This Day in Disney History- June 9
Welcome back to our continuing trip through Disney’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history — June 9.
June 9th featured the introduction of a MAJOR Disney character, the release of a Pixar classic, and the debut of a Marvel television series. So, let’s get started!
Musical Farmer Released (1932)
On this day in 1932, the Mickey Mouse cartoon Musical Farmer was released.
In the cartoon, Mickey is distracted by his chores by Minnie, who is nearby playing music.
The Wise Little Hen Released (1934)
On this day in 1934, the Silly Symphony The Wise Little Hen was released.
The cartoon marked the first appearance of Donald Duck!
Beach Picnic Released (1939)
On this day in 1939, the Donald Duck cartoon Beach Picnic was released.
In the cartoon, Donald and Pluto battle with a rubber sea horse named Sylvester and a marauding tribe of Red Indian ants!
Meet Me At Disneyland Airs (1962)
On this day in 1962, Meet Me at Disneyland aired.
the first episode focused on Main Street, U.S.A. and featured performances by the Dapper Dans, The Firehouse Five, and the The Disneyland Band.
Laserphonic Fantasy Debuts (1984)
On this day in 1984, Laserphonic Fantasy debuted at EPCOT.
The nighttime spectacular featured fireworks and pyrotechnics to tell its story.
Donald Duck Parade Held (1984)
Also on this day in 1984, Donald Duck and Clarence Nash lead a ticker-tape parade through Disneyland.
The event was a celebration of Donald Duck’s 50th anniversary in cartoons.
Toon Disney Airs “A Whole Darn Day of Ducks” (2002)
On this day in 2002, Toon Disney celebrated Donald Duck’s 68th birthday with “A Whole Darn Day of Ducks”.
Beginning at 10 a.m., the channel started broadcasting nine hours of cartoons starring ducks.
Cars Released (2006)
On this day in 2006, Cars was generally released.
The Disney/Pixar animated feature told the story of cocky race car driver Lightning McQueen, who gets stranded in Radiator Springs on his way to the Piston Cup Championship.
Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage Preview Held (2007)
On this day in 2007, Pass Previews were held for Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage.
The new Disneyland attraction would open to the general public on June 11.
Toon Studio Opens (2007)
Also on this day in 2007, Toon Studio opened at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris.
Toon Studios was designed to look like the place where Disney characters “go to work” and produce animated films themselves.
Opening day attractions included Crush’s Coaster and Cars Quatre Roues Rallye.
Guardians of the Galaxy Animated Series Ends (2019)
On this day in 2019, the final episode of Guardians of the Galaxy aired on Disney XD.
The animated series debuted on August 1, 2015, and ran for 79 episodes.
Loki Premieres (2021)
On this day in 2021, Loki premiered on Disney+.
Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the show saw Tom Hiddleston reprise his role as the titular character- a variant of the Loki that fans had come to know in the films.
That concludes this day in Disney history- June 9. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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