Disney has a very rich and unique history, all starting in 1923 and continuing an incredible legacy to this day. Now, let’s take a trip back in time and enjoy a short glimpse of what happened today in Disney history.
- On February 1, 2014, Disney’s animated film Frozen was the big winner at the Annie Awards, with a total of 5.
- On February 1, 2013, Tony Baxter, who was the Senior Vice President of Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering, stepped down after more than 30 years of service.
- On February 1, 2008, Robert A. Iger signed a contract for 5 years minimum to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Disney Company, but has stayed on and is still the current CEO.
- On February 1, 1998, Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Celebration finally concluded.
- On February 1, 1991, James Macdonald, the second voice of Mickey Mouse, passed away at age 84 in Glendale, California.
- On February 1, 1972, the very first price increase in the park ticket price for the Magic Kingdom occurred when admission went from $3.50 to $3.75.
This is just some of what happened on this day in Disney history.
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Hi, I just wanted to know the Disney ticket at the bottom is that what the Disney tickets used to look like back then?
You mean the ticket that’s clearly labeled 1972 Magic Kingdom ticket? Yes, yes it was what they looked like.