The Disney Look.. to the Past! (February 21-27)
Hello Orlando Theme Park News Readers, and welcome to the newest edition of the weekly feature known as "The Disney Look... to the Past!"
As always, we hope you will enjoy reading all of the following interesting facts about the Walt Disney Parks, Resorts, Movies, and more. If you have any questions about this material, feel free to contact us or leave a message at the end of this post. Thank you!:
As always, we hope you will enjoy reading all of the following interesting facts about the Walt Disney Parks, Resorts, Movies, and more. If you have any questions about this material, feel free to contact us or leave a message at the end of this post. Thank you!:
This Week in Disney History: Feb. 21 - 27
Feb. 23, 1939: Walt Disney receives a special Academy Award for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
"And the Oscar goes to…Walt Disney for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.' " At the 11th Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 23, 1939, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented a special Oscar, including seven miniatures mounted on a plinth, to Walt Disney in recognition of his revolutionary animated film. The award, with the inscription, "To Walt Disney for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' recognized as a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field for the motion picture cartoon," was presented by nine-year-old Shirley Temple. "Isn't it bright and shiny," she asked. Walt replied with a smile, "Yes, I am so proud of it." Walt Disney still holds the record for the most Oscars wins in the history of the Academy Awards with 26 total wins.
Feb. 21, 1997: The first "Star Wars" Weekend ever debuts at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida
The force was felt across Walt Disney World when the first "Star Wars" Weekend launched into orbit at Disney-MGM Studios in 1997. The event was a celebration of the special edition movie releases of "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." During select weekends in February and March, Guests could take flight into the world of these iconic films. The event included meet-and-greets with the cosmic characters, Guest appearances by some of the movies' stars, limited-edition "Star Wars" merchandise, a street party, and a special "Sorcery in the Sky" fireworks display with a "Star Wars" twist. This event was a massive success and is now an annual event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Check out this year's "Star Wars" Weekends May 16 through June 8.
Also this week in Disney History:
Feb. 21
1997 – The first Club Disney opens in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Feb. 22
1996 — Disney.com launches on the Internet
2009 — "Wall-E" wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film
2012 — The interactive fantasy game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom debuts at Magic Kingdom Park
Feb. 23
1935 — "The Band Concert" (first Mickey Mouse short in color) debuts
2004 — "Snow White – An Enchanting Musical" debuts at Disneyland Park
2010 — "Captain EO Tribute" opens at Disneyland Park
Feb. 24
1939 — "The Practical Pig," a Disney's Silly Symphony cartoon, debuts
1985 — Disney Clothiers, Ltd. opens on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park
2008 — "Ratatouille" wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film
Feb. 25
1938 — "Boat Builders" (Mickey Mouse cartoon short) debuts
1965 "— Mary Poppins" receives 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture
Feb. 26
1998 — Official All Star Cafe opens at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
2006 — "The Timekeeper" CircleVision film permanently closes at Magic Kingdom Park
Feb. 27
1996 — Walt Disney World announces it will host Atlanta Braves spring training beginning with the 1998 season
1992 — Elizabeth Taylor holds her 60th birthday party at Disneyland Park
1998 — Disney's Animal Kingdom passes its first inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture, officially licensing the park to exhibit animals
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