This Day in Disney History

June 26


1959 - "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" released.
1959 - Donald in Mathmagic Land is released. Who hasn't seen that in math class?
1979 - Hoop Dee Doo Revue adds a third show to their performance schedule.

Trivia:
0. From Walt's concept to production of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, there was a delay caused by what?
1. Where did Walt Disney announce that film, and in what year?
2. What was the original title of Darby O'Gill and the Little People?
3. In Donald In Mathmagic Land, who voiced "The True Spirit of Adventure?"
4. Donald in Mathmagic Land was shown on Television in 1961. What was unique about this broadcast? What series was it televised in? What network broadcast it?

0. From Walt's concept to production of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, there was a delay caused by what? Other projects like Disneyland.
1. Where did Walt Disney announce that film, and in what year? 1948 in Ireland
2. What was the original title of Darby O'Gill and the Little People? The Little People
3. In Donald In Mathmagic Land, who voiced "The True Spirit of Adventure?" Paul Frees
4. Donald in Mathmagic Land was shown on Television in 1961. What was unique about this broadcast? What series was it televised in? What network broadcast it? Introduced by Ludwig von Drake on first episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color on NBC.

0. From Walt's concept to production of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, there was a delay caused by what?

Other projects like Disneyland.

Well, yes. The other interruption was World War II. I should have stated the question as "From Walt's concept to announcement of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, there was a delay caused by what?"

Points for all of them.

June 27

1930 - Arctic Antics - a silly symphony - is released.
1979 - The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again released.
1986 - Ruthless People released.

Trivia:
0. Who directed Arctic Antics, and why was it a milestone for that director?
1. What did the character Earl Mott in Ruthless People name his swimming pets? (and where did the name from?)
2. What was Sandy's job in Ruthless People?
3. Where does Ken Kessler work? What is funny about that for a character of his name?
4. Who was credited as "Best Pitcher" in Ruthless People?
5. What 1997 film uses the same basic plot as Ruthless People?
6. The following line occurs in the middle of the credits: I love - - - - -***- - - - - - -.

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0. Who directed Arctic Antics, and why was it a milestone for that director?

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Ub Iwerks, was it because after this he left Disney for 10 years?

0. Who directed Arctic Antics, and why was it a milestone for that director?
Ub Iwerks, it was his last time as director.
1. What did the character Earl Mott in Ruthless People name his swimming pets? (and where did the name from?)
Crockett & Tubbs, from 'Miami Vice'
2. What was Sandy's job in Ruthless People?
Fashion designer
3. Where does Ken Kessler work? What is funny about that for a character of his name?
Stereo salesman. Ken Kessler is a well-known stereo equipment reviewer.
4. Who was credited as "Best Pitcher" in Ruthless People?
Dwight Gooden
5. What 1997 film uses the same basic plot as Ruthless People?
Nothing to Lose?
6. The following line occurs in the middle of the credits: I love - - - - -***- - - - - - -.

James, Brian, all right, except for number six. I'll give a hint: "I love wrong - - - - - - -.

Oh, and Sandy's job was technically a waitress at a diner... She wanted to be a fashion designer, but was not yet a success at that ;) - this movie was just on tv :)

"I love wrong numbers"?

Yup, it's a reference to a wrong number made earlier in the film when hilarity then ensues.

June 28

1929 - The Plow Boy completed. It is a Mickey Mouse short.
1981 - Passports first sold alongside ticket books at WDW for Day Guests.
1988 - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa begins accepting Guests.
2003 - Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl premieres.
2004 - Adam Pascal returns to Disney's Aida on Broadway in the role of Radames.

Trivia:
0. Which two characters debut in The Plow Boy?
1. How much did the Day Guest 1-day passport cost for Adults, Juniors, and Children in 1981?
2. What one attraction was not included in the 1-day passport?
3. What was the original official name of the Grand Floridian?
4. What is the name of the player organ in 1900 Park Fare?
5. How many rooms are in the Grand Floridian?
6. Where did the Pirates of the Caribbean movie premiere?

