The Disney Look... to the Past! (August 20-26)

A new week ha just began! This means that it is time for a new edition of "The Disney Look... to the Past!" Let's see what has happened this week... in the past:

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This Week in Disney History: Aug. 20-26

Aug. 24, 1942 - The animated film "Saludos Amigos" premieres in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The sixth feature film in The Walt Disney Animated Classics series, "Saludos Amigos," follows new and favorite Disney characters on their adventures throughout South America. José Carioca (known as Zé Carioca in Brazil), a suave and exotic parrot, joins Donald Duck in the finale of the film, "Aquarela do Brasil." José introduces Donald to the beauty of Brazil and encourages him to shake a tail feather through a festive introduction to samba. Although it was not released in the United States until February 1943, the film debuted in Rio de Janeiro as a part of the Good Neighbor Policy during World War II, with Walt Disney bringing the popularity of Disney cartoons to South America. The success of the film produced a follow-up animated feature, "The Three Caballeros," which premiered in Mexico City on Dec. 21, 1944.

Aug. 25, 1989 - The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Are you hankering for an adventure through the crowded streets of Cairo? Well, we can't promise you a trip to Egypt, but you can experience the adventure for yourself at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Watch Indy as he dodges spikes, evades fire traps and races a giant boulder that threatens to flatten him like a pancake - all in his quest to obtain the golden idol. You can even take part in the adventure as a brave audience volunteer included in the magic of stunt work and filmmaking.

Also this week in Disney history:

Aug. 20
1928 - "Hot Dog" (the final Oswald cartoon short produced by Disney) debuts
1932 - "Trader Mickey" (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts
Aug. 21
1992 - Asia's first Disney Store opens in Yokohama, Japan
1995 - The PeopleMover closes at Disneyland Park
2004 - "Brandy & Mr. Whiskers," a Disney Channel animated series, debuts
2010 - Spring-A-Leak water playground opens at Castaway Cay, the private island for Disney Cruise Line Guests
Aug. 22
1929 - "The Skeleton Dance" (the first Silly Symphony cartoon) debuts
1956 - Carefree Corner, a Guest registration area, opens at Disneyland Park
1987 - The 10,150-lb. cupola is placed on top of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Aug. 23
1955 - The Surrey (a Main Street, U.S.A. vehicle) debuts at Disneyland Park
1985 - Meadow Recreation Complex opens at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
1999 - Hollywood Scoops, an ice cream shop, opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Aug. 24
1956 - Omnibus opens at Disneyland Park
Aug. 251985 - Disneyland Park welcomes its 250 millionth guest
Aug. 261949 - "Tennis Racquet" (Goofy cartoon short) debuts
2009 - The keel laying ceremony for the Disney Dream cruise ship takes place in Papenburg, Germany

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