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| DisneyDan
Saturday, March 21, 2015 12:10:19 PM |
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On this day in 1952, 'Two Chips and a Miss' debuted, introducing the world to the glamorous and sassy Clarice. Working at the Acorn Club, she is the love interest of Chip and Dale. Sixty-three years later she is still as gorgeous as ever!
Clarice's appearances at the Disney Parks can often be sporadic, with her typically starring in more shows and parades in Tokyo than the other parks. With that said, we've been fortunate to see her on numerous occasions, and so in our usual style, let us celebrate her anniversary with a cavalcade of photos from our adventures with Clarice!
Happy 63rd Anniversary, Clarice!
Dan. |
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Today is the 13th anniversary of the grand opening of the Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. In the past the park has often been criticised for lacking any good, solid attractions and shows, however, time has been good to the park, and with the addition of the Ratatouille attraction last year, the park has now really started to come into its own. With 18 full attractions and permanent long-term shows - six of which are completely unique to the park! - it actually currently has more attractions and permanent shows than Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios. While you can argue that those parks have a lot more non-fixed entertainment and good dining options, it is undeniable that the Walt Disney Studios is, finally, stepping up its game. The new Ratatouille attraction has become one of my favourites in the whole Disney Parks world, and I hope that it is a sign of the many good things to come over the next 13 years.
In our usual style, I'm going to share a cavalcade of photos from our many adventures at the park.
Happy 13th anniversary Walt Disney Studios Park!
Dan. |
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 | Happy 65th Anniversary Cinderella! | |
| DisneyDan
Sunday, February 15, 2015 10:57:33 AM |
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Today is the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney's masterpiece, Cinderella. Premiering in Boston in 1950, Cinderella is a classic fairytale of a girl with a dream, a Fairy Godmother, and a prince.
In our usual style, here are some photos of our adventures with Cinderella's family and friends at the Disney parks around the world.
Happy 65th Anniversary Cinderella!
Dan. |
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Hello everyone,
Fourteen years ago today, the then-named Disney's California Adventure Park opened its doors for the first time. Since then, the park has undergone huge changes, eliminating entire lands and building new ones from scratch. It has probably undergone the largest transformation in the past 5 years alone than most parks have in their entire lifespans. Disney California Adventure, as it is today, is a tribute to the unending dream of Walt Disney, to keep moving forward and to continue to bring joy to people all around the world.
Let's take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the park over the years.
Happy 14th anniversary Disney California Adventure!
Dan. |
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 | Happy 62nd Anniversary Peter Pan! | |
| DisneyDan
Thursday, February 5, 2015 1:30:57 PM |
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Today, 5th February, is the 62nd anniversary of the release of Walt Disney's classic, Peter Pan.
In our usual Character Central style, let's take a look at some of our favourite Peter Pan moments from the Disney Parks and resorts around the world, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris and Florida!
Happy 62nd anniversary Peter, Wendy, John, Hook, Smee and all their friends!
Dan.
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 | Happy 54th Anniversary 101 Dalmatians! | |
| DisneyDan
Sunday, January 25, 2015 3:54:48 PM |
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Today, 25th January, is the 54th anniversary of the release of Walt Disney's classic, 101 Dalmatians.
Not too many characters from the film have ever appeared at the Disney parks around the world, and sadly of the few that have appeared, we have only met Cruella de Vil. So, here's Cruella on one of the many occasions we've met here, this time at Tokyo DisneySea's American Waterfront.
Happy 54th Anniversary Cruella!
Dan. |
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 | Happy 78th Birthday Daisy Duck! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, January 9, 2015 2:32:32 PM |
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Hello everyone,
Today, 9th January, is Daisy Duck’s 78th birthday! Daisy fist appeared in the 1937 Donald Duck short, Don Donald. Let’s celebrate with a cavalcade of pictures from our adventures with Daisy at the Disney Parks around the world!
Happy Birthday Daisy Duck!
Dan.
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 | Happy 113th Birthday Walt Disney! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, December 5, 2014 8:14:02 AM |
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Today is 5th December, which would have been Walt Disney's 113th birthday.
