This Day in Disney History- April 11
Welcome back to our trip through Disney’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- April 11.
April 11th featured the debut of three new Disenyland attractions, a preview of Euro Disenyland, and the premiere of Marvel’s biggest film ever. So, let’s get going!
Photo: D23
Euro Disneyland Press Preview Held (1992)
On this day in 1992, a press preview was held for Euro Disneyland.
Photo: BBC
Lucky visitors got to experience everything the park had to offer for free!
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage! Opens (1992)
Also on this day in 1992, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage! opened at Disneyland.
Photo: Gene Duncan
Performed on the Videopolis Stage, the Broadway style show was similar to the attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Opens (2003)
On this day in 2003, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opened in Disneyland.
Image: Disney
The dark ride attraction replaced the Country Bear Jamboree in Critter Country.
Playhouse Disney- Live on Stage Opens (2003)
Also on this day in 2003, Playhouse Disney- Live on Stage opened at Disney’s California Adventure.
Photo: D23
The show featured segments based on Rolie Polie Olie, Stanley, The Book of Pooh, and Bear in the Big Blue House.
Winnie the Pooh Gets A Star On The Walk of Fame (2006)
On this day in 2006, Winnie the Pooh received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The event also marked WInnie the Pooh’s 80th birthday!
Yamabuki Closes (2009)
On this day in 2009, Yamabuki closed inside Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel.
Photo: Orange Country Register
The Japanese restaurant had opened in 1996.
The Avengers Premiers (2012)
Finally, on this day in 2012, the world premiere of The Avengers took place at the El Capitan Theatre.
Photo: Marvel
When Loki gains control of the Tesseract, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye form the greatest super hero team the world has ever seen.
That concludes this day in Disney history- April 11. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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