Jun 1, 1963

"Yellowstone Cubs," a short film about two bears in a national park, opens in movie theaters. Rex Allen narrates the Disney feature

Nov 20, 1963

"The Incredible Journey," a Disney movie about three lost family pets, debuts in theaters, with Rex Allen narrating

Jan 28, 1965

"A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood" debuts in theaters. Produced by Disney, the picture features Rex Allen as narrator

Dec 15, 1966

Walt Disney dies of lung cancer. The entertainment mogul, responsible for Disneyland and Mickey Mouse, left a conglomerate that will expand to include a country label, Lyric Street, which develops hits for Aaron Tippin, SHeDAISY and Rascal Flatts

Oct 18, 1967

The Disney picture "Charlie, The Lonesome Cougar" debuts in movie theaters, with old hand Rex Allen providing narration

Oct 1, 1971

Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida. The Disney corporation later expands to include a Nashville-based country label, Lyric Street Records, which finds success with SHeDAISY, Rascal Flatts and Aaron Tippin, among others

Nov 8, 1973

The animated Disney movie "Robin Hood" debuts in theaters with Roger Miller providing a voiceover and performing on the soundtrack. Others adding voices include Ken Curtis, George "Goober" Lindsey and Peter Ustinov

Mar 6, 1980

John Schneider and The Osmonds appear on the TV special "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary." Hosted by Danny Kaye, the show also boasts Annette Funicello, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi and Michael Jackson

Dec 12, 1981

CBS presents the TV special "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream," featuring Mac Davis, Marie Osmond, Walter Cronkite, Julie Andrews and Mikhail Baryshnikov

Oct 1, 1982

Epcot Center opens at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The futuristic attraction is linked via Disney to Lyric Street Records, a Nashville-based country label that enjoys success with such acts as SHeDAISY, Rascal Flatts and Aaron Tippin