Born in Chicago on 5th December 1901 to Canadian father Elias and American mother Flora, Walt found himself growing up in a rapidly changing world. The automobile, electricity and telephones were amongst the new technologies that were gradually altering the way people went about their everyday lives.
Soon came World War I, and Walt found himself too young to enlist - but he did anyway!
While away he discovered his talent for drawing, and became known for decorating the helmets his comrades had found, with illustrations.
From there Walt developed his talents further, and found himself creating characters and shorts such as the Alice comedies and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Sadly Oswald wasn't too lucky for Walt, but it did spur him onwards to develop a new character in 1928 - Mickey Mouse.
Mickey was Walt, and Walt was Mickey.
Walt Disney was a creative genius, who was far ahead of his time. Bringing a whole new definition to the world of film and television, Walt pioneered many new concepts and technologies.
Walt won more Oscars during his lifetime than any other person, a record that he still holds.
With his studio now one of the best in the world, Walt turned to other things. Bigger things.
Walt's ultimate dream was of course Disneyland; a place where anyone can come and have fun, away from reality.
In July 1955 Disneyland opened and has since become probably the most famous theme park in the world. Capturing Walt's very essence, and offering a true escape from the outside world, Disneyland was, and continues to be, the Happiest Place on Earth.
Of course, Walt's dream grew and grew, and so did Disneyland, to the point where Walt dreamt even bigger!
Florida was to be the home of Walt's final dream, one which sadly he did not get to see through to completion (having passed away in 1966).
Walt dreamt of a huge community where people not only lived and worked, but where they played an vacationed; known as EPCOT. A complete city built from the mind of this brilliant man.
Walt Disney World opened in October 1971 by his surviving brother and business partner, Roy, and was dedicated to Walt having changed the name from simply Disney World to Walt Disney World.
Although Walt's vision of EPCOT never came to fruition as he saw it, it certainly has come true. Walt Disney World has given Central Florida a different identity to what it had 50 years ago. From swamps to a metropolis filled with hotels, malls, other theme parks and indeed entire communities of people who live and work there. Walt Disney World itself has thousands of Cast Members who live and work at the resort, who come from all over the world, ensuring that Walt's final vision is forever captured in an amazing and colourful reality.
Over a century after his birth, we are on the brink of the 12th Disney Park opening (Shanghai, 2015/16), have a world filled with hundreds more movies, TV shows and even stores, a cruise line and much, much more.
All the parks have their own little nod to Walt and his dreams, remembering the man who started it all.
Walt Disney lived to entertain, and entertained for a living. He gave the world a slice of imagination and inspiration that is unrivalled, and that will continue for many more decades.
Happy 113th Birthday, Walt Disney. We thank you for your dedication to your dreams.
Dan. |
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 | Happy 86th Birthday Mickey and Minnie Mouse! | |
| DisneyDan
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:52:21 AM |
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Hello everyone,
Today is the 86th birthday of the two most famous mice in the world, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
On 18th November 1928, Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie debuted to the public, and stars were born.
Without Mickey and Minnie, we wouldn't have the Disney company that we have today. For that we are eternally grateful to Walt Disney, and of course Mickey and Minnie, and look forward to many more decades of fun and laughter with them.
Happy 86th Birthday Mickey and Minnie!
In our usual style, here's a photo cavalcade of some of the magical adventures we've had with Mickey and Minnie at the Disney Parks and Resorts over the years.
Happy Birthday Mickey and Minnie!
Dan. |
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| Happy 43rd Birthday Walt Disney World Resort! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 8:53:28 AM |
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Today is the 43rd anniversary of the grand opening of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and the 32nd anniversary of EPCOT!
For 43 years Walt Disney World has enchanted millions of guests from all over the world with its incredible attractions, amazing entertainment and excellent service and facilities.
In our usual style, here's a cavalcade of photos of our magical experiences at Walt Disney World over the years. I have deliberately left out character images for today, since I really wanted to celebrate the beauty of the parks, and the work of the dreamers who believed they could build this magical place.
Happy 43rd birthday Walt Disney World, here's to many, many more!
Dan. |
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