Tag: Disney History
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Thor: Love and Thunder | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 8, 2022
On this day in 2022, Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ was released in the U.S.
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Disney’s The Kid | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 7, 2000
On this day in 2000, ‘Disney’s The Kid’ was released in theaters.
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James Bodrero | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 6, 1900
On this day in 1900, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator James Bodrero was born.
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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.