August 17
1941- Walt and a staff of 17 animators leave on a goodwill trip to South America
1981- Houston International Airport leaders dedicate the airport’s version of the WEDway PeopleMover
1990- Walt Disney Pictures releases Taking Care of Business
1991- “Acting Sheriff," an unsold television pilot, airs on CBS
1998- “Captain EO” closes at Disneyland Paris, marking the final
performance of the 3-D film attraction at any Disney theme park
1998- Touchstone Pictures releases Beloved
1999- “Belle’s Tales of Friendship,” a direct-to-video movie, debuts
2001- Jumping Ship, a Disney Channel Original Movie, debuts
2004- “The Three Musketeers,” a direct-to-video animated feature, debuts
2007- High School Musical 2 premieres on Disney Channel