Tag: Walt Disney Archives
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A Tale of Three Attractions: Disneyland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn
Today marks the 60th anniversary of three attractions at the Disneyland Resort. On June 14, 1959, Disneyland saw a sizeable expansion with the addition of these new attractions. The Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn all debuted on the same day. To celebrate this milestone for these three attractions, the Disneyland Resort invited some members of the…
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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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D23 Expo Returns in August 2019 and Brings All of Disney’s Wonderful Worlds Together in Anaheim, CA
ALL OF DISNEY’S WONDERFUL WORLDS COME TOGETHER AT D23 EXPO—THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT— AUGUST 23–25, 2019, IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. Advance Tickets on Sale August 23, 2018, for the Biggest Disney Fan Event Ever. BURBANK, Calif. – March 26, 2018 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment…
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D23 Expo – Archives, Show Floor, and Zorro – A Day One Experience
The D23 Expo is always a huge experience for all who go. This year was no exception. Here’s some of the things I got to do on the first day… 60th Anniversary of Zorro One panel I was able to attend was “Out of the night, when the full moon is bright – 60 years…
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New Vice President In Charge Of D23 Named
MICHAEL VARGO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, D23, SPECIAL EVENTS AND DISNEY CORPORATE CREATIVE RESOURCES BURBANK, Calif., May 13, 2016 – Michael Vargo has been named Vice President, D23, Special Events and Disney Corporate Creative Resources, it was announced today by Zenia Mucha, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company. A 24-year…
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Walt Disney’s Original Office Restored at the Studio Lot in Burbank
Time and history have been forever preserved at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the studio lot, Walt Disney’s office suite in the original Animation Building was restored. On Monday, the lot held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the newly reconstructed office. The office included “Walt’s formal…
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Opens at the Museum of Science and Industry
TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES OPENS AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO Explore 90 years of Disney imagination and innovation with iconic props, costumes, artwork and artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives CHICAGO (October 16, 2013) – Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, an exhibition which encompasses…
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D23 PRESENTS: TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT IN THE WORLD, CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mrs. Ronald Reagan; Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company; Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation; and Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrate the opening of D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES at The Ronald Reagan Presidential…
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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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D23 SPRINKLES DISNEY MAGIC ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH A YEAR OF SPECTACULAR EVENTS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – November 16, 2011 – In 2012, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will take the show on the road as it kicks off a year-long celebration for D23 members with a bold lineup of fantastic events. Throughout the year, D23 will delight Disney fans from Boston,…
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D23 BRINGS MORE BENEFITS AND SPECIAL SAVINGS TO MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL DISNEY FAN CLUB
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 Members Can Save at Retailers and Attractions Throughout the U.S., Including Brookstone, THQ, SuperShuttle and More BURBANK, Calif. – November 1, 2011 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has unveiled a host of brand-new offers that bring fantastic value to all of its members. …