The Official: This Day in Disney History Thread!

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1932-"Mickey's Revue" (a short; first appearance of a charater who becomes Goofy) is released

1955- "davy Crockett; King of the Wild Frontier," a feature film of the first three television episodes, is released

1989- The 5-story tall Swans are placede in top of the WDW Swan?

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1990- Mickey Starland (Formerly Mickey's Birthdayland) opens at the MK

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1933- "Three Little Pigs" a SILLY SYMPHONY is released

1985- Presidential Inaugural Parade at Epcot for President Ronald Regan

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1953-"Adventures in Music Melody" First Cartoon Filmed in 3-D is released

1966- It's a Small World After All opens at DL

1994- Wilderness Lodge opens at WDW

1999-Main Street Electrical Parade Debuts in Mk

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1937-"Modern Inventions ( a donald Short) is released

1986- New narration by Walter Cronkite is added to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

1990-Sorcery in the Sky fireworks show debuts at DHS

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May 30

1967- Ground is Broken for WDW

1994 Opening of Muppet Vision 3-D at MGM

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May 31

1992 -"Still Not Quite Human" starts airing on the Disney Channel

1996- "Eddie" a Hollywood Pictures film is Released

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june 1

1989- Typhoon Lagoon Opens
1995- Space Mt. Opens at Disney Paris

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June 2

1984- Laserphonic Fantasy Premieres at Epcot

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June 3

Bistro De Paris Opens at the France Pavilion at Epcot.

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June 3

Bistro De Paris Opens at the France Pavilion at Epcot.

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June 4

-Epcot Teacher's Center opens

1999-Walt Disney World's newest attraction The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opens in the Magic Kingdom.

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June 5

1972- If you had wings opens at Mk
1999- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opens at Mk

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June 6

1975- America on Parade starts at Mk
1987- If you Could Fly opens at MK

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June 7

1940- "Mr. Duck Steps out" (a Donald Short) is released.
1975- MIssion ti Mars opens at MK
1999- Bear in The Big Blue House starts at MGM

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June 8

1917- Walt Graduates from Benton School

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June 9

1934- Donald Duck makes makes his debut in the cartoon "The Wise Little Hen"

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June 10


1958-"Wales" (People & Places) Is released

2000- To mark the return of The Indiana Jones Spectacular to Disney-MGM Studios after a six-month hiatus for refurbishments, Disney invites 500 Floridians, mostly from the Orlando area, with the last name "Jones" to be in the audience for the grand reopening show.

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June 11


1928- "Sky Scrappers" an Oswald short is released

1928- "Poor Papa" an other Oswald short is relesed

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June 12

1860: Junius Matthews, the voice of Rabbit for Disney's
Winnie the Pooh features, is born in Chicago, Illinois

1957:
At Disneyland, the Monsanto House of the Future opens in Tomorrowland. The walk-through attraction provides a glimpse of living in the future. (It will remain open until December 1967.)

.1975- Walt Disney Short featuring great moments with Mr. Lincoln opens at Disneyland.

1994- Sunset Boulevard officially opens at Disney MGM Studios

1994- Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage debuts at MGM Studios.

1996- Miles the Giraffe is the first animal to arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom Facilities. (YEAH)

1998:
Disney's animated feature Mulan premieres in Singapore. The film will be released in the U.S. 7 days later.

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June 13

1931- "The Delivery Boy" a Mickey Short is released.
1963- "Yellowstone Cubs" is released.

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June 14

1958- Alice in Wonderland opens at Disneyland
1959-Vice Presedent Nixon dedicates Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarine Voyage at Disneyland
1959- Disney Alweg monorail begins operation at Disneyland. It is the first urban monorail in the United States.

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June 15

1990- Roller Coaster Rabbit" is released (Roger Rabbit short).
1994- "The Lion King" is released in New York and Los Angeles.

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June 16


1955- "Lady and the Tramp" has it's world premeire.
1990- The TMNT(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) make their first appereance at Disney-MGM Studios.

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June 17

1933-" Mickey's Mechanical Man" is released (A Mickey Short).
1971- The 100,000,000th guest is welcomed to Disneyland.
1996- Cinderella Wishing Well is dedicated in MK.

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June 18

1954- "Casey Bats Again (Short) is released.
1999- "TARZAN" is released!!!

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June 19

1995- Partners statue is dedicated in MK.
1998- Disney Quest is opens in Downtown Disney West Side.
1998- "Mulan" is released.

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June 20

1941- "The Reluctant Dragon is released.
1976- River Country opens at WDW.
1995- AK is announced.
1997- "Hercules" Disney's 35th animated feature, opens nationwide.

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June 21

1961- " The Parent Trap " is released.
1989-300,000,000 guest visits WDW.
1996- The Hunchback of Notre Dame stage show premieres at MGM Studios.

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June 22

1955 "Lady and The Tramp" Has it's general release .
1977 "The Rescuers" is released.
1988- "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" is released.

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June 23
1956 The skyway opens in DLR June 23

1963-Enchanted Tiki Room opens at DL. The first attraction with sophisticated
audio animatronics.

1989-Honey I Shrunk The Kids is released.

1989- "Tommy Trouble" is released (Roger Rabbit short)

1995- "Pocahontas" premieres nationwide.

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June 24

1893- Roy Oliver Disney is Born( Not Walt's Brother)
1949- "Bubble Bee" (Pluto short) is released.
1994- " The Lion King has it's general release.
1994: At Epcot, the Electric Umbrella fast-food facility opens in Communicore East!

1998: Jacqueline D'ambrosi, a 9 year old girl from NJ becomes the 600-millionth person to walk through the turnstiles of the Magic Kingdom at 7:37 in the morning, her and her whole family won lifetime passes to Disney World!

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June 25

1930- "The Fire Fighters" (A Mickey Short)is released
1980- "Herbie Goes Bananas" is released
1997- Wolfgang Puck Express opens at Downtown Disney Market place.

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June 26

1959- " Darby O'Gill and the Little People" is released
1979- Hoop Dee-Doo Musical Revue at FW adds the third show to nightly performance.

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June 27

1979- "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again" is released.

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June 28

1929- "The Plow Boy" ( Mickey Short; yje debut of Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow) is completed
1988- The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, opened originally as The Grand Floridian Beach Resort and Spa, starts accepting guests

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June 29

1996- Backstage Studio tour becomes the Back Lot tour
1996- Mickey's Toontown Fair opens at MK

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June 30

1971- " The Million Dollar Duck" is released.
1996- Disney's Boardwalk has it's grand opening( Not the Resort)
1997- Grand l, a 44-foot luxury yacht, begins guest cruises around Seven Sea Lagoon.

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July 1

1933- "Mickey's Gala Premiere" Is released ( A Mickey Short)
1994- Innoventions opens at EPCOT
1998- The Disney Magic Cruise Ship leaves it's birthplace in Italy and starts its voyage to America!!!

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July 2

1972- Magic Kingdom ferryboats l and ll have there maiden Voyage
1986- "The great Mouse Detective" is released.

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July 3

1985- Tinkerbell makes her first flight at WDW.

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July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

1975- "The Apple Dumpling Gang" is released
1987- Big Thunder Mt opens in Disneyland Tokyo
1996- Celebration Opens!!!

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July 5

The Maelstrom Opened!

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July 6

1925- The Disney brothers make a $400 deposit on a lot at Hyperion Ave. to build a new studio.

1994- Ground Breaking ceremony for the Disney Institute

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July 7

1931- "Mickey Steps Out" A Mickey Short is released
1963- "Summer Magic" a Walt Disney Pictures film is released.
1976- "Gus" a Walt Disney Pictures film is released.

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July 8

1985- Plans for MGm are Announced By Mike Eisner and Governor Graham
1994- Legend of the Lion King opens in MK

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July 9

1932- "Musical Farmer" Mickey Short is released
1982- "Tron" a WD Pictures is released.

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July 10

1981- " The Fox And The Hound" Is released
1981- " Once Upon a Mouse" (a Short Film) is released

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July 11

1927- "Alice's Medicine Show" (Alice Short) Is released.
1941- Early To Bed (Donald Short) is release
2001- Magic Masters opens at DD West side.

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July 12


1961- "Nikki, Wild Dog of the North" a Walt Disney Pictures

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July 13

1925- Walt gets marries Lillian Bounds! ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo in Lewiston, Idaho.
Happy 83nd Anniversary Walt and Lillian!!!

1935- "Mickey's Garden" (Mickey Short) is Released

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July 14

1975- Plans for EPCOT is announced
1999-Disney Wonder cruise ship leaves its birthplace in Italy, Bound for America

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July 15

1994- "Angels in The Outfield" is released.
1995- The Disney Wedding Pavilion at WDW opens.
1998- Disney Magic arrives from Italy at Port Canaveral.

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July 16

1954 - The 180 acres in Anaheim, CA officially belongs to Disney.July 16

1954- "Dragon Around" Donald short is released

1993- "Hocus Pocus" Walt Disney Pictures is released

1995- George of the Jungle is released.
2004 - Disney's Stage Show The Lion King Premiers in Boston.
Mickey's All American Pin Festival kicks off in Disneyland.

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July 17

Happy Birthday To Disneyland,

1955- Disneyland's GRAND OPENING!!!:cool1:

1989- Splash Mountain officially opens at Disneyland!!!:cool1:

1992- Splash Mountain officially opens at WDW!!!:cool1:

1992- "Honey, I Blew Up The Kid" is released.

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July 18

1956- "Davy Crocket and The River Pirates" Is released
1999- "Inspector Gadget" is released

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July 19

1940- "Put-Put Troubles" ( Donald Short) is Released.

1950- "Treasure Island," The first all live-action Disney Film, and the first filmed in England, is released!

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July 20

1983- His Lordship OPens at the UK pavilion at Epcot
1985- The 200,000,000th Guest Visits WDW!

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July 21

1939- "The Pointer" a Mickey Short is released.
1986- Plans for Pleasure ISland are announced.

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July 22

1955- Rocket to the Moon opens at Disneyland
1994- Opening Ceremonies for the ToT at MGM.

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July 23

1928- "Sleigh Bells" an Oswald short is released.
1953- Prowlers Of the Everglades ( Walt Disney Pictures) is released.

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July 24

1985- "The Black Cauldron" Is released
1989- Town Square Café becomes Tony's Town Square Restaurant.

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July 25

1927- "Alice The Whaler" an Alice Short is released
1936- "Alpine Climbers" a Mickey Short is released.

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July 26

1951- "Alice in Wonderland" has it's world premiere in England
1979- "Unidentified Flying Oddball" is released in the U.S. ( Walt Disney Pictures)

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July 27

1945- Canine Casanova" a PLUTO short is released
1987- The Plans for Wonders of Life at Epcot are announced.
1998- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is renamed Pangani Forest Exploration trail at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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July 28

1998- The Christening ceremony of the Disney Magic Cruise ship at Port Canaveral, Fl.

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July 29

1930- "The Shindig' a Mickey Cartoon is released.
1999- Dedication for the RnR staring Areosmith

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:welcome: back! Sorry to hear about your computer troubles. I, and I'm sure many other DIS'ers, appreciate your work to jot down Disney history. :) (That last bunch must have taken FOREVER!)

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July 30
1932- "Flowers and Trees" a Silly Symphony is released
1998- The Maiden voyage of the Disney Magic

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July 31
1929- "The Karnival Kid" The First Mickey Short in which Mickey speaks "Hot Dog" is completed.

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August 1
1997- Coronado Springs opens

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August 2
1989- Expansion of the MGM is announced.
1999- The Disney Wonder arrives at Port Canaveral from Italy.

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August 3
1935- "Mickey's Fire Brigade" is released a Mickey Short
1988- The Ground Breaking ceremony for DLRP

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August 4
1985- 250,000,000th Guest is welcomed at Disney Land Park
1995- The Ground Breaking Ceremony for Ak

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August 5

1955- 20,000 leagues under the Sea exhibit opens at DL.



