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January 5

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January 5, 1945 – The Goofy Short Film Tiger Trouble is Released to Theaters

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“Tiger hunting – what mystery! What adventure! What an experience!”

On January 5, 1945, the Goofy short film Tiger Trouble was released to theaters. It was directed by Jack Kinney, with story by Bill Peet.

The short begins with the narrator explaining tiger hunting, which frightens Goofy. His elephant guide sets him off regardless of Goofy’s fears, and they travel through the perilous jungle. Finally, it’s lunch time, and the pair set up camp. Unbeknownst to them, they have stopped near Tiger Country, and a tiger pops out, a lot less threatening than the narrator makes him out to be. Upon hearing the tiger’s roar, Goofy and the elephant immediately pack up and begin to stalk their prey. Goofy comes across the tiger, and the elephant flees while the tiger takes Goofy as his victim. Poor Goofy is left to defend himself, and manages to save himself by lighting the tiger’s foot on fire. The two grapple, until the force of Goofy’s shotgun sends them flying into the air; when they land, the chase is on. In the end, Goofy and his elephant manage to outrun the tiger, and leave with his stripes.

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January 4

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January 4, 2011 – The Disney Dream Arrives at Port Canaveral

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“We’re thrilled to welcome the Disney Dream home to her expanded terminal facility.” – Port Canaveral CEO J. Stanley Payne

On January 4, 2011, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Dream, arrived at its home port of Port Canaveral, Florida, for the first time. The ship would take off on its maiden voyage a few weeks later on January 26, and would sail on cruises to the Bahamas. The creation of the ship necessitated an economic boost for the area, as almost 450 jobs would be created, along with the construction of new terminal and dock areas for the ship.

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January 3

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January 3, 2014 – Marvel Comics is Granted Exclusive Rights to Star Wars Comics

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“In 2015, the cosmic adventures of Luke, Han, Leia and Chewbacca will make the lightspeed jump back to Marvel, to begin a new age of adventures within the Star Wars universe.” – Carol Roeder, director of Lucasfilm franchise publishing, Disney Publishing Worldwide

On January 3, 2014, Marvel Comics, in partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd., was granted exclusive rights to publish Star Wars comics and graphic novels. The agreement ends the partnership with Dark Horse Comics, who had been publishing Star Wars titles since 1991; Marvel had previously owned the license to the comics from 1977 to 1987, with Star Wars #1 selling over 1 million copies in 1977. This acquisition brought Star Wars completely under the Disney banner, as Disney had acquired Marvel in 2009.

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January 2

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January 2, 2001 – The First Guests are Welcomed to the Grand Californian Hotel

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“From poolside to hearthside, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers award-winning food and wine, cozy lounges, Character Dining, and much more.”

On January 2, 2001, the first paying guests were invited in to the newly opened Grand Californian Hotel. The hotel, located in the Disney California Adventure park, is the first Disney hotel to be located within a park. The design celebrates the simplicity of California’s coastline, featuring tributes to Arroyo craftsman, mission pioneers, and California-centric architecture. The hotel has 712 standard-size rooms, 34 suites, 2 vice-presidential, and 2 presidential suites; it also features the Napa Rose restaurant, which features several award-winning wines.

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January 1

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January 1, 1925 – The Alice Comedy Alice Cans the Cannibals is Released to Theaters

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“How we gonna get to shore?”

On January 1, 1925, the Alice Comedy Alice Cans the Cannibals was released to theaters. It was the twelfth Alice Comedy produced, and stars Virginia Davis as Alice.

Alice is out driving with Julius, when they realize their car is about to go off a cliff. The two end up in the ocean, and Julius ropes a passing fish to help pull them to shore. A storm starts brewing, tossing the pair about in the waves all night. In the morning, the two find themselves surrounded by swordfish, when Julius uses a balloon tire to lift them away. The two land on a strnage island, and then find themselves as the potential victims of a group of cannibals. They manage to outrun them for a spell, though Alice and Julius get hit by spears. The pair then attack the cannibals with some old ostrich eggs, but this doesn’t deter the chief. Alice gets an idea, and manages to drive all the cannibals away, save for the chief. They attack him one last time, and are free from any further attack,

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December 31

Posted on December 31, 2015 by disneydetail

December 31, 1932 – The First Issue of Topolino is Published

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On December 31, 1932, the first issue of Topolino, a weekly newspaper for kids featuring stories about Mickey Mouse, was published in Italy. It was started by editor Mario Nerbini, who ran into trouble shortly after the first publication when Disney’s representative for Italy found that Nerbini didn’t correctly purchase the rights to Mickey Mouse. The title, which is the Italian name for Mickey Mouse, was changed to Topo Lino and featured stories about a mouse named Lino. Nerbini eventually bought the publication rights and changed the name back to Topolino. The magazine briefly stopped publication in 1942, when fascism refused publication of American stories; they resumed publication of translated Floyd Gottfredson stories in 1945, after World War II had ended.

