This Day in Disney History- June 26
Welcome back to our magical foray through the history of The Walt Disney Company. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- June 26.
June 26th was a slower day in Disney history, but it still featured the opening of a Disneyland attraction, the premiere of a classic Donald Duck cartoon, and the debut of a Disney Channel Original Movie! So, let’s get going!
Photo: Disney History Institute
Robin Hood and His Merrie Men Released (1952)
On this day in 1952, Disney’s live-action The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men was released.
Photo: IMDB
The film starred Richard Todd as Robin Hood and Joan Rice as Maid Marian.
The Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules Opens (1956)
On this day in 1956, the Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules opened.
Photo: Yesterland
The attraction was previously known as the Mule Pack.
Disneyland’s Viewliner Opens (1957)
On this day in 1957, Disneyland’s Viewliner opened.
Photo: D23
The miniature trains operated alongside portions of the Disneyland Railroad and were billed as the “fastest miniature train in the world”.
Donald in Mathmagic Land Released (1959)
On this day in 1959, the Donald Duck short Donald in Mathmagic Land was released.
Photo: Also D23
In the cartoon, Donald goes on an adventure where he learns how mathematics can be useful in real life.
Never A Dull Moment Released (1968)
On this day in 1968, the Disney live-action comedy Never a Dull Moment was released.
Photo: Also IMDB
Directed by Jerry Paris, the film starred Dick Van Dyke as section-rate actor Jack Albany who finds himself mistaken for a fiendish killer.
Disneyland Celebrates the Haunted Mansion (1999)
On this day in 1999, Disneyland celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion.
Photo: Disney
The festivities included a panel discussion at the Fantasyland Theater and a performance as the Dapper Dans, who materialized as the Hitchhiking Ghosts and Grave Digger.
Smart House Debuts (1999)
Also on this day in 1999, the Disney Channel Original Movie Smart House debuted.
Photo: Disney+
The movie told the story of a young computer whiz who wins a computerized house.
Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens (2006)
On this day in 2006, Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean reopened.
Photo: Disney
The attraction now featured Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbosa from the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.
Princess Protection Program Airs (2009)
On this day in 2009, the Disney Channel Original Movie Princess Protection Program aired.
Photo: Also Disney+
The film told the story of a young princess who is taken into custody by the Princess Protection Program to hide her from a dictator. The film starred Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.
Best Friends Whenever Debuts (2015)
On this day in 2015, Best Friends Whenever aired on the Disney Channel.
Photo: Disney+
The Disney Channel series followed the adventures of two tween girls who acquire the ability to travel through time.
Teen Beach 2 Premieres (2015)
Also on this day in 2015, the Disney Channel Original Movie Teen Beach 2 premiered.
The film followed the events of the first film and saw sweethearts McKenzie and Brady return from a summer adventure.
The Unknown: Making Frozen 2 Debuts (2020)
Finally, on this day 2020, The Unknown: Making Frozen 2 began streaming on Disney+.
Photo: Disney+
The series was a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Frozen 2.
That concludes this day in Disney history- June 26. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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