Tag: Michael Jackson
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Captain EO | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 18, 1986
On this day in 1986, the Captain EO attraction opened at Disneyland six days after premiering at EPCOT Center. The 70mm 3-D sci-fi short film was conceived by incoming Disney chiefs Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive-produced by George Lucas, it leveraged Michael Jackson at the height of his…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 6, 1980
On this day in 1980, CBS aired ‘Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary’ to honor the park’s milestone year.
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On this 40 Years of Adventure day, the collectors’ card commemorates Captain EO.
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Captain EO | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 6, 1994
On this day in 1994, Captain EO closed at EPCOT after running for nearly eight years. Starring Michael Jackson, produced by George Lucas, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Captain EO was a fantastical sci-fi 3-D film musical. The film was cutting-edge for its time. It was shown in a custom-built theater with lasers, smoke,…