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10-23-2012, 05:00 AM
Oct. 23, 1966 – The Disney TV show aired episode 1 of “Gallegher Goes West: Showdown with the Sundown Kid.”
Oct. 23, 1973 – The Disney TV special “Walt Disney-A Golden Anniversary Salute” a tribute to Walt Disney Productions 50th anniversary aired on ABC.
Oct. 23, 1982 – The “Sunrise Terrace Restaurant” opened in Communicore West in Epcot at WDW.
Oct. 23, 1982 – The “Epcot Center: The Opening Celebration” directed by Dwight Hemion, hosted by Danny Kaye, and also featured celebrity guests such as Drew Barrymore, Roy Clark, Marie Osmond, Eric Severeid, and the West Point Glee Club, aired on TV.
Oct. 23, 1982 - Carnival de Lumiere made its debut in World Showcase at Epcot in WDW.
Oct. 23, 1985 - The Nine Dragons Restaurant opened in the China Pavilion at Epcot.
Oct. 23, 1997 – John LeFante launched the “Save Mr. Toad” website the day after the Orlando Sentinel reported the attraction would close at WDW.
Oct. 23, 1999 – Epcot’s 4th Annual “International Food & Wine Festival” began in WDW. (Ran through Nov. 21st)
Oct. 23, 2001 – In celebration of the 60th anniversary, Disney released “Dumbo” on VHS and DVD, and both included “The Flying Mouse,” a 1934 Silly Symphony.
Oct. 23, 2001 – Disney “Whispers: An Elephant’s Tale” was released direct-to-video.
Oct. 23, 1973 – The Disney TV special “Walt Disney-A Golden Anniversary Salute” a tribute to Walt Disney Productions 50th anniversary aired on ABC.
Oct. 23, 1982 – The “Sunrise Terrace Restaurant” opened in Communicore West in Epcot at WDW.
Oct. 23, 1982 – The “Epcot Center: The Opening Celebration” directed by Dwight Hemion, hosted by Danny Kaye, and also featured celebrity guests such as Drew Barrymore, Roy Clark, Marie Osmond, Eric Severeid, and the West Point Glee Club, aired on TV.
Oct. 23, 1982 - Carnival de Lumiere made its debut in World Showcase at Epcot in WDW.
Oct. 23, 1985 - The Nine Dragons Restaurant opened in the China Pavilion at Epcot.
Oct. 23, 1997 – John LeFante launched the “Save Mr. Toad” website the day after the Orlando Sentinel reported the attraction would close at WDW.
Oct. 23, 1999 – Epcot’s 4th Annual “International Food & Wine Festival” began in WDW. (Ran through Nov. 21st)
Oct. 23, 2001 – In celebration of the 60th anniversary, Disney released “Dumbo” on VHS and DVD, and both included “The Flying Mouse,” a 1934 Silly Symphony.
Oct. 23, 2001 – Disney “Whispers: An Elephant’s Tale” was released direct-to-video.