The Disney Look... to the Past! (November 1-7)

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: November 1 - 7

Nov. 1, 1986 - The Golden Horseshoe Jamboree premiers at Disneyland Park

Since its grand opening in July 1955, the Golden Horseshoe Saloon has been home to multiple stage shows and evening entertainment, offering Guests the opportunity to relive the golden era of Disneyland Park. One of several original buildings dating back to the opening of the Disneyland Resort in 1955, The Golden Horseshoe was also where Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, celebrated their 30th anniversary with the debut performance of the original Golden Horseshoe Revue. This was the longest running stage show at the location until the introduction of its successor, the Golden Horseshoe Jamboree in 1986. In late 2012, Disneyland Park announced that they would welcome back the revue as a part of Limited Time Magic. “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” featured some of the classic numbers from the original Frontierland show.

Nov. 5, 2004 - Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studios releases “The Incredibles”

“The Incredibles” tells the story of a family of “supers” - humans gifted with superpowers - who are forced to leave their quiet suburban life and take action to save the world. The initial idea was pitched to Pixar Animation Studios in 2000 when writer and director Brad Bird reconnected with his friend from college, John Lasseter. The animation team was tasked with creating an all-human cast, developing some of the most realistic clothing, skin and hair in the world of animation at the time. As a result, the film broke ground for Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) for Pixar, and went on to be the first animated film to win the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. Today, characters from the film can be seen at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in a variety of entertainment offerings.

Also this week in Disney history:

Nov. 1

1986 - The Golden Horseshoe Jamboree premieres at Disneyland Park, replacing the Golden Horseshoe Revue

1990 - The first international Disney Store opens on Regent Street in London, England

1994 - Disney’s All-Star Music Resort opens at the Walt Disney World Resort

2003 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “Brother Bear”

Nov. 2

1951 - “Out of Scale” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts

1992 - Mission to Mars closes at Disneyland Park

2001 - Disney•Pixar releases “Monsters, Inc.”

2012 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “Wreck-It Ralph”

2012 - Earl of Sandwich officially opens in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort

Nov. 3

1950 - “Hold That Pose” (Goofy cartoon short featuring the first appearance of Humphrey the bear) debuts

1977 - Walt Disney Pictures world-premieres “Pete’s Dragon”

1993 - The U.S. Army announces plans to lease the Disney Inn at Walt Disney World for a recreation center

1998 - Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin opens at Magic Kingdom Park

Nov. 4

1938 - “Donald’s Golf Game” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts 

2002 - ABC Soap Opera Bistro closes at Disney California Adventure

2005 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “Chicken Little”

Nov. 5

1937 - “The Old Mill” (Silly Symphony), the first animated film using a multiplane camera, debuts

1990 - Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort opens

1997 - Les Chefs de France reopens at Epcot, taking over the space of Bistro de Paris and Au Petit Cafe

1999 - Touchstone Pictures releases “The Insider”

2004 - Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studios releases “The Incredibles”

Nov. 6

1942 - “Sky Trooper” (Donald Duck cartoon short) debuts

1998 - Touchstone Pictures releases “The Waterboy”

2009 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “A Christmas Carol”

Nov. 7

1962 - Walt Disney Pictures releases “The Legend of Lobo”

1997 - Citricos opens at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

2011 - “Shake It Up” premieres on Disney Channel

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

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