August 7: Born Today

This comedic actor has lent his voice to many Disney feature films and TV shows. Born on this day in 1955 in New York City, his family later moved to Cartersville, Georgia.

Who is he and what are his ties to Disney?

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August 02: Castaway Cay

It was on this day in 1999, that passengers aboard the Disney Magic became the first guests to ever set foot on Castaway Cay - Disney's private island in the Bahamas. Located 225 nautical miles from Disney's home port of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the 3.1 mile long island was formerly known as Gorda Cay.

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August 01: Coronado Springs

Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, featuring a Southwestern U.S./Mexican theme, opened on this day in 1997 at 1000 W. Buena Vista Blvd. With 1,967 rooms and suites, it is categorized as a 'moderate' resort and considered (at that time) the main convention hotel at Walt Disney  World (offering almost 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space). The entire resort circles Lago Dorado, a large lake which features an island that includes the Dig Site swimming pool.

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July 13: Mickey the Gardener

On this day in 1935, the second Mickey Mouse cartoon produced in color was released. Directed by Wilfred Jackson, it was also the first color appearance of Pluto. What is the name of this Disney short?

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July 07: Ringo!

On this day in 1940, drummer & actor Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, England.
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July 01: Boardwalk

On this day in 1996, Disney's Boardwalk Inn opened at Walt Disney World. Located in the Epcot resort area, it is designed to be reminiscent of the New Jersey boardwalks that were famous during the 1920s-1940s.

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May 23: Electronic Music Pioneer

On this day in 1934, Robert Arthur "Bob" Moog was born in New York City. What does this inventor of the famous Moog synthesizer have to do with Disney?

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