Tag: DAPs Magic
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Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 17, 2012
On this day in 2012, the “Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline” show debuted in Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. Amanda, Pat, Kate, and Lee made up the flight crew who sang popular jazz and swing songs from the 1940s through the ‘60s. The aviatrix herself, Minnie Mouse, joined the crew to sing, dance, and…
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The Ugly Dachshund | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 16, 1966
On this day in 1966, the live action comedy ‘The Ugly Dachshund’ was released in theaters. The film follows the misadventures of Brutus the Great Dane who was raised with Dachshunds and thinks he is one of them. When the pups get rowdy, Brutus gets blamed for the damage. His owners the Garrisons, played by…
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Ward Kimball | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 15, 2006
On this day in 2006, the Ward Kimball steam engine was dedicated at Disneyland at an exclusive ceremony attended by hundreds of Cast Members. Engine No. 5 was the first locomotive to be added to the park in almost 50 years. It was built in 1902 and once operated at Cedar Point in Ohio. Named…
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Grim, Grinning Ghosts | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 14, 1969
On this day in 1969, “Grim, Grinning Ghosts” was recorded for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. This would come on the second day of recording for the attraction, six months before it would open. The producer noticed how good Thurl Ravenscroft, Jay Meyer, Bob Ebright, Chuck Schroeder, and Verne Rowe looked together. They were cast…
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Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine For You | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 13, 1999
On this day in 1999, the television special ‘Winnie the Pooh: a Valentine for You’ premiered on ABC. Pooh and his friends learn that Christopher Robin has a girlfriend and believe he won’t have time for them anymore. Owl tells them about a monster called the “love bug” and the gang try to find a…
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John Williams | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 12, 2017
On this day in 2017, composer John Williams won a Grammy for the score of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ It would be Williams’s sixth Grammy related to ‘Star Wars.’ Three of the previous Grammys were for the score of ‘A New Hope,’ including one for the ‘Star Wars’ Main Title, and two were for…
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Donald’s Happy Birthday | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 11, 1949
On this day in 1949, the Donald Duck short ‘Donald’s Happy Birthday’ was released. In the cartoon, Huey, Dewey, and Louie save up money to buy their Uncle Donald a birthday present, but Donald tells them to save it. The boys buy their uncle a box of cigars and not realizing their intentions, Donald thinks…
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The Grasshopper and the Ants | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 10, 1934
On this day in 1934, Disney’s Silly Symphony ‘The Grasshopper and the Ants’ was released. It is based on a classic fable and voiced by Pinto Colvig, known for being the original voice of Goofy. In the cartoon, a lazy grasshopper plays his fiddle instead of stocking up on food like the ants. When winter…
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Disney Legend Bill Justice | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 9, 1914
On this day in 1914, animator, engineer, and Disney Legend Bill Justice was born. To begin his 42-year career with Disney, Justice helped animate memorable classics like ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Bambi,’ ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ and ‘Peter Pan.’ He also became an early Imagineer, where he programmed the Audio-Animatronics for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Mission to Mars,…
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Blackbeard’s Ghost | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 8, 1968
On this day in 1968, ‘Blackbeard’s Ghost’ was released. Peter Ustinov stars as the ghost of the notorious pirate Blackbeard who is accidentally invoked by a track coach, played by Dean Jones. Summoned into modern times, Blackbeard and the coach must work together to stop thugs from taking over the historic Blackbeard’s Inn. This good…
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Bambi II | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 7, 2006
On this day in 2006, ‘Bambi II’ was released direct to home video. As a “midquel,” it takes place in the time between Bambi losing his mother and growing into an adult. Bambi’s father, the Great Prince of the Forest voiced by Patrick Stewart, cares for his son through the winter and teaches him about…
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Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 6, 1985
On this day in 1985, Disneyland began operating seven days a week throughout the year. Up until that time, Disneyland would often be closed Mondays and Tuesdays in the off season, including early spring, fall, and winter. The closure days were used for park upkeep and attraction maintenance. Interestingly, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at Walt…
