Disney Renames Mickey Mouse Club Stage for Annette Funicello

The stage at the Walt Disney Studios where “The Mickey Mouse Club” was filmed has now been officially renamed the Annette Funicello Stage. Disney chief Bob Iger hosted a ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2013 in order to dedicate the soundstage to Annette Funicello, the Mouseketeer-turned-movie star who died this

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Stay and Dine in Disney Hollywood Studios!

There are so many wonderful places to eat in WDW that narrowing down your choices can be hard to do! Choosing by Park can always help so today we will be spotlighting Table Service Places in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s start with the Buffet in the group… Hollywood and Vine~

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Former Mouseketeer Bonita Lynn Fields Elder Dies

Former Mouseketeer Bonita Lynn Fields Elder, died in Indiana this past Saturday after losing a two-year battle with throat cancer, she was 68. Elders was a wonderful dancer who was able to showcase her dancing talents on “The Mickey Mouse Club” in the 1950’s.  Elders was 12 in 1957 when

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For the First Time: Babes In Toyland on Blu-Ray December 11, 2012

Just in time for holiday delivery!  Growing up there were several Holiday movies that were required viewing.  Of course without DVDs, DVRs or Digital Downloads, you actually had to sit down as a family and watch at a specific time.  After consulting the TV Guide of course!  Perhaps that is

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Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song

This video presents the original 1955 Mickey Mouse Club theme song, written by Mouseketeer MC Jimmie Dodd, in a modern typographical style. Everybody Sing Along! Related articles A Look Back: November 24, 1955, Mickey Mouse Club Circus Debuts (chipandco.com) Interview with the Mouseketeers at Disneyland Resort (chipandco.com)

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D23′s Destination D: Disneyland ’55 at the Disneyland Resort

 This year is the 55th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, and D23 is celebrating this milestone year with the premiere of Destination D: Disneyland ’55, a brand-new, two-day event that illuminates the fascinating history behind Disney’s flagship park. Destination D: Disneyland ’55 will take D23 Members on a mesmerizing journey

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