1992- 400,000,000 Guest visits WDW :cool1:

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August 6
1928- "Poor Papa" an Oswald Short is released
1996- Rain Forest Café opens to the public in DTD

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1982- "Condorman" (Walt Disney Pictures) is released.

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August 9
1940- "Donald's vacation" a donald short is released
1969- The HAUNTED Mansion in DL is opened

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August 10
1994- The Concourse Steak House Opens at the Contemporary Hotel in WDW

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August 11
1934- "Orphan's Benefit" a Mickey short with Donald and Goofy together for the first time
1995- "A kid in King Arthur Court"- Is released

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August 12
1989- First Night of Firework Display at Disney hollywood Studio's

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August 13
1932- Mickey's Nightmare" a Mickey short where mickey dreams he Marries Minnie is released
1942- Bambi is released!!!!

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August 14

1942- " T-bone for Two" a Pluto short is released.

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august 14
1942- " T-bone for Two" a Pluto short is released

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August 15
1999- The Disney Wonder Sets sail on her maiden Voyage.

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August 16
1997- The Laughing Place Place, a Kids' Interactive area, opens at Splash Mt in The Mk

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August 17

-1941- Walt and a staff of 17 Leave on a goodwill trip to South America

2004- The Three Musketeers starring Mickey, Donald and Goofy is released as a direct-to-DVD movie. It is the first Disney DVD to use the new structural menus and Disney's Fastplay.

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August 18
1931- "Blue Rhythm" a Mickey Short is released
1991- "Lifestyles of the Rich and Animated" Starring Ludwig Von Drake airs on TV

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August 19
1933- "Lullaby Land" a Silly Symphony is released
1938- "The Whalers" a Mickey Goofy Donald short is released
2005 - The animated movie "Valiant" is released in theatres. It is distributed through Disney, but was actually created by an outside company (much like "The Wild" was in 2006).

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August 20
1928- "Hot Dog" an Oswald Short Is released
1932- "Trader Mickey" a mickey Short is released

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August 20
1928- "Hot Dog" an Oswald Short Is released
1932- "Trader Mickey" a mickey Short is released

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August 21
1992- Asia's First Disney Store Opens in Yokohama Japan

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August 22
1921- "The Skeleton Dance" the first Silly Symphony cartoon is released.

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August 23
1985- Meadow Recreation Complex opens at Disney;s Fort Wilderness Resort and Camp Grounds.

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August 24
1945- " The League Of Coyote Rock" a pluto Short is released!
1983- Dedication for the Epcot Teacher's Center

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August 25
1989- Official dedication of Indian Jones™ Stunt Spectacular and the Ewok Village at MGM or DHS

2006 - The Cheetah Girls 2 premieres on Disney Channel to the biggest opening for any Disney Channel movie ever, producing more views than even High School Musical's opening.

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1949-tennis raquit a goofy short is released

Sorry for the spelling typing on new a I phone is hard

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August 27
1931- "Egyptian Melodies" a Silly Symphony is released

1948-"inferior Decorator" a Donald Short is released

1964- Premiere of "Mary Poppins" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA

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August 28
1929- "Mickey's Follies" a mickey short featuring the Song "Minnie's Yoo-Hoo" is completed
1957- "Perri" the first and only "true-life Fantasy" is released

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August 29
1964- Mary Poppins (my favorite movie) is released

2006- brother Bear 2 is released

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August 30
1940- "pluto's Dream House a Pluto short is released


1995- Ground Breaking of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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August 31!!!
1938- The Disney Brothers made a $10,000 deposit on 51 acres in Burbank, CA, for a new studio.

1941- (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) Walt outlines ideas for his "Mickey Mouse PArk" in a memo. These ideas became Disneyland Park!!!

2005 - Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch is released on DVD as the third installment in the Stitch series, despite its title.

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September 1
1934- "Peculiar Penguins" a silly Simphony is released.
1939- "The Autograph Hound" a Donald Short is released.

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August 31!!!
1941- (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) Walt outlines ideas for his "Mickey Mouse PArk" in a memo. These ideas became Disneyland Park!!!


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September 2
1933- "Puppy Love" a Mickey and Pluto short is Released
1970- BTMRR opens at Disneyland Park (CA)

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September 3
1928- Walt Arrives in NY to find a firm to record the soundtrack for "steamboat Willie"
2001- "Disney's The Legend of Tarzan" an animated series based on the film debuts

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September 4
1983- 5,000,000th guest visits Tokyo Disneyland
1994- The art of disney opens at DTD
2001- Tokyo Disneysea and Tokyo Disneysea Hotel miraCosta officially open.

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September 5
1930- "The Chain Gang" a mickey short and the debut of the character who becomes Pluto! is released.
1994- "Disney's Aladdin" an animated series based on the film debuts

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September 6


1976: Disneyland's America on Parade has its final run.

1982: The Disneyland attraction Alice in Wonderland temporarily closes while Fantasyland is being updated. ("Alice" will re-open in April 1985.)

1995: The Disneyana Convention 1995 kicks off at Walt Disney World.

1996: Nght of Joy 1996 begins at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

1996- "The Mighty Ducks: animated series" debuts

2001: A 24-karat gold sculpture called "Celebration Mickey ... 100 Golden Years of Magic" is the main auction item at the 2001 Official Disneyana Convention. The live auction, held at the Disneyland Resort, starts at 7 p.m. Valued at over $1 million, the two-foot tall "Celebration Mickey" was created to observe Walt Disney's 100th birthday. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Walt Disney Company's compassion program for children with life-threatening illnesses.

2005 - Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition is released on a 2-Disc DVD

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September 7
1984- Morocco pavilion opens in World Showcase at Epcot The first country to be added since opening.

1991- "darkwing Duck" a TV series is released on ABC

1992- Goof Troop a Tv series is released

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September 8
1995- "The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa" TV series debuts in syndication.
1998- Mr. Toad Wild Ride closes at MK.

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September 9
1979- " Wonderful World of Disney" (Tv series) changes name to "Disney's Wonderful World.

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1988- "The new adventures of Winnie The Pooh"
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1993- "Bill Nye - The Science Guy debuts in syndication.

