Wednesday, November 30, 2016

17 days


17 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Theatrical releases included Tarzan, Inspector Gadget, and Toy Story 2
  • Test Track opened at Epcot
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opened at Magic Kingdom
  • Rock n Roller Coaster opened at Hollywood Studios
  • Fastpass was first offered (at Disneyland Paris)
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame musical premiered in Berlin
Bonus:  Epcot's Holiday's Around the World food booths preview here

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

18 days


18 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Big screen debuts include Mulan, the new Parent Trap, and Air Bud: Golden Receiver
  • The original Disneyland parking lot was closed to make way for California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the Grand Californian
  • Animal Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World
  • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed in Florida

Monday, November 28, 2016

19 days


19 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Michael Eisner and Steve Jobs announced a 10-year partnership between Disney and Pixar
  • Hercules, Air Bud, and Flubber debuted on the big screen
  • The Disney Channel converted from a premium cable channel to a basic cable channel and adopted a new logo
  • Recess debuted on Saturday morning cartoons
  • Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort opened

Sunday, November 27, 2016

20 days


20 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Big screen films included James and the Giant Peach, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the live action 101 Dalmatians
  • Disneyland began its massive renovation of Tomorrowland
  • Walt Disney World celebrated its 25th anniversary

Saturday, November 26, 2016

21 days

3 weeks to go!  


21 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • New big screen movies included Pocahontas, A Goofy Movie, Operation Dumbo Drop
  • Pixar's first feature film, Toy Story, debuted
  • The Indiana Jones ride opened at Disneyland
  • Blizzard Beach water park opened in Florida
  • Disneyland's People Mover closed after 28 years (You can look forward to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority at the Magic Kingdom...same idea!)
Fun Fact about Cinderella's Castle:




Friday, November 25, 2016

22 days



22 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Donald Duck celebrated his 60th birthday
  • The Lion King and Angels in the Outfield debuted in movie theaters
  • Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at Disney World
  • Beauty and the Beast premiered on Broadway

Thursday, November 24, 2016

23 days


23 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Cool Runnings and The Nightmare Before Christmas debuted in the theaters
  • Full House aired its Walt Disney World episode
  • Mickey's Toon Town opened at Disneyland

A bonus story for today, of one family's Thanksgiving meal at Walt Disney World:  Magic Kingdom Pilgrims

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

24 days


24 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Newsies, Sister Act, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, The Mighty Ducks, Aladdin, and the Muppet Christmas Carol all hit the big screen
  • Disneyland Paris opened
  • Fantasmic debuted at Disneyland
  • Splash Mountain opened in Florida

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

25 days


25 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Beauty and the Beast premiered
  • Darkwing Duck debuted on the Disney Channel
  • Walt Disney World celebrated its 20th birthday

Monday, November 21, 2016

26 days


26 years ago in the Disney Universe...

  • The Rescuers Down Under, Dick Tracy, and Pretty Woman were all released into the theater.
  • Fantasia was re-released
  • Disney Comics was founded
  • The first issue of Disney Adventures magazine was published

Fun Fact:  Space Mountain at WDW has a different track layout than the one at Disneyland; in fact, there are two tracks, a left side and a right side!

Sunday, November 20, 2016

27 days


27 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • The Little Mermaid launched the renaissance of Disney feature films
  • The New Mickey Mouse Club began on the Disney Channel (hello Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera)
  • Disney Hollywood Studios and Typhoon Lagoon both opened in Florida

Saturday, November 19, 2016

28 days


28 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Oliver and Company both premiered
  • Rescue Rangers debuted on the Disney Channel
  • The Illuminations nighttime show began at Epcot
  • The Norway pavilion opened at Epcot

Friday, November 18, 2016

29 days


29 years ago in the Disney universe...

  • The first Disney store opened in Glendale, California
  • Star Tours opened at Disneyland
  • Duck Tales premiered

Thursday, November 17, 2016

30 days and counting...

Time is flying!  I thought it would be fun to do a daily countdown until our trip!

30 years ago...

  • Walt Disney was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame
  • The Great Mouse Detective was released
  • Walt Disney World celebrated its 15th anniversary
  • Captain EO opened at Disneyland and Epcot