July 23

2003 – For the first time in their history, Disney runs television ads for a single attraction.  Mission: SPACE takes the spotlight in preparation for an August 15 launch

     July  24

1966 – New Orleans Square is the first themed land to open at Disneyland since it’s dedication in 1955.  At a cost of $18 million dollars, the ‘square’  would feature no attractions until the following year.

1985 – The Black Caldron opens in theaters.  It is the first Disney animated feature to earn a PG rating, and the first to use 3-D graphics.

     July 25

1959 – Engine Number 4 or the Earnest S. Marsh takes its first trip around Disneyland.   The locomotive is named after the president of the Sante Fe Railroad.

1998 – The Coral Island Cafe closes at the Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World.  It will reopen as Kona Cafe

2003 – The Disney Institute Resort closed its doors after 7 years of operation.  Michael Eisner’s dream-project will be re-developed into Saratoga Springs.

     July 27

2011 – Jennings Osborne, the creator of Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights passes away at 67

     July 28

1951 – Alice in Wonderland is released in theaters.  It is Disney’s 13th animated feature.

1998 – The Magic, Disney’s first cruise ship is christened by Patricia Disney – the wife of Roy E. Disney.

     July 29

1922 – The first Laugh-O-Gram cartoon is released.  Little Red Riding Hood is written, produced, and directed by Walt Disney

1999 – The Rock N’ Roller Coaster is dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Members of the legendary band Aerosmith ride beside guests during the event which features photo-ops and all-you-can-eat buffet.