The Disney Look... to the Past! (October 25-31)

Hello, and welcome to the latest edition of the weekly feature known as "The Disney Look... to the Past!"

Enjoy reading all of the following interesting facts about the Walt Disney Parks, Resorts, Movies, and more:

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This Week in Disney History: October 25 - 31

October 25, 1994 - “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” debuts on video for the first time

Premiered in 1937 at the Carthay Circle Theater in Hollywood, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” is an adaptation of the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, telling the story of a beautiful princess who escapes the wrath of a wicked queen with help from seven diminutive miners. The film holds the title of being the very first full-length cel animated feature in the world and also the very first to debut as a part of the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. In 2001, the film was digitally restored on Disney DVD and included a making-of documentary and other special features. A variety of attractions and locations at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts around the globe were inspired by the story; the latest, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, comes to Magic Kingdom Park in 2014.

Also this week in Disney History:

Oct. 25

1971 - The Walt Disney World Resort is officially dedicated in Florida

1985 - Helicopters fly dolphins in to The Living Seas at Epcot

1994 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment releases “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on video for the first time 

1999 - Magic Kingdom leaders unveil a statue of Roy O. Disney, Walt’s brother, on Main Street, U.S.A

2008 - Pixie Hollow opens at Disneyland Park

Oct. 26

1945 - “Cured Duck” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts 

1971 - The Electrical Water Pageant debuts at the Walt Disney World Resort

1997 - “Tower of Terror” (TV movie) premieres on “The Wonderful World of Disney”

2009 - “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” premieres at Magic Kingdom Park

Oct. 27

1954 - “Disneyland” (television series) debuts with “The Disneyland Story”

1966 - Walt Disney films a 25-minute preview of his Florida project, used later to showcase plans for Walt Disney World to state legislators and businessmen

2002 - The Disney-owned Anaheim Angels defeat the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series

2007 - The inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K takes place at the Walt Disney World Resort

Oct. 28

1933 - “The Pet Store” (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts

1994 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale”

Oct. 29

1966 - Walt Disney receives the American Forest Association Award for “Outstanding Service in Conservation of American Resources”

Oct. 30

1930 - “Winter” (Silly Symphony) debuts

1963 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “The Incredible Journey”

Oct. 31

1936 - “The Country Cousin” (Silly Symphony) debuts

1939 - Date of the fateful disappearance of five elevator passengers at the Hollywood Tower Hotel in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

1994 - The first wedding inside Magic Kingdom Park is held

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Thank you for reading, and have a great rest of your weekend!

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