The Disney Look... to the past! (August 6-12)

This week we have a shorter version of our weekly feature of "The Disney Look... To The Past!," but don't worry, it is still full of interesting facts about the parks and the Walt Disney Company! Enjoy:

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This week in Disney History: August 6-12

Aug. 6
1961 - Flying Saucers opens at Disneyland Park
1996 - Rainforest Cafe officially opens at the Downtown Disney Marketplace
2003 - Walt Disney Pictures releases a remake of 1976's "Freaky Friday"

Aug. 7
1992 - Touchstone Pictures releases "3 Ninjas"
2004 - The world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" takes place at AMC Downtown Disney 12 Theatres at the Disneyland Resort

Aug. 8
1952 - The special cartoon "The Little House" debuts
2001 - "The Wayne Brady Show" debuts on ABC

Aug. 9
1940 - "Donald's Vacation" (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts
1946 - "Wet Paint" (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts
1955 - The Aunt Jemima Pancake House opens at Disneyland Park
2004 - Donald Duck receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Aug. 10
1960 - "Jungle Cat" (last of the True-Life Adventure series) debuts
1994 - The Concourse Steakhouse opens at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Aug. 11
1934 - "Orphan's Benefit" (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts, featuring Donald Duck and Goofy together for the first time
1955 - The Casa de Fritos restaurant opens at Disneyland Park
1995 - Hollywood Pictures releases "Dangerous Minds"

Aug. 12
1965 - Disneyland Park welcomes its 50 millionth guest
1967 - Flight to the Moon opens at Disneyland Park
1989 - Disney-MGM Studios hosts the theme park's first fireworks display
2000 - The Disney Magic departs on its first seven-night cruise

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