Disney Quiz 2
It’s time for another Disney quiz. However this time, the questions are somewhat difficult so I’m making this a multiple choice test. I’m also going to throw in some trick questions so be on your guard.
Once again, please do not send me your answers. This quiz is strictly for your amusement and no winners will be announced or prizes awarded.
1. When Walt Disney World first opened, it was often stated as being roughly the same size as what American city?
A. San Francisco
B. Manhattan
C. Orlando
D. Anaheim
E. None of the above
Answer: A – San Francisco
When Walt Disney World opened, the Disney Company owned approximately 47 square miles of land. The city of San Francisco has a land area of 46.7 square miles. Disney World was also touted to be roughly twice the size of the island of Manhattan (23 square miles), but that’s not what the question asked.
Over the last several years, Disney has sold some of its land and now owns approximately 40 square miles.
2. What was Walt Disney’s middle name?
A. Elijah
B. Eli
C. Elias
D. Ellenshaw
E. None of the above
Answer: C — Elias
Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 to Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney.
3. The Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland and the Liberty Belle Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom circle what land mass?
A. Huck Finn’s Island
B. Tom Sawyer’s Island
C. Harper’s Island
D. Frontierland Island
E. None of the above
Answer: E – None of the above
I told you there were going to be trick questions. This one was so seemingly easy it should have rung alarm bells in your head. The name of the land mass is “Tom Sawyer Island.” It is NOT “possessive” as so many people make it. To all of you who got this one right, give yourself a gold star!
4. Who was the original narrator for Spaceship Earth
A. Judi Dench
B. Vic Perrin
C. Walter Cronkite
D. Jeremy Irons
E. None of the above
Answer: B – Vic Perrin
Vic Perrin was an American actor and voice artist. He is best remembered as the “Control Voice” in the original version of the TV series The Outer Limits. Vic was followed by Walter Cronkite in May 1986. Jeremy Irons took over in August 1994. And Judi Dench, the current narrator, started hosting this attraction in February 2008.
5. When did the Disney/MGM Studios open?
A. April 12, 1992
B. April 15, 1983
C. May 1, 1989
D. October 1, 1982
E. None of the above
Answer: C – May 1, 1989
April 12, 1992 – Disneyland Paris
April 15, 1983 – Tokyo Disneyland
October 1, 1982 – EPCOT Center
6. Who is the voice of the “Ghost Host” in the Haunted Mansion (American parks)?
A. Thurl Ravenscroft
B. Rex Allen
C. X Atencio
D. Paul Frees
E. None of the above
Answer: D – Paul Frees
Frees was also the voice of Professor Ludwig Von Drake and several of the buccaneers in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. He’s also appeared in numerous Disney movies including The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, and The Monkey’s Uncle.
Thurl Ravenscroft (voice of Tony the Tiger) is a Disney Legend and can be heard in many Disney attractions. He’s Buff in Country Bear Jamboree, the lead vocalist of the singing busts in the Haunted Mansion, and Fritz, the German-accented parrot in the Tiki Room.
Rex Allen was the voice of the original Father in the Carousel of Progress attraction (New York World’s Fair and Disneyland) and now voices the Grandfather in the current version of this attraction.
Among his many Disney accomplishments, X Atencio co-wrote the song “Grim Grinning Ghosts”.
7. Which is NOT the name of a steam train engine at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World?
A. Walter E. Disney
B. Roy O. Disney
C. Roger E. Broggie
D. Fred Gurley
E. All of the above ARE steam train names at the Magic Kingdom
Answer: D – Fred Gurley
The Fred Gurley is the name of a steam train at Disneyland in California. The missing name from the list is the Lilly Belle, a 2-6-0 Mogul-type engine named in honor of Walt’s wife Lillian.
