-city film premiere and concert tour, beginning at Carnegie Hall in New York City and continuing…