2005:
Disneyland Resort Paris launches Space Mountain: Mission II to the public.
The decade-old roller coaster has been upgraded with new wagons and a
faster launch catapult.
Mickey Mouse serve as the Grand Marshal of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.
1954:
Actor Dennis Quaid, the star of Disney's 2002 live-action release The Rookie, is born in Houston, Texas. Quaid starred in the 1998 remake of Disney's The Parent Trap. His credits also include the 2004 The Alamo and the 2003 Cold Creek Manor (both produced and distributed by Disney's Touchstone Pictures).
1958:
The Disneyland TV series features episode 96 - "An Adventure in the Magic
Kingdom." Tinker Bell takes viewers on a tour of Disneyland and the Mouseketeers perform live in Holidayland.
1961:
The TV series Walt Disney Presents airs "Battle for Survival."
At Disneyland, Walt Disney himself dedicates the Snow White Wishing Well and
Grotto - adjacent to Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests can make a wish and drop
their coins to benefit children’s charities all around the world.
1978:
The University of Southern California chapter of the Delta Kappa Alpha National Honorary Cinema Fraternity recognizes the "Nine Old Men" (a group of early Disney animators) with the
"Pioneer in Film" award.
1991:
Disneyland's Dapper Dans sing "The Star Spangled Banner" as part of the Disney festivities before the California Angels home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
2000:
The Wonderful World of Disney airs the television movie "Angels in the Infield."
2002:
The city of Los Angeles declares the El Capitan Entertainment Centre (now owned by Disney) to be an historic landmark.
The El Capitan Theatre debuted on May 3, 1926, as "Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama." Charles Toberman, a prominent Los Angeles developer, erected thirty-six stylish buildings in the heart of Hollywood including the El Capitan.
It is reported that the Jacksonville, Florida radio station
WBWL (600 AM) has been purchased by Disney. Sometime within the next 3 months the station will become a Radio Disney affiliate.
2003:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences present the 8th Marc Davis Lecture on Animation "Frank and Ollie: Drawn Together," featuring Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in person, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Leonard Maltin moderates the discussion to honor the animators who are famous members of Walt's "Nine Old Men".
Cast and crew of the hit TLC television series Trading Spaces visit Walt Disney World to tape segments for a future episode that will feature 4 Walt Disney World Cast Members and their homes.
2006:
Expedition Everest: Journey Into Sacred Lands airs on the Travel Channel. The special takes a look at Disney World's newest and most elaborate attraction, Expedition Everest (located in Animal Kingdom).
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In order to
become a real boy,
the Blue Fairy
states that
Pinocchio must be
"brave, truthful,
and unselfish."
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2007:
A.J. Carothers, a Hollywood writer best-known for Disney's 1968 film The Happiest Millionaire, passes away at age 75 in Los Angeles. Carothers worked closely with Walt Disney
for seven years (on features like Miracle of the White Stallions and Emil and the Detectives) and even delivered
a eulogy at Disney's funeral.
1987:
Hollywood Records recording artist and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor
Jesse McCartney is born in New York City. McCartney has appeared as himself in
both Disney Channel shows, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana.
1945:
Legendary drummer Steve Gadd, who as a ten-year-old appeared as a guest dancing
& drumming on TV's the Mickey Mouse Club (during the 1956-57 season), is born in
Rochester, New York. Gadd is famous for his work with Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Steely Dan,
Al Jarreau, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton and countless others.
1984:
At the 56th Annual Academy Awards, Disney's Mickey's Christmas Carol is edged out by Sundae in New York in the Short Films, Animated category.
"I wasn't interested in doing a baseball story. My favorite sports movies transcend the sports that they are about." -Dennis Quaid
1986:
The Disney Channel debuts "Survival of the Fittest," the 50th episode of The Edison Twins.
1989:
The Parent Trap III, Disney's second sequel to its 1961 film The Parent Trap, airs on television. Triplets, Megan, Jessie and Lisa Wyatt (played by Joy, Leanna, and Joy Creel) return from summer vacation to discover that their father Jeffrey (Barry Bostwick) is getting married to snob Cassie McGuire (Patricia Richardson). When Cassie hires decorator Susan Ever to redecorate their home, the triplets believe Susan
(Hayley Mills - the star of the original 1961 film) is the right woman for their father!
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2009:
Disney World continues to test the new Characters in Flight balloon attraction (operated by Aerophile - a company specializing in tethered helium balloons) at Downtown Disney. Located next to the bridge on the West Side near Planet Hollywood, guests will be able to float some 400 feet into the air and on a clear day see 10 miles in all directions!
(Characters In Flight will have its grand opening 4 days later.)
A group of about 70 people in the Twin Cities become the first members of the general public to see Disney/Pixar's newest animated feature Up.
The special preview takes place at the AMC Southdale. (The film will open May 29.)
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El Capitan named historic landmark
