@UncleWalt1971 Uncle Walt’s Little Known FactsUncle Walt’s Little Known Facts posts on X about in the, disneyland, history, the walt the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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"Originally intended as a direct-to-video release The Tigger Movie" was upgraded to a theatrical premiere after Disney CEO Michael Eisner heard the score composed by the Sherman Brothers and insisted on a wider distribution. Tigger art from last year to commemorate [--] years of "The Tigger Movie" 🧡 https://t.co/omxTmX2pCC Tigger art from last year to commemorate [--] years of "The Tigger Movie" 🧡 https://t.co/omxTmX2pCC"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Before the current diesel-powered ferryboats on the Seven Seas Lagoon at WDW were introduced the original vessels used for guest transport across the lagoon starting on opening day in [----] were steam-powered sidewheelers named Ports-O-Call and Southern Seas. These Osceola-class boats could carry only about [---] passengers each and were notoriously slow and unreliable leading to their replacement just a year later. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022668061585666408 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022668061585666408"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In the early 1960s Walt Disney commissioned Bob Gurr to create two replicas of [----] Oldsmobile curved-dash runabouts so he could use them as transportation around Disneyland. The original vehicles ended up at Disneys Hollywood Studios and were driven by the Citizens of Hollywood while they were performing a few years ago. For now the runabouts are believed to be stored backstage at Hollywood Studios. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022772970565796255 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022772970565796255"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In December [----] The Walt Disney Company purchased the 502-room Pan Pacific Hotel (originally built in [----] as the Emerald of Anaheim Hotel) and renamed it the Disneyland Pacific Hotel. In November [----] it was renamed again to Disneys Paradise Pier Hotel. The hotel featured a private entrance gate into the new Disneys California Adventure park exclusively for guests of the hotel. You entered the park between Corn Dog Castle and Souvenir [--]. The third gate remained in use for only three and a half years closing in September [----]. In June [----] the private entrance opened again and was still in"
X Link 2026-01-22T23:12Z [----] followers, 23.9K engagements
"Dino-Sue is a 1:1 scale bronze skeletal cast of the most complete T-Rex ever found located in the wooded area outside Dinosaur in Animal Kingdomuntil tomorrow. The real Sue's discovery in [----] near Faith South Dakota sparked a massive legal battle over ownership; found on Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe trust land leased to rancher Maurice Williams it led to FBI seizures lawsuits and a [----] auction where the Field Museum won with $8.36 million partly funded by Disney and McDonald's. At an estimated 27-33 years old (with [--] being the top guess) Sue is among the oldest T. rex specimens known"
X Link 2026-01-31T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Retta Scott was the first woman to receive screen credit as an animator at the Walt Disney Studios. A Disney Legend she was born in the small town of Omak Washington in [----] and developed an early passion for drawing horses during her childhood on a farm. After graduating from Seattles Roosevelt High School in [----] she earned two prestigious scholarshipsone from the Seattle Art and Music Foundation and another to attend the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles which paved her way to Disney. Her breakthrough came from conceptual sketches of hunting dogs threatening Faline in Bambi" which"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Orange Bird was created in [----] as part of a deal between Disney and the Florida Citrus Commission where the FCC sponsored the Tropical Serenade attraction (now the Enchanged Tiki room) in exchange for Disney developing the character to promote Florida oranges. He made his official debut on March [--] [----] at a press event in Lakeland Florida and his design was created by Disney artists Bob Moore and Don McLaughlin. The Sherman Brothers composed The Orange Bird Song for his promotional record and storybook. The character was heavily promoted alongside Anita Bryant whose anti-gay rights activism"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad opened at Disneyland in [----] with two trains and two train stations. The opening day locomotives E.P. Ripley and C.K. Holliday are still operating. A third train joined the railroad in [----] and two new depots in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland opened up. The yellow coaches of one of the trains called The Passenger Train" operated at Disneyland until [----]. The coaches were beautiful but the other trains could load and unload more passengers more quickly and they provided better views. In [----] four of the five yellow coaches were traded to railroad enthusiast"
X Link 2026-02-01T21:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nara Dreamland was an unauthorized Disneyland clone that opened in [----] and operated continuously until [----]. Founder Kunizo Matsuo personally met Walt Disney in the 1950s to franchise a Japanese Disneyland with engineers drafting plans but the deal collapsed over high licensing fees for characters like Mickey Mouse forcing Matsuo to rebrand with original mascots and rides. The parks mascots Ran-chan (female) and Dori-chan (male) were adults dressed as bearskin (British palace) guards (an urban legend falsely claims they were animatronic robots). At its peak the park had more than 1600000"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rudolf Ising (in the mustache) was one of Walt Disneys first animators. He started assisting on Walt's very first animated short Little Red Riding Hood in [----] while still a high school student in Kansas City working nights for six months in Walts garage to complete most of the animation. After relocating to Hollywood with Walt in [----] Ising worked on the Alice Comedies series but by [----] he and eventual business partner Hugh Harman left Disney to join producer Charles Mintz on the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons for Universal which eventually led them to Warner Bros. where they created the"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So we can expect Aerosmith to show up in March right @ThatDisneyBoi He came out as I went in and delivered a message to the crowd https://t.co/sQXzgrh2sw @ThatDisneyBoi He came out as I went in and delivered a message to the crowd https://t.co/sQXzgrh2sw"
X Link 2026-02-03T11:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Three Caballeros concept partially came from Walt Disney's [----] idea for a short about a Mexican rooster explaining the Christmas tradition of Las Posadas but it evolved after Mexico's tourism head Alex Buelna requested the character be made more "manly" to represent the country's "he-men." For February 3rd.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #Disney's 7th animated and live-action feature film "The Three Caballeros" is released in the U.S. @DisneyAnimation @DisneyStudios Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/38M5TbeyPv For February 3rd.On This Day in @Disney History in"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In the late 40s Walt Disney sent wildlife filmmakers Alfred Milotte and Elma Milotte to Alaska to capture a disappearing frontierthe Inuit people business animals whatever. Reviewing the footage Walt scrapped the human stories and focused purely on the life cycle of seals creating the 27-minute short film "Seal Island." Distributor RKO Radio Pictures said no one would watch a nature film so Walt booked a one-week qualifying run at Crown Theater so the film would qualify for an Academy Award. Seal Island won the Oscar and launched Disneys True-Life Adventures."
