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02-25-2009, 05:25 AM
Feb. 25, 2000 – Previews began for Disney’s “Aida” at the palace Theater in New York which would officially open March 23, 2000.
Feb. 25, 2001 – Disney launched their new “Magic Happens” advertisement campaign during ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney”. The corporate image campaign featured something rarely seen in the advertisement business; a detailed 90 second commercial.
Feb. 25, 2003 – Monkees singer/drummer Micky Dolenz began touring as Zoser in Disney’s “Aida” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Fl. (In 2004 he would play the role on Broadway.)
Feb. 25, 2003 – The “Spirit of Aloha” Dinner Show began performing at the Polynesian Resort in WDW. (Replaced the Polynesian Revue)
Feb. 25, 2005 – The 2nd “ESPN the Weekend” took place at WDW. (3-day event)
Feb. 25, 2005 – Disney sold their professional sports team “The Mighty Ducks” to Henry and Susan Samueli.
Feb. 25, 2005 – Singer Cyndi Lauper guest starred as Ms. Patuto on the “That’s So Raven” episode “Art Breaker.”
Feb. 25, 2006 – Disney invited fans to meet the stars of the new family comedy feature “The Shaggy Dog” at N.Y.C.’s World of Disney Store.
Feb. 25, 2006 – Actor Darrin McGavin passed away in Ca. at age 83. He appeared in the 1976 Disney feature “No Deposit, No Return” and the 1979 Disney made-for-TV movie “Donovan’s Kid.” (McGavin also starred in the 1950 series Mike Hammer, the 1970’s series Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and may be best remembered for his role in the holiday comedy A Christmas Story.)
Feb. 25, 2007 – The Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects was awarded to “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” at the 79th Annual Academy Awards.
Feb. 25, 2001 – Disney launched their new “Magic Happens” advertisement campaign during ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney”. The corporate image campaign featured something rarely seen in the advertisement business; a detailed 90 second commercial.
Feb. 25, 2003 – Monkees singer/drummer Micky Dolenz began touring as Zoser in Disney’s “Aida” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Fl. (In 2004 he would play the role on Broadway.)
Feb. 25, 2003 – The “Spirit of Aloha” Dinner Show began performing at the Polynesian Resort in WDW. (Replaced the Polynesian Revue)
Feb. 25, 2005 – The 2nd “ESPN the Weekend” took place at WDW. (3-day event)
Feb. 25, 2005 – Disney sold their professional sports team “The Mighty Ducks” to Henry and Susan Samueli.
Feb. 25, 2005 – Singer Cyndi Lauper guest starred as Ms. Patuto on the “That’s So Raven” episode “Art Breaker.”
Feb. 25, 2006 – Disney invited fans to meet the stars of the new family comedy feature “The Shaggy Dog” at N.Y.C.’s World of Disney Store.
Feb. 25, 2006 – Actor Darrin McGavin passed away in Ca. at age 83. He appeared in the 1976 Disney feature “No Deposit, No Return” and the 1979 Disney made-for-TV movie “Donovan’s Kid.” (McGavin also starred in the 1950 series Mike Hammer, the 1970’s series Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and may be best remembered for his role in the holiday comedy A Christmas Story.)
Feb. 25, 2007 – The Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects was awarded to “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” at the 79th Annual Academy Awards.