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March 15

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March 15, 2006 – High School Musical is the First Film Released on iTunes

HSMiTunes

“First came the songs, then music videos and TV shows, and now Apple may be bringing movies to your home computer or video iPod.”

On March 15, 2006, Apple announced that Disney Channel’s hit film High School Musical would be iTunes’ first available feature-length movie. The movie, available for $9.99, was the first step in a grand-scale iTunes Movie service, though some critics saw the move as a vehicle for Apple and Disney to test joint projects. Disney, at the time, admitted that the TV movie would be the only release from the studio on the digital format.

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March 14

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March 14, 2000 – The Tribute Album Color, Rhythm and Magic: Favorites from Disney Classics is Released

MR&M

“Color, Rhythm & Magic: Favorites From Disney delivers just what the title promises…”

On March 14, 2000, the tribute album Color, Rhythm and Magic: Favorites from Disney Classics was released through Varèse Sarabande records. The album, recorded by Earl Rose, takes Disney songs and composes them in a light jazz format with piano, percussion, and violin, among other instruments. It features classics ranging from “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” to “Someday” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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March 13

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March 13, 2005 – Robert A. Iger Named CEO of the Walt Disney Company

Bob Iger

“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to express how excited we are at the prospect of Bob [Iger] leading this extraordinary company and talented management team to new levels of financial and creative success in the years ahead.” – Sen. George J. Mitchell, Chairman of the Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

On March 13, 2005, the Walt Disney Company Board of Executives unanimously voted to elect Robert A. Iger as the new Chief Executive Office of the company. His tenure would become effective on September 30 of that year, after previous CEO Michael D. Eisner stepped down. The lengthy and highly detailed selection process began in late 2004; Iger previously served as the chairman of ABC Group, where he helped facilitate the merger between ABC and the Disney Company. Iger also served as the president of Walt Disney International, focusing on the Disney name in Europe, Asia-Pacific Region, and Latin America. He originally joined the company in 1996, when Disney acquired Capital Cities/ABC, where Iger was serving as President and COO.

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March 12

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March 12, 2011 – Imagineer and Disneyland Art Director Kim Irvine is Awarded the Themed Entertainment Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Kim Irvine

“The greatest thing about [this award] is it honors the entire on-site group of Imagineers – not just Disneyland by Walt Disney World and Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong too.”

On March 12, 2011, the Themed Entertainment Association awarded their lifetime achievement award, also known as the Buzz Price Thea Award, to Imagineer and Disneyland Art Director Kim Irvine. Irvine, who started at Disney in 1970, has had several prominent projects in the park, including the design of the Disneyland Dream Suite, the updated version of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and the refurbishment of it’s a small world. Irvine also founded the Disneyland Imagineering office in the early 1980s.

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March 11

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March 11, 2010 – The Sherman Brothers are Honored with a Window on Disneyland’s Main Street

Sherman Bros Window

“I’m so thrilled to be part of the Disney family; it’s a very special thing to me.” – Richard Sherman

On March 11, 2010, a window dedication ceremony was held for the Sherman Brothers, honoring them for their long legacy of creating memorable tunes for Disney films and park attractions. Richard Sherman was on hand to help unveil the window along with Mickey Mouse, with several prominent members of the Disney Company recalling all the places in the park where you can hear a Sherman Brothers’ song, and the impact it has had on people all over the world. There were also performers at the ceremony to sing a medley of Sherman Brothers’ songs, including songs from their most well-known work, Mary Poppins.

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March 10

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March 10, 2009 – The 70th Anniversary Edition of Pinocchio is Released on Blu-ray and DVD

Pinocchio Blu-Ray

“The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams has reawakened with an all new, state of the art digital restoration that shines brilliantly on 2-disc DVD.”

On March 10, 2009, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film, the Platinum Edition of Pinocchio was released on Blu-ray and DVD. The film was given a special digital restoration, and the release included several special featurettes, including a behind-the-scenes making of feature, a look at Walt Disney’s artistic review process, and several key pieces of background and concept art.

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March 9

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March 9, 2014 – The Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Festival Fantasy

“Experience all-new magic as Magic Kingdom park comes alive with music and dancing in this parade celebrating Fantasyland.”

On March 9, 2014, the newest daytime parade, the Festival of Fantasy Parade, debuted in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. The parade aimed to combine Fantasyland with its newest expansion New Fantasyland, culminating in a parade of grandiose parade floats, special new costumes, and a soundtrack of Disney music featuring old classics and new favorites. Ranging from Peter Pan to Frozen, the parade also features special technological and theatrical elements to give a snapshot of each film, with the most impressive being the Maleficent dragon, a clockwork dragon that has since become the symbol of the parade.

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March 8

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March 8, 2008 – A Zebra is Born in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Zebra Kidani

“Disney’s Animal Care team has been busy over the past two weeks with the births of two new bundles of joy.”

On March 8, 2008, the newest addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom was born. The male Hartmann’s mountain zebra is the first of its kind born in Animal Kingdom and was named Kidani, and was named after the newest expansion to the Animal Kingdom Villas, named Kidani Village. Kidani was born through the collaboration work between Disney and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Population Management Plan’s conservation efforts.

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March 7

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March 7, 2008 – Imagineer and Disney Legend Bob Gurr is Honored With a Window on Disneyland’s Main Street

Bob Gurr

“If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably designed it.”

On March 7, 2008, before the park opened, Imagineer and Disney Legend Bob Gurr was honored with a window on Disneyland’s Main Street, and honor specially saved for those who had an impact on the creation and upkeep of the park. Many of Gurr’s coworkers and friends were in attendance to honor the man who helped design the old-time feel of Main Street, the Magic Skyway, and the design of the first audio-animatronic figure, President Lincoln. The window itself pays homage to Gurr’s work with Disneyland vehicles, as it calls him the “design impresario” for the “Meteor Cycle Company.”

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March 6

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March 6, 2013 – The First Renderings of Shanghai Disney Resort are Revealed at the Annual Company Meeting

Shanghai Disney Resort

“It is authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese.” – CEO Robert Iger

On March 6, 2013, the annual Disney shareholders meeting was held in Phoenix, Arizona. Among other announcements, the first renderings of the Shanghai Disney Resort were unveiled by CEO Robert Iger. The park, then scheduled to open at the end of 2015, was a mix of Disney and Chinese stylings, a blend that would be spread over 950 acres, with two hotels, several square feet of retail, and several other entertainment areas.

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