The Official: This Day in Disney History Thread!

The History w/ Aladdin was for The 11 of November sorry about that

as weatherbyswan said

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

1999- DTD Marketplace Carousel opens
 
1940-"Fantasia" with Fantasound (WONDER if thats where they got the name) premiers at the Broadway Theater in New York

1957- "to The South Pole for Science" airs on TV
 
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.
 

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.
 
1990-"the rescuer's Down Under" is released
1997-"Oliver Twist" premiers on "The Wonderful World of Disney" The Tv series.
 
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Sitch's Great Escape opens today!!

Yup this is true.

November 16

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.

Also . . .

1990 - THe Prince and the Pauper starring Mickey premieres alongside "Resucers Down Under"
 
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!!!!
 
1928 - Need I remind anyone how important this day is?!?!?! ;) "Stemboat Willie" is released, which means today is the birthday of Mickey, Minnie, and Pete! :bday: party: :dancer: :jumping1:

2003 - In honor of Mickey's 75th bday, 75 celebrity-inspired statues of Mr. Mouse were unveiled in a ceremony at MK's front entrance featuring Michael Eisner, Dave Smith, Wayne Allwine & Russi Taylor (the voices of Mickey & Minnie), and MANY Disney characters. An interview w/Dave Smith was broadcast live from MK on Good Morning America.
 
No problemo. I'll fill in for what I can . . . though I'm sure there's more I'm missing out.

November 18
1988 - Oliver & Company is released in theatres

November 20
1998 - a bug's life is released in theatres

November 21
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.
 
Thanks So much!!

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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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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