Tag: DISNEY THIS DAY
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Stevie Wonder | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 13, 1950
On this day in 1950, singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer Stevie Wonder was born.
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Crimson Tide | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 12, 1995
On this day in 1995, the action thriller ‘Crimson Tide’ was released by Disney’s Hollywood Pictures. Starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington, the film takes place on a U.S. nuclear submarine in a time of tension following the Cold War. Different interpretations of orders to launch nuclear missiles create conflict among the officers, potentially leading…
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Water Babies | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 11, 1935
On this day in 1935, the Silly Symphony short film ‘Water Babies’ was released. The story was loosely based on a fairy tale by Charles Kingsley in which baby water sprites frolic in a watercolor world from dawn until dusk. Appearing like kewpie dolls, the tiny fairy folk awake on lily pads, hop rides with…
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Microadventure! | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 10, 2010
On this day in 2010, MicroAdventure! closed in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland.
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The Muppets | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 9, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Muppets made their first-ever appearance.
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Millennium Dreamers Global Children’s Summit | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 8, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Millennium Dreamers Global Children’s Summit took place at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Millennium Dreamers campaign, sponsored by Disney, McDonalds, and UNESCO, selected 2,000 youth ages 8-15 who made a difference in their communities across the world. The names of the delegates were each read at the United…
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Geppetto | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 7, 2000
On this day in 2000, “Geppetto” first aired on ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’ The live-action musical was a remake of ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio,’ an Italian children’s book by Carlo Collodi. It also wove in a few elements from the 1940 Disney animated film. The program starred Drew Carey as Gepetto, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as…
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Dumbo’s Circus | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 6, 1985
On this day in 1985, ‘Dumbo’s Circus’ premiered on the Disney Channel. The show was filmed in live action with human-sized puppets. It was loosely based on the ‘Dumbo’ animated feature from 1941, but with all-new friends for Dumbo. In the show, the famous elephant has grown up and can speak. Dumbo has his own…
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Talespin | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 5, 1990
On this day in 1990, the animated TV series ‘TaleSpin’ debuted. It aired as part of ‘The Disney Afternoon’ show lineup for a total of 65 episodes over only 15 months. The series featured Baloo, Louie, and Shere Khan from the 1967 film, ‘The Jungle Book.’ ‘TaleSpin’ was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding…
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 4, 2020
On this day in 2020, the final episode of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ premiered on Disney+.
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A Musical History of Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 3, 2005
On this day in 2005, Walt Disney Records released four new albums to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland. These were “50th Anniversary: A Musical History of Disneyland,” “Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs,” “The Official Album of the Disneyland Resort: The Happiest Homecoming on Earth,” and “Walt Disney Records Presents: Wishes!” “A Musical…
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X2: X-Men United | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 2, 2003
On this day in 2003, ‘X2,’ also known as ‘X2: X-Men United,’ was released by 20th Century Fox.
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DINOSAUR | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 1, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Countdown to Extinction attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was renamed to DINOSAUR.
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Carnation Plaza Gardens | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 30, 2012
On this day in 2012, Carnation Plaza Gardens held its last operating day at Disneyland, with many fans in attendance.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 29, 2005
On this day in 2005, ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ feature film was released in the United States by Touchstone Pictures.
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Night | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 28, 1930
On this day in 1930, the ‘Silly Symphony’ short “Night” was released. “Night” reveals the moonlit frolicking of the flora and fauna of a mill pond, like owls, fireflies, and frogs. The joyous exploits are set to Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14.” Walt Disney directed the short, which was the first cartoon released after the…
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The Danube | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 27, 1960
On this day in 1960, Disney’s ‘People & Places’ live action short “The Danube” was released in CinemaScope.
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Toy Story Land | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 26, 2018
On this day in 2018, Disney-Pixar Toy Story Land debuted at Shanghai Disneyland.
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Al Pacino | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 25, 1940
On this day in 1940, actor and filmmaker Al Pacino was born.
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King Triton’s Concert | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 24, 2015
On this day in 2015, King Triton’s Concert debuted in the Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Parade of Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 23, 2005
On this day in 2005, a sneak preview of Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams took place at Disneyland, its first-ever introduction to guests.
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Leslie A. Iwerks | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 22, 1970
On this day in 1970, director, producer, and writer Leslie A. Iwerks was born.
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While You Were Sleeping | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 21, 1995
On this day in 1995,‘While You Were Sleeping’ was released by Disney’s Hollywood Pictures.
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Pixar Canada | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 20, 2010
On this day in 2010, Pixar Canada, a satellite location of Pixar Animation Studios, opened in Vancouver, British Columbia.