The Official: This Day in Disney History Thread!

[darby01_2007]

August 12
1941 – “Orphan’s Benefit” (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) is re-released with updated animation and color
1958 – “White Wilderness” (True-Life Adventure) debuts
1967 – Flight to the Moon opens at Disneyland Park
1989 – The Disney-MGM Studios hosts the first fireworks display at the theme park
1994 – Hollywood Pictures releases In the Army Now
1996 – Celebration Teaching Academy opens at Celebration
2000 – The Disney Magic begins seven-day cruise offerings

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[darby01_2007]

August 13
1932 – “Mickey‘s Nightmare” (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts
1942 – Walt Disney Pictures releases Bambi
1948 – “Cat Nap Pluto” (Pluto cartoon short) debuts
1954 – “Grin and Bear It” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts, featuring the first appearance of Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore
1996 – “Aladdin and the King of Thieves," a direct-to-video movie, debuts
2001 – “Iyanla” debuts in syndication
2002 – ABC begins airing episodes of the sitcom “Monk”
2004 – Walt Disney World theme parks close early due to the evening arrival of Hurricane Charley

 

[darby01_2007]

August 14
1942 – “T-Bone for Two” (Pluto cartoon short) debuts
1987 – Touchstone Pictures releases Can’t Buy Me Love
1998 – Hollywood & Vine closes as a buffeteria-style restaurant at the Disney-MGM Studios
2002 – Air Bud: Golden Receiver debuts on Disney DVD and video
2001 – “According to Jim” (television series) debuts on ABC

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[captinhookedondisney]

August 14

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

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[darby01_2007]

August 15
1946 – Walt Disney Pictures releases Make Mine Music
1999 – The Disney Wonder sets sail on its maiden voyage
2003 – Mission: SPACE soft-opens for Guests at Epcot
2003 – The Cheetah Girls, a Disney Channel Original Movie, debuts
2003 – Touchtone Pictures releases Open Range

 

[captinhookedondisney]

August 16

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

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[darby01_2007]

August 17
1941 – Walt and a staff of 17 animators leave on a goodwill trip to South America
1981 – Houston International Airport leaders dedicate the airport’s version of the WEDway PeopleMover
1990 – Walt Disney Pictures releases Taking Care of Business
1991 – “Acting Sheriff," an unsold television pilot, airs on CBS
1998 – “Captain EO” closes at Disneyland Paris, marking the final performance of the 3-D film attraction at any Disney theme park
1998 – Touchstone Pictures releases Beloved
1999 – “Belle’s Tales of Friendship,” a direct-to-video movie, debuts
2001 – Jumping Ship, a Disney Channel Original Movie, debuts
2004 – “The Three Musketeers,” a direct-to-video animated feature, debuts

August 18
1931 – “Blue Rhythm” (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts
1956 – Carnation Plaza Gardens opened at Disneyland Park
1989 – Walt Disney Pictures releases Cheetah
1991 – “Lifestyles of the Rich and Animated,” starring Ludwig Von Drake, airs on television
2000 – Quints, a Disney Channel Original Movie, debuts

 

[WeatherbySwann]

August 17
2007 - High School Musical 2 premieres on Disney Channel.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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).

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[darby01_2007]

August 21
1992 – Asia’s first Disney Store opens in Yokohama, Japan
1992 – Touchstone Pictures releases The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag
1999 – Radio Disney River Cruise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom operates for the last day
1999 – Genius, a Disney Channel Original Movie, debuts
2004 – “Brandy & Mr. Wiskers”, a Disney Channel animated series, debuts

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[WeatherbySwann]

August 22
2008 - The Cheetah Girls One World debuts on Disney Channel.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

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

 

[captinhookedondisney]

August 24

1945- " The League Of Coyote Rock" a pluto Short is released!

1983- Dedication for the Epcot Teacher's Center