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this day in disney history
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8/18 and fact for the day
In 1941, Walt and Lillian Disney along with sixteen colleagues spent
10 weeks visiting several Latin American nations to gather story
material for a series of short films with South American themes. The
result was Saludos Amigosand The Three Caballeros.
2011:
Disneyland holds a special celebration to remember Wally Boag and Betty Taylor, who both passed away last June. This salute to "The True Legends of the Golden Horseshoe" kicks off with song and dance from the iconic show
8/19 and fact for the day
Marcellite Garner, from Disney's ink and paint department, was
the original voice of Minnie Mouse (starting in 1929). She
can be heard in such shorts as The Karnival Kid, Mickey's
Orphans, and Mickey's Surprise Party. (Thelma Boardman took over the voice for a short time starting in 1941.)
2011:
Disney Store kicks off D23 Expo 2011 (a 3-day event at the Anaheim
Convention Center) with a very special opening ceremony to
"unlock imagination" at its 1,500 square-foot pop up store and to
celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary.
Also among this day's 30-plus Expo events:
The 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony takes place at 11AM, hosted by noted television personality Tom Bergeron.
"From giving voice to some of our most iconic and beloved Disney princesses to bringing a smile to millions of
television viewers every morning for two decades, we are proud to present these 12 men and women with our
highest, most coveted honor, The Disney Legends Award." -Disney President and CEO Bob Iger
Chief creative officer of Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter, and deputy postmaster
general, Ronald Stroman, unveils the USPS Send a Hello Forever stamp series. The new Send a Hello Forever
stamps feature Buzz Lightyear and two of the green, three-eyed aliens from Toy Story; Lightning McQueen and
Mater from Cars; Remy the rat and Linguini from Ratatouille; the robot Wall-E from Wall-E; and Carl Fredricksen
and Dug from Up.
Constantine Maroulis (star of Rock of Ages and former finalist on American Idol) joins Fisher-Price®, a subsidiary
of Mattel, Inc., and Disney Consumer Products to introduce the new Rock Star Mickey interactive feature plush.
The rocker jams on stage with Mickey Mouse to show kids and Disney fans classic rock star moves featured in the
interactive plush.
Dick Van & The Vantastix (a popular vocal quartet) close day 1 of Expo 2011 with a performance of well-
known Disney hits, pop standards, and songs from Van ’s varied entertainment career. The hour-long show
closes with a special presentation, in which Van and the Vantastix (Mike Mendyke, Bryan Chadima and Eric
Bradle) become honorary D23 members.
Marcellite Garner, from Disney's ink and paint department, was
the original voice of Minnie Mouse (starting in 1929). She
can be heard in such shorts as The Karnival Kid, Mickey's
Orphans, and Mickey's Surprise Party. (Thelma Boardman took over the voice for a short time starting in 1941.)
2011:
Disney Store kicks off D23 Expo 2011 (a 3-day event at the Anaheim
Convention Center) with a very special opening ceremony to
"unlock imagination" at its 1,500 square-foot pop up store and to
celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary.
Also among this day's 30-plus Expo events:
The 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony takes place at 11AM, hosted by noted television personality Tom Bergeron.
"From giving voice to some of our most iconic and beloved Disney princesses to bringing a smile to millions of
television viewers every morning for two decades, we are proud to present these 12 men and women with our
highest, most coveted honor, The Disney Legends Award." -Disney President and CEO Bob Iger
Chief creative officer of Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter, and deputy postmaster
general, Ronald Stroman, unveils the USPS Send a Hello Forever stamp series. The new Send a Hello Forever
stamps feature Buzz Lightyear and two of the green, three-eyed aliens from Toy Story; Lightning McQueen and
Mater from Cars; Remy the rat and Linguini from Ratatouille; the robot Wall-E from Wall-E; and Carl Fredricksen
and Dug from Up.
Constantine Maroulis (star of Rock of Ages and former finalist on American Idol) joins Fisher-Price®, a subsidiary
of Mattel, Inc., and Disney Consumer Products to introduce the new Rock Star Mickey interactive feature plush.
The rocker jams on stage with Mickey Mouse to show kids and Disney fans classic rock star moves featured in the
interactive plush.
Dick Van & The Vantastix (a popular vocal quartet) close day 1 of Expo 2011 with a performance of well-
known Disney hits, pop standards, and songs from Van ’s varied entertainment career. The hour-long show
closes with a special presentation, in which Van and the Vantastix (Mike Mendyke, Bryan Chadima and Eric
Bradle) become honorary D23 members.
8/20 and fact for the day
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was the
first Disney-created attraction to feature an
Audio-Animatronics human figure.
The attraction made its debut
at the 1964 World's Fair.
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was the
first Disney-created attraction to feature an
Audio-Animatronics human figure.
The attraction made its debut
at the 1964 World's Fair.
8/21 and fact for the day
Animal Kingdom is the largest
of all the Walt Disney World parks. It encompasses 500 acres!
It is also the first Disney theme park to be themed entirely around animal conservation, a philosophy once pioneered by
Walt Disney himself.
Animal Kingdom is the largest
of all the Walt Disney World parks. It encompasses 500 acres!
It is also the first Disney theme park to be themed entirely around animal conservation, a philosophy once pioneered by
Walt Disney himself.
8/23 and fact for the day
Although it was always rumored that Marilyn Monroe was the
model for Disney's Tinkerbell ... actress Margaret Kerry
actually was!
Disney released Peter Pan at about the time Monroe
had begun to make an impact, and an urban legend
immediately sprung up attributing the role to her.
Although it was always rumored that Marilyn Monroe was the
model for Disney's Tinkerbell ... actress Margaret Kerry
actually was!
Disney released Peter Pan at about the time Monroe
had begun to make an impact, and an urban legend
immediately sprung up attributing the role to her.
8/24 and fact for the day
Louis Prima (the voice of King
Louie in The Jungle Book) was a
singer, actor, songwriter, and
trumpeter. He actually studied
violin for several years as a child
growing up in New Orleans.
2011:
A male African elephant is born at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The new calf, weighing
311 pounds, is welcomed into the elephant herd by his mother 25-year-old Vasha. This is the sixth elephant
born at DAK and the second calf for Vasha (who gave birth to a female calf, Kianga, in 2004). The baby
elephant will later be named Jabali, which means "strong as a rock" in Swahili.
The Disney Store at Florida Mall reopens after a three-month transformation to
the chain’s new Imagination Park model, which features many interactive areas
for young guests. The concept’s name comes from the store’s decor and organization. It begins with
the Unlock Imagination ceremony when a child fits an oversized key into a lock at the start of each day to
turn on the lights and music and open the store.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs releases the following statement:
"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I
would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to
serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I
strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s
brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a
new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able
to work alongside you."
At this time Jobs is also the co-founder & chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios and a member of the board
of directors of The Walt Disney Company.
Louis Prima (the voice of King
Louie in The Jungle Book) was a
singer, actor, songwriter, and
trumpeter. He actually studied
violin for several years as a child
growing up in New Orleans.
2011:
A male African elephant is born at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The new calf, weighing
311 pounds, is welcomed into the elephant herd by his mother 25-year-old Vasha. This is the sixth elephant
born at DAK and the second calf for Vasha (who gave birth to a female calf, Kianga, in 2004). The baby
elephant will later be named Jabali, which means "strong as a rock" in Swahili.
The Disney Store at Florida Mall reopens after a three-month transformation to
the chain’s new Imagination Park model, which features many interactive areas
for young guests. The concept’s name comes from the store’s decor and organization. It begins with
the Unlock Imagination ceremony when a child fits an oversized key into a lock at the start of each day to
turn on the lights and music and open the store.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs releases the following statement:
"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I
would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to
serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I
strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s
brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a
new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able
to work alongside you."
At this time Jobs is also the co-founder & chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios and a member of the board
of directors of The Walt Disney Company.
8/25 and fact for the day
The Disneyland television series moved from ABC to NBC in 1961 to take advantage of that network's ability to broadcast in color.After many years at NBC, the series moved to CBS for a short time. It ultimately made its way
back to the now Disney-owned ABC.
The Disneyland television series moved from ABC to NBC in 1961 to take advantage of that network's ability to broadcast in color.After many years at NBC, the series moved to CBS for a short time. It ultimately made its way
back to the now Disney-owned ABC.
8/27 and fact for the dayS
Disneyland's 5-ton, 10-foot high petrified tree stump in
Frontierland was an "anniversary present" that Walt
jokingly gave to his wife, Lillian. She later donated the
tree to the park, where it was given its spot overlooking
the Rivers of America.
2011:
Hurricane Irene, which is on track to hit the New York area with gale force winds in the neighborhood of 100 miles an hour, triggers the cancellation of all shows on Broadway (for Saturday & Sunday) including Mary Poppins and The Lion King.
Disney Theatrical Productions makes the decision to cancel the performances "in the interest of its patrons' and staff'’s safety" following the announcement of the impending suspension of all public transportation in
New York City.
Disneyland's 5-ton, 10-foot high petrified tree stump in
Frontierland was an "anniversary present" that Walt
jokingly gave to his wife, Lillian. She later donated the
tree to the park, where it was given its spot overlooking
the Rivers of America.
2011:
Hurricane Irene, which is on track to hit the New York area with gale force winds in the neighborhood of 100 miles an hour, triggers the cancellation of all shows on Broadway (for Saturday & Sunday) including Mary Poppins and The Lion King.
Disney Theatrical Productions makes the decision to cancel the performances "in the interest of its patrons' and staff'’s safety" following the announcement of the impending suspension of all public transportation in
New York City.
8/28 and fact for the day
When New Orleans Square was added in Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted to put in a private club at which he and other dues-paying members could entertain. Unfortunately he was not able to see it completed, but the club was finished and is now a members-only club that occupies much of the second floor of New Orleans Square. It is called Club 33 for its address, 33 Rue Royale
When New Orleans Square was added in Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted to put in a private club at which he and other dues-paying members could entertain. Unfortunately he was not able to see it completed, but the club was finished and is now a members-only club that occupies much of the second floor of New Orleans Square. It is called Club 33 for its address, 33 Rue Royale
8/29 and fact for the day
The Tipton Hotel was a fictional
apartment hotel set in Boston,
from Disney Channel's
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
The Tipton Building itself didn't
exist; shots of the building's
exterior were pictures of the
Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver,
British Columbia.
2011:
At approximately 6:30 a.m. Hawai'i time the doors to the Maka'ala
lobby of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, open and the first guests
enter. Disney's first resort in Hawaii, it is a built-from-scratch complex designed to provide
a unique mix of mouse-inspired "imagineering" and Native Hawaiian culture. Located in the
Ko Olima resort area, 20 miles west of downtown Honolulu, Aulani sits at the southern end of Oahu’s Waianae or Leeward Coast.
It is announced that Disney Channel has ordered a third season of
its hit kid and family sitcom, Good Luck Charlie.
The Tipton Hotel was a fictional
apartment hotel set in Boston,
from Disney Channel's
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
The Tipton Building itself didn't
exist; shots of the building's
exterior were pictures of the
Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver,
British Columbia.
2011:
At approximately 6:30 a.m. Hawai'i time the doors to the Maka'ala
lobby of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, open and the first guests
enter. Disney's first resort in Hawaii, it is a built-from-scratch complex designed to provide
a unique mix of mouse-inspired "imagineering" and Native Hawaiian culture. Located in the
Ko Olima resort area, 20 miles west of downtown Honolulu, Aulani sits at the southern end of Oahu’s Waianae or Leeward Coast.
It is announced that Disney Channel has ordered a third season of
its hit kid and family sitcom, Good Luck Charlie.
8/30 and fact for the day
As early as 1963, Walt Disney sent
his brother Roy, with several close friends & associates to find a place where he could build a new park. His team traveled across the country in secrecy. Several areas were considered, among them St. Louis, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Niagara Falls. Walt's team eventually
set their eyes on
... Florida.
As early as 1963, Walt Disney sent
his brother Roy, with several close friends & associates to find a place where he could build a new park. His team traveled across the country in secrecy. Several areas were considered, among them St. Louis, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Niagara Falls. Walt's team eventually
set their eyes on
... Florida.
9/1 and fact for the day
World Showcase in Epcot originally opened with 9 nations surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon. These nations were Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, the United States of America, Italy, Germany, China, and Mexico.
2011:
Pixar creative chief John Lasseter comes in at #8 on the Vanity Fair 2011 New Establishment list, just ahead of entertainer Lady Gaga and behind Reed Hastings of Netflix. This year’s New Establishment list identifies the top 50 of an innovative new breed of buccaneering visionaries, engineering prodigies, and entrepreneurs.
World Showcase in Epcot originally opened with 9 nations surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon. These nations were Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, the United States of America, Italy, Germany, China, and Mexico.
2011:
Pixar creative chief John Lasseter comes in at #8 on the Vanity Fair 2011 New Establishment list, just ahead of entertainer Lady Gaga and behind Reed Hastings of Netflix. This year’s New Establishment list identifies the top 50 of an innovative new breed of buccaneering visionaries, engineering prodigies, and entrepreneurs.
9/2 and fact for the day
Disneyland's
Adventure Thru Inner Space was the first to use the OminMover system to transport guests through
an attraction.
2012:
Jimmy Grabow, 27, of Running Springs, California, wins the Seventh Annual
Disneyland Half Marathon with a time of 1:05:29. His finish is nearly two minutes
faster than that of the previous Disneyland Half Marathon record, set by Paul Ngeny in 2010. Brea, California
resident Kevin Broady, 50, finishes second with a time of 1:14:05 with Sam Williams, 31, of Los Osos, California,
coming in third at 1:17:04.
Cindy Lynch, 41 of Cardiff, California, wins the women's division in 1:24:45.
Walt Disney Animation Studios debut a newly restored digital print of the once-
thought-lost 1928 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit animated short Hungry Hobos at the
39th Telluride Film Festival.
Disneyland's
Adventure Thru Inner Space was the first to use the OminMover system to transport guests through
an attraction.
2012:
Jimmy Grabow, 27, of Running Springs, California, wins the Seventh Annual
Disneyland Half Marathon with a time of 1:05:29. His finish is nearly two minutes
faster than that of the previous Disneyland Half Marathon record, set by Paul Ngeny in 2010. Brea, California
resident Kevin Broady, 50, finishes second with a time of 1:14:05 with Sam Williams, 31, of Los Osos, California,
coming in third at 1:17:04.
Cindy Lynch, 41 of Cardiff, California, wins the women's division in 1:24:45.
Walt Disney Animation Studios debut a newly restored digital print of the once-
thought-lost 1928 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit animated short Hungry Hobos at the
39th Telluride Film Festival.
9/4 and fact for the day
In 1976, Disney aired a
patriotic TV special entitledAmerica on Parade, hosted by legendary comedian
Red Skelton.America on Parade was also an
actual parade that ran in the
parks to commemorate the
United States Bicentennial.
2011:
The Disneyland Half Marathon takes place in Anaheim. Humberto Rojas, a 27-year-old from Fountain Valley, California, leads the record field of nearly 15,000 registered runners crossing the finish line
first with a time of 1:08:14. Finishing just behind Rojas is Jesse Kleinjan, 27, of Chicago, Illinois, with a time of
1:12:13 and Juan Arjona, 19, of Moreno Valley, California, finishing third with a time of 1:12:54.
Rachel Booth, 30, Mandeville, Louisiana, repeats as the women’s champion with a time of 1:18:01.
Comedian/actor Drew Carey, host of the popular game show The Price is Right, runs in the event, setting a
personal record of 1:50:46. He did it while recovering from a separated clavicle that occurred while training
several weeks ago
In 1976, Disney aired a
patriotic TV special entitledAmerica on Parade, hosted by legendary comedian
Red Skelton.America on Parade was also an
actual parade that ran in the
parks to commemorate the
United States Bicentennial.
2011:
The Disneyland Half Marathon takes place in Anaheim. Humberto Rojas, a 27-year-old from Fountain Valley, California, leads the record field of nearly 15,000 registered runners crossing the finish line
first with a time of 1:08:14. Finishing just behind Rojas is Jesse Kleinjan, 27, of Chicago, Illinois, with a time of
1:12:13 and Juan Arjona, 19, of Moreno Valley, California, finishing third with a time of 1:12:54.
Rachel Booth, 30, Mandeville, Louisiana, repeats as the women’s champion with a time of 1:18:01.
Comedian/actor Drew Carey, host of the popular game show The Price is Right, runs in the event, setting a
personal record of 1:50:46. He did it while recovering from a separated clavicle that occurred while training
several weeks ago