0. Which two characters debut in The Plow Boy?
Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow
1. How much did the Day Guest 1-day passport cost for Adults, Juniors, and Children in 1981?
$11.50, $10.50 and $9.50.
2. What one attraction was not included in the 1-day passport?
Shootin' Gallery
3. What was the original official name of the Grand Floridian?
Grand Floridian Beach Resort
4. What is the name of the player organ in 1900 Park Fare?
Big Bertha
5. How many rooms are in the Grand Floridian?
900
6. Where did the Pirates of the Caribbean movie premiere?
Disneyland Park

Well, you forgot the "Disney's" before "Grand Floridian Beach Resort" but close enough. 7 for 7!

June 29

1974 - America Sings opens in Disneyland.
1996 - Backstage Studio Tour becomes Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour.
1996 - Official opening of Mickey's Toontown Fair.

Trivia

0. What attraction was located in the same building shortly before America Sings opened?
1. What was the ground floor of the America Sings building used for after the attraction closed?
2. What is the current use of the building America Sings was found in?
3. Who was the host of America sings, and who provided this character's voice?
4. Where did the majority of 'America sings' animatronics find a new home?
5. Where did the geese from 'America sings' find a new home?
6. What level ticket did America Sings require?
7. What are Guests invited to 'survive' on the Backlot tour?
8. What are the former names for Mickey's Toontown Fair?
9. What was the name of the cow that used to be found at Mickey's Toontown Fair?
10. Who cut the ribbon for the land that later became Toontown Fair?


Sorry for the delay, I thought I posted this last night, but looks like it didn't go through.

June 29

1974 - America Sings opens in Disneyland.
1996 - Backstage Studio Tour becomes Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour.
1996 - Official opening of Mickey's Toontown Fair.

Trivia

0. What attraction was located in the same building shortly before America Sings opened? Carousel of Progress
1. What was the ground floor of the America Sings building used for after the attraction closed? office space?
2. What is the current use of the building America Sings was found in? Innoventions
3. Who was the host of America sings, and who provided this character's voice? host name ? voice is it Burl Ives?
4. Where did the majority of 'America sings' animatronics find a new home? Splash mountain
5. Where did the geese from 'America sings' find a new home? Star Tours
6. What level ticket did America Sings require? E-Tickiet
7. What are Guests invited to 'survive' on the Backlot tour?
8. What are the former names for Mickey's Toontown Fair? Birthdayland, Starland
9. What was the name of the cow that used to be found at Mickey's Toontown Fair? Minnie Moo
10. Who cut the ribbon for the land that later became Toontown Fair?


Sorry for the delay, I thought I posted this last night, but looks like it didn't go through.

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Originally Posted by tiggerguy

0. What attraction was located in the same building shortly before America Sings opened? Carousel of Progress
1. What was the ground floor of the America Sings building used for after the attraction closed? office space?
2. What is the current use of the building America Sings was found in? Innoventions
3. Who was the host of America sings, and who provided this character's voice? host name ? voice is it Burl Ives?
4. Where did the majority of 'America sings' animatronics find a new home? Splash mountain
5. Where did the geese from 'America sings' find a new home? Star Tours As long-necked robots!
6. What level ticket did America Sings require? E-Tickiet
[b]7. What are Guests invited to 'survive' on the Backlot tour?
8. What are the former names for Mickey's Toontown Fair? Birthdayland, Starland
9. What was the name of the cow that used to be found at Mickey's Toontown Fair? Minnie Moo
10. Who cut the ribbon for the land that later became Toontown Fair?

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Remaining questions:
3. Who was the host of America sings, voiced by Burl Ives?
[b]7. What are Guests invited to 'survive' on the Backlot tour?
10. Who cut the ribbon for the land that later became Toontown Fair?