X Link 2026-02-03T13:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heres a hot take from someone who doesnt understand business. The idea that The Walt Disney Company designs new attractions primarily for Gen Z doesnt hold up.and it wouldnt make business sense if they did. Theme parks arent like streaming apps chasing the newest demographic trend; theyre billion-dollar decades-long capital investments that must appeal to families across multiple generations at once. A single E-ticket attraction can cost $300500+ million and needs [----] years of relevance to break even and turn a profit. Designing rides specifically around the tastes of one age"
X Link 2026-02-03T14:16Z [----] followers, 15.4K engagements
"Now that Dinosaur is gone the countdown begins on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at DHS. The ride still features a custom linear induction motor (LIM) launch system that propels trains from [--] to [--] mph in [---] seconds via induced currents (riders experience around [--] Gs) with onboard audio synchronized using infrared signals to deliver band-specific soundtracks without distortion at high speeds. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018855776258076747 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018855776258076747"
X Link 2026-02-04T01:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Figment starred in a forgotten edutainment video series called Language Arts Through Imagination from 1988-1989 aimed at teaching kids grammar and writing. The series consisted of [--] episodes each running 13-17 minutes and produced under EPCOT Educational Media designed to align with EPCOTs ethos of sparking intellectual curiosity with each episode featuring a different pair of live-action child actors interacting with an animated Figment in the world of Figonia. Animation was outsourced to the small Chicago-bassed studio Cioni Artworks to cut costs. Billy Barty who originated Figments voice"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Chinese artists used just six basic face molds as a base for the replicas then added individualized clay features (such as mustaches brows or scars) to create diversity.a technique used for the original 3rd-century BCE craftsmanship where no two soldiers were identical despite mass production. The original Terracotta Army has more than [----] soldiers. Here's a deep cut: do you remember the Tomb Warriors exhibit at EPCOT's China Pavilion Removed in [----] for Disney adverts the exhibit featured a miniature replica of China's Terracotta Army Running into things like this whilst wandering around"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Weve been seeing a suffocating amount of information about Josh DAmaro the past couple daysand heres some more. D'Amaro's office at Disney headquarters features a life-size model of Walt Disney himself dressed in one of Walt's favorite ties and a pair of his actual old shoes. #JoshDAmaro #DisneyFacts https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019200548340416654 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019200548340416654"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:05Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"In early script drafts the freezing climax played out differently: Elsa was a villain who had frozen her own heart after being jilted at the altar and Anna convinced her to use her powers to stop an avalanche triggered by Hans revealing the "frozen heart" prophecy actually referred to the prince's betrayal not Anna's literal transformation. This Frozen scene 😭 https://t.co/qPiPvJCBhR This Frozen scene 😭 https://t.co/qPiPvJCBhR"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:10Z [----] followers, 644.4K engagements
"@TestShotTyler Both seem a little creepy to me. Maybe Im overthinking"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Most of the original Disneyland Hotel was torn down to make room for Downtown Disney parking and landscaping but a benefit of staying there back in the day was the use of the hotels tram to get to Disneyland park. Until June [----] the only ways to go between the two locations was to take the tram or walk across the parking lot or to drive your own car. The tram ride wasnt particularly scenic crossing the asphalt parking lot but it was a quick ride. The tram stop at the hotel was right next to the lobby near a gourmet restaurant a coffee shop and the Round-the-World Lounge. The Disneyland Hotel"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Director Richard Fleischer son of Walt Disney's animation competitor Max Fleischer (creator of Betty Boop and Popeye) was hired despite the family rivalry; Max even approved telling his son to relay to Walt that he'd made an excellent choice. When people talk about great literary adaptations they seldom mention Disney's [-----] Leagues Under the Sea. This is a shame; it's champion entertainment and James Mason Kirk Douglas Paul Lukas and Peter Lorre are stellar. Actually improves upon the novel in many ways. See it. https://t.co/8zqjWvRx5k When people talk about great literary adaptations they"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"During a [----] visit to Hollywood by composer Sergei Prokofiev he met Walt Disney and personally played a piano reduction of his Peter and the Wolf for him. Prokofiev loved Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and hoped for a collaboration but it never materialized directly. The original composition survived Soviet censorship under Stalin by framing its warnings about wolves (symbolizing threats like fascism and the secret police) as a childs fantasy. Disneys team animated it eight years later as part of the film Make Mine Music without further input from the composer who may not have even known"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Treehouse Villas at Disneys Saratoga Springs Resort originally debuted in [----] as part of the unfulfilled Lake Buena Vista mixed-use community. Theyre octagonal structures on stilts designed for flood-prone wetlands with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking canals and golf courses. The [--] villas were constructed onsite like giant 3D puzzles supported by [---] concrete columns. After closing to guests in [----] the villas were residences for International College Program Cast Members and storage space during the Disney Institute era. Federal wetlands restrictions prevented Disney from tearing"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Child star Bobby Driscoll who played Jim Hawkins was the only American in the main cast but his involvement sparked a legal kerfuffleBritish courts ruled it violated child labor laws since he lacked a proper work permit leading to fines and orders for him to leave the country though Disney