The Official: This Day in Disney History Thread!

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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

WOW~

 

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2001 – DisneyQuest in Chicago closes

Wow, I didn't know there was ever a DisneyQuest outside of Downtown Disney.

September 5
1930- "The Chain Gang" a mickey short and the debut of the character who
becomes Pluto! is released.

Happy birthday, Pluto!

 

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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 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 10

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 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.

 

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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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September 16
1933 – “Pied Piper” (Silly Symphony) debuts
1987 – “The Oldest Rookie” (television series) debuts on CBS
1988 – The Disney Store opens in Memphis, TN
1993 – “The Sinbad Show” (television series) debuts on FOX
1994 – Hollywood Pictures releases Quiz Show
1995 – “Brotherly Love” (television series) debuts on NBC
1997 – The first ESPN- The Store opens in the Glendale Galleria
1998 – “Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida” stage production debuts for previews in Atlanta, Ga

 

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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!!!!!

 

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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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August 24

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

1983- Dedication for the Epcot Teacher's Center