On this day in 1934, Donald Fauntleroy Duck made his big screen debut- and the world has never been the same! Happy Birthday, Donald Duck!
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
A Voice for Minnie Mouse
Money was tight at the Disney Studios in the early years. Even when Mickey Mouse was wildly successful, the company had to conserve cash. That explains who voiced Minnie Mouse in her early years...
It was Walt Disney himself! Minnie Mouse originally just squeaked and said a few words, so it was easy for Mr. Disney to save money and provide both Mickey and Minnie's voices.
As the company coffers grew, Mr. Disney was able to retire from voicing Minnie Mouse. The task was taken over by Marcelite Garner, who gave Ms. Mouse the voice and personality we all know and love.
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #43: Teri Garr, Tomorrowland Dancer
One of Teri Garr's first jobs in show business was at DISNEYLAND Park. Ms. Garr was a dancer in a show on the Tomorrowland Stage.
For the full story, click here:
Monday, June 8, 2015
A Jealous Rabbit
In order to portray a Toontown that realistically showed all of the characters that would have lived there, Disney had to negotiate to include outside characters. Due to various egos and rivalries among the studios, it was not an easy process.
Some rights holders saw that if this film was successful, it would introduce their out of the spotlight properties to a new generation. That's why Betty Boop got her scene stealing turn, voiced by Mae Questel, her original voice.
Warner Brothers, on the other hand, were not so easy to deal with. Their Looney Tunes characters had always played second fiddle to Disney. Bugs Bunny has never been as popular as Mickey Mouse, whose merchandise frequently outsells Warner Brothers' entire licensing portfolio.
Knowing this, Warner Brothers played hardball. They insisted that Bugs Bunny would only be permitted in the film if he had the exact same amount of screen time as Mickey Mouse. Like a petulant, jealous actress, Bugs Bunny's handlers would ensure that, at least in the world of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Bugs would be equal to superstar Mickey Mouse.
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #44: Steve Martin, Magic Shop Castmember
Famed Hollywood actor Steve Martin grew up in Fullerton, California. His first job was at the park, selling The Disneyland News to park guests. Eventually he worked at Main Street's Magic Shop.
For the full story, click here:
Sunday, June 7, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND: #45: Grad Nite!
An enduring DISNEYLAND tradition is Grad Nite, launched in 1961. Since then, generations of Southern California graduates have enjoyed a night out at the park to celebrate their great achievement.
For the full story, click here:
Disney Quote Weekends
"You can dance on the breeze over houses and trees with your fist holding tight to the string of your kite!"
Saturday, June 6, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #46: Date Nites are Late Nites at DISNEYLAND!
Every Froday and Saturday night during the summer was Date Nite at DISNEYLAND! Dress in your dapperest clothes and get down to The Park!
For the full story, click here:
Friday, June 5, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND: Oops! Links Fixed!
Oops! The links in our 60 Days of DISNEYLAND series haven't been working since the very beginning! And somewhere along the Way, the numbering became Goofy. These issues have now been fixed!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)