rushed to complete his scenes first. Disney's first completely live-action film and the first screen version of Treasure Island made in colour. TREASURE ISLAND (1950) https://t.co/blvgHkDa60 Disney's first completely live-action film and the first screen version of Treasure Island made in colour. TREASURE"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Pinocchio author Carlo Collodi originally intended to end the story midway through its magazine serialization by having Pinocchio hang himself but at his editor's urging he extended it with more chapters introducing the Blue Fairy and giving it a happier conclusion. On this date in [----] Pinocchio didn't go to school and sang "Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee" into theaters. The film would win two Academy Awards gave Jiminy Cricket a new meaning and is an enduring example of the Studios' beloved classicsno strings attached. https://t.co/sQrkg9wcCv On this date in [----] Pinocchio didn't go to school and sang"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Its the 86-year anniversary of the release of Pinocchio today.Mel Blanc the legendary voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck was originally cast as Gideon the cat and recorded full dialogue but Walt Disney decided to make the character mute.leaving only a single hiccup from Blanc in the final film. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020220329876984288 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020220329876984288"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remember the Tomorrowland Terrace stage that debuted in [----] at Disneyland where you could see acts like Count Basie Cab Calloway Woody Herman and Melba Moore The stage's hydraulic design which allowed it to rise dramatically from the ground like a futuristic planter transforming into a performance platform was personally conceived by Walt Disney himself after he grew frustrated with makeshift setups for live bands in the original Tomorrowland.he sketched the idea just months before his death and it opened six months later. Performers accessed the stage via a secret underground tunnel then"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The backstory to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disneys Wilderness Lodge is that the section was built as a rustic housing erected for workers constructing the Transcontinental Railroad in the late 19th century predating the grand national park lodge era of the main hotel. During construction the builders attempted to make the Boulder Ridge buildings appear older than the main lodge using darker clay-red rooflines stepped-down profiles and clapboard/shingle exteriors. The area fits within the broader Wilderness Lodge mythology tied to early exploration of the fictional Silver Creek Springs (later"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Donald became the official mascot for the University of Oregon's Fighting Ducks after an informal agreement between Walt Disney and athletic director Leo Harris.he still appears in green-and-yellow gear with "Oregon" on his hat making him one of the few Disney characters licensed as a real-world college mascot. "Donald Duck" is one of the most popular cartoon characters. https://t.co/lfSPEEmkX2 "Donald Duck" is one of the most popular cartoon characters. https://t.co/lfSPEEmkX2"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:59Z [----] followers, 24K engagements
"@FL_Coasters I generally deploy the INSTABLOCK early. If I want to talk to a troll I will fly to Finland and walk under a bridge"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In the early 1970s Justice painted elaborate murals for the Magic Kingdom's Town Square depicting turn-of-the-century scenes with hidden Disney Easter eggs but these artworks were later covered up or removed during park updates and are now considered "lost." For February 9th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend animator and engineer #BillJustice is born in Dayton Ohio. @DisneyStudios @DisneyAnimation @Disneyland Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/HCYU0Ovslw For February 9th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend animator and engineer"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Disney pins have been present in the parks since Disneyland's opening but not until the [----] Millennium Celebration was pin trading introduced. The spark for Disney's pin trading system came from an unexpected source: an Odyssey of the Mind educational event where participants were encouraged to swap pins. The pin trading was only supposed to last the Millennium Celebrations fifteen months but after Disney saw how popular it was they decided to keep it a tradition. Today there are well over [------] pin designs which guests can purchase online and in the parks including limited edition pins"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Once upon a time the original Disneyland Hotel tower had a Looking Glass elevator that took guests on a scenic lift to a lounge called the Top of the Park. I know it was thereI used to live nearby and as kids we used to ride the elevator to watch the fireworks. The 11-story tower along with the elevator and lounge opened in [----]. At the time it was Orange Countys tallest building. In [----] the Walt Disney Company purchased the Wrather Corporation which owned the hotel closing the Top of the Park. The outside elevator was closed in [----] during a major renovation. Two other towers were built;"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"To achieve its groundbreaking 3D effects the film employed three distinct stereoscopic systems (including a custom-built one for Disney) that provided sharper imagery than standard 3D films of the era addressing technical challenges like alignment and clarity as detailed in behind-the-scenes accounts of EPCOT's development. See it on YouTube. https://youtu.be/PHv8zFXwZyosi=RduO8ZU3Dr4c6on1 On this day in [----] Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT Center's Journey Into Imagination pavilion The film would later resurface at Magic Kingdom. https://t.co/UzppL2xLu7"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"These two sources back up the Natwick story. Michael Barrier Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age (Oxford University Press 1999) Neal Gabler Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination (Knopf 2006) Both document that Disney brought Natwick to the studio during early Snow White production specifically because the studio was struggling with believable female animation. Barrier notes that Snow White initially appeared stiff and unconvincing prompting Walt to recruit animators like Natwick with stronger figure-drawing skills. So we both may be right."
