Category: History
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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…
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Closed Captioning | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 16, 1980
On this day in 1980, the first television shows with closed captioning aired in the United States.
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America the Beautiful | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 15, 1975
On this day in 1975, an updated version of ‘America the Beautiful’ opened at the Circle-Vision 360° Theater in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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Princess Tiana | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2010
On this day in 2010, Tiana from ‘The Princess and the Frog’ was officially inducted into the Disney Princess Royal Court.
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Five Years Ago Today: The Day Disneyland’s Gates Closed
Look back at the day Disneyland Resort closed its gates for what was thought to be three weeks on this day five years ago.
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Joe Ranft | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 1960
On this day in 1960, animator, screenwriter, voice actor, and Disney Legend Joe Ranft was born.
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Fantasy Faire | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 12, 2013
On this day in 2013, Fantasy Faire opened at Disneyland.
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Bruce Healey | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 11, 1950
On this day in 1950, composer, arranger, and conductor Bruce Healey was born.
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Carousel of Progress | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 1985
On this day in 1985, General Electric’s sponsorship of the Carousel of Progress attraction ended.
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Man in Space | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1955
On this day in 1955 on ABC-TV, Disneyland aired “Man in Space,” the first of a 3-part series about space travel.
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Ronald Reagan at EPCOT | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 8, 1983
On this day in 1983, then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan visited EPCOT Center as part of his International Youth Exchange Initiative.
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Operation Undersea | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 7, 1955
On this day in 1955, Walt Disney Studios took home three trophies at the 7th Emmy Awards.
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Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 6, 1980
On this day in 1980, CBS aired ‘Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary’ to honor the park’s milestone year.
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Star Wars Rebels | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 5, 2018
On this day in 2018, the series finale of ‘Star Wars Rebels’ aired.
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Walt Disney Home Entertainment | March 4, 1980
On this day in 1980, Walt Disney Home Entertainment released its first movies on videocassette.
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Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1995
On this day in 1995, the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye attraction debuted to invited guests at Disneyland.
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The Sound of Music | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 2, 1965
On this day in 1965, ‘The Sound of Music’ from 20th Century Fox had its world premiere in New York City.
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Alice’s Day at Sea | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 1, 1924
On this day in 1924, the short film ‘Alice’s Day at Sea,’ was released.
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Gilbert Gottfried | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 28, 1955
On this day in 1955, actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried was born.
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The Incredibles | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 27, 2005
Join us in remembering The Incredibles, a beloved film that secured two Oscars at the 77th Academy Awards ceremony.