Captain EO | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 18, 1986

On this day in 1986, the Captain EO attraction opened at Disneyland six days after premiering at EPCOT Center. The 70mm 3-D sci-fi short film was conceived by incoming Disney chiefs Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive-produced by George Lucas, it leveraged Michael Jackson at the height of his fame. The 500-seat Magic Eye Theater was built for the film and replaced the Space Stage in Tomorrowland. At roughly $1.76 million per minute, Captain EO was the most expensive film ever produced for its runtime. [40 years ago in 2026] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.