X Link 2026-02-09T16:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In Thomas's opening animation Alan-a-Dale's feet hit the ground toes-first in a heel-toe reversal typical of bird anatomy differing from Milt Kahl's later scenes (they both animated Alan-a-Dale) where the back of the foot contacts first. Animation by Frank Thomas* Robin Hood (1973) #penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation https://t.co/oYXeFj7Wvz Animation by Frank Thomas* Robin Hood (1973) #penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation https://t.co/oYXeFj7Wvz"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Doritos were accidentally invented in the 1960s at Disneylands Casa de Fritos (now Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland) when surplus tortillas from supplier Frito-Lay were cut up deep-fried and seasoned to avoid waste. The practice was noticed by Frito-Lay salesman Arch West who took it back to the company sparking a national snack phenomenon. The name doritos comes from the Spanish diminutive of dorado (little golden things). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021016513960972449 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021016513960972449"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:21Z [----] followers, 36.3K engagements
"Horses were conditioned using audio recordings of Disneyland sounds (such as train whistles and crowd noises) to desensitize them to potential scares yet incidents still happened like bolting from ducks or the park's steam train leading to crashes. Three major accidents sealed the ride's fate: one coach overturned at Rainbow Bridge after a steam scare injuring [--] riders and ripping off the undercarriage; another bolted into a loading area hurting driver Jim Lindsey; and a third collapsed after horses spooked by a whistle causing minor injuries to [--] guests including six children. For February"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"During Animal Kingdoms development DinoLand was to be anchored by two thrill rides: Countdown to Extinction and a wooden roller coaster called The Excavator. According to the backstory The Excavator was to be an extension of The Boneyard Playgrounds setting being the remains of an ore car track left over from when the Boneyard was an ordinary gravel quarry before the fossil discoveries. Guests would pass by old signs warning about the stability of the ore car system before arriving to load. While moving along the track guests would pass through ribcages of dinosaur skeletons and zoom past"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:07Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements
"Unlike the classic versions at other Disney parks Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland is the first Pirates ride entirely inspired by the film franchise rather than the original [----] Disneyland concept. The ride employs a groundbreaking magnetic propulsion system with boats mounted on underwater rails allowing them to move forward backward spin and pitch with precise control. The attractions show building spans approximately [------] square feet housing over [---] hydraulic audio-animatronic figures massive pirate ship sets and more than [------] gallons"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I suspect they dont want to invest in the extra resources theyd need for another land especially since they are building two at the MK. But if they would have continued to build up DinoLand and not stopped development I think DAK wouldnt still be seen as a half-day park and they could have created more income. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021247074533085401 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021247074533085401"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@von_crypto The rails are underwater; the boats arent. Like the paddleboat at Disneyland"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Savethedmagic Looks like you're looking across the Hudson at New Jersey. I sure hope the final product pays off"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Savethedmagic @ThemeParkScout Its all about exploiting an established IP so Disney doesnt have to put the work into creative development"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"At Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs the roasted grasshoppers (chapulines) are a seasonal Oaxacan delicacy often rimmed on mezcal shots or sprinkled atop guacamole for crunch; sourced from Mexico where they're harvested during rainy seasons and flavored with chili-lime they're surprisingly high in protein (about 70% by weight) and have been a staple in indigenous diets for centuries predating European colonization. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021384186565681426 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021384186565681426"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"E.M. Speed Castillo was a beloved Disney cast member who served as the Indian Village Sheriff in Disneylands Frontierland in the 1960s. He had a diverse Spanish Basque Portugese and Isleta Pueblo descent. Before becoming Indian Village Sheriff Castillo worked as a cook at the Disneyland Hotel. He was hired for Disneyland Security because he met the height requirement of at least [--]. His character was named Chief Two Feathers inspired by the hat he wore; the park provided the rest of his costume. As sheriff Castillo handled various security problems and assisted across the park once helping to"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This [----] direct-to-video film was the final entry in Disney's era of animated direct-to-video sequels and prequels as new leadership under John Lasseter shifted focus away from such spin-offs canceling numerous planned projects like sequels to Pinocchio Dumbo and The Jungle Book. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) https://t.co/fwwfBvtsMl The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) https://t.co/fwwfBvtsMl"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:19Z [----] followers, 88.7K engagements
"Ellens Energy Adventure at the Universe of Energy Pavilion at EPCOT was originally titled Ellens Energy Crisis during production and shortly after opening but the name was changed for reasons Disney never disclosed. Dinosaur experts were consulted to ensure the animatronic dinosaurs in the primeval diorama were built to actual scale based on known fossil evidence about their size and stature. During a [----] renovation the dinosaurs were repainted in bright rainbow-like colors to reflect emerging theories about dinosaur skin but they were reverted to their original earth tones in 2009"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Its entertainingfor a minute. The elevator ride into space is cool and the big screen that makes you feel like youre in space is also cool but after about ten minutes you start seeing the same things over and over. It gets old. The food is way overpriced and just meh. The signature drinks are kind of fun but again overpriced. If you have a couple hundred bucks to blow and just want to check it out do it once. But youll agree its a one and done. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021654161771675738 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021654161771675738"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A Little Mermaid dark ride was originally conceived in the mid-1990s for Disneyland Paris and Magic Kingdom using a suspended system like Peter Pan's Flight to simulate diving underwater but it was scrapped; a virtual version was later included on The Little Mermaids" Platinum Edition DVD. Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom https://t.co/BirivNQ3C6 Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom https://t.co/BirivNQ3C6"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At [--] minutes Dumbo is the shortest Disney feature ever made. Walt Disney's distributor RKO Radio Pictures had qualms about releasing the feature as a major motion picture. They tried to persuade Disney to either cut it to short-subject length extend it to at least [--] minutes or have it released as a B picture. Disney stood his ground and the film was released as an A picture as Disney intended. Animation cels for Dumbo are the rarest in the industry. The animators after the scene was safely "in the can" would throw the used cels in the corridors and go sliding on them. In addition the gray"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:28Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements
