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Did Walt play a musical instrument?
Walt's father, Elias, played the fiddle, and as a child Walt loved listening
to his music and trying to play himself, but he never mastered an
instrument.
Walt's father, Elias, played the fiddle, and as a child Walt loved listening
to his music and trying to play himself, but he never mastered an
instrument.
Have there been any baby animals born at Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Yes indeed, there have been well over 100 species that have
reproduced at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including rhinos, gorillas,
giraffes, and elephants. The first birth there, before the Park opened to
Guests in 1998, was a kudu, a large African antelope.
Yes indeed, there have been well over 100 species that have
reproduced at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including rhinos, gorillas,
giraffes, and elephants. The first birth there, before the Park opened to
Guests in 1998, was a kudu, a large African antelope.
Why doesn't Cinderella's prince have a name?
It is actually Snow White's prince that is just known as the Prince, just
as that film has the Queen and the Witch. These characters may have
been named in published versions of the story, but were not for the
Disney film. The prince in "Cinderella" is Prince Charming.
It is actually Snow White's prince that is just known as the Prince, just
as that film has the Queen and the Witch. These characters may have
been named in published versions of the story, but were not for the
Disney film. The prince in "Cinderella" is Prince Charming.
Where do the horses that pull the carriages on Main Street live? Are there
stables on site?
When Disneyland opened in 1955, there were mule rides, stage coach
rides, wagon rides, and other attractions which featured horses and
other animals. The Pony Farm on the property covered 10 acres and
had 200 head of livestock. As those attractions closed over the years,
the Pony Farm, now known as the Circle D Corral, shrunk somewhat in
size, but still cares for the Park's livestock.
stables on site?
When Disneyland opened in 1955, there were mule rides, stage coach
rides, wagon rides, and other attractions which featured horses and
other animals. The Pony Farm on the property covered 10 acres and
had 200 head of livestock. As those attractions closed over the years,
the Pony Farm, now known as the Circle D Corral, shrunk somewhat in
size, but still cares for the Park's livestock.
Where were the outdoor portions of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"
filmed? Some of the locations are beautiful, such as the cannibal island.
The tropical scenes in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" were filmed at
various locales in the Bahamas and Jamaica.
filmed? Some of the locations are beautiful, such as the cannibal island.
The tropical scenes in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" were filmed at
various locales in the Bahamas and Jamaica.
Who did the "ya-ha-hooey" sound that Goofy always makes?
Pinto Colvig, who was the original voice of Goofy, originated that
famous yell.
Pinto Colvig, who was the original voice of Goofy, originated that
famous yell.
What about all the cool innovative stuff Disney has made for shows,
movies, theme park rides and attractions. I was wondering if Disney holds
any patents?
Yes, through the years Disney has obtained many patents, including
such innovations as the multiplane camera, which first gave depth to
animation; Audio-Animatronics, the robotic figures in our Parks; and
various versions of ride vehicles.
movies, theme park rides and attractions. I was wondering if Disney holds
any patents?
Yes, through the years Disney has obtained many patents, including
such innovations as the multiplane camera, which first gave depth to
animation; Audio-Animatronics, the robotic figures in our Parks; and
various versions of ride vehicles.
In the 1970s, was Snow White's Scary Adventure a different type of ride?
The Snow White attraction at Walt Disney World actually went through a
major revision in 1994. Prior to that time, it was not a roller coaster but
it was very dark and scary, using the Witch to emphasize the ominous
aspects of the film. The new concept was to have guests experience
the show from Snow White's point of view -- the heroine hadn't even
appeared in the original version.
The Snow White attraction at Walt Disney World actually went through a
major revision in 1994. Prior to that time, it was not a roller coaster but
it was very dark and scary, using the Witch to emphasize the ominous
aspects of the film. The new concept was to have guests experience
the show from Snow White's point of view -- the heroine hadn't even
appeared in the original version.
I learned that the cast members named the yeti in the Matterhorn Harold.
Are there other icons in the park, such as animals from the Jungle Cruise,
that the cast members have named?
Cast members occasionally name some of their favorite characters, and
those unofficial names get passed down from year to year. Besides
Harold, some others at Disneyland include Bertha (showering elephant
on Jungle Cruise) and Bucky (the dragon in Fantasmic).
Are there other icons in the park, such as animals from the Jungle Cruise,
that the cast members have named?
Cast members occasionally name some of their favorite characters, and
those unofficial names get passed down from year to year. Besides
Harold, some others at Disneyland include Bertha (showering elephant
on Jungle Cruise) and Bucky (the dragon in Fantasmic).
The Disneys traveled a lot -- did Walt and Lilly have a favorite place they
had visited?
Walt and Lilly enjoyed traveling in Europe, which they did a number of
times, but they also enjoyed quiet times at their vacation home at the
Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs. They occasionally spent Christmas
holidays in the Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park.
had visited?
Walt and Lilly enjoyed traveling in Europe, which they did a number of
times, but they also enjoyed quiet times at their vacation home at the
Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs. They occasionally spent Christmas
holidays in the Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park.
The last time Walt himself voiced Mickey Mouse, it was for the cartoon
short "Mickey and the Beanstalk" (segment of "Fun and Fancy Free"). Why
did Walt decide to stop voicing Mickey when he did?
