Gallery 6: The Late ’30s to Mid ’40s This difficult period in Walt’s life included the deaths of his parents, a studio strike that threatened the company’s viability, and a period when the U.S. military used part of the studio as a base. The company released Dumbo and produced training films for the military, public … Continue reading "Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 6"
Quest for the West – Day Three
Posted onDateline August 27, 2009 Today’s Theme: Yellowstone Journey The Itinerary: We say goodbye to the Wort Hotel and Jackson and head to the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. A bit of history regarding the Grand Teton: “The original Grand Teton National Park, set aside by an act of Congress in 1929, included only the … Continue reading "Quest for the West – Day Three"
Quest for the West – Day Two
Posted onDateline August 26, 2009 Jackson Hole Wyoming Today’s Theme: Western Majesty The Itinerary: This morning starts with breakfast at the resort and then we are on our own for the rest of the morning. Lunch today is at the Jackson Hole Playhouse, an old fashioned theatre. After lunch it’s time for the Snake River and … Continue reading "Quest for the West – Day Two"
Quest for the West – Day One
Posted onDateline August 25, 2009 – Jackson Hole Wyoming The Adventure Begins!!!! Today’s Theme: Wyoming Welcome The Itinerary Day One of Quest for the West is arrival day. Since we had a rental car for our “Pre-Stay” we decided to drive it back to the airport and meet up with the Adventures by Disney tour guide … Continue reading "Quest for the West – Day One"
Quest for the West – Pre-Adventure Fun
Posted onJackson Hole Wyoming, the start of our Adventures by Disney just happens to be over 5,500 feet above sea level. We decided in order to make the most of our Adventure, we would head out to Wyoming a few days before the Adventure actually begins. By doing so, we can adjust to the time change … Continue reading "Quest for the West – Pre-Adventure Fun"
Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 5
Posted onGallery 5 – New Success and Greater Ambitions The worldwide success of Snow White let Disney Studios create new studio buildings in Burbank, CA, and produce even more ambitious features, such as Bambi, Pinocchio and Fantasia. The last film featured classical music and an orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski. Although well regarded by critics, none … Continue reading "Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 5"
Think You Can Make ‘Joyful Noise’? Prove It!
Posted onCelebration Ministries, Inc., Spearheading Talent Spotlight In Conjunction with Night of Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — So you think you can make “joyful noise”? Celebration Ministries, Inc., is inviting you to prove it. The Texas-based ministry is conducting auditions of Christian musicians and singers — groups and soloists — that … Continue reading "Think You Can Make ‘Joyful Noise’? Prove It!"
Disney Consumer Products to Offer First Looks At D23 Expo!
Posted onDISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS TO OFFER A SERIES OF FIRST LOOKS AND MAGICAL ACTIVITIES AT D23 EXPO ANAHEIM, Calif. – August 20, 2009 – Disney’s spectacular product lines will come to life like never before in over 20,000 square feet of fun-filled interactive experiences and activities at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of … Continue reading "Disney Consumer Products to Offer First Looks At D23 Expo!"
The Walt Disney Studios Adds to D23 Expo Excitement
Posted onTHE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS ADDS TO D23 EXPO EXCITEMENT WITH PRESENTATIONS BY DISNEY STUDIOS CHAIRMAN DICK COOK AND ANIMATION CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER JOHN LASSETER, PLUS U.S. PREMIERES OF “TOY STORY” FILMS IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3Dâ„¢ AND DIGITALLY RESTORED DEBUTS OF “SNOW WHITE” AND “TRON” Burbank, California – August 19, 2009 — The Walt Disney Studios … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Studios Adds to D23 Expo Excitement"
Dan Rather Visits Walt Disney World
Posted onTWO LEGENDS: Journalist and TV anchor Dan Rather poses with Mickey Mouse Aug. 16, 2009 at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Rather was on vacation at the Walt Disney World theme park.
