Tag: Steamboat Willie
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Steamboat Willie | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 30, 1928
On this day in 1928, the score was recorded for ‘Steamboat Willie.’
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A Geeky New Year – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #693
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2024! There are new things and a renewed focus this year for Geeks Corner that we hope you will enjoy. We are going to have more segments, more community, and this episode introduces a new logo that is more in line with the Daps Magic brand…
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‘Steamboat Willie: Live-To-Film Concert’ Coming to Hollywood
(HOLLYWOOD, CA) BroadWest Entertainment is proud to present STEAMBOAT WILLIE: Live-To-Film Concert, a Swingin’ With The Mouse event at the Bourbon Room on March 24th, 2024, hosted and produced by creator PABLO ROSSIL. States ROSSIL, “As 2024 marks the 95th anniversary of legendary animated short Steamboat Willie we set out to celebrate the first outing of our favorite mouse…
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Steamboat Willie to Enter Public Domain with the New Year
Walt Disney once said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it all started with a mouse”. Starting on January 1, 2024, that specific iteration of the mouse will see its copyright expire. However, that isn’t the end of the story for Mickey Mouse. With the expiration of the…
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Disney Releases Special Video for Mickey Mouse’s 95th Birthday
On November 18, 2023, Mickey Mouse celebrated his 95th birthday. As Walt Disney said, “it was all started by a mouse.” Nearly 100 years later, it could almost be said that it all continues with a mouse. While the company has evolved through the years, Mickey Mouse continues to be a lovable everyman that delights…
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How ‘Steamboat Willie’ Debuted Mickey Mouse’s ‘Everyman’ Popularity 95 Years Ago
95 years ago this weekend, a rambunctious animated mouse set sail, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved icons in history. That mouse—as you probably have guessed—was named Mickey and on November 18, 1928, the character—alongside his partner Minnie—debuted in the touchstone animated short, Steamboat Willie. Since then, Mickey Mouse and The Walt Disney Company…
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Disney Gives New Look at “Steamboat Willie” Splash Pad The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney has shared a new look at the Steamboat Willie splash pad that guests will be able to experience when they visit The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. When this new Disney Vacation Club property begins welcoming guests on September 28, 2023, there will be a beautiful new opportunity to enjoy the California sun in this…
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Disney Announces New Disney100 Decades Collections With ‘Steamboat Willie’ Arriving on February 20, 2023
Disney has announced the launch of its Disney100 Decades Collections. Disney shared that these collections are “a new series that commemorates beloved Disney characters that have captured the hearts and imaginations of us all throughout the past century.” On the third Monday of each month, there will be a new collection released that highlights a…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Magic Key Exclusive Mr. Toad and Steamboat Willie Magic Shots
The Disneyland Resort has announced new Magic Key exclusive magic shots from Disney PhotoPass. There is one in Disneyland and one in Disney California Adventure. The magic shots will be available from November 2 through November 10, 2022. In Disneyland, Magic Key holders can get a magic shot with Mr. Toad and his wild ride…err…
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Original Mickey Mouse Copyright Protection Set to Expire in 2024
In 2024, copyright protection for Mickey Mouse is set to expire. This happens “Steamboat Willie,” the original version of Mickey Mouse would be pushed into the public domain. Creators, artists, and even fans would then be able to use this character in their own work. Perhaps more importantly to Disney, this could lead to a…
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New Steamboat Willie Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Offered to Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Disneyland Magic Key Holders now have another opportunity for a Magic Shot from Disney PhotoPass the next time they visit the Disneyland Resort. The official social media channels for Disneyland’s Magic Key shared today that there is now an opportunity to get a photo taken with Steamboat Willie when visiting Disney California Adventure. Steamboat Willie…
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Why It’s Good to Celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s Birthday This Year
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are celebrating their 92nd birthday today. With that age it seems like they’ve been around for ages and ages and ages. Milestones could be fewer coming (though 92 is nothing to sneeze at). Why celebrate the mice today? The reason starts at their origin. Walt Disney had just come back from…
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Celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s 90th Birthday with Exclusive Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket
Popcorn buckets are here again! We’ve had everything from Oogie Boogie to Santa Pluto and now it’s time to introduce the newest in the lineup! Exclusive for Annual Passholders, grab your very own Steamboat Willie popcorn bucket in celebration of Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday! This eye-catching popcorn bucket is not only useful for keeping…
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Mickey Mouse – An Artistic Inspiration Throughout 90 Years
Mickey Mouse turns 90 years old today. Though he has been an icon since that first cartoon, Steamboat Willie, he’s had some changes to his appearance. Yet, he remains an artistic inspiration for many. I just started grad school for art history this year, and it started with Mickey Mouse. I have been an artist…
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Mickey Mouse Continues to Spread Happiness Around the World in 90th Anniversary Portrait
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Its initial appearance celebrated 90 years of Mickey Mouse. On hand was Bret Iwan along with Becky Cline and animator Mark Henn. The panel was hosted by D23’s Justin Arthur. The panel covered many memories of Mickey Mouse. Bret…
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ABC’s Good Morning America to Premiere Mickey Mouse’s New Music Video, “What We Got”
GMA VISIT IS MICKEY’S FINAL STOP IN HIS WORLDWIDE BIRTHDAY TOUR. PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif., November 14, 2016 —Mickey Mouse will visit the set of ABC’s Good Morning America on November 18, to celebrate his birthday and premiere his new music video, “What We Got.” His appearance in New York City is the culmination of…
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Mickey Mouse Goes Around the World for Birthday!
Mickey Mouse is going all out for his birthday this year with a trip around the world! During this trip to many iconic global locations, Mickey will be chronicling his adventures on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook page. At the end of this trip, a video will debut with a new song entitled “What We Got”…
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Mickey Avenue and the Entrance – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Shanghai Disneyland has created quite the buzz with its opening. Sold out tickets and a multi-day grand opening have made this a Disney park to remember. But, it’s the attractions and the atmosphere that make this the memorable experience. Here is the first part of a series of looking at each area of the park…
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Shanghai Disneyland Details On Rides and Lands
If you haven’t already, check out the post we have about the announcement with an overview of the resort: Shanghai Disney Unveiled But, now there are more firm details about each land and the attractions. Straight from Shanghai Disney, here are descriptions of each land and the attractions in them… Mickey Avenue Mickey Avenue is…
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A Look in the Disney Archives, Courtesy of D23
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Recently, D23 – the official Disney fan club, invited several members of the online media up to the Walt Disney Studios to look at the events coming to D23 members in 2012. Things got started off with a look around the lobby of the Frank G. Wells building.…
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New Sorcerer Mickey Topiary Conducts Floral Magic at 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Colorful New Gardens, Popular Gardening Workshops and Whimsical Fun in Store LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A little gardening magic will go a long way when an eight-foot-tall floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary holds court at the entrance to the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20…