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10-31-2007, 06:03 AM
Oct. 31, 1966 – The “Pirates of the Caribbean River” was filled with water for the 1st time at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. (The attraction would open March 18, 1967.)
Oct. 31, 1971 – Disney aired part-1 of the 2-part television movie “The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove.” (Part 2 aired Nov. 7, 1971)
Oct. 31, 1976 – The Disney TV show aired “The Secret of Old Glory Mine.”
Oct. 31, 1993 – “The Disney Villain “ by veteran animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston (two of Walt’s Nine Old Men) was published by Disney Editions.
Oct. 31, 1996 – Ghost and Goblins put on a happy face at WDW’S Magic Kingdom for “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.” Guests attended the party dressed in costumes, and enjoyed special entertainment, hayrides down Main Street U.S.A., and trick-or-treating for children throughout the park.
Oct. 31, 2000 – To celebrate the 1st Disney Store opening in Europe 10 years ago, a special Pooh beanie was released. The Beanie featured Pooh wearing a pointed hat with the words “The Disney Store Europe” on it.
Oct. 31, 2001 – The Disney Village at Disneyland Paris hosted a ticketed event on this Halloween night. Guests competed in a costume contest while enjoying the evening’s lineup of concerts, parades, and shows.
Oct. 31, 2002 – Dick Cook, Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios, and Steve Jobs, Chairman and CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, announced that their newest feature “Finding Nemo” would be released May 30, 2003. The film is the 5th Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Film, would be accompanied by the 1989 John Lasseter directed Pixar short, “Knickknack.”
Oct. 31, 2003 – A Disney multi-media Haunted Mansion display greeted travelers at the Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in N.Y.C. The free exhibit celebrated the release of the new movie.
Oct. 31, 2005 – Gary Estrada rode WDW’s Haunted Mansion ride for the 999th time. He’s the first person (to Disney’s knowledge) to hit that goal in just 10 months. Estrada began his marathon riding in January.
Oct. 31, 1971 – Disney aired part-1 of the 2-part television movie “The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove.” (Part 2 aired Nov. 7, 1971)
Oct. 31, 1976 – The Disney TV show aired “The Secret of Old Glory Mine.”
Oct. 31, 1993 – “The Disney Villain “ by veteran animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston (two of Walt’s Nine Old Men) was published by Disney Editions.
Oct. 31, 1996 – Ghost and Goblins put on a happy face at WDW’S Magic Kingdom for “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.” Guests attended the party dressed in costumes, and enjoyed special entertainment, hayrides down Main Street U.S.A., and trick-or-treating for children throughout the park.
Oct. 31, 2000 – To celebrate the 1st Disney Store opening in Europe 10 years ago, a special Pooh beanie was released. The Beanie featured Pooh wearing a pointed hat with the words “The Disney Store Europe” on it.
Oct. 31, 2001 – The Disney Village at Disneyland Paris hosted a ticketed event on this Halloween night. Guests competed in a costume contest while enjoying the evening’s lineup of concerts, parades, and shows.
Oct. 31, 2002 – Dick Cook, Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios, and Steve Jobs, Chairman and CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, announced that their newest feature “Finding Nemo” would be released May 30, 2003. The film is the 5th Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Film, would be accompanied by the 1989 John Lasseter directed Pixar short, “Knickknack.”
Oct. 31, 2003 – A Disney multi-media Haunted Mansion display greeted travelers at the Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in N.Y.C. The free exhibit celebrated the release of the new movie.
Oct. 31, 2005 – Gary Estrada rode WDW’s Haunted Mansion ride for the 999th time. He’s the first person (to Disney’s knowledge) to hit that goal in just 10 months. Estrada began his marathon riding in January.