This Day in Disney History- July 15
Welcome back to our continuing journey through Disney’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- July 15.
July 15th was a slower day in Disney history, but it still featured the opening of a Walt Disney World landmark, the opening of the Disney California Adventure attraction, and the release of a Disney hand-drawn film. So, let’s get started!
Construction Begins Construction on Space Mountain (1975)
On this day in 1975, construction began on Disneyland’s version of Space Mountain.
The attraction had been in planning for 12 years.
Disney’s Wedding Pavilion Opens (1995)
On this day in 1995, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion opened at Walt Disney World
The Victorian-style non-denominational chapel was designed to give couples a view of Cinderella Castle.
Turtle Talk with Crush Opens (2005)
On this day in 2005, Turtle Talk with Crush opened at Disney’s California Adventure.
The new “digital puppetry” attraction allows guests to interact with Crush from Finding Nemo.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Announced (2005)
On this day in 2005, Disneyland announced that the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage would be built on the former site of the Submarine Voyage.
The Nemo attraction would eventually open in Jun 2007.
PrankStars Debuts (2011)
On this day in 2011, PrankStars debuted on The Disney Channel.
The reality show was hosted by Mitchel Musso, and featured Disney Channel stars performing pranks on fans.
Winnie the Pooh Released (2011)
Also on this day in 2011, Winnie the Pooh was released
The first Pooh movie since 2005, the film saw Winnie the Pooh convince his 100 Acre Woods friends that Christopher Robin had been kidnapped!
Disney Parks Reopen (2020)
On this day in 2020, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris reopened.
All three parks had been closed due to the COVD-19 pandemic.
That concludes this day in Disney history- July 15. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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