Tag: Walt Disney

  • Tomorrowland Preview Comes to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

    Tomorrowland Preview Comes to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

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    There is something almost surreal about sitting in a theater to watch a movie preview that seems to be taking place just outside of said theater. That’s what feels like is happening when guests watch the preview for Tomorrowland in the Magic Eye Theater inside of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Disneyland Annual Passholders were given the opportunity to…

  • Visiting Alice in Wonderland

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    One of my favorite things to observe at Disneyland are the magical interactions that happen daily throughout the Resort between kids of all ages and characters. On Sunday I was able to observe an adorable interaction between Alice in Wonderland and the girl in yellow. She was completely enthralled with Alice in her own little…

  • Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri

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    Although only in use for a couple of years by Walt Disney, the Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri played a pivotal role in his life and the history of the Walt Disney Company and legacy. Founded in 1921, Laugh-O-Gram Films was where Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks found the inspiration for what would become Mickey Mouse.…

  • Happy Birthday Disneyland! – Geeks Corner – Episode 343

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    This week on Geeks Corner the Geeks celebrate Disneyland’s 59th Anniversary… but the hashtag is #Disneyland60… hrmm…. Nonetheless, they chat about the events of the day and what they would like to see next year! Haunted Mansion is getting a movie and an animated special. It’s time to talk about the possibilities for each! Star…

  • Walt Disney Biopic Coming to PBS Fall 2015

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    A new biopic about legendary Walt Disney is to air on PBS in the fall of 2015. This four hour, two night special looks at the life of Disney along with his accomplishments. According to Variety, archival footage and interviews will be used in this project. Producer Sarah Colt will be working on this film,…

  • Happy Birthday Disneyland

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    “To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America…with the hope that it will be a…

  • Voice of Pinocchio Dead at 87

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      Richard Percy Jones (Dick Jones), the voice of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, is dead at 87. He died at his home in Northridge, California of apparently natural causes. Jones was born in Snyder, Texas in 1927. At a very young age he began riding horses and was known as “World’s Youngest Trick Rider and Trick Roper”.…

  • ‘As Dreamers Do’ Film Review

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    The story of young Walt Disney may not be familiar to us all. His life admiration and ways of inspiration all started out with a simple dream. Recently, I attended the Los Angeles premiere of “As Dreamers Do” at the UCLA campus. The film was great and tugged on a few heart strings. If you…

  • Saving Mr. Banks – Thoughts By Mr. DAPs

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    Yes, I’m late to the game but I finally was able to see Saving Mr. Banks tonight. Sometimes life gets in the way of things we’d really love to do but I’m happy to say that Saving Mr. Banks was definitely worth the wait. This is a movie build around the negotiations with P.L. Travers…

  • Happy Birthday Walt Disney!

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    On December 5, 1901 an American icon was born in Chicago, IL. His dreams and ideas would change the face of entertainment, travel, innovation, technology, and of course animation. His “can do” spirit made him the ultimate entrepreneur as he moved from sketch artist, to cartoonist, to owner of one of the most recognizable studios…

  • Effort Underway to Restore Walt and Roy Disney’s Birthplace

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    The home that is Walt and Roy Disney’s birthplace is going to be restored if a group from Chicago get their way. This house is on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street and was designed and built by Elias and Flora Disney. “ON BEHALF OF THE DISNEY FAMILY, WE ARE SO PLEASED TO SEE WALT…

  • Diane Disney Miller: Through the Eyes of a Photographer

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    Diane Disney Miller (December 18, 1933-November 19, 2013) Yesterday the Disney community reeled as the news of Diane Disney Miller’s death spread. Diane Disney Miller, the daughter of Walt Disney, was a person known for her kindness, her dedication to the arts, and her dedication to her father’s legacy. To remember her legacy, we thought…

  • Diane Disney Miller, Dead at 79

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    Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney, has died at age 79. She died at her home in Napa, California due to complications from a fall that she had in September. Diane Disney Miller leaves behind a rich philanthropic legacy. She helped get the Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall build. This iconic Los Angeles building…

  • Saving Mr. Banks Feature – Tom Hanks as Walt Disney

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    When Saving Mr. Banks is unveiled to the world next months, movie goers will get to see the first theatrical representation of Walt Disney. For Saving Mr. Banks there was only one person who could do the job, according to people associated with the movie. Walt Disney had to be portrayed by Tom Hanks. Disney…

  • Dick Van Dyke & Richard Sherman Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins

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    AFI FFEST HOSTS MARY POPPINS 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION SCREENING November 8, 2013 ­ Los Angeles – Dick Van Dyke (Bert), Karen Dotrice (Jane Banks) & Richard Sherman (music & lyrics) attended the red carpet today at the TCL Chinese Theater to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Screening of Disney’s MARY POPPINS. They were joined by Kathryn Beaumont (Peter Pan & Alice in Wonderland), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr Banks, Transformers:…

  • Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Opens at the Museum of Science and Industry

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    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…

  • Disney Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Walt’s Birth Place Oct 16, 2013

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    D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, OPENING OCTOBER 16, 2013, AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO 90 Years of Disney Imagination, Innovation and Entertainment Come to Chicago, Including Iconic Props, Costumes, Artwork and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives  PRESS RELEASE: “The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives showcases the creativity and innovation that has defined…

  • Remembering Roy E. Disney – Book Review by Mr. DAPs

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    Imagine a billionaire who loves to go to Costco and eat hot dogs. He is a guy has a fancy car but drives a smaller one because gas prices have gone up. He holds his wife’s hand during every take off of his private airplane. He believes in doing things right rather than doing things…

  • Disney Studios 2.0 On the Way in LA County

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    The LA County Board of Supervisors have approved a massive plan by the Walt Disney Company to move forward with the Golden Oak Ranch project in the Santa Clarita Valley. Golden Ranch was originally chosen by Walt Disney himself as an outdoor filming location for “Adventures of Spin & Marty” segments of “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Later Disney…

  • Happy 58th Birthday Disneyland

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    “To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America… with hope that it will be…

  • Saving Mr. Banks First Official Photo

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      The first official photo for Saving Mr. Banks has been released by Time. In it, Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) can be seen waving as he walks with P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) who doesn’t look like she is really enjoying Disneyland all that much. Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks is the story of the struggle to get…

  • Never before released photos from Walt Disney’s personal camera

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    Yesterday we announced D23.com was featuring never-before-released photos of Walt Disney from his personal camera. These images, exclusive to the Official Disney Fan Club, are available as part of D23’s new member-exclusive content. We are pleased to include two of the images here. Guests may now join D23 for free at DisneyStore.com/D23. After 24 hours they can…

  • Disneyland Honors Harrison “Buzz” Price With Window on Main Street

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    Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations for both Disneyland and later…

  • Original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Dead at 70

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    Annette Funicello, one of the original Mouseketeers picked by Walt Disney himself, has died at the age of 70 on Monday, April 8, at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California from complications to multiple sclerosis. “Annette was and always will be a cherished member of the Disney family, synonymous with the word Mousketeer, and a true…