2004:
After a $92 million expansion, the U.S. Army reopens its
military-only Walt Disney World resort Shades of Green.
1905:
Robert Stevenson, the only director to be nominated for the Best Director Academy Award for directing a Disney movie (Mary Poppins), is born in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. His credits also include The Love Bug (1968), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), Herbie Rides Again (1974), and The Shaggy D.A. (1976).
1929:
Voice actress Lucille Bliss, known as "the lady of a thousand voices," is born
in New York City. Her Disney credits include 101 Dalmatians and Cinderella.
(She is also the voice of Smurfette on the TV animated series The Smurfs.)
1958:
The 306-foot long Grand Canyon Diarama is added to the Disneyland
Railway between the Tomorrowland and Main Street stations. The
painting was done on a special seamless canvas, which required
4,800 manhours to complete, using 300 gallons of paint in 14 colors!
1971:
Actor Ewan McGregor, the voice of Valiant in Disney's 2005 animated Valiant, is born in Scotland. (Star Wars: Episode III fans know him as Obi-Wan Kenobi.)
2001:
In Florida, the new Animal Kingdom Lodge holds a 3-day open
house for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The 1,307-room
deluxe hotel is about one mile west of the Animal Kingdom Park.

Radio Disney DJs Just Plain Mark & Zippy broadcast live from Disneyland's Tomorrowland Terrace to celebrate the release of
"Radio Disney Jams 3."

Disney's House of Mouse debuts "Donald's Pumbaa Prank" on ABC-TV.
1948:
Actress Rhea Perlman, the voice of 9-Eye for Disney World's The Timekeeper attraction (once located in Tomorrowland) is born in Brooklyn, New York. (TV fans will remember her as Carla on Cheers.)
1974:
The Wonderful World of Disney, featuring the documentary film
"The Magic of Walt Disney World," airs on NBC-TV.
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Child star Shirley Temple was on hand at Disneyland in 1957 (as an adult with her own children) to help dedicate a new attraction inside the
Sleeping Beauty Castle.
1969:
TV host Samantha Brown is born in Dallas, Texas. She is the host of several travel programs for the Travel Channel including Great Hotels (which has featured many Disney World resorts).
2006:
Disney Channel debuts the second Hannah Montana
episode "Miley Get Your Gun."
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1978:
Animator & Imagineer Ken Anderson retires after 44 years with the Disney Company. He first joined the Disney Studio in 1934 when he drove by the studio and decided to stop in and apply for a job. Anderson's art director credits include Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and The Reluctant Dragon. Later, his knowledge of architecture helped Walt's realization of Disneyland. Anderson's concept drawings and design work is reflected in such popular Fantasyland attractions as Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and Storybook Land. (He will be inducted a Disney Legend in 1991.)
"At the Grand Floridian in Disney World, housekeeping folds your hand towels into little animals like ducks and bunnies. They then put things like your toothbrush and styling gel in them, so that when you walk into your room you have all these cute critters greeting you. It's a very heartwarming touch." -Samantha Brown
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