In the late 1980's, DISNEYLAND honored the decade of its birth by celebrating Blast to the Past.
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Sunday, July 5, 2015
Saturday, July 4, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #18: Who is Andy?
In 1954, Walt Disney Productions created a new character for DISNEYLAND's hometown- Andy Anaheim. The town's littlest booster was used throughout the city on letterhead, billing statements and for the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Friday, July 3, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #19: A Jungle River
The original Jungle Cruise skippers were originally very serious. This was supposed to be a real river adventure and the script reflected that. At some point, Mr. Disney chose to shake things up by adding jokes to the attraction, and it has been a laugh-filled joke fest ever since.
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Walt Disney is a hero to many, but his hero was Abraham Lincoln. When he was approached to create an attraction for the 1964 World's Fair that would be sponsored by the state of Illinois, he quickly decided to bring his hero back to life in audio-animatronic form in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
The attraction dazzled audiences at the fair and was transported to DISNEYLAND after it ended its successful run. Installed on Main Street, the amazing attraction was one of Walt Disney's favorites and it remains today as a patriotic salute to one of America's greatest presidents, dreamed up by one of its greatest visionaries.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
America Sings
"Yankee Doodle always says
The past is just the start
Tomorrow will bring songs to you
That come straight from the heart.
Another thing he had to say,
Is life, is just a song
So everybody get in tune
And let’s all sing along!
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne...”
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #20: A Tribute to Dad
Despite his lack of encouragement to his son, two tributes to Elias Disney exist at DISNEYLAND Resort, the very first one placed by Walt Disney himself.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
60 Days of DISNEYLAND #21: A Theater Fit For A Mouse
The Mickey Mouse Club Theater played a constantly running selection of Mickey Mouse cartoons that attracted many children to this corner of Fantasyland. The theater's best feature for adults, however? The air conditioning! It was a perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom.
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Epcot's American Adventure
The American Pavilion at Disney World's Epcot features a most unusual history lesson, told by Ben Franklin and Mark Twain.
Using advanced audio animatronics and film, the attraction tells the patriotic story of America. The voice of Mark Twain was provided by Hollywood legend Jack Albertson, who passed away before the attraction was completed.
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