Today In Disney History: Disney Acquires Rights to Zorro

On this day in Disney history, Walt Disney Productions acquired the television rights to the character Zorro from writer Mitchell Gertz. This deal set the stage for the classic Disney’s Zorro TV series that debuted in 1957 and became one of the studio’s most beloved live-action shows, running for 78 episodes and helping solidify Disney’s presence on television in the 1950s.

Today In Disney History: The Disney Inn Becomes Shades of Green

On this day in Disney history, The Disney Inn at Walt Disney World was leased by the U.S. Department of Defense and eventually renamed Shades of Green. The resort was dedicated to serving active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. The name honors the various “shades of green” worn by U.S. military personnel and the resort continues to operate as an Armed Forces Recreation Center on Disney property.