"The Cambodian Shir Lee Temple on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom is a flooded Buddhist structure along the Mekong River built as a tribute to the historical Khmer king Jayavarman VII (c. 11221218) whose posthumous name was Mahaparamasaugata. In the backstory the temple was partially destroyed by an earthquake leaving it in ruins with sections claimed by the jungle. Skippers go quiet inside the temple because the audio quality is poor it gives them a moment to rest and to create dramatic contrast and suspense. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021738269797441543"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The win came four days after Williams 85th birthday. In a notable gaffe the house band played a brief excerpt from Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" (a James Bond theme) during the announcement instead of any Star Wars music. For February 12th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] at the 59th #GrammyAwards composer #JohnWilliams wins Best Score Soundtrack for "@StarWars: The Force Awakens". @DisneyStudios @Lucasfilm @skywalkersound Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/GB0S3szZgI For February 12th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] at the 59th #GrammyAwards composer"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thirteen-year-old Jodie Foster who played Annabel Andrews in Freaky Friday" was under contract with Disney to begin filming Candleshoe in [----] forcing her to turn down the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars which had been offered to her by George Lucas. Shed already filmed Taxi Driver prior to Freaky Friday so 1975-76 was pretty prolific for her. With Jodie as Leia the Star Wars franchise might have been very different. #DisneyFacts https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021937835079569823 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021937835079569823"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:22Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"The Royal Street Bachelors jazz trio who played at Disneylands New Orleans Square for [--] years was led by Jack McVea who was hired directly by Walt Disney himself. The Bachelors played at Disneyland from [----] until McVeas retirement in [----]. Bassist Herb Gordy one of the original members was the cousin of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. The original lineup consisted entirely of string instrument players - banjo guitar and bass but later iterations expanded to include clarinet brass piano and drums. Some members moonlighted as the Delta Ramblers in Fantasyland. #Disneyland #DisneyFacts"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If youre in the queue line on the Tower of Terror at Disneys Hollywood Studios take a moment to view the message hidden within the fallen letters strewn about the bulletin board between the two preshow doors. The message changes now and then saying things like EVIL TOWER UR DOOMED and TAKE THE STAIRS." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022074737103601707 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022074737103601707"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Rockminet Google it. Theres about [---] sources. Heres one. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jodie-foster-princess-leia-offer-star-wars-1235876379/ https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jodie-foster-princess-leia-offer-star-wars-1235876379/"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Walt was obsessed with Lincoln since he was a boy in Marceline. In fifth grade on Lincoln's birthday Walt made a stovepipe hat from cardboard and recited the Gettysburg Address for his class. Celebrating our 16th President #AbrahamnLincoln's birthday today. Fortunate to visit his birthplace his memorial and Gettysburg. #WaltDisney would be proud of me https://t.co/axhQ0RlN2r Celebrating our 16th President #AbrahamnLincoln's birthday today. Fortunate to visit his birthplace his memorial and Gettysburg. #WaltDisney would be proud of me https://t.co/axhQ0RlN2r"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The episode incorporates clips from six classic Donald Duck shorts: "Trailer Horn" (1950) "Grin and Bear It" (1954) "Winter Storage" (1949) "Bearly Asleep" (1955) "Chip an' Dale" (1947) and "Rugged Bear" (1953) edited together with new bridging animation. For February 13th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] the TV series #WaltDisney Presents airs the segment "Duck Flies Coop." @DisneyStudios @DisneyAnimation Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/7T3aS4xwaQ For February 13th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] the TV series #WaltDisney Presents airs the segment "Duck"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bob Kuwahara was a Japanese-born animator and cartoonist who worked for the Disney Studios between [----] and [----]. Born Rokuro Kuwahara in Tokyo in [----] he immigrated to the U.S. in [----]. He spent seven years at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles then moved to New York in [----] for commercial art work but the stock market crash forced him back to California where he joined Disney. He was the first artist at the studio hired specifically to create story sketches. As one of several pioneering Japanese-American artists at Disney in the pre-WW2 era (alongside others like Chris Ishii Tom Okamoto"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@BourbyWourby @PrincessLiam5 True but I gotta tell youthere are too many great actors out there to let one diva poison your whole set"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"McDonalds in Downtown Disney opened in [----] in a newly-built building in the Marketplace section one of the products of a 10-year global marketing alliance between McDonalds and The Walt Disney Company. Themed Ronalds Fun House the restaurant featured specially designed rooms and decor inspired by Ronald McDonald and other McDonaldland characters. It featured a Ronalds Dining Room with a formal 20-foot dining table Birdies Music Room featuring a giant french fry organ and Grimaces Game Room with an interactive video/game wall. The restaurant was a huge success but closed soon after the"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Never ever ever go to the @WDWNT website - your computer will shut down with the amount of pop up spam he programs into his site. I made the mistake of clicking through on one of his clickbait slop stories and was immediately punished"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The origin of the concept for The Lion King is disputed. According to Disneys Vice President for Creative Affairs at the time Charlie Fink he approached Jeffrey Katzenberg Roy Disney and Peter Schneider with a Bambi in Africa idea with lions. Katzenberg didnt like it but encouraged Fink and his writers to develop a universe. Another story says that the idea was conceived during a conversation between Katzenberg Disney and Schneider on a flight to Europe during a promotional tour. During the conversation the topic of a story set in Africa came up and Katzenberg loved the idea adding elements"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mickey Mouse didnt start out with gloves; he appeared bare-handed in his earliest shorts from [----]. It wasnt until the [----] short The Opry House where Mickey performs in a vaudeville show that the gloves made their debut. The gloves were added for practical animation reasons in the black and white erahis black body made his arms and hands blend into the backgrounds or his torso during movements so the bright white contrast made gestures pop and reduced visual confusion for audiences. #Disneyfacts"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Allwine's 32-year run as Mickey's voice (from [----] to 2009) made him the longest-serving actor in the role outlasting even Walt Disney himself and his falsetto appeared in everything from theme park attractions to video games like Kingdom Hearts. For February 7th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend #WayneAllwine the third official voice of @MickeyMouse is born in Los Angeles California. @DisneyAnimation @DisneyStudios @BretIwan Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/ljto6qDXgt For February 7th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend #WayneAllwine"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] EPCOTs Tapestry of Nations parade became the Tapestry of Dreams. Wishes from children around the world were now heard throughout the parades soundtrack and it had a tribute to Walt Disney (the greatest and most wonderful dreamer of all) with Bill Rogers (the voice behind most of the announcements at Walt Disney World) narrating. In this version the Sage of Time was replaced with the Dreamseekers a trio of humanoid characters (Leonardo Columbus Elfin Cosmo) that would open and close the parade and collect Dreamtale coins that kids would receive at the EPCOT Kidcot stations. The parades"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Released on February [--] [----] as a 6-minute cartoon Pluto and the Gopher" was part of a prolific year for Pluto shorts sandwiched between "Pluto's Heart Throb" and "Crazy Over Daisy." Happy anniversary to Pluto and The Gopher https://t.co/9eozVjb5qz Happy anniversary to Pluto and The Gopher https://t.co/9eozVjb5qz"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The first roller coaster built in a Disney park was the Matterhorn Bobsleds. The mountain was originally just a massive dirt pile excavated from around Sleeping Beauty Castle's moat during Disneyland's initial build nicknamed "Holiday Hill" where employees would sneak off for picnics and even romantic outings before it was transformed into the attraction. Walt Disney's inspiration struck while filming the [----] live-action movie "Third Man on the Mountain (a pretty good movie; watch it on Disney+) in Switzerland; he reportedly bought a postcard of the real Matterhorn and mailed it back to his"
X Link 2026-02-01T00:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When it came to food Walt Disney kept it simple: fried chicken chili sandwiches and hot dogs or as he called them wienies. Every night hed come home grab a couple of uncooked hot dogs from the fridge and share one with his beloved poodle DeeDee. Hed wiggle it so shed follow him around the kitchen before letting her take it from his hand. Those moments inspired his use of the term weenie to describe the larger attractions at Disney (like Sleeping Beauty Castle the Matterhorn or the Mark Twain Riverboat) that pull guests forward the same way he drew his dog along."
