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vizsla
10-25-2011, 05:10 AM
Oct. 25, 1971 – The formal dedication of WDW took place with Walt’s brother Roy officiating. Arthur Fiedler conducted the World Symphony Orchestra at the base of Cinderella Castle.
Oct. 25, 1973 – The TV special “Walt Disney – A Golden Anniversary Salute” aired.
Oct. 25, 1985 – The “Mickey’s Character Shop” opened at Disney’s Village Marketplace at WDW. (Closed Oct. 2, 1996)
Oct. 25, 1988 – Legendary animator and Disney Legend Eric Larson passed away at a Pasadena, Ca. hospital. He was one of Walt’s original “Nine Old Men.”
Oct. 25, 1989 – NBC-TV aired the last episode of “The Nutt House,” a new comedy series developed by Mel Brooks for Touchstone/Disney.
Oct. 25, 1990 – The Disney CD “Stay Awake: Interpretations of Vintage Disney Films” was released.
Oct. 25, 1991 – The Disney TV special “The Dream is Alive: 20th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World” aired on CBS.
Oct. 25, 1993 – Actor Vincent Price, best remembered for his many horror films, passed away in Ca. Price was the voice of “Ratigan” in Disney’s 1986 animated feature “The Great Mouse Detective.”
Oct. 25, 1993 - The Farmers Market at The Land Pavilion closed and will be replaced by Sunshine Season Food Fair, and Broccoli & Co. closed and will be replaced with Green Thumb Emporium.
Oct. 25, 1996 – The Disney/Hollywood Pictures film “The Associate” was released.

KylesMom
10-25-2011, 09:35 AM
Oct. 25, 1971 – The formal dedication of WDW took place with Walt’s brother Roy officiating. Arthur Fiedler conducted the World Symphony Orchestra at the base of Cinderella Castle. How cool - I wonder if any of our INTERCOT members were there for this?

Thanks, VInce! :mickey:

Jeff
10-25-2011, 06:50 PM
:thumbsup:

pdrlkr
10-26-2011, 08:00 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey: