On This Day

venooch333

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I was just thinking we should start a thread with things that have happened on this day in past years at WDW :sohappy: So does anybody know anything good or bad that happened at WDW on August 1st :confused: :king:
 

careship

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August First in Disney History

1922-The Laugh-O-Gram black & white silent cartoon "The Four Musicians of Bremen" (adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale) is released. It is written, directed, produced, and co-animated by Walt Disney.

1936-Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon "Mickey's Circus" is released.

1953-Disney releases the Donald Duck short "The New Neighbor."

1958-Disney's 17-minute animated short film "Paul Bunyan" is released.

1995-The CD Walt Disney's Greatest Hits is released.

1997-Bob Penfield, the last of the original Disneyland opening day Cast Members, is honored for more than 42 years of service. To commemorate his retirement, Bob is honored with a window on Main Street displaying the legend "Club 55 School of Golf, Bob Penfield, Instructor."

Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort (featuring an American Southwest theme) opens with 1,967 rooms and suites.

1998-Disney A to Z: The Updated Official Encyclopedia written by Disney Archivist Dave Smith, is published by Hyperion Books.

2002-Once Upon A Toy, a 16,000-square-foot toy store, officially opens its doors at Disney World's Downtown Disney Marketplace.
 

disneydata

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1924 -- "Alice the Peacemaker" (Alice cartoon short) debuts
1941 -- "Truant Officer Donald" (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts
1989 -- New York Street at the Disney-MGM Studios is opened as a walking area for Guests
1997 -- Walt Disney Pictures releases Air Bud

Oh, and Coronoado Springs opened in 1997 today (you forgot the year). :)
 

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