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Sunkist Citrus House | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 31, 1960
On this day in 1960, the Sunkist Citrus House opened on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland.
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Flowers and Trees | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 30, 1932
On this day in 1932, the Silly Symphony cartoon ‘Flowers and Trees’ was released.
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 29, 1999
On this day in 1999, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith opened at Disney-MGM Studios with an exclusive party.
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Turner & Hooch | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 28, 1989
On this day in 1989, ‘Turner & Hooch’ was released by Touchstone Pictures.
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20th Century Fox | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 28, 2018
On this day in 2018, shareholders of Disney and 20th Century Fox each voted to merge the companies.
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Sandra Bullock | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 26, 1964
On this day in 1964, actress and producer Sandra Bullock was born.
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The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha E Komo Mai! | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 25, 2008
On this day in 2008, “The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha E Komo Mai!” opened at Tokyo Disneyland. The four Audio Animatronic Birds of Paradise begin their tropical musical, but soon realize that someone is interfering. They are scared that it’s the Big Kahuna, the leader of the Enchanted Tikis, but soon find out…
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Johnny Tsunami | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 24, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Johnny Tsunami’ was released. It follows surfer Johnny K. as he moves from an idyllic life in Hawaii with his beloved grandfather to snowy Vermont. Putting his surfing skills to good use, Johnny learns to snowboard, a skill that will help him compete for the…
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Inspector Gadget | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 23, 1999
On this day in 1999, the live-action ‘Inspector Gadget’ film was released. Starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, and Joely Fisher, the film was loosely based on the animated ‘Inspector Gadget’ series from the 1980s. John Brown, a bumbling but well-meaning security guard, becomes Inspector Gadget after being injured in an explosion. He is transformed into…
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David Spade | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 22, 1964
On this day in 1964, actor, stand-up comedian, producer, and screenwriter David Spade was born. Disney fans know him for voicing the self-obsessed emperor-turned-llama Kuzco in ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ and in the sequel, ‘Kronk’s New Groove.’ Spade may be best known for his razor-sharp sarcasm in six seasons on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and for…
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Descendants 2 | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 21, 2017
On this day in 2017, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Descendants 2’ was released on Disney-owned networks. It was a sequel to 2015’s ‘Descendants’ and featured the return of Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay – the Villain Kids (or VKs) of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar. Mal is overwhelmed by the…
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Marvel Avengers Campus | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 20, 2022
On this day in 2022, Marvel Avengers Campus opened at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. It replaced the former Backlot that housed Armageddon – Special Effects and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. The coaster was rethemed to Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, adding Iron Man and Captain Marvel. Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure took inspiration…
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Walt’s Barn | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 19, 1999
On this day in 1999, Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn opened at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The barn served as Walt’s workshop at his home on Carolwood Drive. He spent many hours there working on his 1/8th scale miniature railroad, the Carolwood Pacific, and dreaming up new projects. The barn was saved by Walt’s daughter…
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Planes: Fire & Rescue | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ was released in theaters. It was the sequel to 2013’s ‘Planes,’ which was part of the Disney-Pixar ‘Cars’ franchise. Dusty the plane, voiced by Dane Cook, learns that damage to his engine may end his racing career. He discovers what it means to be a hero…
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The Happiest Faces on Earth … A Disney Family Album | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 17, 2004
On this day in 2004, Disneyland announced “The Happiest Faces on Earth … A Disney Family Album” on the park’s 49th anniversary. Guests were asked to submit photos of their favorite Disney memories to be used in collages that were posted during Disneyland’s 50th anniversary. Guests shared over 200,000 photos that were assembled into 35…
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Dave Goelz | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 16, 1946
On this day in 1946, Muppet performer, voice actor, and puppet builder Dave Goelz was born. Goelz first started working with Henson Associates in 1973 as a part-time puppet builder. He went on to become one of the lead Muppet performers. Goelz is the only original cast member from ‘The Muppet Show’ that still performs…
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Angels in the Outfield | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 15, 1994
On this day in 1994, the live action sports comedy ‘Angels in the Outfield’ was released. An orphaned boy prays for a family, dependent on the Angels winning the pennant. Actual angels are sent in to turn the struggling baseball team around. It was a remake of a 1951 film by the same name, but…
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X-Men | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 14, 2000
On this day in 2000, the original ‘X-Men’ movie was released by 20th Century Fox. Starring Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen, the film introduces a world where super-powered mutants exist and are discriminated against. Professor Xavier’s X-Men and Magneto’s Brotherhood of Mutants each prepare for an oncoming conflict. The film would…
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Stitch Encounter | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 13, 2006
On this day in 2006, three new attractions opened in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. Stitch Encounter, Autopia, and UFO Zone expanded the park’s offerings just in time for its one year anniversary. Fans of Stitch could now interact with him in real time on a large video screen–in three languages! Autopia delivered electric technology…
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Frontierland Shooting Gallery | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 12, 1957
On this day in 1957, the Frontierland Shooting Gallery opened at Disneyland. One of four shooting galleries in the early years of the park, it is the only one that survives today. The guns originally fired real lead pellets. Every night, the chipped targets had to be repainted before the next day’s action, adding up…
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How to Dance | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 11, 1953
On this day in 1953, Disney released the cartoon ‘How to Dance’ starring Goofy. In the short, Goofy appears as his alter ego, George Geef. He learns about the impact of dance across human history and then attempts to learn some steps, with predictably chaotic results. The likenesses and music of The Firehouse Five Plus…
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La Place de Rémy | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 10, 2014
On this day in 2014, La Place de Rémy opened at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. Inspired by the Disney-Pixar movie ‘Ratatouille,’ the mini-land contains the original Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. Foodies can also enjoy French cuisine at the land’s table service restaurant, Bistrot Chez Rémy. Diners appear to shrink to the size of…
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Spaceship Earth | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 9, 2007
On this day in 2007, the EPCOT letters and Mickey Mouse arm, glove, wand, and stars that had decorated Spaceship Earth were removed. The installation was added for Walt Disney World’s Millennium Celebration in 2000. It weighed 50 tons and included a 36-foot-tall sign! Originally, the display above Spaceship Earth read “2000,” but it was…
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The Moon Spinners | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 8, 1964
On this day in 1964, the live-action adventure mystery ‘The Moon-Spinners’ was released in theaters. It starred a 17-year-old Hayley Mills in her fifth out of six films for Disney. On a visit to Crete, Mills gets tangled up in intrigue and romance when a stash of jewels goes missing. ‘The Moon Spinners’ was the…