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18 unusual facts about Disney


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Chad Beguelin

He wrote the book and lyrics for Wicked City, which was produced at the American Stage Company and the Mason Street Warehouse, and he wrote the books for Disney's Aladdin and On the Record.

Crossroads of the World

A reproduction of Crossroads' iconic tower and spinning globe can be seen just inside the entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Disney Vacation Club

In September 2009, Disney Vacation Club added The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge

The legendary city of Agrabah is in trouble again: the evil sorceress Nasira (Jodi Benson) is out to avenge the death of her brother, the nefarious sorceror Jafar (Jonathan Freeman).

She begins her vengeful plot by taking over the palace with a spell and kidnapping Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin) and the Sultan; she then commands the guard's captain Razoul (Jim Cummings) to bring Aladdin (Scott Weinger) to her.

Disney's Contemporary Resort

On November 17, 1973, President Richard Nixon delivered his famous "I am not a crook" speech in a ballroom at the Contemporary in front of reporters from the Associated Press during the 'Annual Convention of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association'.

Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade

In Mid-June 2010, Maleficent suddenly fell from the float and landed on her neck, due to her harness and seat structure snapping in half.

It features the song "Just Like We Dreamed It" written by Sunny Hilden and performed by Renee Sands & Ruben Martinez, plus orchestral music arranged by Steve Sidwell.

Disney's One Too

In most markets, UPN affiliates used the network's recommended scheduling for the block (3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays) – though some stations (such as New York City's WWOR-TV, Los Angeles's KCOP-TV and Denver's KTVD-TV) aired the weekday block in the morning-only hours, running from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

The resort's distinctive grey siding with red and white striped awnings distinguish itself from the light blue motif of Beach Club.

Disney's Yacht Club is located next to a sister resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort, and across Crescent Lake from Disney's BoardWalk Resort.

Epcot Center Ultralight Flightpark

The land sat unused for nearly 10 years, when it was cleared for the second phase of Disney's Pop Century Resort, named the Legendary Years.

Jostens

Jostens also produced photobook products for Disney's PhotoPass photography service offered at Disney theme parks and resorts.

Jymn Magon

He created, story edited, and wrote on such shows as Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, DuckTales, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin, Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, Quack Pack and The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

Marc Levoy

Greenberg and he suggested to Disney that they use computer graphics in producing animated films, but the idea was rejected by several of the Nine Old Men who were still active.

Robert Stanton

Robert Stanton (animator), American animator, storyboard artist and art director for Walt Disney Feature Animation's John Henry

The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

Following its debut in 1979, the movie aired regularly as part of the Disney's Halloween Treat/A Disney Halloween special until the 1990s when that block was replaced.


Alex Grossi

Alex has had music placed in multiple T.V. shows and motion pictures including the Quincy Jones produced film The Smokers, the FX hit series Sons of Anarchy as well as the Walt Disney/Touchstone picture The Proposal and the VH1 series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.

Barbara Robertson

Additionally, Robertson has performed in many film and TV productions, including The Company, Straight Story, Will of Their Own, Disney's Mother's Courage, Paramount's The Untouchables, and Early Edition.

Burnham Beeches

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, First Knight, Goldfinger, The Princess Bride, the 1952 Disney film The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 are among the films and TV productions which have been shot at Burnham Beeches.

By the Time This Night Is Over

Kenny G's two previous #1 singles on the adult contemporary chart were "Missing You Now" (credited to Michael Bolton featuring Kenny G) and "Forever in Love", while Bryson's previous #1s were "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "A Whole New World", a duet with Regina Belle that was the theme for the 1992 Disney film Aladdin.

Calling All the Monsters

It was produced by Niclas Molinder and Joacim Persson, who also co-wrote the song Johan Alkenas, and Charlie Mason, for the soundtrack, A.N.T. Farm (2011), the soundtrack to the Disney Channel television series, A.N.T. Farm.

Cambell Kenneford

Kenneford first begun modelling at the age of 14 after joining Rascals Modelling Agency, which led to jobs for Disney, McDonald's, Joe Bloggs and others.

Condorman

Following Disney's acquisition of Marvel Comics in 2009, The Amazing Spider-Man editor Stephen Wacker lobbied to have Condorman brought into the Marvel Universe.

Daniel Disney

Daniel Disney (died ca. 1722) of Swinderby, was a Non-Coformist landowner in Lincoln who was the father of John Disney (rector), great-grandfather of John Disney (Unitarian) and great-great-grandfather of John Disney the barrister.

Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia

Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia is the official encyclopedia of The Walt Disney Company.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

It is one of five Resorts in the Value Resort category, along with Disney's All-Star Music Resort, Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort, and Disney's Art of Animation Resort.

Disney's Extremely Goofy Skateboarding

In this game, players are able to play as either Goofy or Max, from the Disney animated TV series, Goof Troop.

Edward Payson Ripley

Disneyland Railroad locomotive number 2, a 4-4-0 built in 1954 by the Disney shops, was named E. P. Ripley in his honor.

Gloria Blondell

For Daisy Duck's second appearance as a Disney cartoon character, Gloria Blondell took over, marking the debut of Daisy's "normal" voice.

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

Lincoln's speech was compiled by James Algar (yet another Disney Legend), who was also the main writer and producer of the show.

