This Day in History

This Day in Disney History July 18th

1932-Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey in Arabia is released.

1952-Donald Duck cartoon Uncle Donald’s Ants is released.

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1955-Main Street USA restaurant Puffin Bakery opens in Disneyland.

Frontierland store Pendleton Woolen Mills & Dry Goods Store opens in Disneyland.

1956-Animated short Jack and Old Mac is released.

Film Davy Crockett and the River Pirates starring Fess Parker, Buddy Ebson and Jeff York is released.

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1965-Main Street USA attraction Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opens at Disneyland.

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Main Street USA restaurant Plaza Inn opens in Disneyland replacing Red Wagon Inn.

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1977-Game Show The Better Sex premieres on ABC.

1986-Animated film The Gummi Bears: a New Beginning is released.

1990-Live Action film Arachnophobia starring Jeff Daniels and John Goodman is released.

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1993-Disney Channel Premiere film Heidi airs.

1999-Final episode of Zoe, Duncan Jack & Jane airs.

2001-Television series The Beast ends.

2003-Disney Channel original movie Eddie’s Million Dollar Cookoff airs.

2004-Television series The Day premieres on ABC.

2006-Final episode of Rodney airs.

2007-Final episode of Traveler airs.

2014-Film Planes: Fire & Rescue is released.

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