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vizsla
04-10-2009, 05:34 AM
Apr. 10, 1991 – Actress-singer Amanda Michalka, of the sister pop group Aly & AJ, was born in Torrance, Ca.
Apr. 10, 1992 – Disney’s live-action feature film, “Newsies” was released in theaters.
Apr. 10, 1994 – The “Stargate” fast-food facility closed in Epcot at WDW.
Apr. 10, 1997 – The campaign to build Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Ca. took another major step forward with a combined $15 million gift from Ron Burkle and The Ralph/ Food 4 Less Foundation. The donation was announced at a morning press conference on the roof terrace of the Museum of Contemporary Art, overlooking the future site of the Concert Hall.
Apr. 10, 1999 – The Disney Channel Original Movie “Can of Worms” aired.
Apr. 10, 2000 – Children’s admission was increased at Disneyland. A 10 year-old Child is considered an “adult” for the admission price of $41.00.
Apr. 10, 2001 – The official ground breaking ceremony for Walt Disney’s original Laugh-O-Gram Studio building in downtown Kansas City took place. The two-story building at 31st and Forest Streets was the site of Disney’s 1st film studio, Laugh-O-Gram which was incorporated in 1922. The five room studio which occupied 11 employees is where Walt befriended that very special mouse. With the buildings roof collapsing and boarded up windows, Disney enthusiasts hoped to preserve and restore the building and establish a museum on site.
Apr. 10, 2001 – At the 600 seat studio in Soundstage 2 and 3 at Disney-MGM Studio’s, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It,” had its grand opening. Armored trucks loaded with collectible prizes, Mickey Mouse, and Regis Philbin arrived for the opening. (The attraction opened to the public on the 7th.)
Apr. 10, 2003 – Regis Philbin, the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kelly” and former host of ABC’s game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” received the 2,222nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Apr. 10, 2006 – The Science Channel aired “Building a Thrill Ride – Expedition Everest.” The special gave a behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest attraction “Expedition Everest.”

Jeff
04-10-2009, 07:31 AM
:thumbsup:

Mousemates
04-10-2009, 07:50 AM
Children’s admission was increased at Disneyland. A 10 year-old Child is considered an “adult” for the admission price of $41.00.

seems like a bargain now

ibrowse17
04-10-2009, 01:47 PM
Thanks:thumbsup:

pdrlkr
04-11-2009, 07:23 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey: