This Day in Disney History- August 9
Welcome back to our continuing journey through the history of The Walt Disney Company. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- August 9.
August 9th was a big day in Disney history, with the premiere of an animated classic, the opening of an iconic Disneyland ride and also a name change for a Walt Disney World park. So, let’s get started!
Photo: Disney || Walt in the 1940s
Donald’s Vacation Released (1940)
On this day in 1940, the Donald Duck cartoon Donald’s Vacation was released.
Photo: Also D23
In the cartoon, Donald tries to take a relaxing vacation outdoors, but nature doesn’t cooperate with him!
Bambi Premieres In London (1942)
On this day in 1942, Bambi had its world premiere in London.
Photo: Also Disney
Disney’s 5th animated feature film, the film is a coming-of-age story about a young fawn. Bambi would be released in theaters on August 13.
Wet Paint Released (1946)
On this day in 1946, the Donald Duck cartoon Wet Paint was released.
Photo: Also D23
The cartoon featured Donald’s newly painted car, which is threatened by Johnnie the bird, who only wants a thread for his nest.
The Aunt Jemima Pancake House Opens (1955)
On this day in 1955, the Aunt Jemima Pancake House opened in Disneyland’s Frontierland.
Photo: Dutchess of Disneyland
For the opening, guests were greeted by Aunt Jemima herself.
The Haunted Mansion Opens In Disneyland (1969)
On this day in 1969, The Haunted Mansion officially opened at Disneyland.
Photo: Also Disney
The iconic dark ride features 999 happy haunts, although there is always room for one more!
The Tower of Life Installed (1989)
On this day in 1989, the Tower of Life was installed at EPCOT Center’s Wonders of Life pavilion.
Photo: Yesterland
The 75-foot-5all structure was a replica of a strand of DNA.
Donald Duck Gets A Walk of Fame Star (2004)
On this day in 2004, Donald Duck received a star on the Walk of Fame!
Michael Eisner, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, right, celebrates with Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, during a ceremony honoring Donald with the 2,257th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Los Angeles. Also (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Disney’s famous cartoon character’s star can be found in front of the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
Disney-MGM Studios Gets A Name Change (2007)
On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World announced that the Disney-MGM Studios would be changing its name to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Photo: Also Disney
The name change would officially take place in January 2008.
Planes Released (2013)
On this day in 2013, Planes was released to theaters.
Photo: Also Disney
The film was a spin-off of Pixar’s Cars franchise and was created by DisneyToon Studios. It was the first film produced by that studio in eight and a half years.
The Art of Racing in the Rain Released (2019)
Finally, on this day in 2019, The Art of Racing in the Rain was released.
Photo: Also DIsney+
The film told the story of Formula One race car driver Denny Swift who uses the lessons he learned on the racetrack in his personal life.
That concludes this day in Disney history- August 9. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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