X Link 2026-02-05T22:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The film's concept evolved from a long-shelved project adapting the medieval fable Reynard the Fox which Walt Disney had considered since the 1930s; animator Ken Anderson merged Reynard's mischief personality into Robin Hood's outlaw persona after the original idea was deemed too villainous for a Disney hero. Robin Hood is the first film since Bambi (thirty years earlier) to have no human characters. ROBIN HOOD (1973) https://t.co/RFdGTgbpFS ROBIN HOOD (1973) https://t.co/RFdGTgbpFS"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:12Z [----] followers, 28.1K engagements
"Adriana Caselotti who voiced Snow White at age [--] recorded her first lines for the film on January [--] [----] starting with the Im Wishing" song; in [----] at age [--] she re-recorded a version for Disneyland's Snow White Wishing Well attraction struggling through multiple takes until she reportedly looked skyward asked for Walt Disney's help and nailed the final one perfectly. A wishing well. https://t.co/8NUXlaBnqW A wishing well. https://t.co/8NUXlaBnqW"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:15Z [----] followers, 96.5K engagements
"Tom Hanks who played Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks is actually a distant cousin of the real Walt Disney. The lineage was revealed through genealogical research to be a third cousin once or twice removed (depending on the lineage branch). The connection comes through shared ancestors in the Disney family line dating back to the 17th-18th century. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023040601164304872 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023040601164304872"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cinderellas" budget ballooned to nearly $3 million due to post-WWII production costs putting Disney Studios at risk of bankruptcy; its massive success (grossing over $85 million initially) saved the company from financial ruin. The clock strikes midnight and Cinderella flees from the Prince in Disneys huge box office smash and perennial iconic generator of countless millions of dollars - which premiered in Boston 76yrs ago today. CINDERELLA (1950) https://t.co/LzdFYINspM The clock strikes midnight and Cinderella flees from the Prince in Disneys huge box office smash and perennial iconic"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The song "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" was almost cut from the film because Walt Disney thought it slowed the pace but it was retained and became one of the movie's signature tunes. Disneys huge box office smash and iconic generator of countless millions of dollars opened in Boston 76yrs ago today. CINDERELLA (1950) https://t.co/SDQYXUOVLO Disneys huge box office smash and iconic generator of countless millions of dollars opened in Boston 76yrs ago today. CINDERELLA (1950) https://t.co/SDQYXUOVLO"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The name for Captain Phasma in "The Force Awakens" came from director J.J. Abrams childhood love of Don Coscarellis Phantasm" (1979) a horror film famous for its menacing chrome Sentinel Sphere.a parallel to the characters gleaming armor. Abrams production company Bad Robot even produced a 4K restoration of the original Phantasm." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023176748322463948 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023176748322463948"
X Link 2026-02-15T23:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"During Quasimodo's makeover in the segment the gargoyles crown him with a towering powdered wig.straight from Tom Hulce's (Quasi's voice) look in Amadeus. An inside joke I only just got. A Guy Like You() https://t.co/epJJl9GkX1 A Guy Like You() https://t.co/epJJl9GkX1"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"As studio chairman in [----] Jeffrey Katzenberg greenlit A Goofy Movie as a cheap Goof Troop cash-in but worried audiences couldnt handle [--] minutes of gawrsh and a-hyuck and told director Kevin Lima to force Goofy voice actor Bill Farmer to speak in a normal voice even suggesting they use Steve Martin instead. Over the next few days Lima recorded Farmer and Jason Marsden (Maxs voice) using their normal speaking voice. Farmer later admitted he had a complete meltdown after the session convinced the film was doomed. After a tense week CEO Michael Eisner and vice chairman Roy E. Disney dropped by"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"America Sings was a patriotic Audio-Animatronic spectacular that spun guests through [---] years of American music in Tomorrowlands Carousel Theater in Disneyland. It opened on June [--] [----] and featured over [---] singing critters designed by Marc Davis. Unlike the Carousel of Progress housed in the same building which rotated clockwise America Sings spun counter-clockwise. The switch may have been a factor in the death of 18-year-old cast member Deborah Gail Stone who was crushed to death between the rotating wall and a fixed stage wall while hosting. Two long-necked singing geese from the Going"
X Link 2026-02-16T23:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ill admit it without hesitationIm a Disney adult. I collect Disney trivia like treasure hunt for obscure Imagineering details and spend hours tracing the companys history through old archives http://x.com/i/article/1987876090145128448 http://x.com/i/article/1987876090145128448"
X Link 2025-11-10T14:18Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements
"For the Partners statue Gibson intentionally made Walt Disney [--] feet [--] inches tall taller than his actual [--] feet [--] inches to achieve better proportions with Mickey Mouse; early concepts included Mickey holding an ice cream cone instead of Walt's hand. For February 11th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend sculptor and Imagineer #BlaineGibson is born in Rocky Ford Colorado. @DisneyStudios @Disneyland @WaltDisneyWorld @DisneyParks Check out the video below to see more https://t.co/B1UoIwcG68 For February 11th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #DisneyLegend sculptor and"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The character of Hades was originally scripted as a slow menacing villain but James Woods' audition with a rapid-fire fast-talking style led to a complete rewrite of the role incorporating many of his ad-libbed lines. Woods has cited Hades as his all-time favorite role agreeing to reprise the character in every Disney project that includes him such as the animated series Kingdom Hearts games and even theme park announcements. Hercules has never played it cool a day in his life 🤭 #Hercules is streaming on #DisneyPlus https://t.co/YuJlH10vDP Hercules has never played it cool a day in his life"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:02Z [----] followers, 115.7K engagements
