The Official: This Day in Disney History Thread!

[captinhookedondisney]

February 12
1974-Herbie Rides Again" is first released in England (U.S. Released 6/6/74)

1993- "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" is released!

 

[MagicalKingdom]

2/12/2000
Disney fans dress up in tuxedos and formal gowns to attend the Royal Ball held at the Disneyland Hotel in California for Cinderella's 50th anniversary. The night includes stories from the Disney legends that created Cinderella including the voice talents who brought Anastasia, Drizella and Cinderella to life.

Disney's 1998 animated feature Mulan premieres on the Disney Channel.

2/12/2001
Ilene Woods - the original voice of Cinderella - appears at a Cinderella Ball in Disneyland to celebrate the anniversary of the motion picture.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 14
1941-"The little Whirlwind" a mickey Short is released

1997-"That Darn Cat" is released

 

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February 13
1988-Expo Robotics opens at EPCOT

1996-GM Test Track Preview Center opens

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 15
1899-Lillian Bonds (Walt's Wife) is born

1950-"Cinderella" is released


1999- KAil River rapids opens to guests at AK

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 16

1996- Muppet Treasure Island" is released

 

[MagicalKingdom]

February 16, 2001

Disney's Recess: School's Out (based on the TV cartoon) is released in theaters.

The Disney Channel Original Movie Motocrossed, about a girl named Andrea
Carson (played by Alana Austin) who loves motocross - despite the fact that her
father finds her unsuited for the sport, debuts.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 18

1933-"Mickey's Pal Pluto" is released (Remade as "lend a Paw" in 1941)

1953-"The Alaskan Eskimo" (the First People and Place Featurette) is released.

 

[MagicalKingdom]

February 18, 2002
Disney World celebrates Presidents' Day with the official dedication of the updated Hall of Presidents attraction (which now includes an Audio-Animatronics figure of President George W. Bush). Fifty students from Lost Lake Elementary School (in Lake County) lead cast members and park guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Disney World Philharmonic Orchestra and Voices of Liberty choral group perform patriotic music.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 19

1943-"Pluto and the armadillo" Short is released

1967-"The Boy who flew with Condors" debuts on "Walt Disney's Wonderful World Of color" a T.V. series

1990-REign of Glory - A celebration of Mexico's pre-Columbian Art exhibit at EPCOT

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 20

1928-"Africa Before Dark" an Oswald Short is released.

1937-"Moose Hunters" a mickey Short is Released.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 21

1927-"Alice's Rodeo" is released.

1947-"Pluto Housewarming" short is released

1965- "An Otter in the FAmily" debuts on "Walt Disney Wonderful World Of Color" the t.v. series.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 22

1996-Disney.com is launched on the WORLD WIDE WEB

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 24

1939"The Practical Pig" a Silly Symphony is released!

 

[WeatherbySwann]

February 24

1939"The Practical Pig" a Silly Symphony is released!

It wasn't until a few years ago that I knew that the Three Little Pigs had a few sequels after the first short - there were at least two I think! I'm sort of surprised they didn't weave those stories into a direct-to-DVD movie of some sort.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 25
1938-"Boat Builders" a Mickey Short is released

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 27
1996-Disney and Atlanta Braves announces agreement for spring Training in 1998!

1998-AK passes it's first inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture(Meaning the park is now officially licensed to be an animal exhibitor!)

 

[captinhookedondisney]

february 26
1998-Official All Star Café opens at DISNEY WWS

2000-"Disney's The WEEKENDERS" debuts on ABC as a part of "One Saturday Morning"

 

[MagicalKingdom]

1994:
Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan skips the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer so she can begin her multi-million dollar endorsements with Disney World.

1995:
Michael Eisner and filmmaker George Lucas are on hand at Disneyland for the official dedication of the park's newest attraction, Indiana Jones Adventure.

 

[captinhookedondisney]

February 28

1942-Pluto Junior" a Pluto Short is released

1996-Walt Disney Co.announces acquisition of Gordo Cay, A bahamian Island that will become Castaway Cay for the Disney Cruise Line

2006 - Lady and the Tramp is released on a 2-disc 50th Anniversary Platinum Edtion DVD.