May 28: Having Fun Has Universal Appeal

On this day in 1966, It's A Small World debuted at Disneyland. Also stylized as "it's a small world," it had originally been created for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. The day was marked by special ceremonies in Fantasyland attended by Walt Disney himself.

Learn more about It's A Small World and May 28 Disney history HERE.

February 18: Let The Games Begin

On this day in 1960 the VIII Olympic Winter Games began in Squaw Valley, California.
Learn about Disney's participation by clicking HERE.

February 16: Born Today

On this day in 1903, ventriloquist Edgar Bergen was born in Chicago, Illinois.
What was his Disney connection?

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January 01: Another Year Over & A New One Just Begun

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December 25: Merry Christmas

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December 14: Birth of a Supreme Jokester

On this day in 1912, versatile comedian Morey Amsterdam was born in San Francisco, California. Best know to fans of the 1960s TV sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show as Buddy Sorrell, Amsterdam's career was peppered with Disney moments.

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December 4: A Mouseketeer's Birthday

On this day in 1946, this Mouseketeer
(pictured left) was born in Cleveland,
Ohio. As a teen, she continued to work
in television, making appearances on
such shows as The Donna Reed Show,
Make Room for Daddy and The Man from
U.N.C.L.E. As an adult she was a
successful voice actress who lent her
talents to such animated programs as
Super Friends and  Josie
and the Pussycats. Who is this Mickey
Mouse Club veteran?

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November 23: A Disney World Thanksgiving in NY

On this day in 1972, Disney took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. To celebrate the first anniversary of Walt Disney World (which opened in October 1971) giant helium-filled balloons of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck soared over the parade route.
On the ground below, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs took part in the festivities riding atop a majestic Disney World castle float, while Peter Pan and Wendy matched wits with pirates aboard a float of Captain Hook's ship.

Discover more November 23 Disney history HERE.

November 22: Happy Thanksgiving

On this day in 1962, 1973, 1984, 2007 and 2012, Disney took part in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades. Read all about it HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving.

November 21: Down in New Orleans

On this day in 1940, singer-pianist-songwriter Dr. John was born Malcolm Rebennack in New Orleans, Louisiana. Winner of 5 Grammy Awards and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 ... what is Dr. John's Disney connection?

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October 20: Born Today

This composer was born October 20, 1901 in Rumford, Maine. Best known for writing "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" and "Someday My Prince Will Come," he received an Oscar nomination for his music in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Who was he?

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September 19: Caped Crusader

On this day in 1928 actor Adam West, best known for his role of TV's Batman in the 1960s, was born in Walla Walla, Washington. What is this caped crusader's connection to Disney?

Holy birthday greetings Disney fans ...
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September 18: The First Lady Of Cartoon Voicing

On this day in 1917 June Foray, one of the most familiar voices in the history of television, radio and film, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. What is her Disney connection?

We're glad you asked ....

Just click HERE.

September 11

September 7: Buzz In Space

On this day in 2009, the astronauts aboard the orbiting Space Shuttle and International Space Station packed up Buzz Lightyear in preparation for the journey home. The 12-inch tall action figure had been on a real space mission since May 2008, when he was launched aboard Discovery's STS-124 mission. Part of an educational partnership between NASA and the Walt Disney Company, Buzz was the star of recorded videos aimed at exciting children about space travel. Upon his arrival back on Earth, Buzz logged 467 days in space! This exact figure of Commander Lightyear was later put on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

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September 6: The Voice of Tiana

On this day in 1972, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose was born in Bloomfield, Connecticut. She supplied the voice of Tiana for Disney's 2009 animated feature The Princess and the Frog. Known for her stage work, Rose also played the role of Amneris in Disney's musical production of Aida back in 2000. She was named a Disney Legend in August 2011.

Click HERE for more September 6 Disney history.

August 23: Marceline News

On this day in 2004, Marceline, Missouri honored the memory of Walt Disney with a ceremony renaming the Marceline Post office as the Walt Disney Post Office Building.

See more August 23 Disney history HERE.

1924: Fess Parker Born

On this day in 1924 actor Fess Parker, best known as Disney's Davy Crockett, was born in Texas.
Learn much more about the "king of the wild frontier" HERE.

August 13: Where Was Walt?

This photo of Walt Disney was taken on this day in 1941. Where was he?

Just click HERE to find out.