8. What television network helped finance the building of Disneyland?
A. ABC
B. CBS
C. NBC
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: A – ABC
Roy Disney went to New York and met with executives of NBC and CBS. Both companies were interested in Disney films, but had no desire to invest in such a risky venture as a theme park. Then Roy turned his attention to the fledgling ABC network. After much persistence, Roy convinced Leonard Goldenson, head of the network, to invest $500,000 in the park plus loan guarantees for $4.5 million. In return, Disney gave ABC a 35% interest in Disneyland and agreed to produce a weekly one-hour television show. In 1960, Disney was able to buy back ABC’s 35% ownership of Disneyland and in 1996, Disney purchased ABC outright.
9. What were the names of Disney’s two daughters?
A. Diane and Sharon
B. Lillian and Daisy
C. Lilly and Alice
D. Diane and Alice
E. None of the above
Answer: A – Diane and Sharon
Diane Marie Disney was born on December 18, 1933. Her husband, Ron Miller, became president of Walt Disney Productions in 1980 and CEO in 1983. In 1984 he was ousted by Roy E. Disney, Stanley Gold, and Sid Bass. Michael Eisner took over the reins at that time. On October 1, 2009, the Disney Family Museum opened at the Presidio of San Francisco and was co-founded by Diane Disney Miller.
Sharon Mae Disney was born on December 31, 1936 and died on February 16, 1993. It was not made public until after Sharon’s death that she had been adopted.
10. We all know that Donald Duck’s nephew’s names are Huey, Dewey, and Louie. But what are Daisy Duck’s niece’s names?
A. Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
B. Andrina, Arista, and Attina
C. April, May, and June
D. Prissy, Giggles, and Catty
E. None of the above
Answer: C – April, May, and June
Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather are the three Good Fairies in Sleeping Beauty.
Andrina, Arista, and Attina are three of Ariel’s sisters in The Little Mermaid.
Prissy, Giggles, and Catty are three of the elephants in Dumbo.
11. In what Disney movie do we travel to the Isle of Naboombu?
A. Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.
B. Bedknobs and Broomsticks
C. Blackbeard’s Ghost
D. Swiss Family Robinson
E. None of the above
Answer: B – Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The Isle of Naboombu was featured in the animated portion of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. The cast of characters travel to this magical world in search of the Star of Astoroth to learn the magical words “Treguna, Mekoides, Trecorum Satis Dee.”�
12. What does the name Epcot stand for today?
A. Every Person Comes Out Tired
B. Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow
C. Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow
D. Every Paycheck Comes On Thursday
E. None of the above
Answer: E – None of the above
This was another trick question. When the park opened, it was officially named EPCOT Center – EPCOT being written in all capital letters and was an acronym for “Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow”� (Answer “B”�). In 1994 the park was renamed Epcot 94 and EPCOT (all caps) was changed to Epcot (upper and lowercase letters) signifying it was no longer an acronym. The following year the name was changed to Epcot 95. In 1996, the year was dropped and the name became just Epcot. Today, Epcot is only the name of a park.
Guests might find some validity in Answer “A”� and cast members can relate to Answer “D.”�
13. What is the prince’s name in the movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
A. Prince Charming
B. Prince Phillip
C. Prince Eric
D. Prince John
E. None of the above
Answer: E – None of the above.
The leading man in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs had a very small role and was never given an actual name. He is simply referred to as the Prince.
Prince Charming was in Cinderella.
Prince Phillip was in Sleeping Beauty
Prince Eric was in The Little Mermaid
Prince John was in Robin Hood
14. Who is the current CEO of the Walt Disney Company?
A. Michael Eisner
B. Robert Iger
C. Jay Rasulo
D. Thomas O. Staggs
E. None of the above
Answer: B – Robert Iger
Bob Iger is the sixth CEO in The Walt Disney Company’s 86-year history and was appointed to this post on October 1, 2005 after the company’s board of directors elected him to succeed Michael Eisner in March, 2005.
