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June 16th 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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Theme Park Opening

2016 - Shanghai Disneyland (Shanghai Disney Resort) -- 8 Year Anniversary

Movie Releases & Television Premieres

Year	Movie / Show	Note
2004	Around the World in 80 Days Walt Disney Pictures Opened: Jun 16, 2004	20 Year Anniversary
2017	Cars 3 Pixar Animation Studios Opened: Jun 16, 2017	7 Year Anniversary
2023	Elemental Pixar Animation Studios Opened: Jun 16, 2023	1 Year Anniversary

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

Year	Attraction / Resort / Restaurant / Shop / Cruise Line	Note
1956	Tom Sawyer Island (Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island) Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 1956	68 Year Anniversary of opening
1999	DisneyQuest (Chicago) Opened: Jun 16, 1999 Closed: Sep 4, 2001	25 Year Anniversary
2015	For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Disney's Hollywood Studios Opened: Jul 5, 2014 Closed: Jun 16, 2015 Other Engagements: - Present	9 Year Anniversary of closing
2016	Alice in Wonderland Maze Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Baymax Super Exercise Expo Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Camp Discovery - Challenge Trails Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Disney Jungle Characters at Happy Circle Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Disney Princesses at Enchanted Storybook Castle Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Dumbo the Flying Elephant Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Enchanted Storybook Castle Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Explorer Canoes Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Fantasia Carousel Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Garden of the Twelve Friends Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Hunny Pot Spin Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Ignite the Dream - A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016 Closed: Apr 6, 2021	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Jet Packs Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Marvel Universe Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Meet Mickey at the Gardens of Imagination Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Mickey's Film Festival Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Mickey's Storybook Express Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Minnie Mouse and Friends Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Once Upon a Time Adventure Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Peter Pan's Flight Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Roaring Rapids Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Shanghai Disneyland Hotel Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary
2016	Shipwreck Shore Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Siren's Revenge Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Soaring Over the Horizon Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Star Wars Launch Bay Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Stitch Encounter Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Tarzan: Call of The Jungle Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016 Closed: Aug 6, 2019	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Toy Story Hotel Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary
2016	TRON Lightcycle Power Run Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2016	Voyage to the Crystal Grotto Shanghai Disneyland Opened: Jun 16, 2016	8 Year Anniversary of opening
2024	Test Track (2.0 Cheverlot Design Center) Epcot Opened: Dec 6, 2012 Closed: Jun 16, 2024 Other Engagements: - Present	0 Year Anniversary of closing

Disney Parks Events & Festivals:

Dreaming of Fantasy Springs ( April 9th - June 30th @ Tokyo Disney Resort )
Disney Pal-Palooza ( April 9th - June 30th @ Tokyo Disney Resort )
Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition! ( April 9th - July 31st @ Tokyo Disney Resort )
Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival ( April 1st - June 30th @ Tokyo Disney Resort )
Pixar Fest 2024 ( April 26th - August 4th @ Disneyland Resort )

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.

No book's published on this date in the Geek's Library

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 -

Disneyland Resort - Friday, June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

A relaxing visit to the Disneyland Resort as the summer season kicks off. I check on several projects and some happenings around the parks.

Click here for our trip report from this day and pictures.

Disneyland Resort - Friday, June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

A very large picture set this week including a check of the Star Wars and Rivers of America Construction. A first look at the recently re-opened Big Thunder Trail, opening day for Tom Sawyer Island, the All-American College Band and a check of other projects at the parks.

Click here for our trip report from this day and pictures.

Disney News Release:
A listing of Disney News Releases that we posted on this date -

Posts on the Geek's Blog:

For more Calendar Listings:

Today In Disney History disneygeek.com Calendar
Disney Parks Milestone Anniversaries (All Parks World Wide Opening & Closing Dates)
Walt Disney World Milestone Anniversaries
Walt Disney World Anniversaries
Disneyland Resort Milestone Anniversaries
Disneyland Resort Anniversaries

Note: Our database currently has opening dates for current attractions as well as closing dates for some historical ones. Plus park, resort and some movie opening dates, this is not a comprehensive list..

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