02/15/2020
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This Week in Disney History: Feb. 17-23
There’s always a great big, beautiful tomorrow here at The Walt Disney Company, because every day is tied to a milestone in our heritage and history! This ongoing series is published every Monday and features highlights for each day of the week. You can use these to hone your Disney trivia, strike up conversations with Guests, or even relive the nostalgia of yesteryear.
Rivers of light combines the majesty of nature and magic of technology into a colorful, enchanting display! This special nighttime show debuted February 17, 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. One unique highlight of the show is the larger-than-life lantern floats in the shape of dazzling animals.
Did you know? The updated music for the show weaves together the original musical score and familiar Disney themes to create a powerful arrangement that inspires us through moments of discovery, fun, friendship, fear, love and family.
Feb. 17, 2017 – “Rivers of Light” debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Feb. 18, 2000 – The 45 Years of Magic Parade and “Believe… There’s Magic in the Stars” fireworks show debuts at Disneyland Park
Feb. 19, 1943 – Pluto and the Armadillo (Pluto cartoon) debuts
Feb. 20, 2004 – Walt Disney Pictures releases Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Feb. 21, 1996 – Disney.com launches on the Internet
Feb. 22, 2012 – The interactive role-playing game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom debuts at Magic Kingdom Park
Feb. 23, 1939 – Walt Disney receives a special Academy Award® for the creation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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