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vizsla
04-21-2007, 07:02 AM
Apr. 21, 1995 – The Disney/Hollywood Pictures film “While You Were Sleeping” was released.
Apr. 21, 2000 – The Orlando Sentinel reported that WDW’s next big attraction, a “one-of-a-kind astronaut experience” would lift off in Epcot in 2003. The attraction would feature a 5-minute ride that simulates space flight 20 to 30 yrs. in the future, and is known to us as Mission Space.
Apr. 21, 2001 – Disney’s house of Mouse aired “Daisy Debut.”
Apr. 21, 2001 – The Main Street Bake Shop and Plaza Ice Cream Parlour closed for its 1st renovation in 30 years.
Apr. 21, 2001 – In celebration of the opening of Disney’s California Adventure, a special commemorative lithograph signing featuring Senior Concept Designer Rennie Marquez took place at Off the Page in Disney’s newest park.
Apr. 21, 2002 – At Walt’s Carolwood Barn, there was a gathering of past and present Imagineers hosted by The Carolwood Pacific Historical Society for “Imagineering Appreciation Day.”
Apr. 21, 2003 – Actress Hilary Duff appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” promoting her new Disney feature “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.”
Apr. 21, 2004 – The New York City production of Beauty and the Beast performed its 4,093rd show making it the 6th longest running musical in Broadway history.
Apr. 21, 2005 – At sunset, an advertisement for Disney’s landmark production of “The Lion King” became the first imagery on a new 2,500-square foot electronic display in N.Y.C. The sign, located at the top of the western façade of the Durst Organization’s 48-story Flagship Tower at 4 Times Square, incorporates a revolutionary high-resolution, energy savings technology. The Lion King (now in its 8th year on Broadway) will occupy the display, which is readable to viewers as far away as the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, for several weeks.
Apr. 21, 2006 – The U.S. Postal Service released the third and final set of “The Art of Disney” stamp series “Romance,” featuring “Mickey and Minnie,” “Belle and Beast,” Lady and the Tramp,” and “Cinderella and Prince Charming.”

Caroleh
04-21-2007, 08:52 AM
Thanks, Vince!!!! :thumbsup:

ibrowse17
04-21-2007, 08:52 AM
cool, thanks:thumbsup:

Maleficent's Dad
04-21-2007, 09:14 AM
Thanks, Vince! :mickey:

alpro2
04-21-2007, 11:09 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup:

KAJUNKING
04-21-2007, 11:13 AM
good stuff, thanks vince!

pdrlkr
04-21-2007, 05:16 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

Jeff
04-21-2007, 07:05 PM
:thumbsup:

Damon18
04-21-2007, 09:20 PM
Thanks Vince!:thumbsup:

dolphinmickey9170
04-21-2007, 09:50 PM
Thanks for all you do, I can't wait for tomorrow, It will be my DD 16th birthday. What kind of history will I read?!?!?!

PAYROLL PRINCESS
04-21-2007, 11:52 PM
Thanks Vince. I especially love the postage stamps.