PDA

View Full Version : Today in Disney History 3/30



vizsla
03-30-2011, 05:06 AM
Mar. 30, 1989 – The World’s Largest Twist Party took place when 2,248 “twisters” joined singer Chubby Checker (known for his hit (Let’s Twist Again”) at Disneyland, as part of the “Blast to the Past” celebration!
Mar. 30, 1992 – Singer Celine Dion, celebrated her 24th birthday by singing with Peabo Bryon on their Oscar nominated theme song “Beauty and the Beast”, at the 64th Annual Academy Awards held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. They also won Best Song, and a Oscar for Original Score.
Mar. 30, 1997 – “The Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade” aired on ABC.
Mar. 30, 2000 – Disney’s one-hour TV drama “Wonderland” debuted on ABC. (Ended Apr. 6, 2000 after only 2 episodes)
Mar. 30, 2000 – Actress Heather Headley debuted as Aida in Disney’s Broadway show “Aida.”
Mar. 30, 2003 - The Inaugural Walt Disney World Inline Marathon took place at WDW. The 26.2 mile course was created by Disney Sports attractions along with the International Skating Association.
Mar. 30, 2004 – Disney’s “Brother Bear” was released on DVD and VHS.
Mar. 30, 2004 – Fess Parker (known for his Disney role of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone) appeared in Washington, D.C. to donate one of his original caps as well as a buck skin ensemble to the Smithsonian National Museum.
Mar. 30, 2004 – The Orlando Sentinel ran an article in which Disney World President Al Weiss gave some insight into how the parks are maintained.
Mar. 30, 2006 – The Disneyland Resort 50th anniversary celebration took to the skies over Tucson, Arizona with a 100-foot tall, Mickey Mouse shaped hot air balloon dubbed “The Happiest Balloon On Earth.” With golden ears high atop its head, the Mickey balloon would travel throughout the western U.S. and Canada during an 11-week tour.

Jeff
03-30-2011, 07:49 AM
:thumbsup:

KylesMom
03-30-2011, 08:49 AM
Thanks, Vince! :mickey:

PAYROLL PRINCESS
04-02-2011, 12:24 PM
Thanks Vince.

pdrlkr
04-07-2011, 09:35 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey: