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December 20th 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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Movie Releases & Television Premieres
Year Movie / Show Note
1956 Westward Ho the Wagons!
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 1956
68 Year Anniversary
1968 The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 1968
56 Year Anniversary
1974 The Island at the Top of the World
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 1974
50 Year Anniversary
1991 Father of the Bride
Touchstone Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 1991
33 Year Anniversary
2019 Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Lucasfilm

Opened: Dec 20, 2019
5 Year Anniversary
2019 Togo
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 2019
5 Year Anniversary
2024 Mufasa: The Lion King
Walt Disney Pictures

Opened: Dec 20, 2024
Opening Day

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

Year Attraction / Resort / Restaurant / Shop / Cruise Line Note
1981 The Mickey Mouse Club Theatre (Renamed Fantasyland Theater in 1964)
Disneyland

Opened: Aug 27, 1955
Closed: Dec 20, 1981
43 Year Anniversary of closing
1991 Disney's Old Key West Resort
Opened: Dec 20, 1991
33 Year Anniversary
2014 Disney Animation - Anna & Elsa Royal Welcome
Disney California Adventure

Opened: Dec 20, 2014
10 Year Anniversary of opening
2023 Zootopia: Hot Pursuit
Shanghai Disneyland

Opened: Dec 20, 2023
1 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.

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 December 20, 2022
Disneyland Resort - Tuesday, December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

A relaxing day at the Disneyland Resort enjoying the Holiday entertainment and attractions.

Click here for our trip report from this day and pictures.
Disneyland Resort December 20, 2019
Disneyland Resort - Friday, December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019

A final visit to the parks before Christmas to enjoy the holiday entertainment and check in on the ongoing projects.

Click here for our trip report from this day and pictures.
Disneyland Resort December 20, 2018
Disneyland Resort - Thursday, December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018

A look at the new Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland, more Christmas entertainment & decorations plus construction project pictures - Marvel, Star Wars, Downtown Disney & Parking Structure round out this visit to the Disneyland Resort.

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 -

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