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Tag Archives: Walt Disney
Walt Disney And Toys For Tots
In 1948, the Toys For Tots was launched as a national campaign. Campaign director William Hendricks, who was the PR Director for Warner Brothers Studio at the time, enlisted Disney Studios to design the familiar red toy train logo seen here. … Continue reading
Walt Disney On the Edger Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Radio Show, September 21, 1947
Don’t worry….I am still finishing up the question and answer session with Disney veteran Don Payne! Here’s a bit of fun in the meantime: Walt on the radio in 1947 promoting the release of Fun And Fancy Free. Here’s the … Continue reading
Our show still revolves around the same theme: and that’s progress.
When Carnation Plaza Gardens closed earlier this year to expand the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, fans were upset because the historic park location had been enjoyed not only patrons since 1956, but also by Walt himself. Although Suzy Brown, a spokeswoman … Continue reading
September 4, 1918 – FOOOOM!
This is the wreckage of Chicago’s Federal Building after the explosion of a bomb on September 4, 1918. It was allegedly planted by the International Workers of the World (lWW) as a reprisal for the sentencing of the union’s leader, … Continue reading
Posted in Gothic Disney
Tagged Bill Haywood, Chicago, Industrial Workers of the World, Walt Disney
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Mary Poppins Premiere, August 27, 1964
Walt Disney’s attendance at the film’s premiere at Grauman’s Theater was significant because it was the only Disney film premier he had attended since the premiere of Snow White at the Carthay Circle Theater on December 21, 1937. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in 1964 World's Fair, Movie
Tagged Mary Poppins, P. L. Travers, Walt Disney, World's Fair
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As WW2 began to spread, there was concern in the United States about the growth of Nazi influence in South America. As a precaution, then President Franklin D. Roosevelt deployed a Goodwill Envoy mission to South America as part of … Continue reading
Posted in cartoon, Gothic Disney
Tagged Franklin D. Roosevelt, GoodNeighbor Policy, South America, Walt And El Grupo, Walt Disney
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How To Make A Buck
In the July 29, 1957 issue of Time Magazine, and article titled “How To Make a Buck” was published which focused on the success of Disneyland on its second anniversary.
The Opening Of New Orleans Square At Disneyland
June 24 was day that New Orleans Square opened at Disneyland in 1966. Previously, Holidayland occupied the space (1957 to 1961). The area features two of the most popular Disneyland, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. On that day, Walt Disney made … Continue reading
The Transportation And Ticket Center 