Today in Disney History 10/23

[vizsla]

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, 2001 – Disney Online launched Main Street Merchants, a virtual shopping center.
Oct. 23, 2001 – Disney’s “Monsters, Inc.” soundtrack, featuring the music of Randy Newman, was released.
Oct. 23, 2003 – The 1st ever ESPN Zone Limited Edition Santa Claus Pin was released.
Oct. 23, 2003 – The Walt Disney Concert Hall, in Los Angeles, Ca., and the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and designed by architect Frank Gehry, opened.
Oct. 23, 2003 – The top golfers teed up for the “Funai Classic” at WDW.
Oct. 23, 2003 – A sneak preview of a new Disney animated feature titled “Home on the Range” took place at Pleasure Island AMC. The film, which features music by Alan Menken, is scheduled for an April 2004 release.
Oct. 23, 2003 – The “Disney Gallery” reopened at Disneyland with a display from the Haunted Mansion and “The Haunted Mansion” movie.
Oct. 23, 2005 – WDW announced that all theme parks and water parks would be closed tomorrow due to the effects of weather related Hurricane Wilma.

[pogo]

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[alpro2]

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[Caroleh]

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[Bethis26fan]

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[CanadianWDWFan]

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[GrmGrninGost]

:mickey: Good info! :thumbsup:

[ibrowse17]

Cool, thanks:thumbsup:

[Jeff]

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[scottgr]

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[Sinewiz]

Thank You Vince!;)

[pdrlkr]

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[Maleficent's Dad]

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