2004:
Disney's 1979 sci-fi film The Black Hole is reissued on DVD. (The original DVD release was plagued with audio problems.) Also released to DVD is the 1979 comedy The Unidentified Flying Oddball.
Walt Disney Records releases Princess Diaries 2 Soundtrack. The collection includes performances by Kelly Clarkson, Raven-Symoné, and Avril Lavigne. (The feature film will be released 8 days later.)
1923:
Actress Jean Hagen, who portrayed Freeda Daniels (mother of Wilby Daniels) in
Disney's 1959 The Shaggy Dog, is born in Chicago, Illinois. (Movie fans may recognize
Hagen from such classics as Singin' in the Rain, The Asphalt Jungle and Adam's Rib.)
1933:
The Mickey Mouse Watch is introduced at a cost of $3.25
(although the price will later be lowered to $2.95).
1935:
Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey's Fire Brigade is
released. When a house catches fire, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy attempt
to put it out with some disastrous results. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, the
short features the animation of Paul Allen, Grim Natwick, Fred Spencer, Bill
Tytla, Cy Young, and a young in-betweener named Milt Kahl.
1955:
Voice artist Corey Burton, one of the most widely heard voices in film and
television, is born in Granada Hills, California. He has done voices for theme park attractions
like Disney's Timekeeper and recreated the late Paul Frees' "Ghost Host" for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
Holiday. His large body of Disney work includes the voice of Captain Hook in Disney's 2002 Return to Neverland
and such animated features as The Incredibles, Stitch! The Movie, Treasure Planet and 101 Dalmatians II:
Patch's London Adventure. Burton's television voice credits include Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (as Ludwig Von
Drake) and Jake and the Never Land Pirates (as Captain Hook). He also supplied the voice for Doc Hudson for
the Cars video games (replacing the late Paul Newman).
1988:
A groundbreaking ceremony take place for Euro Disney (later known as Disneyland Paris). The park will open in April 1992.
1990:
The animated feature film, DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp is released in the U.S., under the Disney MovieToons label. Based on the TV series DuckTales, the film is produced and animated by Walt Disney Television Animations.
1994:
Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 150-millionth guest!
2000:
The first showing of a sing along version of Walt Disney's Academy Award-winning classic Mary Poppins is held at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. A restored 35mm Dolby Stereo print of the classic 1964 film features on-screen lyrics of all the songs so that audiences can join in. Moviegoers are encouraged to dress as their favorite character from the film and prizes for best costume are awarded at each show.
The Family Television Awards are handed out at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The Disneyland television series (which first debuted in 1954) earns a Lifetime Achievement Award.
2001:
Disney's romantic comedy The Princess Diaries, starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, opens in theaters. Teenager Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) discovers she is the heir to the throne of Genovia, ruled by her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Andrews). Directed by Garry Marshall, it is a screen adaptation of Meg Cabot's 2000 novel of the same name.
The Lizzie McGuire episode "Sibling Bonds" debuts on Disney Channel.
2003:
Pre-opening membership sales for Disney World's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa begin. The first phase of the vacation club property is scheduled to open in May 2004.
The Princess Diaries was
Julie Andrews first
movie with Disney
since Mary Poppins.
2007:
Walt Disney Pictures' Underdog, a live-action film based on the cartoon (which first
debuted in 1964), is released. After an accident in the mysterious lab of mad scientist Dr. Simon
Barsinister, an ordinary beagle finds himself with extraordinary powers! Produced by Spyglass Entertainment
and Classic Media, it features a real dog (voiced by Jason Lee) with computer-generated imagery enhancements.
The film also features Jim Belushi, Alex Neuberger, Taylor Momsen, Amy Adams, Patrick Warburton, Phil Morris
and Brad Garrett.
1960:
Eight-year-old Raymond Sleeper from Hawaii becomes the 10-millionth passenger to ride Disneyland's train. He takes his historic ride along with Walt Disney himself!
2006:
ENCORE! Cast Choir And Orchestra (made up of Disney Cast Members) perform "The Spark of Creation" - the first of a 3-night engagement - at Disney World. The show, which benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, features some of Stephen Schwartz’s most memorable film & Broadway songs.
It is reported that Walt Disney World will retool the Magic Kingdom's daily parade. The Share A Dream Come True Parade will lose its snow globes, be given a new sound track and be renamed The Disney Dreams Come True Parade.
2008:
"Studio DC: Almost Live!" an all-new original television special starring the Muppets debuts on Disney Channel. The special (in the style of the original Muppet Show) features singing and dancing, comedy sketches and the backstage chaotic antics of a fictional Disney Channel variety show. Special guests include Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale, Dylan & Cole Sprouse, Jonas Brothers and The Cheetah Girls.
(A second similar show will debut in October.)
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Anne Hathaway was hired
(in part) for the role of Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who discovers that she is the heir to the throne of Genovia, because director Gary Marshall's granddaughters saw her audition tape and said she had the best "princess hair."
Voice artist Corey Burton born
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Princess Diaries released
"There's no need to fear! Underdog is here!"
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2011:
Chiquita Brands International and Walt Disney World Resort announce an agreement that will bring premium, healthy fresh Chiquita and Fresh Express products to a
number of retail points at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and the
Disney Cruise Line. As part of the agreement, Chiquita will serve as the sponsor of both the "Crush ‘n’
Gusher" at Typhoon Lagoon, themed around a tropical fruit processing center, and the "Living with the Land"
attraction, where Chiquita will join forces with Disney to help teach guests about nutrition.
