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High School Musical: The Concert | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 29, 2006
On this day in 2006, High School Musical: The Concert began a six-month concert tour across North America, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela, and Mexico. Original ‘High School Musical’ franchise cast members Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman participated in the tour. Only Zac Efron was absent due to his filming…
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Disney Christmas Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 28, 1960
On this day in 1960, the seasonal comic strip ‘Disney Christmas Story’ first appeared in newspapers across the United States. The annual holiday serial was initially created by Frank Reilly. The story ran Monday through Saturday during the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve and was hidden somewhere in the paper. Each year until…
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Buzz Lightyear Balloon | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 27, 2008
On this day in 2008, Buzz Lightyear debuted in the 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The giant balloon measured almost 68 feet long and 40 feet wide, making him the widest balloon in the parade. His helmet alone measured 17 feet across. The Buzz balloon weighed 600 pounds, required 90 handlers, and flew for…
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Don Hahn | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 26, 1955
On this day in 1955, film producer, director, writer, artist, and Disney Legend Don Hahn was born. Hahn is best known for producing some of the most acclaimed films of the Disney Renaissance, including ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ and ‘The Emperor’s New Groove.’ He served as executive…
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The Good Dinosaur | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 24, 2015
On this day in 2015, Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ was released in theaters. The film delves into an alternate history where dinosaurs never went extinct. Timid Arlo is an Apatosaurus who is forced to confront his fears on an epic quest alongside an unlikely human friend. Although the film was not a box office success,…
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Mickey Mouse Club Circus | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 24, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. The Big Top tent with space for 2,500 guests was set up near what is now the Matterhorn. A holiday-themed circus parade kicked off the festivities from Main Street to Fantasyland. The 75-minute performances included Mouseketeers, aerialists, acrobats, clowns,…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 23, 1995
On this day in 1995, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. It replaced the “Very Merry Christmas Parade” that ran in the 1970s and ‘80s. The parade has seen many changes over the years, but it is still a joyous part of Disneyland’s annual holiday traditions. “A Christmas Fantasy” currently features…
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Toy Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 22, 1995
On this day in 1995, ‘Toy Story’ was released. It became a modern classic, known for its revolutionary, fully computer-generated animation as well as its captivating story and universal themes. ‘Toy Story’ put Pixar on the map and generated a franchise of movies, TV shows, games, theme park lands, and more. It became the highest-grossing…
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Three Men and a Little Lady | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 21, 1990
On this day in 1990, ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’ was released in theaters by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. It was the sequel to 1987’s ‘Three Men and a Baby,’ set five years later. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson returned as Peter, Michael, and Jack, respectively. This time, the three bachelors go to…
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Castle of Magical Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 20, 2020
On this day in 2020, the Castle of Magical Dreams was first unveiled at Hong Kong Disneyland as part of its 15th anniversary celebration. The reimagined castle replaced the park’s original centerpiece, Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is the only Disney castle to be reimagined, and it takes inspiration from multiple cultures and stories – 14…
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Santa Who? | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 19, 2025
On this day in 2000, the made-for-TV movie ‘Santa Who?’ debuted on ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’ Leslie Nielsen stars as Santa, who develops amnesia after falling out of his sleigh over Los Angeles right before Christmas. Peter, a cynical news reporter, finds Santa and attempts to use his story for ratings. The innocence…
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Oliver & Company | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 18, 1988
On this day in 1988, the animated feature ‘Oliver & Company’ was released in U.S. theaters. The story was inspired by Charles Dickens’ novel ‘Oliver Twist’, with the setting changed to a modern New York City. Oliver is a homeless kitten who joins in with a gang of dogs who use desperate methods to survive…
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The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 17, 2020
On this day in 2020, ‘The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ premiered on Disney+. The show pays homage to (and spoofs) the original legendary 1978 ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ as well as classic holiday films. It follows the events of the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. Rey seeks knowledge of the Force ahead of Life Day…
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The Prince and the Pauper | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 16, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Mickey Mouse animated featurette ‘The Prince and the Pauper’ was released in theaters alongside ‘The Rescuers Down Under.’ The story was adapted from Mark Twain’s classic tale of the same name from 1881. Mickey is a poor boy in Medieval England who exchanges lives with a prince who looks…
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The Florida Project | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 15, 1965
On this day in 1965, Walt and Roy Disney held a press conference with Florida Governor Burns to officially announce The Florida Project. Word had gotten out about Disney’s sizable land purchase near Orlando, to the public’s delight. The largest group of media in Florida history assembled for the news. Walt gave few details but…
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The Art of Skiing | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 14, 2025
On this day in 1941, the Goofy short ‘The Art of Skiing’ was released in theaters. Goofy tries his hand at “shee-ing” with predictably hilarious results. It is historic as the first cartoon to include Goofy’s trademark holler. Hannes Schroll, an Austrian skier and yodeler, performed the yell. The element was so popular with audiences…
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102 Dalmatians | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 13, 2000
On this day in 2000, the live-action sequel ‘102 Dalmatians’ held its premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Guests arriving at the premiere party walked down a black-spotted white carpet. They got a sneak preview of the Radio City Christmas Show with the Rockettes and Santa before the movie screening. The…
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Ryan Gosling | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 12, 1980
On this day in 1980, actor and filmmaker Ryan Gosling was born. Disney fans will remember his breakout role as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel’s ‘The All New Mickey Mouse Club’ starting in 1993 during the show’s sixth season. He also appeared in Disney’s ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘Road to Avonlea,’ and ‘Flash Forward.’ Gosling…
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Walt Disney Classic | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 11, 2010
On this day in 2010, the PGA Tour came to the Walt Disney World Resort for the 40th consecutive year. The Walt Disney Classic was played on Disney’s Palm and Magnolia courses in support of the Children’s Miracle Network. Robert Garrigus won this last official event of the 2010 PGA Tour season. The Tour originally…
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Peter Schneider | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 10, 1950
On this day in 1950, film executive and producer Peter Schneider was born. Over his 17-year career with Walt Disney Feature Animation, he was credited as a key player in revolutionizing the department and generating the Disney Renaissance. As president, Schneider was responsible for spearheading many of our favorite Disney films, including ‘The Little Mermaid,’…
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Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 9, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving’ was released direct to home video. It was a compilation of the holiday-themed stories, “A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving” plus “Groundpiglet Day” and “Find Her, Keep Her,” also part of ‘The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.’ The Hundred Acre Wood prepares for Thanksgiving…
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Metropolitan | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 8, 1935
On this day in 1935, the 20th Century Fox release ‘Metropolitan’ debuted in theaters. The picture starred the world-renowned operatic baritone Lawrence Tibbett, who was a real-life principal singer in the New York Metropolitan Opera. He performed there over 600 times during his career. ‘Metropolitan’ was the first feature film that was produced under the…
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Shake It Up | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 7, 2010
On this day in 2010, the teen sitcom ‘Shake It Up’ premiered on the Disney Channel. It was designed to be a female “buddy comedy” with Zendaya starring as Rocky Blue and Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones. The two friends have to balance their normal lives with being backup dancers on a local dance TV…
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Ethan Hawke | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 6, 1970
On this day in 1970, actor, author, and director Ethan Hawke was born. His breakout acting role was in Disney’s ‘Dead Poets Society’ in 1989. In the 1990s, Hawke went on to appear in Disney’s ‘White Fang’ and its sequel ‘White Fang 2,’ ‘Alive,’ and ‘Quiz Show.’ Most recently, he played Arthur Harrow in Marvel’s…