This Day in Disney History- January 13
Welcome back to our continuing journey through the history of the Walt Disney Company. Today were are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- January 13.
January 13th featured the release of a new Mickey cartoon, the grand opening of a Walt Disney World attraction, and the debut of a nighttime spectacular in Tokyo. So, let’s get going!
Shanghaied Released (1934)
On this day in 1934, the Mickey Mouse cartoon Shanghaied was released.
The short was directed by Wilfred Jackson and featured Mickey and Minnie being captured aboard Pete’s pirate ship. Eventually the duo is able to escape to freedom!
Donald’s Lucky Day Released (1939)
On this day in 1939, Donald’s Lucky Day was released.
In this short, directed by Jack King, mail-carrier Donald has to avoid a number of bad luck omens on Friday the 13th!
Star Tours Grand Opening (1990)
On this day in 1990, Star Tours had its official grand opening at the Disney-MGM Studios.
Although the attraction had been open since December 1989, the ride was also officially dedicated on this day.
House of Mouse Debuts (2001)
On this day in 2001, Disney’s House of Mouse debuted on ABC.
The new cartoon featured Mickey and friends running a nightclub-type theater. The show featured old Disney shorts, in addition telling the story of the nightclub. The House of Mouse also featured characters from all of Disney’s previous films!
Frenemies Premieres (2012)
On this day in 2012, the Disney Channel Original Movie Frenemies premiered.
The film featured Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Stefanie Scott, and Nick Robinson and followed three pairs of friends as they went from friends to enemies and then back again.
Frozen Forever Debuts (2017)
Finally, on this day in 2017, Frozen Forever debuted at Tokyo Disneyland.
The seasonal nighttime spectacular was presented as part of the Tokyo Disneyland special event, “Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Fantasy”.
That’s all for this day in Disney history- January 13. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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