Whatever happened to The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Does anyone else remember this classic Disney Film from 1949? It hardly ever gets mentioned even though it was based off of 2 pieces of classic American Literature, “The Wind in the Willows” & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” This
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Walt Disney’s Los Angeles 1923-1931: A Bicycle Ride to Kingswell
We had a great time at the 2719 Hyperion Sweatbox last Saturday night in Archdale, NC. All the NC Disney Bloggers got together to hang out, have some laughs, and discuss Disney. One of the topics Saturday night was quite imaginative and very interesting. It was about a imaginary character
Classic Disney Video – Disneyland Pre-Opening Report
Probably the best documentary on Disneyland’s Construction; the last progress report that aired before opening day which wraps up the final phase of the park’s construction. Came from a VHS tape I recorded when the show aired on the Disney Channel several years ago. Narrated by Winston Hibler.
Walt Disney in Rio de Janeiro, circa 1941
Great collection of Walt Disney visting Rio de Janeiro in 1941. Follow along as he hangs out and takes video from the beach. Found this article while hanging out in the Micechat forums. There are many pictures of Walt Disney now available on web sites, so many that it’s more
Disney pic of the day – Walt’s Apartment
With this rare photo, Disney is showing you the apartment just as Walt enjoyed it, with all of its original furnishings and décor. You can just imagine Walt and his grandchildren enjoying some family time in this Town Square hideaway.
Sunday memorial held for Walt Disney’s nephew Roy E Disney
Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, was honored Sunday at a service at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. Sunday’s memorial was anything but a sad occasion. There were live performances and clips from some of his award-winning movies. Everyone was asked not to wear black, but bright colors or
Classic Disney Video – Walt Disney on What’s my Line from 1956
Walt Disney was the mystery guest on the 11 November 1956 episode of WML. At the end of this clip, Jerry Lewis makes a pitch for MDA.
Disneyland Resort Gives Back During the Twelve Days of Christmas
The Disneyland Resort and its cast members have a legacy of giving, started by Walt Disney himself, and the giving efforts kick into high gear during the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to: On the first day of Christmas…1,000 individuals receive necessities through
Disney biographer remembers Roy E. Disney
The scene was Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley. Patty and Roy E. Disney were preparing for a flight to New York to help promote a book about Roy’s father who found the money to realize the dreams of his brother, Walt Disney. Patty and Roy were seated
Roy Disney, Nephew Of Walt Disney, Dies
Disney Died Wednesday After Bout With Cancer A newspaper says Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney who became a powerful behind-the-scenes influence on the family business, has died. He was 79. Clifford A. Miller, a spokesman for Roy Disney’s company Shamrock Holdings, told the Los Angeles Times that
LAPD arrests Disney grandson for alleged illegal gun possession
Patrick Disney Miller, grandson of the late Walt Disney, was arrested early today on suspicion of illegal gun possession, police said. Miller, 42, was taken into custody about 5:30 a.m. at his home in Woodland Hills, said Officer Karen Rayner of the Los Angeles Police Department. “An LAPD gun unit
Disney’s Plan To Create Jobs
The Walt Disney Co.’s Bob Iger has a strategy for saving jobs in America: lower the corporate tax rate. That was part of Iger’s message last week at President Obama’s jobs summit, and the CEO reemphasized his point during Tuesday’s Mad Money, which was the second installment of the show’s
Disney Fun Facts – For Die Hard Fans Only
Some interesting Fun Facts I found online about Walt Disney, DisneyWorld and DisneyLand. Some I have heard before others I had no clue…Be sure to share with us any others you may know in the comment section below. * The Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at the Magic Kingdom for
Adventures by Disney cuts itineraries & destinations
The Walt Disney Co. is scaling back its Adventures by Disney business, dropping many itineraries and destinations from its 2010 schedule. Disney executives acknowledge that the economic downturn has put pressure on the guided-tour business, as well as others. “When you think about the economy, it’s hard not to think