Green museum

For instance, Disney's Animal Kingdom cites Richard Louv's Nature Deficit Disorder as one justification for their Kids' Discovery Clubs, which focuses on encouraging children to not only learn about animals but also find out what they can do to help wildlife.

Harish Saluja

He also acted in various commercials and in the Disney film Money for Nothing starring John Cusack.

Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee

Its special focus in 2001 was on the working conditions of toy workers for Hasbro, Mattel, McDonald's and Disney in Southern China.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Currently, the Resort is overseen by Managing Director Andrew Kam who reports to Bill Ernest, President and Managing Director, Disney Parks & Resorts, Asia.

Jack Blumenau

As the Bell Rings (2007 episodes O Romeo and A Touch of Class, Disney Channel UK) - Tinker

Kerri Strug

Shortly after her feat, Strug participated in the Ice Capades and Disney's World On Ice, then announced her retirement and enrolled in UCLA where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Kia Asamiya

He maintains a website with news and information about his studio, TRON (named after the Disney film Tron).

Krystal Harris

In 2002, she released the song "The Kid in You" for Disney's The Country Bears soundtrack as well as appearing in the film as herself.

Laurence Wright

The film, part documentary and part disaster movie spoof, was narrated by Hans Conried and featured legendary Disney Studios animator, Ward Kimball in a guest starring role.

Livent

By 1997, the company was losing money (a loss of $44.1 million that year alone), and in June, 1998, shareholders approved a deal which saw American actors' agent and ex-Disney executive Michael Ovitz take charge.

LSU School of Music

The LSU A Cappella Choir was the featured university choral group at the finale concert for the ACDA Annual Convention at the Walt Disney Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

Manuel Esperón

His fame in the USA derives from when his song The Three Caballeros was used in the Disney film The Three Caballeros (1944).

Marge Champion

Marge Champion's first marriage was to Art Babbitt (1907–1992), a top animator at Disney and creator of Goofy.

Mi Chico Latino

To promote the single, Halliwell performed the song on Top of the Pops, Wetten Dass, Party in the Park, Much Music, Patrice Lecuyer Show, Hey, Hey It's Saturday, Musica Si and Club Disney.

Natalie Gregory

She also starred in the Disney, animated film Oliver & Company (1988) as the speaking voice of Jenny Foxworth and appeared in other films.

Nomads of the North

The 1961 Disney production Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1961–70; F6.3499) is also based on James Oliver Curwood's novel, but the plots of the two films are not similar.

Peter Emmerich

These stamps feature many well known and loved Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Cinderella, and The Lion King to name a few.

Pop 'til You Drop!

It was released as an American only release on June 18, 2002, in the hype of the promotion of the first single, the Elvis Presley cover "Can't Help Falling in Love", which was part of the soundtrack of Disney's movie Lilo & Stitch.

Prana Studios

The Pirate Fairy (2014) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures and DisneyToon Studios)

Rob McClanahan

McClanahan was played by Nathan West in the 2004 Disney movie Miracle, which starred actor Kurt Russell as coach Herb Brooks and which told the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic gold medal win.

Rui Torres

Since October 2008, Neil Buchanan (program creator) has worked as presenter in the Latin American dubbed version by Disney Channel.

Share A Dream Come True Parade

Other villains surrounding the float include Jafar from Aladdin, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians and Ursula from The Little Mermaid.

Shenzi

Shenzi (The Lion King), a hyena character from Disney's animated film The Lion King and the Broadway musical of the same name.

Show'N Tell

Licensed film strip and record packages were produced for many different children's properties, including Disney and Sesame Street.

The Bare Necessities

In the 1994 live-action Disney film Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Dr. Julius Plumford exclaims "The bare necessities of life!" in the ballroom scene.

The Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air

Other Disney characters featured on the program were Donald Duck (Clarence Nash), Minnie Mouse (Thelma Boardman), Goofy (Stuart Buchanan) and Clara Cluck (Florence Gill).

The Oregon Duck

The Oregon Duck (also known as the Fighting Duck, Puddles, or simply The Duck) is the mascot of the University of Oregon Ducks athletic program, based on Disney's Donald Duck character through a special license agreement.

The Parent Trap III

It was previewed on Disney's films released that spring next to Davy Crocket and The Absent-Minded Professor.

The Sweet Life

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, an American children's television series that airs on the Disney Channel

Toonattik

The strand aired on weekend mornings from 7.25am until ITV Breakfast's closedown at 9.25am, featuring a selection of both British and imported cartoons, mainly from brands such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.

TRON command

The TRON command entered popular culture when it was used as the name of the 1982 Disney movie, "TRON." It has been subsequently included in a sequel movie, "TRON: Legacy," a television series, "TRON: Uprising," and two video games, "TRON: Legacy," and "TRON: Evolution."

True-Life Adventures

In 2007, Disney established a new nature film label called Disneynature.

Walt Disney Treasures

In 2006, Gemstone Publishing published the first of two Walt Disney Treasures comic albums: "Disney Comics: 75 Years of Innovation", reprinting approximately 160 pages of vintage international comics in chronological order.

What's Up!

In addition, they sang the Swedish language version of the theme song of a Disney production entitled Camp Rock under the title "Här är jag" in Swedish.