Tag: This Day in Disney History
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Smithsonian | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 8, 2005
On this day in 2005, the Walt Disney Company made a donation of Disneyland’s opening day items to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in celebration of the park’s 50th anniversary.
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Daisy Duck | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 7, 1940
On this day in 1940, Daisy Duck made her official debut in the short ‘Mr. Duck Steps Out.’ The short depicts Donald’s first date with Daisy and establishes her as Donald’s permanent love interest. Daisy’s voice in this first outing was performed by Clarence Nash as a “duck” voice, but was later dubbed by June…
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America On Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 6, 1975
On this day in 1975, America on Parade premiered in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, with a second version beginning at Disneyland later that month. The parade honored the United States Bicentennial. It told the story of America’s history, culture, and achievements through floats and costumes that included oversized heads. It featured American…
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SpectroMagic | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 5, 2010
On this day in 2010, the SpectroMagic nighttime parade ended its run in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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Bengal Barbecue | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 4, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Bengal Barbecue counter-service restaurant opened in Adventureland.
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Puffin Bakery | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 3, 1960
On this day in 1960, the Puffin Bakery closed on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland.
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Disney Legend Randy Newman | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 2, 2010
On this day in 2010, award-winning songwriter and Disney Legend Randy Newman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 1, 1995
On this day in 1995, Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune opened in Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris.
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 31, 1935
On this day in 1935, the Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation was formed after a merger between Fox Film Corporation and Twentieth Century Pictures.
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Pocahontas Soundtrack | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 30, 1995
On this day in 1995, the soundtrack and score for ‘Pocahontas’ was released on CD and cassette by Walt Disney Records.
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Partly Cloudy | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 29, 2009
On this day in 2009, Pixar’s short film ‘Partly Cloudy’ debuted in theaters, playing in front of ‘Up.’
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Disney California Adventure | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 28, 2010
On this day in 2010, Disney’s California Adventure Park was renamed to Disney California Adventure, about nine years after it opened to the public.
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Ronald Reagan | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 27, 1985
On this day in 1985, sitting U.S. President Ronald Reagan visited EPCOT to observe his second Inaugural Parade.
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Peggy Lee | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 26, 1920
On this day in 1920, legendary singer and actress Peggy Lee was born.
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Here Come the Muppets | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 25, 1990
On this day in 1990 the “Here Come the Muppets” stage show opened at Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World.
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Braveheart | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 24, 1995
On this day in 1995, ‘Braveheart’ was released widely into theaters by 20th Century Fox.
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Virtual Magic Kingdom | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 23, 2005
On this day in 2005, Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom opened to the public.
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Dateline Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 22, 1955
On this day in 1955, camera crews held the first of eight weekly “Dateline Disneyland” rehearsals to prepare for the park’s big television debut on July 17.
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Donald Duck | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 21, 1984
On this day in 1984, Donald Duck’s footprints were set in cement at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.
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The Muppets Wizard of Oz | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 2005
On this day in 2005, “The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz” first aired on ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’ The TV movie was a modern adaptation of Frank L. Baum’s 1900 novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and drew more from the book than the classic 1939 film. Ashanti starred as Dorothy Gale, a young singer…
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Disney Legend Al Konetzni | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 19, 1915
On this day in 1915, artist, merchandise developer, and Disney Legend Al Konetzni was born.
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Inside Out | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 18, 2015
On this day in 2015, Pixar’s 15th animated film, ‘Inside Out’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
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Billposters | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 17, 1940
On this day in 1940, the Donald Duck and Goofy cartoon ‘Billposters’ was released. It was the third of only six shorts in the Donald and Goofy series, produced between 1938 and 1947. In ‘Billposters,’ Donald and Goofy are tasked with putting up ads for a soup company. Goofy keeps losing his tools to the…
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Jim Henson | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 16, 1990
On this day in 1990, Muppet creator, puppeteer, filmmaker, and Disney Legend Jim Henson sadly passed away at age 53 after contracting a rare form of pneumonia.