This Day In Disney History- April 24
Welcome back to our magical journey through the Walt Disney Company’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- April 24
April 24th was a slower day in Disney history, but it still featured the debut of a new Disney Channel show, the end of a legendary Disney career, and the premiere of a new Toko DiseySea show. So, let’s get started!
The All-New Mickey Mouse Club Debuts (1989)
On this day in 1989, the All-New Mickey Mouse Club debuted.
Hosted by Fred Newman, the show was filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios. Future cast members would include Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, and Justin Timberlake.
Filming of the Disney Channel Games Begins (2007)
On this day in 2007, filming began for the Disney Channel Games at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
Celebrities participating in the events included Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale, Kyle Massey, Corbin Bleu, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse.
Marty Sklar Announces Retirement (2009)
On this day in 2009, Marty Sklar announced in an open letter to Imagineers that he was retiring.
Sklar began his legendary Disney career in 1956, before moving to WED Enterprises in 1961. He would eventually be president of Walt Disney Imagineering.
Monsters University Monorails Debut (2013)
On this day in 2013, Walt Disney World unveiled its new “Monsters University” monorails.
The limited-time Monorail wraps were created for the upcoming Disney-Pixar film Monsters University.
King Triton’s Concert Premieres (2015)
Finally, on this day in 2015, King Triton’s Concert premiered at Tokyo DisneySea’s Mermaid Lagoon.
The new stage show featured King Triton holding a musical concert with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and other Little Mermaid characters.
That concludes this day in Disney history- April 24. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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