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December 30

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December 30, 1928 – The Mickey Mouse Short Film The Gallopin’ Gaucho is Released to Theaters

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“Help!”

On December 30, 1928, the Mickey Mouse short film The Gallopin’ Gaucho was released to theaters. It was the second Mickey Mouse short film released by Disney, as well as the second film created; the film was created before Steamboat Willie, but was originally created as a silent film, much like the Oswald shorts. After the success of Steamboat Willie, The Gallopin’ Gaucho was given a sound track. The short also parodies the Douglas Fairbanks film The Gaucho, which had been a hit the previous year. The short was directed by Walt Disney, with Walt voicing Mickey and Minnie.

Mickey is seen riding an ostrich across the desert before arriving at Cantino Argentino. He hops in the window and watches Minnie dancing while posters issuing a reward for his capture grace the walls. Minnie entices him to dance and, after having a beer, he dances the tango with her. Mickey twirls her into the arms of Pete, and she screams for help. Mickey challenges Pete, but is thrown off as Pete grabs his donkey and rides away with Minnie. Mickey calls for his ostrich, which has gotten rather inebriated. Nevertheless, Mickey rides his ostrich in hopes of saving Minnie, though at one point the ostrich ends up riding Mickey. Mickey follows Pete down a cliff after reviving his ostrich in a bucket of starch, and follows the villain into a building. Mickey manages to fashion a rope from his tail and is able to get to the top floor, only to find Minnie chained up. Pete and Mickey engage in a sword fight, with Mickey emerging triumphant. He saves Minnie, and the two ride off together on the back of Mickey’s ostrich.

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December 29

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December 29, 2006 – Donny Osmond Signs Autographs in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

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“Please join the Walt Disney World Resort as we welcome legendary entertainer, Donny Osmond to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

On December 29, 2006, recording artist and actor Donny Osmond held an appearance and autograph session in the Animal Kingdom Park of Walt Disney World. Osmond is well known in Disney circles for providing the singing voice for the character Shang in the animated feature Mulan, as well as starring as Gaston in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast; moreover, he is also known for being discovered, alongside his brother, by Walt Disney himself and performing at Disneyland. Osmond was on hand to sign copies of the Mulan soundtrack, memorabilia from the early days of his career, and copies of his recent album What I Meant to Say, his 54th studio album.

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December 28

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December 28, 2006 – Disney Announces $3.26 Billion Box Office Returns for the Year

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“In every area and on every level, 2006 was an extraordinary year for The Walt Disney Studios.” – Chairman Richard Cook

On December 28, 2006, Disney announced its year end box office gross of $3.26 billion. The year had been a successful one in several areas for Disney, ranging from its box office receipts and records, DVD sales, the Pixar acquisition, hit Disney Channel shows and movies, and its Broadway productions, among other profitable areas. In this report, Disney also claimed the top two box office spots for the year, with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest which earned over $1.06 billion, and Pixar’s Cars which grossed $462 million. Disney also had the three best-selling DVDs: Pirates of the Caribbean; Cars; and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; these releases gave Buena Vista Home Entertainment an industry milestone.

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December 27

Posted on December 27, 2015 by disneydetail

December 27, 1930 – The Silly Symphony Playful Pan is Released to Theaters

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On December 27, 1930, the Silly Symphony Playful Pan was released to theaters. The short was inspired by the tale of the Greek god Pan, a god of nature. It was directed by Burt Gillett.

Pan appears on a rock and starts playing his flute, causing the fish to dance around him. As he continues to play his pan flute, the flowers also begin to dance around at his command. He begins to play around an apple tree, calling all the worms to attention. They begin to dance around as he changes his tune. The trees and clouds begin to join in as well, with one of the clouds creating lightning so bad that it cuts a tree in half and starts a fire in the forest. The animals flee as the forest quickly burns, though many try to douse the flames and save their families. One of the raccoons alerts Pan, who rushes to the scene and puts the fire under his musical spell. He leads them into the river like a pied piper and they put themselves out. Pan cheers and disappears after saving the forest.

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