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Tarzan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 12, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Tarzan’ held its U.S. premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. Over 2,000 fans packed bleachers around the theater where celebrities and filmmakers paraded along a 100-foot red carpet. Three city blocks were cordoned off for the occasion. After the film, the 1,000 lucky attendees were treated to a…
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New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney PhotoPass Ops Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens on June 28, 2024. When it does, there will be plenty to enjoy. Along with this new attraction with new audio-animatronics, new characters, and new music, there will also be new merchandise in a new store near the attraction in Magic Kingdom. There are also some new and unique Disney…
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What To Know Before Riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is gearing up for a big Mardi Gras season celebration. So grab your friends, family, and beignets because it’s time to share what you need to know before riding when the attraction opens on June 28! This is bound to be the biggest soirée on…
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Silly Symphony Swings | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 11, 2010
On this day in 2010, the Silly Symphony Swings opened at Disney California Adventure. It is themed to the 1935 Mickey Mouse short ‘The Band Concert,’ which was not actually part of the Silly Symphony series. Following the plot of the short, a tornado arises that spins guests to either the “William Tell Overture” or…
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First Guests Welcomed to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The first guests were welcomed this week to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The guests were welcomed today to Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. This new one-of-a-kind destination immerses guests in the spirit and culture of The Bahamas. It also provides Disney’s signature entertainment, port adventures and…
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Kevin “Moochie” Corcoran | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 10, 1949
On this day in 1949, child actor and Disney Legend Kevin “Moochie” Corcoran was born. He acted in many memorable Disney projects between 1957 and 1963, including ‘Old Yeller,’ ‘The Shaggy Dog,’ ‘Swiss Family Robinson,’ ‘Toby Tyler,’ and ‘Pollyanna.’ Corcoran even appeared on three episodes of ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ although he was never considered…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Details About CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza
CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza is set to officially open. With the opening of this new venue, the transformation of EPCOT is now officially complete. With the construction walls disappearing, World Celebration, and CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, and Mickey & Friends will be open to guests starting on June 10, 2024. The new offerings at…
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Disney Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday With a Special Look Back Beloved Duck
Donald Duck turned 90 years old today. Through the years, he has had many adventure… or misadventures. Most of them have hilarity ensuing when the best of intentions end up going wrong for Donald. On this day, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a pictorial look back through the years of Donald Duck. Check out…
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Pollyanna (1960) Opening Credits – Disney On Location
Walt Disney Productions began making live action films at a time that American studios had begun placing a greater emphasis on location shooting. The 1960 Disney release Pollyanna was shot largely on soundstages in Hollywood, but several key sequences were shot on location in Santa Rosa and the Napa Valley. This column will be devoted…
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Donald Duck | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 9, 1934
On this day in 1934, Donald Duck made his first appearance onscreen in ‘The Wise Little Hen.’ Although there was some debate on the true release date of this short, the Walt Disney Company declared Donald’s official birthday to be June 9th. Over the years, Donald Duck was named one of the 50 greatest cartoon…
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What To See and Explore at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is Disney Cruise Line’s latest destination on the beautiful island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Disney Lookout Cay has both family and adult-exclusive beaches, offering the perfect blend of unmatched natural beauty and relaxation for every member of your family. Lighthouse Point is a locally beloved stretch of coastline and…
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The Walt Disney Company Kicks Off Global Celebration Honoring 90 Years of Donald Duck
Today, The Walt Disney Company kicked off a special company-wide campaign celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with an exclusive first-look on Good Morning America that showcased new Donald Duck-inspired products and a surprise party in studio for Donald. The months-long celebration will feature feathered festivities and exciting moments from across the company, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, consumer…
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Don Grady | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 8, 1944
On this day in 1944, Mouseketeer, actor, and musician Don Grady was born. He joined the Mickey Mouse Club in 1957 at the age of 13. He also played Robbie Douglas on the classic sitcom, ‘My Three Sons’ between 1960 and 1972. Later in life, he became a composer. His work can be heard in…
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WonderGround Gallery Reopens in New Temporary Home at Downtown Disney District [Updated]
There have been a lot of exciting changes coming to Downtown Disney District recently. As the shopping, entertainment, and dining district continues to be transformed, there have been new restaurants, reimagined restaurants, a new security entrance, and new entertainment area and stage, and a whole lot more. With all of these changes, WonderGround Gallery was…
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Tale of The Lion King | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 7, 2019
On this day in 2019, “Tale of the Lion King” made its debut at Disney California Adventure. The 25-minute show tied into the live-action ‘The Lion King’ film, released that year. An 18-performer troup called the Storytellers of the Pride Lands dramatized the classic tale through music, dance, and narration. The show closed at the…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Opening of Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs is now officially open at the Tokyo Disney Resort. This new area in Tokyo DisneySea celebrates the stories of Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled. It also includes the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel. To celebrate the opening of this new addition, there was a special event held the night before. This was…
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Disney Announces Major Gift to London’s Great Ormond Street, Furthering Commitment to Children’s Hospitals
Building on The Walt Disney Company’s $100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in children’s hospitals around the world, CEO Bob Iger announced funding for the creation of a state-of-the-art, fully accessible MediCinema theater at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The project will bring movie magic to patients, their families, and the…
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New Trailer for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” Released
The official trailer for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid,” has been released. The series premieres Thursday, June 27 on Disney Junior and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+. Additionally, the new short-form series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales” is now available on Disney+! Each two-minute short highlights a…
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Susie the Little Blue Coupe | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 6, 1952
On this day in 1952, the cartoon short ‘Susie the Little Blue Coupe’ was released. It tells the story of Susie, a car that catches the eye of a high society man. She lives a pampered life until she gets too old and is traded in. Susie’s second owner is unkind and she is stolen…
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Disney Reveals New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Merchandise Ahead of Attraction Opening
New merchandise has been revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ahead of its opening at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Bakery Tour Reopens at Disney California Adventure
The Bakery Tour has reopened at Disney California Adventure after a being closed for a refurbishment. The tour gives guests a chance to learn about the history of sourdough bread and see how bread is made first hand. The tour is hosted by the Boudin Bakery and can be found in San Fransokyo Square. It…
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Mulan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 5, 1998
On this day in 1998, ‘Mulan’ had its premiere at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The movie was produced on special DTS 70mm film, printed lighter to account for ambient light at the Hollywood Bowl. It was projected on an 85-foot screen that rose from the floor. Because the audience’s distance from the screen…
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Disney Shares First Look at Foods of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens to the world on June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. With the opening of this new attraction will also come themed foods for guests to enjoy when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. There will be some new offerings and also some returning classics as well…
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Fifth Disney World Theme Park Possible In New Disney-DeSantis Development Deal
Rumors about a fifth Disney World theme park being built have been around for years. Now it seems that a fifth Disney World Park could be possible as Walt Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are entering a more peaceful era which might be coming as a new development deal would allow for expansion…