Jay Rasulo is the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Thomas O. Staggs is Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
15. We all know that Walt was the original voice of Mickey Mouse. But who was the original voice of Donald Duck?
A. Mel Blanc
B. Cliff Edwards
C. J. Pat O’Malley
D. Clarence Nash
E. None of the above
Answer: D – Clarence Nash
Nash voiced Donald for 50 years in over 120 shorts and films. Animator Tony Anselmo trained under Nash and took over as Donald’s voice after Nash died in 1985.
The only voice Mel Blanc did for Disney was as Uncle Orville and a pet bird in the Carousel of Progress.
Cliff Edwards was the original voice for Jiminy Cricket and his haunting rendition of When You Wish Upon a Star plays in every Disney fan’s head.
Among his many Disney connections, J. Pat O’Malley acted on the Spin and Marty TV show and was the voice of Colonel Hathi in The Jungle Book.
16. What is the name of the castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World?
A. Cinderella’s Castle
B. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle
C. Belle’s Castle
D. Snow White’s Castle
E. None of the above
Answer: E – None of the above
Just like Question 3, this was a trick question. The castle’s name is Cinderella Castle – not possessive. Mind you, the restaurant inside is called Cinderella’s (possessive) Royal Table and the merry-go-round is Cinderella’s (possessive) Golden Carousel. But the castle is named after the Princess; it doesn’t necessarily belong to her.
17. What is the last line spoken in the Carousel of Progress before the family breaks into song.
A. (Mother) Maybe sometime in the new century your father will learn how to talk to our oven.
B. (Son) Don’t worry dad. Someday, everything is going to be so automated you won’t ever have to cook another Christmas turkey again.
C. (Father) But hey. As long as we’re all here and happy and together for the holidays, who cares if I burned our Christmas turkey?
D. (Daughter) Who knows? We’ve got a whole new century waiting for us out there.
E. None of the above.
Answer: B — The son speaks his line then the dog barks.
The song “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”� was written by the Sherman Brothers and was used at the New York World’s Fair and at Disneyland. When COP was moved to the Magic Kingdom, General Electric wanted a new, more up-to-date song and “The Best Time of Your Life,”� also written by the Sherman brothers, was introduced. In 1994, “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”� returned as the attraction’s theme song.
18. Ben Franklin begins The American Adventure by speaking what opening line?
A. America did not exist.
B. We built America and the process made us Americans.
C. Excuse me Mr. Twain.
D. Mr. Twain, pride is one of our national passions.
E. None of the above.
Answer: A – America did not exist.
Ben Franklin opens the show by speaking to the audience while Mark Twain snoozes nearby. The American Adventure Theater holds 1,024 people and the show is a little over 28 minutes in length.
19. Where is the “Happiest place on earth?”
A. Disneyland
B. The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
C. Disneyland Paris
D. Hong Kong Disneyland
E. All of the above
Answer: A – Disneyland
The word “happiest” is a superlative. There can only be ONE “Happiest place on earth” – which is Disneyland. However, for years, people have been calling the other parks, especially the Magic Kingdom in Florida, by this designation. Recently, in an effort to give the Magic Kingdom its own identity, the Imagineers came up with “The most magical place on Earth” for the Florida Magic Kingdom.
20. Who played Zorro in the Disney TV series of the same name?
A. Leslie Nielsen
B. Tim Considine
C. Jimmie Dodd
D. Guy Williams
E. None of the above
Answer: D – Guy Williams
Guy Williams played the title role of Zorro in 78 episodes over two seasons (1957-1959). He also played Professor John Robinson in the TV show “Lost in Space” for three seasons (1965-1968).
Leslie Nielsen played American Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion in the Disney television series “Swamp Fox.” The series was not a success and only eight episodes were produced. Coincidentally, Tim Considine was also in this series as Marion’s nephew Gabe.
Tim Considine played Spin in the Disney TV serial Spin and Marty (1955-1957).
Jimmie Dodd hosted the original Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959).
good share, great article, very usefull for us…thanks!
