Alice Davis News & Updates

Disney At The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: “it’s a small world”

April 1, 2024 by Chuck Schmidt

The Pepsi-Cola-sponsored “it's a small world,” dubbed The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed, was the last attraction created by Disney for the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. And 60 years later, it remains one of the most endearing Disney attractions ever created.

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MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY: “it’s a small world”

October 23, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

"it’s a small world" and I go back a long way … all the way to 1964, when I first rode the quintessential Disney attraction at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair.

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Andreas Deja’s “Mushka”: A Captivating Journey into Animation Excellence

September 27, 2023 by Jeanine Yamanaka

After around ten years of production, Disney Legend Andreas Deja's gorgeous new featurette 'Mushka' premiered at San Diego Comic-Con this year and is now making rounds on the film festival circuit.

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NEWS: Disney Legend Alice Estes Davis Has Passed Away

November 5, 2022 by Emily Burrus

Disney Legend Alice Estes Davis has passed away at the age of 93.

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SAILING WITH DISNEY, PART 3: The Disneyland Fleet Expands

May 16, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

As if The Rivers of America waterway wasn’t crowded enough in the late 1950s, Walt Disney decided that another large sailing vessel – preferably one of historical significance – should join the fleet. Walt tapped Joe Fowler, Disneyland’s construction supervisor and a retired Navy admiral, to pilot the project.

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Nine Things You Didn’t Know About ‘it’s a small world’

May 30, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

We're talking 'it's a small world' history -- and sharing several things you might not have known about Disney's iconic attraction!

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The Top 5 Most Influential Female Disney Imagineers

August 22, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Do you love Disney history? We're taking a look at five of the most influential female imagineers in Disney history.

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10 Imagineers Who Created Walt Disney World

October 19, 2018 by Sarah Sands

These 10 disney imagineers made Walt Disney World into the iconic park it is today.

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Windows on Main Street

February 21, 2016 by Gary Cruise

Do you ever stop to look at the windows on Main Street USA? Each of those windows pays tribute to someone who has a significant place in Disney history . . . and each window tells a story. When Walt first imagined Disneyland he wanted Main Street to resemble the commercial hub in a turn-of-the-20th-century … Continue reading "Windows on Main Street"

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A Window for Disney Legend Alice Davis

May 11, 2012 by Jeanine Yamanaka

On May 10, the Disneyland Resort honored Disney Legend Alice Davis with her own window on Main Street, USA--one of the most important acknowledgements the company gives to individuals who have made significant contributions to the park. Guest blogger Jeanine Yamanaka attended the unveiling and shares the experience, along with several photos.

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