Today in Disney History 3/18

[vizsla]

Mar. 18, 2005 – Disney’s “Ice Princess” opened in theaters.
Mar. 18, 2005 – WDW hosted the “2005 Doll & Teddy Bear Weekend” at Epcot.
Mar. 18, 2005 – The Disney Channel comedy series “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” began airing.
Mar. 18, 2006 – The Disneyland Resort picked up 2 Thea Awards (presented by TEA-a worldwide non-profit association representing the creators of compelling places and experiences) at a ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel.
Mar. 18, 2007 – The Pirates of the Caribbean’s 40th Anniversary Product Release & Signing took place at the Disney Gallery in New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Also, the trailer for “Pirates 3: At World’s End” premiered at Pirates Ultimate Fan Events across the country.
Mar. 18, 2007 – Beginning on this day, the Disneyland Resort released a new series of “Pirates of the Caribbean Disney Dollars.”
Mar. 18, 2008 – Walt Disney Presents “Enchanted” was released on DVD and Blu-ray.
Mar. 18, 2009 – The 16th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off for 75 days.
Mar. 18, 2009 – The Disney Cruise Line announced two new ships, the “Disney Dream” set to sail in 2011, and the “Disney Fantasy” set to sail in 2012.
Mar. 18, 2010 – Actor Fess Parker, who helped launch the 1950’s craze for coonskin caps as Disney’s Davy Crockett, passed away at the age of 85 at his California home.

[Jeff]

[pdrlkr]

Thanks Vince!