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September 11

1968- Walt's Portrait is issued on a 6 cent U.S.. postage stamp

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September 12
1958- "DisneyLand" The Tv series becomes "Walt Disney Presents."

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September 12
1986- Captain EO opens at Epcot
1992- "The little Mermaid" Tv Series debuts on CBS

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September 12

2005 - Hong Kong Disneyland opens.

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September 13
1991- The disney Co. acquires Discover Magazine

1991 Baby manatee CHESTER at Epcot- CHESTER stands for Children helping Endangered Species to eventually recover.

1997- Soft opening of DTD WEST side.


sorry got confused with the date

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September 14
1964- Walt Disney Receives The medal of freedom at the White house from President Johnson.
1985- "The Golden Girls" the tv series debuts on NBC
1985- "Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears" the tv series debuts on NBC

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September 15
1984- Dedication of Morocco pavilion at Epcot
1996- Universe of Energy opens with Ellen DeGeneres as the new "host".
1997- DTD West Side opens at WDW
2001- "Stanley" an animated series debuts on Disney Channel
2006- First day of MNSSHP.

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Sept 16

1997-the first espn store opens

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September 17
1991- "home Improvement the tv series
1998- Accreditation for disney AK by the American Zoological Association is announced

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September 18
1986- Captain EO offcially opens at DL
1989- "Chip 'n' Dale, Rescue Rangers" Debuts in Syndication

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September 19
1927- "oh Teacher" an Oswald Short is released.
1952- "Pluto's Party" a Pluto short is released

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September 20
1996- Remeber the Magic parade soft opens at MK
1999- Mouse Gears The biggest in Park shop in WDW opens!

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September 21
1951- "Cold Turkey" a Pluto Short is released
1987- "Ducktales" The TV series Debuts
1999- "Once and Again" the Tv series debuts on ABC

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September 22
1984- Mike Eisner is elected Chairman of the board and CEO by the board of Directors. Frank Wells is elected President.

1999- Soft Opening of illuminations 2000: Reflections of earth at EPCOT!!!!!

2003 - WeatherbySwann departs for WDW vacation

[WeatherbySwann]

2003 - WeatherbySwann departs for WDW vacation

:laughing: Thanks for including me! ;)

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September 23

1938- " The Brave Little Tailor" a MIckey Short is released
1980- BIg Thunder MT RR has soft opening at MK
1990- "The Magical World OF Disney" Moves to the Disney Channel

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September 24
1984- Mike Esiner and Frank Wells officially begin running Walt Disney Productions
1993- "Boy Meets World" debuts on abc
1995- The First Disneyland Wedding on a Disney LAnd attraction (mark Twain Riverboat takes place

Sorry bout that i had no time to do anything besides work in the past 2 days

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september 25
1945- Walt Disney steps down as President of Walt Disney Productions. Roy Oliver Disney fills the position.
1959- "Mickey Mouse Club" the tv series concludes its regular run on ABC
1999- Soft opening of TApestry of Nations show at EPCOT

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September 24
1961 - The eigth season of the Disney sunday television series premieres on a different channel, changing its name to The Wonderful World of Color.

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September 23

1980- BIg Thunder MT RR has soft opening at MK


I still remember Dad and I telling Mom, "It's a nice little train ride"! After she rode BTMR, Mom wasn't amused :)

Thanks for this wonderful thread! It brings back a lot of memories.

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September 25

1945- Walt Disney steps down as President of Walt Disney Productions. Roy Oliver Disney fills the position.
1959- "Mickey Mouse Club" the tv series concludes its regular run on ABC
1999- Soft opening of Tapestry of Nations show at EPCOT

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September 27
1947- "Fun and Fancy Free"is released
1985- "the Journey of Natty Gann" is released( Walt Disney PRODUCTIONS

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september 28
1959- The last episode of "Zorro" the TV series airs
1997- "The wonderful World Of Disney" Tv series ; the latest version premiers on ABC

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September 29
1934- "Mickey Plays Papa" a mickey short is released
1994- The grand dedication ceremony for the TOT at DHS
1994- Innoventions grand opening

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September 30
1987- All America Parade debuts at MK
1988- Disney Caribbean Beach Resort accepts it first guest
1993- Last performance of "broadway ay The Top" at the contemp.
1999- Millennium village opens at epcot.

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September 28
1953 - Herbert Ryman completes the first conceptual drawing for the layout of Disneyland. Roy O. Disney brings it to New York later that week to persuade ABC to sponsor DL and to air a DL TV show.

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October 1
1971- The WDW officially opens, the following
-THE MAGIC KINGDOM
-DISNEY'S CONTEMPORARY RESORT
-DISNEY'S POLYNESIAN RESORT &
-DISNEY'S FORT WILDERNESS AND CAMP GRoUNDS

1982- EPCOT OFFICIAL OPENS
1994- EURO DISNEYLAND CHANGES IT'S NAME TO DISNEYLAND PARIS!

2001 - 100 Years of Magic Celebration officially kicks off @ WDW, where Share a Dream Come True Parade (which was revised in '06) premieres at MK; Cinderella's Surprised Celebration (which closed in '05) premieres at MK; Magic Carpets of Aladdin opens at MK; the Sorcerer Mickey hat is officially unveiled at MGM; Walt Disney: One Man's Dream opens @ MGM; Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade premieres at MGM; Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade premieres @ Animal Kingdom; and a ceremony is held @ MK's main entrance railroad station featuring Al Weiss and every Disney character imaginable to honor Walt Disney's 100 Years of Magic (although Walt's 100th bday was actually not until December).

2006 - The Year of a Million Dreams officially kicks off at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. At WDW; Woody's Cowboy Camp, Main Street Family Fun Day Parade, High School Musical Pep Rally (now @ MGM), and Let's Have a Ball (now closed) all premiere @ MK.

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What A DAY!!!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dancer: :dancer: party: party: :bday:

[WeatherbySwann]

Yes indeed! :) :cool1:

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October 2
1971- Admiral Joe Fowler River Boat opens at MK ( What was that?)
1983- Ground breaking for Morocco and the Living seas
1992- "The Mighty Ducks" is released

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October 3
1955- MIckey Mouse Club debuts on ABC

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2006 - The Little Mermaid is released on 2-disc Platinum Edition dvd
- Magic Kingdom opens its gates a few hours early for ONE lucky family, who has the entire park to themselves

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October 4
1955- The Disneyland Hotel opens
1996- D3 The mighty ducks" is released

My 2nd Dis-iversary

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october 5
1949 - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is released in theatres.

1983- "never cry wolf has it's debut in toronto

2004 - Aladdin is released for the first time ever on DVD, and is the 4th release in the Walt Disney Home Entertainment Platinum Collection.

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October 7
1995 Disneyland Park has alink up with Mir Space Station

1998- Buzz Lightyears's Space ranger spin opens at the MK

2003 - The Lion King was released for the first time ever on DVD, and was the third installment in the WDHE Platinum Collection.

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October 8
1975- "The Best of Walt Disney's True-life Adventures" is released

1988- "Empty Nest"Tv series debuts on NBC (does disney own NBC?)

1989- The contemporary café opens at you guessed it The Contemporary Resort


2002 - Beauty and the Beast is released for the first time ever on DVD, and is the second installment in the WDHE Plaitnum Collection.

2003 - A Magic Kingdom press event is held and "Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams" and "Mickey's PhilharMagic" officially debut in a ceremony featuring Julie Andrews and Sorcerer Mickey Mouse!

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October 9
1942- The Olympic Champ" a goofy short is released

1988- "The magical world of disney " tv series debuts on NBC

2001 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is released for the first time ever on DVD, and is the first installment in the WDHE Platinum Collection.

2003 - A grand opening ceremony is held at Epcot for "Mission: SPACE" and features Disney CEO Michael Eisner as well as famous astronauts.

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October 10
1930- "The gorilla Mystery" a mickey short is released
1957- "Zorro" The tv series premiere

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October 11
1982- The First Day of American Adventure dedication at EPCOT

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October 12
1955- "The adventures of Mickey Muse" airs on TV
1995- 500,000,000th Guest visits the WDW
1997- "Honey, We shrunk ourselves" premieres on "The Wonderful world of Disney.(TV Series)

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October 13
1997- The LEGO imagination Center opens at DTDM

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October 14
1998- Disney's California Adventure Preview Center opens near Dl

2000- "Buzz Lightyear of Start Command" The tv Series debuts on ABC

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October 15
1923- Walt Disney Receives a telegram from Margaret Winkler offering to ay $1,500 each for the first 6 of Walt's "Alice" films.

1925- "Alice Plays Cupid" an alice Short is released

1984- American Journeys opens at the MK

1998(This is a Great) debut of FANTASMIC! at The Disney MGM Studios (DHS)

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October 15
1971 - Walt Disney World appears on the front cover of Life magazine and a story about the opening appears inside. :)


And it's a little late, but better late than never:
October 12
2007 - Twitches Too (a movie) and Wizards of Waverly Place (TV series) both premiere on Disney Channel.

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October 16
1923- Walt Disney Signs contract to produce a series of Shorts "Alice comedies." This is the Start of The Walt Disney World Co.

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No History From me today


You Have anything??

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October 18
1967- "The Jungle Book" ( The Last Film Walt Supervised) is released)

1967- Charlie The Lonesome Cougar" a Walt Disney Pictures film is released

2005 - Tarzan Special Edition and The Emperor's New Groove: The New Groove Edition are both re-released on 1-disc DVDs.

[WeatherbySwann]

It's not really an official Disney event or release, but I do have something for October 17 :) :
1925 - Jack Wagner (the "voice" of Disneyland) is born. He's the man that says "Please stand clear of the doors - por favor mantengan se alejado de las puertas" on the monorail. :)

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October 19
1955- "The Story of Silly Symphony" debuts on Disneyland The tv series

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It's not really an official Disney event or release, but I do have something for October 17 :) :
1925 - Jack Wagner (the "voice" of Disneyland) is born. He's the man that says "Please stand clear of the doors - por favor mantengan se alejado de las puertas" on the monorail. :)

Well Now that is Important!:goodvibes

Love that!

[WeatherbySwann]

Well Now that is Important!:goodvibes

Love that!

Thanks! :)
I got it from the "Today in History: Disney" book by Eve Zibart. :thumbsup2

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October 20
1988- WDW chefs earn 13 gold and 2 silver medals at the IKA HOGA'88 culinary Olympics
1997- "Bear in The Big Blue House" premieres on The Disney Channel

[WeatherbySwann]

October 19
1996 - The first ABC Super Soap weekend is held at Disney-MGM (now Hollywood) Studios.

October 20
1983 - "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is released. (It's the first time that Wayne Allwine, the current voice of Mickey, voiced the Mouse :))
2006 - Return to Halloweentown premieres on Disney Channel

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October 21
1982- El Rio del Tiempo dedication at Epcot !
1993- Hook's Tavern opens in MK

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October 22
1979- 100,000,000 guest visits MK

1993- "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" is released(BACK IN THEATERS ON 10/19)

1998- Ground Breaking ceremony for Tokyo Disneysea and Tokyo Disneysea Hotel MiraCosta!

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October 23
1941- "Dumbo" is released!
1982- World Showcase grand Opening at Epcot!

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October 24
1929- "springTime" the first of four Silly symphony cartoons based on the seasons is released

1971- Electrical water Pageant debuts at WDW for dedication of Polynesian Luau.

1994- "Gargoyles" the Tv series debuts in syndication

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October 25
1985- Helicopters Fly dolphins to the living seas at EPCOT

1994- "Snow white and The Seven Dwarfs" first released on Video

1999- Statue of Roy O. Disney is unveiled at MK

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October 25

1971 - Roy O. Disney dedicated the Magic Kingdom to Walt Disney.

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October 26
1971-Opening Celebrations for the WDW Resort.

