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04-23-2011, 05:21 AM
Apr. 23, 1969 – Musical cues and various sound effects were recorded at the Whitney Studios and the Walt Disney Productions Recording Stage for Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” attraction.
Apr. 23, 1983 – The “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks show debuted at the newly opened Tokyo Disneyland.
Apr. 23, 1986 – Ground was broken for Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach Resort in Florida.
Apr. 23, 1993 – At a dedication service, “Walker Ranch” officially became Disney’s Wilderness Preserve. Disney and the South Florida Water Management District had come to an agreement in 1992, allowing Disney to develop on an area in Central Florida if Disney would purchase and preserve Walker Ranch, 8,500 acres of wetlands located 12 miles south of WDW. Disney will use the remaining area to build Celebration, a city themed after a typical small American town of the 1940’s and 50’s.
Apr. 23, 1993 – The Disney/Touchstone film “Indian Summer” was released.
Apr. 23, 1996 – Pamela Lyndon (P.L.) Travers, creator of “Mary Poppins” passed away.
Apr. 23, 1998 – The day after the debut of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, The Orlando Sentinel ran the story – “What a day in Kingdom” by staff writers Cory Lancaster, Tim Barker and Lesley Clark: “The house was packed. The lines generally were short. The glitches were few. And the weather was perfect. Add to that good news from federal investigators and a splendid earnings report announcing a planned stock split. Could even Disney have scripted a day like this? The planets seemed in perfect alignment Wednesday as Walt Disney World opened its fourth and largest theme park to a crowd of thousands, who began arriving at the gates before dawn.
Apr. 23, 1999 – Pixar animator and writer Joe Ranft (in the middle of a Florida vacation with his family) visited WDW. He offered a presentation for Disney Feature Animation Florida and later dropped by the Disney Institute to spend some time with the Animation Team (including instructor Jim Korkis).
Apr. 23, 2002 – Disney released its 1991 “White Fang,” 1994 “White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf,” 1994 “Iron Will,” and the 1994 “Angels in the Outfield,” all on DVD.
Apr. 23, 2002 – President Bush hosted “movie night” at the White House with a viewing of Disney’s “The Rookie,” starring Dennis Quaid and with Disney Chairman Michael Eisner in attendance.
Apr. 23, 1983 – The “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks show debuted at the newly opened Tokyo Disneyland.
Apr. 23, 1986 – Ground was broken for Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach Resort in Florida.
Apr. 23, 1993 – At a dedication service, “Walker Ranch” officially became Disney’s Wilderness Preserve. Disney and the South Florida Water Management District had come to an agreement in 1992, allowing Disney to develop on an area in Central Florida if Disney would purchase and preserve Walker Ranch, 8,500 acres of wetlands located 12 miles south of WDW. Disney will use the remaining area to build Celebration, a city themed after a typical small American town of the 1940’s and 50’s.
Apr. 23, 1993 – The Disney/Touchstone film “Indian Summer” was released.
Apr. 23, 1996 – Pamela Lyndon (P.L.) Travers, creator of “Mary Poppins” passed away.
Apr. 23, 1998 – The day after the debut of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, The Orlando Sentinel ran the story – “What a day in Kingdom” by staff writers Cory Lancaster, Tim Barker and Lesley Clark: “The house was packed. The lines generally were short. The glitches were few. And the weather was perfect. Add to that good news from federal investigators and a splendid earnings report announcing a planned stock split. Could even Disney have scripted a day like this? The planets seemed in perfect alignment Wednesday as Walt Disney World opened its fourth and largest theme park to a crowd of thousands, who began arriving at the gates before dawn.
Apr. 23, 1999 – Pixar animator and writer Joe Ranft (in the middle of a Florida vacation with his family) visited WDW. He offered a presentation for Disney Feature Animation Florida and later dropped by the Disney Institute to spend some time with the Animation Team (including instructor Jim Korkis).
Apr. 23, 2002 – Disney released its 1991 “White Fang,” 1994 “White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf,” 1994 “Iron Will,” and the 1994 “Angels in the Outfield,” all on DVD.
Apr. 23, 2002 – President Bush hosted “movie night” at the White House with a viewing of Disney’s “The Rookie,” starring Dennis Quaid and with Disney Chairman Michael Eisner in attendance.