2005:
Disneyland Resort Paris launches Space Mountain: Mission II to the public.
The decade-old roller coaster has been upgraded with new wagons and a faster launch catapult.
Mickey Mouse serve as the Grand Marshal of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.
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1954:
Actor Dennis Quaid, the star of Disney's 2002 live-action release The Rookie, is born in Houston, Texas. Quaid's credits also include the 1998 remake of Disney's The Parent Trap, and the 2004 The Alamo & the 2003 Cold Creek Manor (both produced and distributed by Touchstone Pictures).
1958:
The Disneyland TV series features the episode "An Adventure in the Magic Kingdom."
1961:
The TV series Walt Disney Presents airs "Battle for Survival."
1978:
The University of Southern California chapter of the Delta Kappa Alpha National Honorary Cinema Fraternity recognizes the "Nine Old Men" (a group of early Disney animators) with the
"Pioneer in Flim" award.
1991:
Disneyland's Dapper Dans sing "The Star Spangled Banner" as part of the Disney festivities before the California Angels home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
2000:
The Wonderful World of Disney airs the television movie "Angels in the Infield."
2002:
The city of Los Angeles declares the El Capitan Entertainment Centre (now owned by Disney) to be an historic landmark.
The El Capitan Theatre debuted on May 3, 1926, as "Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama." Charles Toberman, a prominent Los Angeles developer, erected thirty-six stylish buildings in the heart of Hollywood including the El Capitan.
It is reported that the Jacksonville, Florida radio station
WBWL (600 AM) has been purchased by Disney. Sometime within the next 3 months the station will become a Radio Disney affiliate.
2003:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences present the 8th Marc Davis Lecture on Animation "Frank and Ollie: Drawn Together," featuring Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in person, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Leonard Maltin moderates the discussion to honor the animators who are famous members of Walt's "Nine Old Men".
Cast and crew of the hit TLC television series Trading Spaces visit Walt Disney World to tape segments for a future episode that will feature 4 Walt Disney World Cast Members and their homes.
2006:
Expedition Everest: Journey Into Sacred Lands airs on the Travel Channel. The special takes a look at Disney World's newest and most elaborate attraction, Expedition Everest (located in Animal Kingdom).
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2007:
A.J. Carothers, a Hollywood writer best-known for Disney's 1968 film The Happiest Millionaire, passes away at age 75 in Los Angeles. Carothers worked closely with Walt Disney for seven years (on features like Miracle of the White Stallions and Emil and the Detectives) and even delivered a eulogy at Disney's funeral.
1987:
Hollywood Records recording artist and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor Jesse McCartney is born in New York City.
1945:
Legendary drummer Steve Gadd, who as a nine-year-old will appear as a
guest dancing & drumming on TV's The Mickey Mouse Club (during the
1956-57 season), is born in Rochester, New York.
1984:
At the 56th Annual Academy Awards, Disney's Mickey's Christmas Carol is edged out by Sundae in New York in the Short Films, Animated category.
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