Tag: Walt Disney
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Day Three: Envisioning Novelty – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As Mr. Daps highlighted yesterday, Walt Disney came up with the idea of Disneyland as he was sitting on a bench in Griffith Park, watching his daughters riding the carousel and dreaming of a place where families could enjoy themselves together. Of course, this was only the beginning of Walt’s great vision, not the end.…
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Day Two: An Idea and a Dream – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for when it comes to the many worlds of Disney this month. One of the things that seem almost to be a no-brainer is the idea that Walt Disney had while sitting on a bench at Griffith Park. Now found at Disneyland in the Opera House, this…
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EPCOT – Celebrating 40 Years of Inspiration, Imagination, and Possibility
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened its gates for the first time. Originally pitched by Walt Disney as the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT Center has always been about imagination, innovation, and the possibility of a better tomorrow. This was something Walt Disney was very excited about. During a video shot to share…
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Walt’s Plane Heads West for First Time in Three Decades for D23 Expo Appearance
Walt Disney’s personal plane is returning to the West Coast for the D23 Expo. The plane is making its way to Anaheim, California to be on Display at the expo. The plane’s exterior has been restored and will be a part of an exhibit in the Anaheim Convention Center Arena called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s…
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Updated Disney Enchantment Brings Both Walt Disney and Roy Disney to the Forefront of 50th Fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary fireworks, Disney Enchantment has been updated. Tonight a new introduction debuted for the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. This new introduction has Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney, and Roy Disney. It adds a healthy additional dose of Disney magic and nostalgia to the beginning of the fireworks show. The new…
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Disney Legend Tommy Kirk Passes Away at 79
Disney Legend and actor Tommy Kirk has passed away at the age of 79. Kirk was known for many classic Disney live-action films. This includes Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones. Kirk was honored as a Disney Legend in 2006. Tommy Kirk was born on December 10, 1941. He was…
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Happy 4th of July! – Looking Back at Patriotic Moments at the Parks!
Happy 4th of July! We hope you are having an absolutely wonderful and safe day celebrating the 245th birthday of the United States of America. Walt Disney was known for his patriotism. It started at a young age when Walt Disney showed up to school as President Abraham Lincoln. Dressed as Lincoln, Disney recited the…
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Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn Reopening on July 18th!
Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn has announced that it is reopening for its first public event on 2021. The official reopening will be on July 18, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is anticipated that guests who visit will be able to see Walt’s Barn, the SFDRR Combine Car and the related exhibits, and…
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Virtual CHOC Walk Kicks off with Disney Magic, New Memories, and Lots of Heart!
The CHOC Walk is a bit different this year. Because of the pandemic, this year’s CHOC Walk is being celebrated virtually. The event, which is usually held at the Disneyland Resort, took to the internet on the afternoon of May 22 and then to local neighborhoods as thousands of people walked to raise money and…
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Walt Disney Included in List of Names for National Garden of American Heroes
In an Executive Order released today, it was revealed that Walt Disney was one of the names included for the National Garden of American Heroes. Other people that are to be included in this garden of statues includes John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alexander Hamilton, Steve Jobs, Betsy Ross, Sacagawea,…
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Star Wars and a Statue – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1110 (#533)
Welcome to another weekly episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover! The geeks also continue their weekly holiday celebration with a magical Christmas moment! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Let’s go to the corner! GEEKS CORNER Topics Thoughts on the Mandalorian! Magical Moment with Phat…
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The Times They Are a Changing – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we report on the top five headlines of the week from the Disney and geek communities. This week, there are a lot of things to cover and it was hard to narrow it down to five. But we did it and so we’ll get right to…
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On Walt Disney’s Birthday, Dreamer’s Point Statue Confirmed for EPCOT
On what would have been Walt Disney’s 119th birthday, a statue of his likeness was again confirmed for EPCOT. Originally announced at the 2019 D23 Expo, this statue of Walt Disney was supposed to be at a location being called Dreamer’s Point. It would celebrate the ultimate dreamer and also act as an anchor for…
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Disneyland Resort Unveils Refurbished Walt and Mickey Statues on Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
On Mickey Mouse’s 92nd birthday the Disneyland Resort revealed that both statues of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse had been refurbished. The unveiling came after painstaking work was taken to bring both statues back to their original glory. At Disneyland, the Partners statue which stands in the center of the Hub in front of Sleeping…
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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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Walt’s Chili and Beans from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park – GEEK EATS
This weekend we are continuing to celebrate Disneyland’s 65th birthday and also the man who’s dreams made Disneyland a reality. One way to celebrate this special weekend, man, and dream is to recreate one of his favorite foods at home. Walt absolutely loved chili and beans. Walt loved how hardy and filling this was and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares New Look at Tri-Circle-D Ranch Ahead of Reopening
Ahead of the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Disney is sharing a look at the new barn at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Throughout the closure of the Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members have continued to care for the horses that inhabit the ranch. Through the year, Tri-Circle-D…
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Tom Morris Shares About Making Iconic Magic at the Disney Parks During Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours Presentation
The Walt Disney Family Museum recently featured Tom Morris on a Happily Ever After Hours presentation. Tom Morris has had a career with Imagineering/WED Enterprises for about 30 years, and has worked on several parks and memorable attractions. Morris discussed his beginnings as an Orange County California native with a paper route. This route let…
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Happy 92nd Birthday Richard M. Sherman!
Today is the 92nd birthday for Richard M. Sherman. He, along with his brother Robert, helped create many of the magical tunes that have brought so many Disney movies and attractions to life. This man exudes kindness and Disney magic as he shares his music with the world. Richard M. Sherman was born in New…
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Updates on Changes Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
As we get closer to Walt Disney World Resort hotels opening, many guests have wondered what changes could be coming to their stay. This week, Walt Disney World Resort has released updates on their “Know Before You Go” page on what guests will experience when stays begin on June 22. On June 22, these are…
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The Evolution of “it’s a small world”: From the World’s Fair to Disneyland
Prep for the 1964 World’s Fair In 1963, WED Enterprises was knee deep in projects; not only for Disneyland, but pavilions for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair in New York. They were working on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for the State of Illinois Pavilion, Magic Skyway for Ford, and Carousel of Progress for General Electric.…
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Journey Into Imagineering with a Look at the Research and Development Department
It’s time to take another journey into Imagineering! This week, we get a look into the Research and Development wing at Walt Dinsey Imagineering and we get a chance to see where the next great ideas come from! As Mike Honeck leads us through this leg of the tour, we get a chance to see…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Festival Coming in October 2021
There is a lot to look forward to in 2021! The Walt Disney Family Museum just announced that they will be bringing a very special Animation Festival to the beautiful Presidio in October 2021 for aspiring animators! The Walt Disney Family Museum was created by Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s daughter, as a way to…
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Honoring and Celebrating Walt, Trains, and Mickey & Minnie Through the Years
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have been international and cultural icons spanning generations. It all began on November 18, 1928 with their first appearance aboard a black-and-white steamboat in “Steamboat Willie,” and continues today with their latest adventure searching for the perfect picnic spot. The first Disney Parks attraction featuring our favorite mice opens tomorrow…