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Night Crossing | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 5, 1982
On this day in 1982, the Disney live-action film ‘Night Crossing’ was released. Set during the time when Germany was strictly divided into East and West, the film is based on the true story of how two families escaped the hardships of East Germany in a homemade hot air balloon. John Hurt and Beau Bridges…
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Disney Legend Bob Allen | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 4, 1939
On this day in 1932, Disney Legend Bob Allen was born. Bob started his career with Disney in 1955 where he worked on the Casey Jr. attraction at Disneyland. He advanced to production coordinator at Disneyland and later director of General Services for Walt Disney World. By 1977, he had worked his way up to…
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Society Dog Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 3, 1939
On this day in 1939, the animated short ‘Society Dog Show’ was released. In the cartoon, Mickey enters Pluto in a fancy dog show, but they get kicked out after a run-in with the judge. Not giving up, Mickey enters a nervous Pluto as a roller skating trick dog. A fire breaks out and Pluto…
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Tony Jay | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 2, 1933
On this day in 1933, British actor Tony Jay was born. Disney fans will recognize his deep, commanding voice from his portrayals of Judge Frollo in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ the asylum owner Monsieur D’Arque in ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Shere Khan in ‘TaleSpin’ and ‘The Jungle Book 2,’ and the narrator of ‘Treasure…
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Shades of Green | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 1, 1994
On this day in 1994, Shades of Green opened at Walt Disney World. Formerly known as The Disney Inn, the property was first leased by the U.S. Department of Defense and then purchased outright. The resort would become an Armed Forces Recreation Center for members of the military and their families. The new name paid…
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Communicore East & West | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 31, 1994
On this day in 1994, CommuniCore East and West at EPCOT in Walt Disney World closed to make way for Innoventions. Located in two buildings behind Spaceship Earth, CommuniCore served as the heart of EPCOT. It wove together the themes and concepts presented in Future World while showcasing technological advancements. A reimagined CommuniCore Hall will…
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Grand Canyon | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 29, 1959
On this day in 1959, the live-action documentary, ‘Grand Canyon’ was released in theaters in front of ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ ‘Grand Canyon’ depicts sweeping vistas of the canyon’s south rim and its animal life, stirringly set to Ferde Grofé’s “Grand Canyon Suite.” It would win an Academy Award for Best Short Subject. A diorama reproducing scenes…
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Spacehip Earth Hot Air Balloon | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 2009
On this day in 2009, an 80-foot-tall hot air balloon shaped like Spaceship Earth took to the skies above EPCOT. A lucky family won the experience, along with a VIP trip to Walt Disney World. It was as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway, which came out of Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams celebration…
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Susanne Blakeslee | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 27, 1956
On this day in 1956, voice actress Susanne Blakeslee was born. Disney fans will recognize her work as the current voice of legendary villains Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, and Cruella DeVil. Her talents can also be heard when riding Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland, where she portrays Madame Leota. Blakeslee’s theme park credits…
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Disney Dream | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 26, 2011
On this day in 2011, the Disney Dream, the third ship to join the Disney Cruise Line, was christened and set sail on her maiden voyage to the Bahamas. Jennifer Hudson, a former entertainer on sister ship the Disney Wonder, christened the Disney Dream and is known as the Godmother of the ship. The Disney…
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John Sibley | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 25, 1912
On this day in 1912, animator John Sibley was born. He was known as the “Goof Master” at Disney Studios because he was Goofy’s lead animator on over 40 shorts. He is also known for his animation work on ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘101 Dalmatians,’ ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ ‘The Sword in the Stone,’ ‘The Legend of…
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Finding Nemo: The Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 2007
On this day in 2007, the stage show ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ premiered in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was the first time Disney had created a musical show for the parks out of a non-musical movie. As a result, all of its songs had to be written especially for the show.…