1997-"TOT" premiers on "The Wonderful World Of Disney"

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October 27
1954- "DisneyLand" the Tv series debuts w/ "The Disneyland Story"

1966- "Walt Disney Explains Epcot " is released

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October 28
1962-"Sammy The Way-out Seal" Debuts on " Walt Disney's Wonderful World Of Color.

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October 29
1966-Walt Disney receives the 1st american forest association award for "outstanding service in Conservation of American Resources

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October 30
1960-"Zorro: El Bandido" airs on TV
1989-Grand Opening Of The Wonders Of Life pavilion at Epcot

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Halloween
1994- First Wedding inside the MK!
1995-First MNSSHP at the MK!


Happy Halloween

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November 1
1983-The HIlton Resort Opens at the Disney Village Hotel Plaza

1990-First International Disney Store Opens on regent Street In London, England

1994-ASMR Opens

2003 - Brother Bear is released in theatres. (Trivia! This was released on a Saturday . . . weird, right? Disney didn't want to release it on Friday OCtober 31st, 2003 because they figured kids would rather trick or treat on Halloween than see a Disney movie)

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November 2
1832-Kepple Disney ( Walt's Grandfather) Is Born In Ireland

1951-"Out of scale" a Donald Short is released

1997-"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" premiers on "The Wonderful World of Disney" a Tv series

2001 - Monsters, Inc. is released in theatres

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November 3
1954-the Edited Version of "Alice in Wonderland" apprise on "Disneyland" The Tv Show

1977- "Pete's Dragon" (First role for Helen Reddy) has it's world Premiere

2006 - The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is released in theatres

[Yen Sid]

1896:
Illustrator Gustaf Tenggren is born in Vastergotland, Sweden. Known for his Arthur Rackham-influenced fairy-tale style and use of silhouetted figures with caricatured faces, Tenggren was a chief illustrator for The Walt Disney Company in the late 1930s. He worked on the features Snow White, Bambi, and Pinocchio, and the shorts The Ugly Duckling and The Old Mill.
1910:
Disney Legend (http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/DisneyLegends.html) Irving Ludwig is born in Russia. In 1920 his family will immigrate to the United States and Irving will be raised in Brooklyn, New York. During his 40-year career with Disney, he will serve as president of Buena Vista Distribution (the motion picture and television feature distribution company owned by The Walt Disney Company).
1922:
The Laugh-O-Gram silent cartoon Puss in Boots, directed and
co-animated by Walt Disney, is released.
1933:
Actor-dancer Ken Berry is born in Moline, Illinois. His Disney credits include
The Cat From Outer Space and Herbie Rides Again. (TV fans will know Berry as Wilton
Parmenter on F Troop and Vinton Harper on Mama's Family
1934:
Disney's Silly Symphony cartoon The Goddess of Spring is released. This short is one of Disney's early attempts at human animation.
1950:
Disney's Goofy cartoon Hold That Pose is released.
It features the first appearance of Humphrey the Bear.
1952:
Voice actor Jim Cummings is born James Jonah Cummings in Youngstown, Ohio. In 1983, the increasing illness of longtime Winnie the Pooh voice actor Sterling Holloway will lead to an open call to replace him for the movie Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore. Cummings' uncanny audition will kick start a successful voice career that will include the voices of Pooh (and later Tigger) and such feature work as The Lion King, The Fox and the Hound 2, Aladdin, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Brother Bear 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
1955:
The Mickey Mouse Club airs on ABC-TV. Today is Circus Day.
1961:
The Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life" first airs on television.
It features actor Bill Mummy as six-year-old Anthony Fremont who has godlike
mental powers. Rod Serling's introduction to Walt Disney World's Tower of Terror
attraction - as viewed in the library - is taken in part from this very episode. Serling begins the program with the words, "Tonight's story on The Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction." Imagineers completed the introduction for the attraction with dialogue by sound-alike actor Mark Silverman. Ironically, this episode contains the longest opening narration on the entire series!
(On your next trip to Hollywood Studios, look for a small poster dedicated to "Anthony Fremont & and his Orchestra" inside the Hollywood Tower of Terror.)
1963:
The TV series Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
airs part 2 of "The Waltz King.
1965:
Walt Disney appears on television's The Jack Benny Hour. Featured is a skit with Benny (cheap, petty, vain and self-congratulatory) visiting Disney's office ... asking for free tickets to Disneyland for 110 guests!
1998:
Walt Disney World's newest attraction Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin officially opens at the Magic Kingdom. The popularity of the two Toy Story films has led to the creation of this Tomorrowland attraction (which is housed in the pavilion formerly home to If You Had Wings, If You Could Fly, Delta Dreamflight, and Take Flight).

The Skyway at Tokyo Disneyland (running since
the park debuted in 1983) closes.
2001:
Susan Lucci and a cavalcade of soap opera stars appear during the
2-day ABC Super Soap Weekend at the Disney-MGM Studios.

Disney's LuminAria - a new nighttime show at Disney's California Adventure featuring fireworks - has a rehearsal after park operating hours
2003:
Michael Eisner (chairman and CEO of Disney) appears at the Harris Nesbitt Gerard Playtime Investor Conference. His comments and responses during the question and answer session are broadcast live via Webcast.
2006:

Toon Disney presents the world television premiere of Bambi II.

At Disneyland, professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska and actor Joey Lawrence of TV's Dancing With The Stars tape a segment at the Sleeping Beauty Castle Stage. (It will air November 7.)

Down at Epcot, Cast Members Lowell Doringo and Michael Kelley are chosen as the WDW 2007 Ambassador Team!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announce 16 films that are tentatively eligible for the animated feature film category. Among those named is the Disney/Pixar Cars. (The nominations for the 79th Academy Awards will be announced on January 23, 2007.)

Ruth Patricia Shellhorn, Disneyland's first landscaper, passes away at the age of 97 in California.

