This Day in Disney History- March 31
Welcome back to our continuing journey through the history of the Walt Disney history. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- March 31.
Donald Duck and The Gorilla Released (1944)
On this day in 1944, the short Donald Duck and the Gorilla was released.
In the cartoon, after hearing that gorilla has escaped from the zoo, Huey, Dewey, and Louie dress up like a gorilla to get revenge on Donald.
Grand Canyon Diorama Comes to Disneyland (1958)
On this day in 1958, the Grand Canyon Diorama was added to the Disneyland Railroad.
Created by Delmer J. Yoakum, the diorama was the longest in the world.
Perfect Harmony Premiers (1991)
On this day in 1991, Perfect Harmony premiered on the Disney Channel.
The film told the story of two young men at a Southern prep school during the Civil Rights Movement. The duo overcome the racism of the era, and become friends over their love of music.
Primeval Whirl Opens (2002)
On this day in 2002, Primeval Whirl opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Part of Chester and Chester’s Dino-Rama, the attraction would operate until 2020.
Shades of Green Reopens (2004)
On this day in 2004, Shades of Green reopened at Walt Disney World.
The resort, which is leased by the Department of Defense, had undergone a $92 million expansion.
Once Upon a Dream Parade Opens (2007)
On this day in 2007, Disney’s Once Upon A Dream Parade was performed for the final time at Disneyland Paris.
The parade had been performed since 1998.
The Disney Fantasy Sets Sail (2012)
On this day in 2012, the Disney Fantasy launched out of Port Canaveral, Florida.
Disney’s newest ship, the Fantasy is almost identical to the Disney Dream. The shop had been christened on March 1, 2012.
Disneyland’s Innoventions Closes (2015)
On this day in 2015, Disneyland’s Innoventions closed.
Originally opening in 1998, from 2013 until it closed, the building had mainly held character meet-and-greets of MCU characters.
Disney Pirates or Princess: Make Your Choice Debuts (2018)
On this day in 2018, Disney Pirate or Princess: Make Your Choice debuted at Disneyland Paris.
The new parade and show was created to celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary.
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Opens (2019)
On this day in 2019, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The new attraction allows guests to come face to face with Lightning himself.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Opens (2019)
Also on this day in 2019, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! opened in Hong Kong Disneyland.
The attraction lets guests join forces with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hyrda swarm-bots.
That concludes this day in Disney history- March 31. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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