Disney Commercial By jsreynolds5 Period: Jan 1, 1971 to Oct 8, 2015 Walt Disney History Oct 1, 1971 Grand Openeing of Walt Disney World Oct 1, 1982 Epcot Opens Apr 18, 1983 The Disney Channel begins broadcasting with 18 hours of programming a day. Mar 28, 1987 The first Disney Store opens, in Glendale, California. Jul 30, 1998 Disney Magic cruise ship departs on its inaugural cruise Feb 8, 2001 Disney California Adventure park opens at the Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim, California. Dec 5, 2001 Walt Disney turns 100