Yakitori House Fast-food restaurant in Japan in World Showcase at Epcot; opened on October 1, 1982. Located in the midst of a Japanese garden, the restaurant is named after the skewered chicken dish served here. It was renamed Katsura Grill in December 2011.
See moreYacht Bar Fast-food facility in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, from summer 1955, until September 6, 1966.
See moreX-Team (television) Two-hour movie; aired on ABC on January 9, 2003. The X-team is an elite rescue and extraction team made up of world-class athletes whose ability to navigate impossible terrain makes them the final option to free hostages or political prisoners. Team member R.J. is kidnapped along with a trio of businessmen on an …
See moreXZFR Rock & Roll Beach Club Nightclub at Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World; opened on May l, 1989. originally as XZFR Rockin’ Rollerdrome. The roller skating was a novelty, but it was a little too dangerous, so it was removed in favor of the beach club theme. It closed on February 3, 2008.
See moreX Games 3D: The Movie (film) Emphasizing six of the sport’s biggest stars—Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Danny Way, Ricky Carmichael, Bob Burnquist, and Kyle Loza—this documentary covers the death-defying extreme action sports of the 2008 X Games. Released on August 21, 2009 in Digital 3D. Directed by Steve Lawrence. Narrated by Emile Hirsch. 92 min.
See moreXerox process Electrostatic process adapted for transferring animators’ pencil drawings to cels. It was tested in Sleeping Beauty, and used in Goliath II and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The process was then used in practically every Disney animated film up through The Little Mermaid, after which the computer obviated the need for cels.
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Wyman, Jane (1914-2007) Actress; appeared in Pollyanna (Aunt Polly) and Bon Voyage (Katie Willard).
See moreWyndham Palace Resort and Spa Hotel at Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World on November 1, 1998; formerly (1983-1998) known as the Buena Vista Palace. It reverted to the Buena Vista Palace name in August 2005.
See moreWyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort at Walt Disney World, November 10, 2010, taking the place of the Regal Sun Resort.
See moreWynn, Ed (1886-1966) Actor; a Disney favorite who appeared in The Absent-Minded Professor (fire chief), Babes in Toyland (toymaker), Son of Flubber (A. J. Allen), Mary Poppins (Uncle Albert), Those Calloways (Ed Parker), That Darn Cat! (Mr. Hofstedder), The Gnome-Mobile (Rufus), and provided the voice of the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. He appeared …
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