This Day in Disney History

This Day in Disney History is packed with fun facts and interesting tidbits about everything Disney, from stories about the entertainment empire's founding family to the inspiration for many of the popular theme park attractions. Flip to any date in Disney history and chances are you'll learn something new: May 11, 1904- On this date, the great surrealist painter Salvador Dali was born in Igueras, Catalonia. His 1946 collaboration with Walt Disney was one of the most unusual partnerships in the entertainment industry. December 2, 1929-The Haunted House, in which Mickey Mouse takes shelter from the storm in what turns out to be a well-populated mansion, was released in theaters. This movie was the first time the animators created what was to become a popular Disney setting, the ghost-filled mansion. January 9, 1937-Don Donald, the second film starring Donald Duck, was released and proved that Donald was capable of carrying a series without any help from Mickey. It also served as the debut vehicle for a ducky girlfriend who was then named Donna, and only later renamed Daisy. This Day in Disney History has something for Disney fans of every generation.Zibart, Eve is the author of 'This Day in Disney History ', published 0017 under ISBN 9781578602391 and ISBN 1578602394.