Tag: Walt Disney
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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…
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Funko Pop! Icons: Disney 100 – Walt Disney with Magazine Available for Pre-Order
A new Funko Pop! is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Funko Pop! Icons: Disney 100 – Walt Disney with Magazine is part of the Disney100 collection of Funk Pop! figures and shows Walt Disney himself with a magazine. The Funko Pop! figure will be released on June 6, 2023. Details about The Walt Disney…
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‘Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was’ Now Available for Pre-Order
Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was is now available for pre-order. This book gives a look at Walt Disney’s project that almost was but then wasn’t. It will be released on September 13, 2023. The retail price for the hardcover book is $32. It is written by…
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‘The Official Walt Disney Quote Book’ Available as Disney Celebrates Disney100
The Official Walt Disney Quote Book is available on Amazon as a part of the Disney100 celebration. Disney100 is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This book includes both quotes and photos of Walt Disney himself. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book Official Description The Walt Disney Company honors its…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Honorary Oscar at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure
The honorary Oscar given to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is temporarily on display at Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. The Oscar and seven miniature accompanying Oscars are on display in the entrance of the Disney replication of the theater where the movie premiered. This display is…
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Walt Disney: An American Original: Commemorative Edition (Disney Editions Deluxe) Being Released as Part of Disney100 Celebration
Walt Disney: An American Original is getting a new release as part of the Disney100 celebration. Disney100 is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney: An American Original is a biography on Disney by Bob Thomas and is a must-read for any Disney fan. This new hardcover version of…
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Walt Disney with Dumbo and Timothy Funko Pop! Available for Pre-Order
A new Funko Pop! that has Walt Disney with Dumbo and Timothy Mouse is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Part of the Disney100 collection of Disney Funko Pop! figures, this is a recreation of a photo of Walt Disney with Dumbo and Timothy Mouse. It is $12.99 and will be released officially on March…
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Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. Receives $2 Million Grant for Walt Disney’s Laugh-O-Gram Studio
Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. has received a $2 million grant to help bring what was once Walt Disney’s Laugh-O-Gram Studio back to life. The grant was announced by U.S. House Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Cleaver, the former mayor of Kansas City said that the city has to do everything it can to honor one of…
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D23 And The Franklin Institute Celebrate Opening of Disney100: The Exhibition
Today in Philadelphia, PA, D23 and The Franklin Institute celebrated the opening of Disney100: The Exhibition. This exhibit that is made of up of more than 250 objects that are the “Crown Jewels” of The Walt Disney Archives opens to the public on February 18, 2023. The special event today included members of the media…
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Lifelike Walt Disney Hologram Debuts at Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute
This morning, a first look was given of Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute. Good Morning America showed a video of Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney sharing how the magic is made. The moment begins with Sorcerer Mickey Mouse saying “Here’s my pal, Walt, sharing how the magic is made!” As he says this,…