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May 6th in Disney History
Below is a listing of some key openings and closings on this date in Disney History. This includes theme park attration opening and closing dates, movie releases, television premieres as well as my pictures from this date over the years. If you see an important date we are missing drop us an email.

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Disney Milestones
Year Event Note
1991 The Walt Disney Company joins Dow Jones Industrial Average
Opened: May 6, 1991
33 Year Anniversary

Movie Releases & Television Premieres

Year Movie / Show Note
2002 Ultimate X: The Movie
Touchstone Pictures

Opened: May 6, 2002
22 Year Anniversary
2016 Tini: The Movie
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: May 6, 2016
8 Year Anniversary
2022 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel Studios

Opened: May 6, 2022
2 Year Anniversary

Disney Parks (Attractions, Shops, Dining, Resorts & Cruise Line)

Year Attraction / Resort / Restaurant / Shop / Cruise Line Note
1988 Norway Pavilion
Opened: May 6, 1988
36 Year Anniversary
2016 Sunset Showcase Theatre
Disney California Adventure

Opened: May 6, 2016
8 Year Anniversary of opening

Disney Parks Events & Festivals:

 

Disney Related Book Releases on this date:

Below are links to reviews in the Geek's Library section of books released on this date that are in my collection.

 

Disneygeek.com Disney Parks Picture Set:
Picture sets from my visits to a Disney Parks around the world on this date including Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland -

Walt Disney World Resort May 6, 2024
Walt Disney World Resort - May 1-8, 2024
Day 6 - Topolinos Breakfast, EPCOT & Disney's Animal Kingdom
May 6, 2024

Started my day with breakfast at Topolino's then spent the morning and early afternoon at EPCOT. Made a quick trip over to Disney's Animal Kingdom then returned to EPCOT for the evening.

Click here for our trip report from this day and pictures.
Walt Disney World Resort May 6, 2022
Walt Disney World Resort - May 3-10, 2022
Day 4 - Animal Kingdom, Studios, Disney Springs & EPCOT
May 6, 2022

A relaxing morning at Animal Kingdom followed by some relaxation at the Boardwalk then a stop at the Studios for a couple hours before dinner at Disney Springs. Wrapped up the day at EPCOT.

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Walt Disney World Resort May 6, 2016
Walt Disney World Resort - April 30 - May 7, 2016
Day 7 - Oak Trail, Wilderness Lodge, Disney Springs, Epcot & Studios
May 6, 2016

A quick round of golf at Oak Trail followed by a relaxing visit to the Wilderness Lodge and Disney Springs before spending the evening at Epcot and wrapping up with fireworks at the Studios.

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Disneyland Resort May 6, 2011
Disneyland Resort - Friday, May 6, 2011
May 6, 2011

Pirates Premiere final preparations, Star Trader reopens, Construction shots & more.

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Walt Disney World Resort May 6, 2009
Walt Disney World Resort - May 6 - 13, 2009
Day 1 - Studios & Magic Kingdom
May 6, 2009

We hit the ground running with visits to the new Kidani Village at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios today. Included are shots of Stitch's Supersonic Celebration, Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party, the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and the American Idol Experience.

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Walt Disney World Resort May 6, 2005
Walt Disney World Resort - May 4-11, 2005
Day 3 - Palm Golfing, Studios & Epcot
May 6, 2005

Day 3 - Starts off with a relaxing round of Golf on the Palm course, followed by a trip to see Lights, Motors, Action then off to EPCOT for dinner and a concert to close the day.

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