The Hannah Montana episode
"People Who Use People" debuts on Disney Channel
2007:
Disney’s newest theatrical (http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/WaltDisneyTheatricalProductions.html) stage production The Little Mermaid begins preview performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

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November 4
1938- "Donalds Golf Game" a Donald Short is released

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November 5
1937-"The Old Mill" a Silly Symphony, The first animated film using a multiplane camera, is released

1990- Disney's Yatch and Beach Club Opens

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November 6
1960-"Zorro: Adios El Cuchillio" airs on TV

1990-"The Waterboy" a Touchstone picture is released (Yes TouchStone is a Disney owned company)

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November 7
1962-"the Legend of Lobo" is released

1999- "Annie" a made for TV movie debuts on "The wonderful World Of Disney"

2006 - Cars is released on DVD

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November 4
2002- Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year is released on DVD/Video.
2005 - Chicken Little is released in theaters.


November 5
2004 - The Incredibles is released in theaters.


November 6

2001 - Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse, a direct-to-Video/DVD movie, is released.

2007 - Cars is released on Blu-ray.
" " Ratatouille is released on DVD and Blu-ray.

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November 8
1973- "Robin Hood" is released (ANIMATED)

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November 9
1997-WorldPort, a Disney Themed merchandise store opens at pointe Orlando.
1999- "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas" is released directly to video
1999-"Winnie The Pooh: Seasons of Giving is released directly to video
2004 - Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas is released on DVD. It is the first time Mickey & friends have been presented in CGI animation (aside from Mickey and Donald, who made their CGI debut in Mickey's PhilharMagic the year before).

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November 10
1992- Aladdin is released in New York and Los Angeles
1994- "The Santa Clause" is released

[WeatherbySwann]

November 10
1953 - "The Living Desert," the first True-Life Adventure documentary, was released.

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Mix up

November 10
1959- Third Man on The Mountain" is released

1994- Mickey Mouse and Minnie MOuse take the last ride on the Disneyland Skyway before it closes

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Mix up

November 11

1992- Aladdin is released in New York and Los Angeles
1994- "The Santa Clause" is released

[WeatherbySwann]

1994- Mickey Mouse and Minnie MOuse take the last ride on the Disneyland Skyway before it closes

Wow, that's neat! ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo I never knew that.

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November 12

1946-"Song of the South" Premieres at Loew's Grand in Atlanta

1999- DTD Marketplace Carousel opens

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November 13
1940-"Fantasia" with Fantasound premiers at the Broadway Theater in New York

1957- "To The South Pole for Science" airs on TV

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November 13
1991 - "Beauty and the Beast" has its world premiere in New York City.

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November 14

1988- "Live With Regis and Kathie Lee" has its first on location shoot at WDW

1995- The Disney Magic is announced as the name of the first DCL ship.

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November 15
1932-First class at Disney Art School held on studio sound stage to train animators

1965-Walt and Roy announce Disney's Florida Project

1980-Grand Opening of the BTMRR at the Mk

1996-official opening of Downtown Celebration

2000-The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge open.

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November 15
1989 - "The Little Mermaid" premieres in New York and Los Angeles.

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November 16

1990 - THe Prince and the Pauper starring Mickey premieres alongside "Resucers Down Under"

1997-"Oliver Twist" premiers on "The Wonderful World of Disney" The Tv series

2004 - Stitch's Great Escape opens at MK. An opening ceremony featured Stitch teepeeing Cinderella Castle and an ultra rare, one-time-only character appearance by Cobra Bubbles!!!!!!!!!! (Gosh I wish they'd have him out more ) Here are some pics of the ceremony.

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November 17
1989-The Little Mermaid" is released Nation Wide!

1990-First day of a two day grand opening for Disney's Yacht and Beach Club

1997- Dedication Ceremony for Port Canaveral terminal USe for DCL!

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November 18

1918-Walt Disney embarks for France aboard the SS Vaubin with The American Ambulance Corps.

1928- "Steamboat Willie" the debut of Mickey MOuse and the first cartoon with synchronized Sound

1932- "flowers and Trees" Achives the first Academy Award given for a Cartoon.

1988- Oliver & Company" is released

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November 19

1963- Walt Holds a press conference to explain his Mr. Lincoln exhibit for the worlds Fair.

1993- The Hall of Presedents reopens with Second Speaking Presedent Clinton at the MK.

1993- The Ground Breaking for Planet Hollywood at WDW

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November 20
1942-"Pluto at The Zoo" a Pluto short is released

1989-Disney Dollars are released in $10 denominations Featuring Minnie Mouse

1993- Splashtacular debuts at Epcot

1998 - a bug's life is released in theatres

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November 21

1994 Honey I Shrunk the Audience opens at epcot

2006 - "Walt Disney's Funny Factory Volume 3: Goofy" and "Walt Disney's Funny Factory Volume 4: Huey, Dewey, & Louie" are both released on DVD.

[WeatherbySwann]

November 19
2004 - National Treasure is released in theaters.


November 21
2007 - Enchanted is released in theaters.

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November 22

1991-"Beauty and The Beast" has general Release

1995-"Toy Story" is Released

1997-"The Lion King" Te Broadway Musical opens at the New Amsterdam Theater

2000-"102 Dalmatians" is released

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November 23

1951-"No Smoking" A Goofy short is released

1966-Walt Spends His last day at the Studio before being admitted t the hospital:sad2: :guilty: :sad1:

1994-Spaceship Earth adds a new narration with Jeremy Irons, Plus a few new scenes

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November 24
1995- Osborn Christmas Lights debut at mgm

1999-"Toy Story 2" is released

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November 25

1938-"Ferdinand The Bull" a Short is released

1992-"Aladdin" is released in theaters.

1998-"A Bug's Life" Is released

[WeatherbySwann]

I recently stumbled upon a great YouTube program that has a different episode of Disney history every two days. It's only Walt Disney World history, and doesn't include any other type of Disney history like movies or anything, but it's pretty nicely well done. Here's the link (http://www.youtube.com/user/WDWHistory) to it. :thumbsup2

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November 26
1938- Flora Disne, Walts's mother dies

1958- "the Legend of Sleepy Hollow" w/o the Mr. Toad Segment is released

1996- The Liberty Belle Riverboat officially commissioned in Liberty Square at MK

1997- "Flubber" is released

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I recently stumbled upon a great YouTube program that has a different episode of Disney history every two days. It's only Walt Disney World history, and doesn't include any other type of Disney history like movies or anything, but it's pretty nicely well done. Here's the link (http://www.youtube.com/user/WDWHistory) to it. :thumbsup2

Thank You so much I did enjoy that and it will become something i watch every other Day Thank You!

