The Disney Look... to the past! (July 9-15)

It is the beginning of the week, and this means that we'll be able to take a glimpse of the Disney Past!:

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This Week in Disney History: July 9-15

July 10, 1987 - Walt Disney Pictures releases "The Brave Little Toaster"Did you know that our household appliances not only can talk, but they also love us dearly? Thomas Disch, author of "The Brave Little Toaster," knew it when his story of the courageous toaster, lamp, blanket, radio and Hoover vacuum on a mission to rejoin their beloved master was told through Disney animation. After their cabin home is put up on the real estate market, the resourceful crew journey together from the woods to the big city, and face death via junkyard along the way. With comedic superstars like Jon Lovitz and the late Phil Hartman voicing the appliances, we find ourselves truly believing that our domestic belongings have unique and lovable personalities.

July 15, 2005 - Space Mountain reopens at Disneyland Park with a rebuilt track and new special effects

Right in time for Disneyland Park's golden 50th anniversary celebration, Tomorrowland's signature attraction - Space Mountain - debuted a new track and new technology that launched the space mission into the next century of space travel thrills. American legend Neil Armstrong was on hand for a reopening ceremony for the attraction, as Disneyland recognized him for his "courage and adventurous spirit that continues to inspire all mankind to reach for the stars." The new attraction featured new rocket vehicles, a new queue, new special effects and technology, and new musical score composed by Michael Giacchino, composer for "The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," and "Up." The attraction continues to surprise guests with enhancements, including the spooky adventure Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy during Halloween Time at Disneyland Park.

Also this week in Disney history:

July 9

1932 - The Silly Symphony short "The Bears and the Bees" debuts

1982 - Walt Disney Pictures releases "Tron"

1999 - Discovery Island, the 11-acre island in Bay Lake, officially closes at Walt Disney World

July 10

1981 - Walt Disney Pictures releases "The Fox and the Hound"

July 11

1953 - The Goofy cartoon short "How to Dance" debuts1986 - Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour opens at Tokyo Disneyland Park1987 - The Disney Gallery debuts at Disneyland Park

July 12

1967 - The WEDWay PeopleMover opens at Disneyland Park 

1989 - Star Tours opens at Tokyo Disneyland

July 13

1925 - Walt Disney and Lillian Bounds are married in Lewiston, Idaho

1935 - The animated short "Mickey's Garden" debuts

1955 - Walt and Lillian celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary aboard the Mark Twain at Disneyland Park, followed by dinner at the Golden Horseshoe

2010 - The Major League Baseball All-Star Game Parade passes through Disneyland Park en route to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

July 14

1934 - The Silly Symphony short "The Flying Mouse" debuts

1975 - Disney leaders announce plans for Epcot

1978 - American Egg House restaurant opens at Disneyland Park

2010 - Walt Disney Pictures releases "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

July 15

1994 - Walt Disney Pictures releases "Angels in the Outfield"

1995 - The Disney Wedding Pavilion opens at the Walt Disney World Resort

2005 - Turtle Talk with Crush opens at Disney California Adventure Park

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