It was during the production of that film that Walt decided he had just
gotten too busy, so he asked his sound effects man, Jim Macdonald, to
take over the chore for him.
short "Mickey and the Beanstalk" (segment of "Fun and Fancy Free"). Why
did Walt decide to stop voicing Mickey when he did?
It was during the production of that film that Walt decided he had just
gotten too busy, so he asked his sound effects man, Jim Macdonald, to
take over the chore for him.
What character did Disney add to "Alice in Wonderland" that wasn't in
Lewis Carroll's original novel?
Disney added a character to "Alice in Wonderland" that wasn't in Lewis
Carroll's original novel -- the Door Knob.
Lewis Carroll's original novel?
Disney added a character to "Alice in Wonderland" that wasn't in Lewis
Carroll's original novel -- the Door Knob.
What brought about the idea of having bands from different schools
march through the Park during the day at Disney World? And what was
the first one to do it?
It seems as if guest high school bands started performing at Walt
Disney World in conjunction with its first holiday festival. The earliest
one I found listed in a press release or entertainment schedule is the
St. Petersburg High School Green Devil Band on December 18, 1971.
Eventually the Magic Music Days program began attracting hundreds of
high school and college bands every year.
march through the Park during the day at Disney World? And what was
the first one to do it?
It seems as if guest high school bands started performing at Walt
Disney World in conjunction with its first holiday festival. The earliest
one I found listed in a press release or entertainment schedule is the
St. Petersburg High School Green Devil Band on December 18, 1971.
Eventually the Magic Music Days program began attracting hundreds of
high school and college bands every year.
Why is the Harmony Barber Shop at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland
Paris a most unusual attraction?
Because you can actually get a real haircut!
Paris a most unusual attraction?
Because you can actually get a real haircut!
In 1952 Walt Disney established WED Enterprises to help him design and
develop Disneyland. In 1986 it became known as:
Walt Disney Imagineering.
develop Disneyland. In 1986 it became known as:
Walt Disney Imagineering.
When did the Disneyland 'Star Tours' attraction open?
January 9, 1988 - Star Tours opens at Disneyland
January 9, 1988 - Star Tours opens at Disneyland
When Fantasyland was remodeled into a Bavarian Village, was that the
first (and only) major remodel of the Peter Pan ride? Did that remodel
involve changing the overhead track path or length? Did the time for a
ride remain the same?
There had been major additions to Peter Pan's Flight in 1961, but the
entire ride was gutted and rebuilt in 1982-83. The parts that did not
change were the overhead track, except for smoothing a sharp turn,
and the boats, so, indeed, the length of the ride is essentially the same
today as it was in 1955.
first (and only) major remodel of the Peter Pan ride? Did that remodel
involve changing the overhead track path or length? Did the time for a
ride remain the same?
There had been major additions to Peter Pan's Flight in 1961, but the
entire ride was gutted and rebuilt in 1982-83. The parts that did not
change were the overhead track, except for smoothing a sharp turn,
and the boats, so, indeed, the length of the ride is essentially the same
today as it was in 1955.
When Walt Disney's house was sold, the railroad and all the associated
buildings and tracks were removed. What became of them and who has
the trains he had built to run on them?
The tracks were taken out many years ago and donated to the Live
Steamers group at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. After Lillian Disney's
death in 1997, the barn inside of which Walt operated the train was also
moved to Griffith Park, where it is maintained with exhibits and open
the third Sunday of every month.
buildings and tracks were removed. What became of them and who has
the trains he had built to run on them?
The tracks were taken out many years ago and donated to the Live
Steamers group at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. After Lillian Disney's
death in 1997, the barn inside of which Walt operated the train was also
moved to Griffith Park, where it is maintained with exhibits and open
the third Sunday of every month.
The Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland's original Main Street U.S.A. was
mostly just a display, though it did offer customers bottles of what?
Vitamins
mostly just a display, though it did offer customers bottles of what?
Vitamins
How would one know if a signature, drawing, or cel is original? Where
would one send a piece for authentification?
While we do not authenticate Walt Disney signatures or drawings, we
would be glad to take a look at it and give our opinion. Send a copy
(please, don't send originals!) to the Walt Disney Archives, 500 S. Buena
Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-3040.
would one send a piece for authentification?
While we do not authenticate Walt Disney signatures or drawings, we
would be glad to take a look at it and give our opinion. Send a copy
(please, don't send originals!) to the Walt Disney Archives, 500 S. Buena
Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-3040.
These four parrots have been hosting Guests in The Enchanted Tiki Room
since 1963.
José, Michael, Pierre, and Fritz.
since 1963.
José, Michael, Pierre, and Fritz.
A Cast Member told me that the Empress Lilly was originally managed and
run by Lillian Disney, and that she used to throw big parties there for all
her friends. What is the history of this restaurant and what was Lillian's
involvement?
Lillian Disney's only connection to the Empress Lilly was that it was
named after her. The riverboat opened in 1977, and originally contained
three restaurants -- the Fisherman's Deck, the Steerman's Quarters,
and the Empress Room.
run by Lillian Disney, and that she used to throw big parties there for all
her friends. What is the history of this restaurant and what was Lillian's
involvement?
Lillian Disney's only connection to the Empress Lilly was that it was
named after her. The riverboat opened in 1977, and originally contained
three restaurants -- the Fisherman's Deck, the Steerman's Quarters,
and the Empress Room.