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1941 - Dumbo

In 1941, the lovable Dumbo flew into everyone's hearts. 

 

Dumbo became a huge hit, helping the studio's coffers during World War II. The Magic of Dumbo still enchants visitors of all ages.

 

1940 - Fantasia and Pinocchio

1940 was a banner year for Walt Disney Productions. Two of Walt Disney's masterpieces were released that year- Pinocchio and Fantasia. 

Both films featured Hugh technological advances that would influence nearly every animated film that would follow.

Walt Disney's Christmas Kingdom

Christmas time at Disneyland

Jean-Jacques Perrey, 1929 - 2016

Famed composer Jean-Jaques Perrey, whose whimsical moog composition Baroque Hoedown provided the soundtrack to many a summer night spent at DISNEYLAND has passed away.

His work with Moog synthesizers caught the attention of DISNEYLAND's entertainment department, who believed it would be the ideal music for its festival Pageant of electrosynthemagnetic musical sounds- the Main Street Electrical Parade. The beloved composition was even worked into Light Magic and Disney's Paint the Night parades. His musical work will live on in the hearts of generations of DISNEYLAND guests, most of whom have never heard of Mr. Perrey.

A Christmas Kingdom

1939 - A Special Oscar

The Academy Awards pretty much ignored Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1938. The public wasn't happy about it so the Academy decided to present Walt Disney with a whimsical, honorary trophy featuring a full sized statuette and seven small ones. Presented by Shirley Temple, the statue can be seen at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio.

1938 - Flora Disney Passes Away

In 1938, his biggest success heralded around the world, Walt and Roy Disney proudly bought their parents a nice house in Southern California for them to retire in. Sadly, Flora Disney would pass away due to a gas leak in the house. The Disney boys were devastated.

1937 - Snow White Premieres

In 1937, the first project that would be labeled "Disney's Folly" would premiere at the Carthay Circle Theater- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Mr. Disney would be proud that the biggest names in Hollywood turned out for his crazy "kiddie picture". Snow White would become a phenomenon, bringing huge profits to the studio.