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http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/gobbled.gifHave A Happy Thanksgivinghttp://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/gobbled.gif

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Thank You so much I did enjoy that and it will become something i watch every other Day Thank You!

You're welcome!!! :goodvibes

Have a very very happy and safe Thanksgiving, everyone! Travel safely!!! :smickey:

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November 29
1926-"Alice's Spanish Guitar" an Alice short Is Released

1971-The First WDW golf Classic begins

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I am sorry I am unsure what happened to November 27 AND 28 I know i posted them but they must have grown legs and left?


I will report them again!

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November 27 Turkey Day

1957- "How To Relax" a goofy Short is released

1996- "101 Dalmations" (live action) is released

2002 - Treasure Planet is released in theatres.

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November 28
1927- "the Banker's Daughter" an Oswald Short is released.

1947- "Chip an' Dale" a Short is released

1974- StarJets opens at The MK

2004: Walt Disney World hosts the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of the 2004 holiday season

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November 28

1995 - The Walt Disney World Speedway is officially dedicated.

[StephaBabe50]

November 29

2001-the very first night of MVMCP:santa:

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November 30
1931-"Mickey Cuts Up" a Mickey Short is released

1997-"The Love Bug" remake is released on " The Wonderful World Of Disney" Tv series

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December 1
1924-Alice and the Three Bears" is released

1988- Walt Disney Co. Announces The Formation of Hollywood Pictures

1994- Parasailing beings at The Contemporary

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December 2
1965-"That Darn Cat" is released

1993-"Disney's Beauty and The Beast, A New Musical" debuts in Houston at The Music Hall

1994-Main Street Cinema opens the Short film "Mickey's Big Break" in The MK

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December 3
1948-"Mickey and The Seal" a Mickey Short is released.

1980- Tokyo Disneyland ground Breaking and Site Dedication

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December 1
1966 - Follow Me, Boys! is released in theaters.

1971 - The Roy O. Disney, the fourth WDW railroad train, opens at the Magic Kingdom.

2001 - TriceraTop Spin opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom.


December 2
1929 - The Haunted House, a Mickey short, is released.


About December 3
1947 - Scrooge McDuck makes his first ever appearance in the comic "Christmas on Bear Mountain" in the Disney "Four Color" comics.

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December 4
1957-"Mars and Beyond" debuts on "Disneyland" TV series

1960- "Daniel Boone- Episode 1: The Warrior's PAth" airs oN tv

1982- "A Disney Christmas Gift" airs on TV

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December 5

1901- Walt DISNEY IS BORN!!:goodvibes
1971- First WDW golf classic Ends

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1903- Ruth Flora Disney Walt's Sister is Born!

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December 7

1941- U.S. Army Moves onto Disney Studios lot in an effort to protect Nearby military interest

1986- The Disney Channel Begins 24-Hour Programming!

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December 8
1888- Herbert Disney Walt's Brother is Born!

1989- Monorail Blue becomes first operational MArk VI monorail train at WDW!

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December 8
1888- Herbert Disney Walt's Brother is Born!

1989- Monorail Blue becomes first operational MArk VI monorail train at WDW!

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December 9
1933-"The NIght Before Christmas" A Silly Symphony is released

1938-"Merbabies" a Silly Symphony is released

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December 10
1932-"Santa's Work Shop" a Silly Symphony is released.

1993-Living With The Land Opens at Epco

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December 11
1957-"Horse of the West" airs on TV

1992-"The Muppet Christmas Carol" is released!

[WeatherbySwann]

December 9
2005 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is released in theaters.


December 11
1970 - The Aristocats is released in New York and Los Angeles.


Does anyone know if the Muppets Christmas Carol is coming on TV this year? I'm excited about the new Muppets Christmas special this Wednesday and was wondering of the Christmas Carol would be airing this year.

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December 12
1927-"empty Socks" an Oswald Short is released

1931-Disney's Original version of "The Ugly Duckling" is released

2000-Disneyland Pacific Hotel is rechristened Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel

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December 12

also

2006 - "Air Buddies" and "The Fox and the Hound 2" are both released on DVD.

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December 13
1940-"Fire Chief" a Donald Short is released

1971-Academy award Wining "Bed knobs and Broomsticks" has its general release

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December 14
1961-"Babies in Toy land" is released

1984-"Frankenweenier" a live action featurette directed by Tim Burton is released

1991-"Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too" airs on ABC

2005 - "Kronk's New Groove" is released on DVD.

[WeatherbySwann]

December 14
2003 - Pop Century opens at Walt Disney World.

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December 15
A sad sad Day

1966- Walt Disney dies Today at 9:35
:sad1: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad1: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad1:

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December 16

Yet Another Sad Day


1977-"Pete's Dragon" has it's general release

1983-First Very Merry Christmas Party at The WDW resort

1983-"Mickey's Christmas Carol"(Mickey's first Theatrical cartoon since 1953) is released

1997- Lillian Disney (Walt's Wife/Widow) passes away

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December 17
1977- The First MVMCP at the MK

1994- Planet Hollywood opens at Pleasure Island

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December 18
1976-"The Shaggy D.A" is released

1979-The World Premiere of "The Black Hole" help in London, England

1985-France is announced as Disneyland Paris Sight

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December 19
1962-"in Search of The Castaways" is released

1984-The First Country Bear Christmas Special debuts in The MK

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December 20

1968-"Winnie The Pooh and The Blustery day" is released.

1971- Roy Oliver Disney passes away

1974-"Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too" is released

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december 21
1937-"Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs" The first full-length animated feature, Is released.

1944-"The Cabelleros" has it's world premier in Mexico City

1960-"Swiss Family Robinson"is released

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December 23
december 22
1995-"Tom and Huck" is released

1995-Chef Mickey's Opens at the contemporary (moved from DTDM)

Happy Haunacka!