I enjoy taking the quizzes that you put on your blogs, but this time I didn’t do so well. After reading some of the other comments I don’t feel so bad about it though! Keep you the good work and keep the quizzes coming!
good share, great article, very usefull for us…thanks!
Even though you gave us the heads up when we met, I still did not do well on this test. 12/20. Still loved the test. Thanks for taking to time to share with us and to spend a few moments with us. We all enjoyed this very much. Looking forward to your future posts as well.
Helen
Well, I guess I need to read more. I was really bad at this one. The trick questions got me.
I did surprise myself on some though. And why I remembered who Zorro was is beyond me.
These are so fun to do. Thanks, Jack! Fun way to spend a rainy, cold day in Wisconsin.
Karen
Thanks for the fun!
DID NOT do as well this time!
Ugh. 12 out of 20. You and your trick questions, Jack! Yet I should have known better about those apostrophes …
Hey, if Disneyland is the Happiest place on Earth and the MK in FL is the most Magical place on Earth – then what about Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland and HK Disneyland??? They should have identities too 🙂
Jack’s Answer:
You pose a very good question. One I’ve been curious about myself. However, I do not have an answer for you. I totally agree, each park should have its own identity. If I find out more, I’ll post it.
I have a question about Snow White’s Prince and was hopeing you could help. A cast member told us he is know as the “Snow” Prince? Is that correct? When my kids got his autograph, he just signed “The Prince.” Since you are my favorite Disney Guru, I was hoping you could help me. Thanks! And thanks for challenging my brain again!
Jack’s Answer:
According to “Encyclopedia of Walt Disney’s Animated Characters” by John Grant he is strictly known as The Prince. I have never heard of the “Snow Prince” and if you think about it, this doesn’t make any sense. Snow White was given this name because of her light complexion. So why would the Prince be given the name “Snow?” Was his complexion also light?
Jack,
I’m just curious, is all this Disney trivia committed to memory for you or do you have to do a little research to prepare these quizzes? Even after reading all your blogs, I don’t do well but I do enjoy all of them.
Thanks,
Debbie
Jack’s Answer:
Actually, I make everything up. Just kidding.
With some information, I know it hands down. With other stuff, I have a pretty good idea of the subject matter, but I need to do research to verify my facts. And I always learn something new while doing my research.
With the exception of Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, and Epcot opening dates, I can’t remember dates at all.
I know a lot more Disney trivia than your average theme park visitor, but I’m always learning more. In fact just today, I rode the Great Movie Ride with a friend and she pointed out something new to me. When I have time, I’ll go back and do some research and possibly write a blog about it.
hey jack
you were right. a lot of the trick questions did their job. I still got 15/20 though. I love learning new things about the parks and the history of disney. can’t wait for the next blog and as always keep up the great work.
16/20 for me as well.
Thank you Jack for all the fun!!
Tsk tsk, Jack!
I think you meant to say Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel! It’s spelled Carousel in Hong Kong, but like the castle in Magic Kingdom, there’s no possessive.
Jack’s Comment:
You’re right, I misspelled it. Shame on me. And you’re also right, in HK the carousel is not possessive. It’s interesting how things are slightly different from park to park.
16/20 for me this time.. I tripped up on the apostrophe ones.. like “Tom Sawyer’s” and “Cinderella’s” 😉
Enjoyed doing this, thank you!
Hi Jack,
Fun quiz! I have a detail question. I’ve seen X. Atencio’s name many times, but I’ve never heard anyone speak it. I think I’ve seen that his first name is Xavier? Is he known as just “X” in casual conversation? Does he call himself that? Do people pronounce it like the English letter “x”, or perhaps the Spanish “equis”? I’m just curious because 99% of the time, his name is just listed as “X. Atencio.”
Thanks,
Diane
Jack’s Answer:
Francis Xavier Atencio is his full name, but he went by X (pronounced like the English letter). I don’t know why. It’s not like Francis or Xavier are that difficult to pronounce.