"The Moonliner Macaron at Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland at Disneyland is a rocket-shaped treat filled with salted caramel buttercream ganache and brownie pieces. It launched in [----] as a space-themed tribute to the park's retro-futuristic history (inspired by the original Moonliner rocket attraction from 1955-1966) and uses edible "thrusters" for detail. The brownie bits are recycled from unsold park baked goods to reduce waste and it's become a secret favorite among cast members for late-night shifts due to its caffeine-like chocolate boost. Seems like a good choice with coffee."
X Link 2026-02-14T22:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The film's glass slipper was originally intended to be made of fur in the original fairy tale by Charles Perrault but a translation error from French ("vair" meaning fur) to English ("verre" meaning glass) led to the glass version that Disney popularized. For February 15th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #Disney's 12th animated feature film "#Cinderella" is released in theaters. @DisneyStudios @DisneyAnimation Check ou the video below to see more https://t.co/ZKUZ4USL0X For February 15th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] #Disney's 12th animated feature film "#Cinderella" is"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The concept for DisneyQuest as an indoor interactive theme park heavily drew inspiration from Segas Joypolis parks in Japan which emphasized virtual simulators and technology-driven attractions. Initially there were discussions about a potential Disney-backed Joypolis in the U.S. but Disney chose to develop its own version independently resulting in DisneyQuest emulating many of Segas innovations. The Joypolis model helped shape DisneyQuests multi-floor layout as well. DisneyQuest outlasted Joypolis chain of parks but the original Joypolis in Tokyo still operates today while DQ closed in 2017"
X Link 2026-02-15T22:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When Disneyland [--] Years of MagicParade of the Stars debuted on February [--] [----] (tied to Fantasia 2000) it used "Pomp and Circumstance" from the film's Noahs Ark segment (the same piece that made CEO Michael Eisner teary at his son's graduation). Guests hated the slow repetitive tune so much that after just two months Disney swapped it for an upbeat Disney song medley working overnight to fix the timing before premiere. For February 16th.On This Day in @Disney History in [----] @Disneyland kicks off it's 45th Anniversary celebration @DisneyParks Check out the video below to see more"
X Link 2026-02-16T12:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As studio chairman in [----] Jeffrey Katzenberg greenlit A Goofy Movie as a cheap Goof Troop cash-in but worried audiences couldnt handle [--] minutes of gawrsh and a-hyuck and told director Kevin Lima to force Goofy voice actor Bill Farmer to speak in a normal voice even suggesting they use Steve Martin instead. Over the next few days Lima recorded Farmer and Jason Marsden (Maxs voice) using their normal speaking voice. Farmer later admitted he had a complete meltdown after the session convinced the film was doomed. After a tense week CEO Michael Eisner and vice chairman Roy E. Disney dropped by"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"As studio chairman in [----] Jeffrey Katzenberg greenlit A Goofy Movie as a cheap Goof Troop cash-in but worried audiences couldnt handle [--] minutes of gawrsh and a-hyuck and told director Kevin Lima to force Goofy voice actor Bill Farmer to speak in a normal voice even suggesting they use Steve Martin instead. Over the next few days Lima recorded Farmer and Jason Marsden (Maxs voice) using their normal speaking voice. Farmer later admitted he had a complete meltdown after the session convinced the film was doomed. After a tense week CEO Michael Eisner and vice chairman Roy E. Disney dropped by"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:27Z [----] followers, 558K engagements
"@GreenCheetah99 @JudyWinslow_fm Len Testa can be trusted though - hes one of the authors of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and runs Ive talked to him before years ago and hes one of the more trustworthy sources. http://TouringPlans.com http://TouringPlans.com"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This is the only life-sized fully built Millennium Falcon in existence.no more hollow movie props or miniatures. It required a massive 90-foot turntable system underneath to rotate the ride vehicles making it a engineering beast built from scratch for Galaxy's Edge. Its goodnot great. I did it twiceif I miss it during a trip Im not all that upset. Hopefully they will take their time to come up with something intelligent and memorable for a change. Walt Disney Imagineering planned to reimagine Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for years because Guests dont love it according to Josh D'Amaro."
X Link 2026-02-16T14:49Z [----] followers, 30.1K engagements
"Looks like Dereks been hacked if this is his real account"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Rocketeer's helmet design was a point of contention during production; Disney CEO Michael Eisner wanted a straight NASA-style helmet but director Joe Johnston threatened to quit ultimately convincing the studio to keep the original comic-inspired look. THE ROCKETEER is still one of my favourite Disney movies its got a great James Horner score and a whole lot of heart. It was totally slept on by audiences upon release and I could never figure out why https://t.co/PChqob95to THE ROCKETEER is still one of my favourite Disney movies its got a great James Horner score and a whole lot of heart."
