Move over James Bond, and make way for Steele, Dick Steele (Leslie Nielsen), aka Agent WD-40, who bumbled his way into theaters on this day in 1996 in the film Spy Hard. Called out of retirement and teamed with Agent 3.13 (Nicollette Sheridan), Steele is sent on a mission to stop the evil and armless …
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Author Roald Dahl is probably best known for two books that were made into movies, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, the latter of which was released in theaters on this day in 1996. James and the Giant Peach tells the story of young orphan, James Henry Trotter, who finds …
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It can be tricky bringing the ocean to a Disney resort so since the mid-’90s Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has brought Disney destinations to the beautiful, briny sea. The first DVC resort built separately from a Disney park opened in October 1995 with breathtaking views of the ocean from its suites in Vero Beach, Florida …
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When Toy Story was shown at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, audiences were also treated to an amusement center for all ages, themed to that very first fully computer-generated feature film. The experience pleased fans so much that it was a shame to have it all go away when the film finished its run at the …
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Disney’s initial relationship with the ABC television network began in 1954, when Walt agreed to produce an anthology television series for the network, and in turn they would invest in his Disneyland theme park—a relationship that remained until 1961. Michael Eisner, who once called ABC home and had worked his way up to senior vice …
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Hey howdy hey! Toy Story first played in theaters on this day in 1995. With spaceman Buzz Lightyear and cowboy Woody, the astronomical success of the first-ever completely computer-generated feature triggered multiple sequels, as well as an animated TV series centering on Buzz Lightyear, a live ice show, a live musical aboard the Disney Wonder, …
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A live-action version of Belle (Lynsey McLeod) from Beauty and the Beast was the star of the children’s television series Disney’s Sing Me A Story: With Belle, which debuted in syndication on this day in 1995. In each episode, Belle, along with new puppet friends Harmony the talking cat, Big Book and bookworms Lewis and …
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The bug-chomping buddies Timon, the wise-cracking meerkat, and his good-natured pal Pumbaa, originally crawled into the hearts of audiences in The Lion King. On this day in 1995, the duo debuted in their own TV series, The Lion King’s Timon and Pumbaa, part of the syndicated package The Disney Afternoon, with new episodes airing Saturdays …
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“You are now beginning a grand circle tour of Tomorrowland, aboard the PeopleMover, the first system of its kind in the world. Since its 1967 opening, the PeopleMover has carried more than 50 million Guests.” These words were heard on the in-vehicle narration aboard the classic attraction during its last run on this day in …
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Nearly 70 years after the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, a new short arrived in theaters teaching this valuable lesson: If a mad scientist ever wants to transplant your brain into something else, don’t just walk… run away! Runaway Brain was released on this day in 1995 with the feature film A Kid in King Arthur’s …
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