Wong, Tyrus

Wong, Tyrus (1910-2016) Inspirational artist with Disney from 1938 to 1941, with his concepts primarily responsible for the look of Bambi. He was named a Disney Legend in 2001.

Wonders of the Water World (television)

Wonders of the Water World (television) Television show; aired on May 21, 1961. Directed and narrated by Winston Hibler. A look at water and its importance to people, as well as fish. From a storm cloud, rain falls and forms streams which become rivers, eventually reaching the sea.

Wonders of Walt Disney World

Wonders of Walt Disney World Series of classes on ecology, creative arts, energy, and entertainment offered for children aged 10-15 whose parents had taken them out of school for a trip to Walt Disney World. The classes were prepared by the Walt Disney World staff in cooperation with educators and were so highly regarded that …

Wong, B.D.

Wong, B.D. Actor; appeared in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II (Howard Weinstein) and provided the speaking voice of Shang in Mulan. On television, he appeared as Bradd Wong in Double Switch (waiter) and in All-American Girl (Stuart).

Wondertime

Wondertime Magazine begun by Disney Worldwide Publishing in February 2006, aimed at moms of children from birth to age six. It was cancelled after its March 2009 issue.

Wonderland (television)

Wonderland (television) One-hour television drama; debuting on ABC on March 30, 2000, which delves into the lives of the doctors manning Rivervue Hospital’s psychiatric and emergency programs. The series ended on April 6 after two episodes had aired. Stars Ted Levine (Dr. Robert Banger), Martin Donovan (Dr. Neil Harrison), Michelle Forbes (Dr. Lyla Garrity), Billy …

Wonders of Life

Wonders of Life Pavilion in Future World at Epcot, sponsored by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. from 1989 to 2000; opened on October 19, 1989. This major pavilion in Future World provides a fun look at health and fitness. Guests can try out various fitness machines and computers, or go to the Cranium Command or Body …

Wonderful World of Disney: 25th Anniversary

Wonderful World of Disney: 25th Anniversary See NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney.

Wonders of Life (film)

Wonders of Life (film) Series of three educational films released in January 1990: The Bones and Muscles Get Rhythm, The Brain and the Nervous System Think Science, The Heart and Lungs Play Ball.

Wonders of China (film)

Wonders of China (film) Circle-Vision 360° film tour of China for the China pavilion at World Showcase, Epcot; opened on October 1, 1982. It also alternated with American Journeys in the Circle-Vision theater in Tomorrowland at Disneyland from 1984 to 1996. It ended its run at Epcot on March 26, 2003, to be replaced by …