This Day in Disney History- October 16
Welcome back to our continuing journey through Disney’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- October 16.
October 16th was a slower day in Disney history, but it also featured the founding of The Walt Disney Company! So, let’s get started.
Disney Brothers Studio Founded (1923)
On this day in 1923, The Disney Brothers Studio was officially founded!
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The studio would eventually become today’s The Walt Disney Company.
The Spider and the Fly Released (1931)
On this day in 1931, The Spider and the Fly was released.
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In the Silly Symphony, insects go to war in a kitchen filled with houseflies.
Pop Century Delayed (2001)
On this day in 2001, Disney announced that they would delay the opening of Pop Century.
Tourism at Walt Disney World had dropped off following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
High School Musical 3 Premieres (2008)
On this day in 2008, High School Musical 3 had its North American debut at USC.
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Three thousand people attended the premiere screening at the home of the Trojans.
Toy Story of Terror Premieres (2013)
On this day in 2013, Toy Story of Terror premiered on ABC.
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The Halloween special followed the events of Toy Story 3 and found Bonnie’s toys caught in a big conspiracy.
Clouds Premiered (2020)
On this day in 2020, Clouds premiered on Disney+.
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In the film, young musician Zach Sobiech discovers he has cancer, and decides to follow his dream of making an album.
Meet the Chimps Premieres
Also on this day in 2020, Meet the Chimps premiered on Disney+.
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The new docuseries was narrated by Jane Lynch and focused on the residents of Chimp Haven, a 200-acre chimpanzee sanctuary in Louisiana.
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Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom
That concludes this day in Disney history- October 16. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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