The Disney Look... to the Past! (Jan. 27 - Feb.2) |
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As every week, here you are another new edition of the interesting feature called "The Disney Look... to the Past!" We hope you will enjoy it: _________________________________________________________________________ This Week in Disney History: January 27 - February 2  Jan. 30, 1998 – “IllumiNations”
debuts at Epcot The original “IllumiNations” was the fourth nighttime show in Epcot’s history, surrounding Guests in a spectacular celebration of the countries in World Showcase. This 14-minute program choreographed water fountains, lighting effects, lasers and pyrotechnics to classical works of composers stretching from Beethoven to George Gershwin. After a successful eight-year run, followed by a special edition commemorating Walt Disney World’s 25th anniversary, the show was overhauled for the Millennium Celebration. “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” debuted in 1999, telling the story of planet Earth and its inhabitants through the phases of chaos, order and ultimately, meaning.  Feb. 1, 2008 – “Phineas and Ferb” officially debuts
on Disney Channel
Phineas Flynn is the red-haired, smooth-talking
brains of the operation. Ferb Fletcher is the tall, soft-spoken can-do man. And
these devoted stepbrothers’ summer plans are way more ambitious than building
bunk beds. They’re going to make roller coasters, raise mummies from the dead,
reunite ‘80s hair metal bands and possibly give a monkey a shower. That is, if
their older sister Candace doesn’t bust them. And hey, where’s Perry? Their pet
platypus leads a double life as Agent P, protecting the Tri-State Area from the
nefarious Dr. Doofenshmirtz. First previewed on Disney Channel in summer 2007,
“Phineas and Ferb” was created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, who
previously worked together on multiple cartoons including “Family Guy” and
“Rocko’s Modern Life.” Also this week in Disney history: Jan. 271996 – The first Indy 200 race is held at the Walt Disney World Speedway Jan. 28 1932 – “The Duck Hunt” (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts 1944 – “How to Be a Sailor” (Goofy cartoon short) debuts 1982 – Wally Boag gives his final performance in the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland Park 2010 – The ESPN Wide World of Sports facility is relaunched at the Walt Disney World Resort Jan. 29 1943 – “Donald’s Tire Trouble” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts 1959 – Walt Disney Pictures releases “Sleeping Beauty” 1959 – Walt Disney Pictures releases “Grand Canyon” (featurette) 1998 – The Southern Seas makes its last cruise on Seven Seas Lagoon at the Walt Disney World Resort Jan. 30 1998 – Hollywood Pictures releases “Deep Rising” Jan. 31 1986− Touchstone Pictures releases “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” 1996− Olde World Antiques and Silversmith Shop closes in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park Feb. 1 1994 – The Disney Inn reopens as Shades of Green, a military recreation resort at the Walt Disney World Resort 1995 – Tomorrowland Power & Light Co. (arcade) opens at Magic Kingdom Park 2003 – The Diamond Horseshoe Revue closes at Magic Kingdom Park Feb. 2 1967 – Roy O. Disney holds a press conference in Winter Park, Fla., outlining specific plans for construction of the Walt Disney World Resort 1986 – “The Disney Sunday Movie” debuts on ABC 1992 – Disney’s Dixie Landings Resort (now the Riverside portion of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort) opens at the Walt Disney World Resort
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