Monthly Archives: January 2017
Rabbit, Camel, Duck, and Dream
“Harem Scarem,” with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit – released 9 January 1928 Donna Duck (later to be called Daisy) makes her debut in“Don Donald” – released 9 January 1937 9 January 1999: Horizons closes forever at Epcot “If we can … Continue reading
Decorated Disney
8 January 1936: Walt Disney is decorated with France’s Legion of Honor
Studios Heart Throb
“Pluto’s Heart Throb” – released 6 January 1950 6 January 2008: The last day of “Disney-MGM Studios” (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Disney bus driver: Who knows what MGM stands for? Passengers: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer! Disney bus driver: Mickey’s Gold Mine!
Antlers and Stripes
A few images from a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Thursday 5 January 2017. Where the yuletide still lingers. And Pandora, the World of Avatar, continues to take its sweet time. Muntiacus reevesi in the shade at the Oasis. … Continue reading
Slow and Steady Trouble
Silly Symphony “The Tortoise and the Hare” – released 5 January 1935 “Mickey’s Man Friday” – released 5 January 1935 “Tiger Trouble” – released 5 January 1945 “Lion Down” – released 5 January 1951 because Langbein:
Lions and Polo Ponies
“Mickey’s Polo Team” – released 4 January 1936 “Father’s Lion” – released 4 January 1952 Sterling Holloway, 4 January 1905 – 22 November 1992 It’s impossible to imagine Disney animation without his voice.
