Tag: Disney History
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Mickey Mouse Club | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 5, 1930
On this day in 1930, the Mickey Mouse Club was officially launched by the Fox Midland Theater chain.
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Old Disneyland Photos – Photoniks – Episode 1
Explore the charm of Old Disneyland Photos with us. Join Clocky and Mr. Daps for a nostalgic journey into Disney history.
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Naturalization Ceremony | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 3, 2009
On this day in 2009, over 1,000 immigrants became American citizens in a mass-naturalization ceremony held in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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Terry Rossio | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 2, 1960
On this day in 1960, screenwriter Terry Rossio was born. He has co-written some of the most successful films of the last 20 years. Worldwide box office receipts of $6.1 billion make him the ninth most successful screenwriter of all time. Disney fans will know his work from both the animated and live-action ‘Aladdin,’ the…
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WEDWay PeopleMover | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 1, 1975
On this day in 1975, the WEDWay PeopleMover opened in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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The Spirit of Pocahontas – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Explore The Spirit of Pocahontas at Disneyland. Discover the magic behind this captivating stage show from 1995.
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Motor Mania | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 30, 1950
On this day in 1950, the Goofy short ‘Motor Mania’ was released.
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Mickey and Friends Parking Structure | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 29, 2000
On this day in 2000, construction on the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure was completed at the Disneyland Resort.
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Bone Trouble | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 28, 1940
On this day in 1940, the Pluto cartoon ‘Bone Trouble’ was released.
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Introducing Photoniks!
Take a journey into Disney history in a new way with Photoniks, a new podcast looking at Disney history through the lens of photography.
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Disney MGM Studios | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 27, 1985
On this day in 1985, Disney and MGM/UA signed an agreement that for a modest fee, Disney would have the exclusive rights to use the MGM studio name, logo, and film IP for its upcoming theme park. The agreement became the foundation for Disney-MGM Studios and lasted for 20 years. Unfortunately, the owner of MGM…
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Haunted Mansion | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 26, 1999
On this day in 1999, Disneyland hosted a spooky soiree to celebrate the Haunted Mansion’s 30th anniversary. Over 1000 fans gathered in the Fantasyland Theatre to “call in the spirits” and hear first-hand recollections from Haunted Mansion creators Marc Davis, Rolly Crump, X. Atencio, Buddy Baker, and Sam McKim. Then the guests took a midnight…
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Dave Smith’s 40th Anniversary | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 25, 2010
On this day in 2010, a D23 event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives as well as its founder and then-chief archivist, Dave Smith. The gathering also marked Smith’s 40th and final year at the company. The documentary, “Archiving the Archives: Forty Years of Preserving the Magic,” premiered during the event. It…
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Herbie: Fully Loaded | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 24, 2005
On this day in 2005, ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’ was released in theaters.
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The Spirit of Pocahontas | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 23, 1995
On this day in 1995, the live stage show “The Spirit of Pocahontas” opened at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre on the same day as the film’s release.
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Lady and the Tramp | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 22, 1955
On this day in 1955, ‘Lady and the Tramp’ was released in theaters. The story of a romance between Lady, a pampered Cocker Spaniel, and Tramp, a streetwise mutt, was inspired by Ward Greene’s short story, “Happy Dan, the Whistling Dog,” first published in ‘Cosmopolitan’ magazine in 1945. ‘Lady and the Tramp’ was the first…
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Monsters University | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 21, 2013
On this day in 2013, Disney Pixar’s ‘Monsters University’ was released in theaters.
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Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 20, 1995
On this day in 1995, the Walt Disney Company announced its plans to build a fourth theme park at Walt Disney World, then called Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom.
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Lava | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 19, 2015
On this day in 2015, the Disney Pixar short ‘Lava’ was released in theaters and shown ahead of ‘Inside Out.’
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Disney’s Wedding Pavilion | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 18, 1995
On this day in 1995, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World hosted its first-ever ceremony. The nuptials were televised live on the Lifetime series “Weddings of a Lifetime.” This preview happened about a month before the venue opened to the public. The Victorian-themed facility is near the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on the…
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Even Stevens | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 17, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Disney Channel comedy series ‘Even Stevens’ premiered.
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Fantasia 2000 | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 16, 2000
On this day in 2000, ‘Fantasia 2000’ opened theatrically after a four-month limited release in IMAX format. It was the successor to 1940s ‘Fantasia’ and included “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” as the only returning theme. Other memorable moments include gliding whales paired with “Pines of Rome,” “Rhapsody in Blue” set in 1930s New York City, “Pomp…
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Red Car Trolleys | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 15, 2012
On this day in 2012, the Red Car Trolleys debuted on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure.
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Evelyn Henry Coats | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1910
On this day in 1910, veteran Ink & Paint artist Evelyn Henry Coats was born.