Tag: Walt Disney
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Flowers and Trees | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 30, 1932
On this day in 1932, the Silly Symphony cartoon ‘Flowers and Trees’ was released.
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The Moon Spinners | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 8, 1964
On this day in 1964, the live-action adventure mystery ‘The Moon-Spinners’ was released in theaters. It starred a 17-year-old Hayley Mills in her fifth out of six films for Disney. On a visit to Crete, Mills gets tangled up in intrigue and romance when a stash of jewels goes missing. ‘The Moon Spinners’ was the…
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The Legacy of Sherman Brothers Music at Disneyland
Disney fans were shocked and saddened last weekend with the news of the passing of Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman. Richard, along with his brother Robert, made a lasting impact on not only music in Disney movies as well as other non-Disney projects, but the Disney theme parks as well. Just about everywhere you turn…
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Take a Look at These Disney Topiaries Old and New!
For many guests, Disney Parks are the only place where topiaries are seen. Inspired by gardens in Europe, they have become a mainstay of the gardens around it’s a small world at Disneyland and of course the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Disney shared a look today at some vintage topiaries along with 21…
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The Walt Disney Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 15, 1973
On this day in 1973, ‘The Walt Disney Story,’ a film about the history of Walt Disney narrated by Walt himself, opened in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attraction had debuted at Disneyland’s Opera House a week before. The film pulled together interviews and recordings of Walt to create the narration. It…
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Plane Crazy | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 17, 1929
On this day in 1929, the cartoon ‘Plane Crazy’ was released officially in New York City. It was the first Mickey Mouse short to be produced, but the fourth to be released. An early version was test screened without sound the year before in Los Angeles. Walt Disney performed the voices for both Mickey and…
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Disney Twenty-Three | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2009
On this day in 2009, the first issue of the ‘Disney twenty-three’ magazine was released with the launch of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. That first Spring 2009 issue featured a black and white cover photo of a young Walt Disney behind a film camera. Released quarterly, the publication is known for its exclusive…
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 21, 1938
On this day in 1938, Disney animators would begin work on “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” segment for Walt Disney’s masterpiece “Fantasia!” The segment was based on a 1797 poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and was put to the music of Paul Dukas. It would popularize this story and further cement Mickey Mouse as Walt Disney’s…
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Walt Disney Inducted Into Orange County Hall of Fame
On Friday, Walt Disney was inducted into the inaugural class of the Orange County Hall of Fame. He was one of ten inductees who included Olympians Greg Louganis and Amanda Beard, golfer Tiger Woods, L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Gwen Stefani, singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, and three developers: Frank Jao, Henry Segerstrom…
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From All of Us to All of You | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 24, 1959
On this day in 1959, a holiday tradition began in Sweden when the ‘Walt Disney Presents’ Christmas special, “From All of Us to All of You” premiered on TV1 without commercial interruption. Half of the country made it part of their family Christmas Eve celebrations that year, and continued to do so for the next…
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Holiday Time at Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1962
On this day in 1962, Walt Disney’s ‘Wonderful World of Color’ TV series first aired “Holiday Time at Disneyland.” In it, Walt Disney appears in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle as an enthusiastic bell ringer. He is joined by Victorian-era carolers and Santa Claus himself, portrayed by actor Paul Maxey. This segment is featured in…
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Sit Next to Walt the Dreamer Statue on Walt Disney’s Birthday at EPCOT
Disney has announced that its new Walt the Dreamer statue will be available for guests to take photos of and sit next to starting on Walt Disney’s birthday, December 5, 2023. Along with announcing the opening date for World Celebration Gardens, including Dreamers Point, photos of this beautiful statue were also unveiled for this new…
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“Christmas with Walt Disney” Arrives On Disney+
A film that has been shown exclusively at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco has now been released for everyone to enjoy on Disney+. “Christmas with Walt Disney” is a 50-minute Walt Disney Family Museum original production directed by famed Disney producer Don Hahn. In this special, you can view…
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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 Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
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A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…
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Imagination Left in the World – Day Seven – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney You’ve probably heard this quote before. It tends to be thrown around pretty freely in the Disney community, often to justify the closure of something in the parks to make way for…
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Here’s How a Four-Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company
On Monday, The Walt Disney Company celebrated a momentous milestone: its 100th anniversary. Over the last century, Disney has created magical moments, iconic stories, and a media kingdom that has helped grant wishes both large and small. But all of it—the parks, the blockbusters, even Mickey Mouse himself—started out of a Los Angeles residence with a contract that was hardly four pages…
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Disneyland Resort Cast Members Honor Disney’s 100th Anniversary With 23-Hour Celebration
On October 16, 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded The Walt Disney Company. At the time, Walt was only 21 years old. To commemorate this centennial anniversary, Disneyland Resort cast members (many of whom are around 21 years of age themselves) participated in a 23-hour celebration. Throughout the day there were group cast meet-ups and…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Dream Makers Statue as Part of 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company
Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled today the Dream Makers statue. The statue is now at its new home in the courtyard behind the Castle of Magical Dreams, appropriately near the carousel. This is reminiscent of Walt Disney sitting by a merry-go-round watching his daughters, which he attributed as where the dream for Disneyland was born. The…
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The Touching Story of How Richard Sherman Revisits Walt Disney’s Favorite Song in ‘Once Upon a Studio’
When Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new short Once Upon a Studio makes its broadcast debut Sunday, October 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT as part of ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!, it will feature a newly recorded version of the classic Mary Poppins lullaby “Feed the Birds” by Academy Award-winning composer, songwriter, and Disney Legend Richard…
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Magical Details About New Disney twenty-three Magazine Revealed as Disney Continues Disney100 Celebration
D23 has released new details about the upcoming release of its next Disney twenty-three magazine. This magazine, which comes out quarterly, will continue to celebrate and explore the 100-year legacy of The Walt Disney Company. This will include a letter from Disney CEO Bob Iger, artwork by the voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan, a…
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Celebrating 60 Years of Tropical Magic: The Enchanting History of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland
Today, let’s raise our glasses filled with tropical cocktails (or our Dole Whips) and embark on a journey to the heart of the enchanted Polynesian paradise that is Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. As the Tiki Room celebrates its 60th anniversary, let’s take a moment to appreciate the rich history and enduring charm…
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“Disney Cats & Dogs” Exhibit Heading to The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Cats & Dogs, a traveling exhibit that was originally presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at Matsuya Ginza—the historic department store in Tokyo, is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. This exhibit will be opening to the public on June 24, 2023, and…