X Link 2026-02-11T13:10Z [----] followers, 27.4K engagements
"Born on March [--] [----] in New York City Disney Legend Don DaGradi grew up in San Francisco before moving to Los Angeles to study painting at the Chouinard Art Institute where many early Disney artists trained; he joined the Walt Disney Studio in the mid-1930s starting as a background painter for animated films before transitioning to the Story Department. Early in his career DaGradi served as art director on Dumbo" and handled layout designs for package films like "The Three Caballeros and "Make Mine Music" where his visual styling helped blend animation with live-action elements in innovative"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Carnival of the Animals sequence in "Fantasia 2000" featuring the yo-yo-playing flamingo was conceived by Disney Legend Joe Grant a veteran of the original Fantasia" more than fifty years earlier where he created pastel concept sketches that helped shape the old wizard in The Sorcerers Apprentice. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023022886760415268 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023022886760415268"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The character of Cinderella was voiced by Ilene Woods who was discovered by accident when she sang demo tracks for the film as a favor to friends who were songwriters; Walt Disney heard the demos and cast her without an audition. [--] https://t.co/n7YY3g4ZkW [--] https://t.co/n7YY3g4ZkW"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Pete Disney's oldest recurring character made his debut in the [----] short "Alice Solves the Puzzle" as Bootleg Pete a bear-like antagonist obsessed with stealing crossword puzzles three years before Mickey Mouse's first appearance. Over the years hes also been known as Peg-Leg Pete Black Pete Pistol Pete Peterson and Pete Sr. [---] [---] [---] https://t.co/zfh5xfO8wT [---] [---] [---] https://t.co/zfh5xfO8wT"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Walt and Lillian honeymooned on Mount Rainier and in Seattle after their wedding on July [--] [----] at her brother's home in Lewiston Idaho. On this date in [----] Disney Legend Lillian Disney was born in Spaulding Idaho on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Lillian joined the Walt Disney Studio in [----] and over the years served as a crucial sounding board for her husband Walt's many ideas. 💡 https://t.co/wPN0l40rio On this date in [----] Disney Legend Lillian Disney was born in Spaulding Idaho on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Lillian joined the Walt Disney Studio in [----] and over the years"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Neaok11 Disneyland too"
X Link 2026-02-16T01:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Paul Wenzel was a long-time Disney movie poster artist and Walts "official portrait guy" when he was tapped in [----] to work on the Walt Disney commemorative stamp commissioned by the USPS. Since Walt had passed away he worked from photos and his familiarity with Walt from his 10+ years at the studio. Postmaster General Lawrence OBrien wanted the soft pastel colors of Wenzels portrait to pop so they contracted a private company (Union-Camps Achrovure Division) using the gravure process. This made it only the second U.S. stamp ever printed that way (normally stamps are printed by the Bureau of"
X Link 2026-02-16T12:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As studio chairman in [----] Jeffrey Katzenberg greenlit A Goofy Movie as a cheap Goof Troop cash-in but worried audiences couldnt handle [--] minutes of gawrsh and a-hyuck and told director Kevin Lima to force Goofy voice actor Bill Farmer to speak in a normal voice even suggesting they use Steve Martin instead. Over the next few days Lima recorded Farmer and Jason Marsden (Maxs voice) using their normal speaking voice. Farmer later admitted he had a complete meltdown after the session convinced the film was doomed. After a tense week CEO Michael Eisner and vice chairman Roy E. Disney dropped by"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inspired by The Jungle Book in [----] young Andreas Deja (born in Gdask Poland raised in Germany) fired off a letter to Walt Disney Productions begging for a job. They sent back a polite form letter encouraging him to study animals at the zoo and draw family members. which he did religiously sketching at the Duisburg Zoo. He was hired by Disney in August [----] after he had corresponded with Eric Larson one of the Nine Old Men and began work on The Black Cauldron sharing a cubicle with Tim Burton. He was a huge fan of Milk Kahl (the style king behind characters like Shere Khan) Deja negotiated to"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Many of Ed Wynns (the Mad Hatter) lines in "Alice in Wonderland" were improvised during the live-action reference sessions used to guide the animation. In one take Wynn ad-libbed a bit where he tried to repair the White Rabbits watch and said Mustard Dont be thilly" Walt Disney who was present found the moment hilarious and insisted it remain in the final film. The sound team initially objected because the recording contained heavy background noise but Walt pushed for it to be salvaged anyway. After some cleanup work the audio was successfully restored and the ad-lib was included in the"
X Link 2026-02-16T23:38Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements
"Born in Pawtucket to English immigrant parents Clifford lost her mother at age [--] and was sent to St. Mary's Seminary in Narragansett. At [--] she moved to Los Angeles to live with her actress aunt kickstarting her career as an extra at Universal Studios.her first credited role was in the [----] film "Behind the Lines." By her mid-20s she was a leading lady in over [--] silents including portraying Abraham Lincoln's lost love Ann Rutledge in "The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln in [----]. She was a favorite of director John Ford (they played bridge together) who used her in eight films. For February"
X Link 2026-02-17T12:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"According to the backstory the Main Street Confectionery's fictional proprietor Thomas McCrum is based on a real Kansas City dentist who bailed out a young Walt Disney in [----] by funding his educational short film Tommy Tuckers Tooth a gig that kept Walts fledgling Laugh-O-Gram studio afloat during tough times. Imagineers at the Magic Kingdom leaned into the irony of a tooth doctor owning a candy emporium embedding clues like vintage dental ads and an [----] Worlds Columbian Exposition poster inside representing the eras candy innovations while poking fun at the cavity-causing setup"
X Link 2026-02-17T12:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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