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A web log for all fans of Walt Disney, The Disney Company, and its many products. Using the theories behind Walt Disney's family oriented entertainment and education, this blog is intended to be a safe read for the whole family. The Disney Blog is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any way. All Disney parks, attractions, lands, shows, event names, etc. are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Blog is affiliated with LaughingPlace.com, the number one Disney Fan site on the internet. Please see creative commons license at the bottom of this page for copyright information. All content on this website is my own and does not necessarily represent the views of my employer or anyone else on the planet. The Disney Blog is supported by advertising and some of the links on this site and in product reviews are revenue share affiliate ads. I also do accept product for review and to give away as prizes. However, I compose all my editorial separate from any decision regarding advertising or affiliate links. YMMV.
Category Archives: History
Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer and Beach Party Sweetheart, Dead at Age 70
To Disney fans Annette Funicello represents a time when the company was at its most pure. As a 12-year old she was discovered by Walt Disney and cast as one of the original Mouseketeers. She earned her way into the … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, History
Tagged annette, annette funicello, beach party, mouseketeer, walt disney
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DAK History Lesson: Loin Cloths and Roller Skates
It’s time for your 3rd Animal Kingdom History Lesson! As a reminder, this is all in preparation for the 15th anniversary of WDW’s baby park on April 22nd. This time around, we are hanging from the vines and discussing the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World
Tagged animal kingdom, dak, DAK History Lesson, history, History Lesson, Jane, tarzan, Tarzan ROCKS!, Terk, Theater in the Wild
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The Park: Disneyland, Anaheim, 1963
When Walt visited the Park, he always created quite a stir behind the scenes. As soon as he drove through the back gate, the offices were abuzz. Phones would ring “Walt’s in the Park! “, “Who’s he talking to?” “Where … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland, History, Uncle Walt
Tagged Disneyland, enchanted tiki room, history, the park, tiki room, walt disney
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Disneyland goes Retro for Saving Mr. Banks
A terrific collection of photos from around Disneyland on November 6th and 7th can be found over on LaughingPlace.com. The park was playing host to a Hollywood movie production for “Saving Mr. Banks” complete with mega stars and set design … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland, History, Uncle Walt
Tagged 1961, Anaheim, Disneyland, filming, history, hollywood, LaughingPlace.com, mary poppins, retro, saving mr. banks, tom hanks, walt disney
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Special Exhibits come to Walt Disney Family Museum
Recently The Disney Blog sent special reporter Joe Webb down to the Walt Disney Family Museum to cover the opening of a special exhibition entitled “Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation”. The WDFM has also announced details for … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, History
Tagged snow white, stop motion, walt disney family museum, wdfm
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