Michael
@mjl1126.bsky.social
Creative director. Former Cisco, Apple and Disney, Magical Racing Tour, Imagineer That!, Secrets of the Animal Kingdom, Main Street Art Corner msartcorner.com 🏳️🌈
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The Pirates of the Caribbean flume at Disneyland was filled for the first time on this day in 1966. The attraction would open the following spring. Happy Halloween mateys! #disney #disneyhistory #piratesofthecaribbean
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Pirates of the Caribbean flume at Disneyland was filled for the first time on this day in 1966. The attraction would open the following spring. Happy Halloween mateys! #disney #disneyhistory #piratesofthecaribbean
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The Making of Me opened at the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot Center on this day in 1989. #disney #disneyhistory #epcotcenter #epcot #themakingofme #wondersoflife
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Making of Me opened at the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot Center on this day in 1989. #disney #disneyhistory #epcotcenter #epcot #themakingofme #wondersoflife
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Happy Birthday to graphic designer and illustrator Mary Blair, born Mary Browne Robinson in McAlester, Oklahoma on this day in 1911. #disney #disneyhistory #maryblair
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Birthday to graphic designer and illustrator Mary Blair, born Mary Browne Robinson in McAlester, Oklahoma on this day in 1911. #disney #disneyhistory #maryblair
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Fantasmic! debuted at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney-MGM Studios on this day in 1998. Some imagination, huh? #disney #disneyhistory #fantasmic #disneymgmstudios
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Fantasmic! debuted at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney-MGM Studios on this day in 1998. Some imagination, huh? #disney #disneyhistory #fantasmic #disneymgmstudios
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The Disneyland Hotel opened on this day in 1955. The 104-room hotel had just seven rooms ready for Guests. #disney #disneyhistory #disneylandhotel
October 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Disneyland Hotel opened on this day in 1955. The 104-room hotel had just seven rooms ready for Guests. #disney #disneyhistory #disneylandhotel
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Disney's second TV series Mickey Mouse Club launched on ABC on this day in 1955. Along with 24 Mouseketeers, the daily show featured cartoons, educational segments, singing, dancing, serialized adventures, and special guest stars. #disney #disneyhistory #waltdisney #mickeymouseclub
October 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Disney's second TV series Mickey Mouse Club launched on ABC on this day in 1955. Along with 24 Mouseketeers, the daily show featured cartoons, educational segments, singing, dancing, serialized adventures, and special guest stars. #disney #disneyhistory #waltdisney #mickeymouseclub
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Top of the World (also known as the Top of the World Supper Club) closed at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World on this day in 1993. It featured celebrity entertainers, dancing, dinner, a lounge, and Sunday brunch. It would become California Grill in May of 1995. #disney #disneyhistory
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Top of the World (also known as the Top of the World Supper Club) closed at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World on this day in 1993. It featured celebrity entertainers, dancing, dinner, a lounge, and Sunday brunch. It would become California Grill in May of 1995. #disney #disneyhistory
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CEO Michael Eisner canceled the Disney's America project on this day in 1994. The theme park was to have been built in Haymarket, Virginia, but amid opposition from citizen's groups and historians, the project was cancelled. #disneyhistory #disneysamerica
September 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
CEO Michael Eisner canceled the Disney's America project on this day in 1994. The theme park was to have been built in Haymarket, Virginia, but amid opposition from citizen's groups and historians, the project was cancelled. #disneyhistory #disneysamerica
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RIP Gino, the oldest gorilla living at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park died today at the age of 44. Gino was born in 1980, had 14 children, and has lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park opening in 1998.
September 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
RIP Gino, the oldest gorilla living at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park died today at the age of 44. Gino was born in 1980, had 14 children, and has lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park opening in 1998.
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The Disneyland Viewliner, a narrow gauge, miniature train running since June 1957, shut down at Disneyland on this day in 1958. The Disneyland Monorail System took the place of Viewliner in June of 1959.
September 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Disneyland Viewliner, a narrow gauge, miniature train running since June 1957, shut down at Disneyland on this day in 1958. The Disneyland Monorail System took the place of Viewliner in June of 1959.
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The Mickey Mouse Revue closed after nearly 9 years in operation on this day in 1980. It was dismantled and shipped to Tokyo Disneyland, making it the first major Magic Kingdom attraction to leave the Florida park since its opening.
September 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Mickey Mouse Revue closed after nearly 9 years in operation on this day in 1980. It was dismantled and shipped to Tokyo Disneyland, making it the first major Magic Kingdom attraction to leave the Florida park since its opening.
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Hong Kong Disneyland opened on this day in 2005.
September 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hong Kong Disneyland opened on this day in 2005.
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The Disney Afternoon, a created-for-syndication two-hour television programming block, made its debut on this day in 1990. Which show was your favorite?
September 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Disney Afternoon, a created-for-syndication two-hour television programming block, made its debut on this day in 1990. Which show was your favorite?
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The General Electric Carousel of Progress closed at Disneyland on this day in 1973. Originally made for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair in New York, the attraction was moved to Disneyland in 1967 and then to Magic Kingdom in 1975. Well, that’s progress for you.
September 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The General Electric Carousel of Progress closed at Disneyland on this day in 1973. Originally made for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair in New York, the attraction was moved to Disneyland in 1967 and then to Magic Kingdom in 1975. Well, that’s progress for you.
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Mr. Toad got thrown in jail for a lifetime sentence on this day in 1998 when his wild ride at Magic Kingdom permanently closed. Did you ever take a ride to nowhere in particular?
September 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Mr. Toad got thrown in jail for a lifetime sentence on this day in 1998 when his wild ride at Magic Kingdom permanently closed. Did you ever take a ride to nowhere in particular?
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The Morocco pavilion debuted at Epcot Center on this day in 1984. It was the first country in World Showcase sponsored by the government and not a corporation. The king of Morocco even sent his royal craftsmen to lay all the tile work, carvings and paintings in the pavilion!
September 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Morocco pavilion debuted at Epcot Center on this day in 1984. It was the first country in World Showcase sponsored by the government and not a corporation. The king of Morocco even sent his royal craftsmen to lay all the tile work, carvings and paintings in the pavilion!
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The final day of operation for the Mailboomer at Disney California Adventure was on this day in 2010.
My head still hurts.
My head still hurts.
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The final day of operation for the Mailboomer at Disney California Adventure was on this day in 2010.
My head still hurts.
My head still hurts.
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A Bug’s Land closed permanently at Disney California Adventure on this day, September 5, 2018. Did you ever join Heimlich for some tasty treats on his Chew Chew Train?
September 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A Bug’s Land closed permanently at Disney California Adventure on this day, September 5, 2018. Did you ever join Heimlich for some tasty treats on his Chew Chew Train?
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Congrats to the entire Rice-Thomson family!
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August 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congrats to the entire Rice-Thomson family!
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Happy Anniversary to the swingiest wake there ever was! (The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland opened on August 9 in 1969.)
August 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy Anniversary to the swingiest wake there ever was! (The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland opened on August 9 in 1969.)
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Happy 70th Disneyland!
July 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy 70th Disneyland!
All movie theaters need a pre-show organist
July 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
All movie theaters need a pre-show organist
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A new window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland was unveiled honoring Lillian Disney and her contributions to the park. The window debuted in a private ceremony on July 13, 2025—Walt and Lillian Disney’s 100th wedding anniversary.
July 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A new window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland was unveiled honoring Lillian Disney and her contributions to the park. The window debuted in a private ceremony on July 13, 2025—Walt and Lillian Disney’s 100th wedding anniversary.
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Wow incredible work everyone!! Especially all the artists and ofc Alicia/anyone putting it together!
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
We have exceeded this year's goal by $10,000! And thank you to @kevkage.bsky.social for getting us up to 35k before the bell!
We have exceeded this year's goal by $10,000! And thank you to @kevkage.bsky.social for getting us up to 35k before the bell!
July 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Wow incredible work everyone!! Especially all the artists and ofc Alicia/anyone putting it together!
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Last chance to win one of our pieces and donate to The Trevor Project!
June 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Last chance to win one of our pieces and donate to The Trevor Project!