Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Attraction in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World; opened on June 5, 1999, taking the place of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Guests board giant honey pots for their journey through famous spots from the Hundred Acre Wood. They then exit through Pooh’s Thotful Shop, featuring Pooh-themed merchandise. …

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Mansson, Gunnar

Mansson, Gunnar He led Disney merchandising in Scandinavia for 26 years, beginning in 1963, and was presented a European Disney Legends Award in 1997.

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Mang, Mary Anne

Mang, Mary Anne Beginning in convention and tour sales at Disneyland in 1961, she moved into public and community relations, retiring in 1994 after being instrumental in consolidating the companywide VoluntEars program. She was named a Disney Legend in 2005.

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Man Up! (television)

Man Up! (television) Comedy series on ABC, premiering on October 18, 2011, and ending on December 6, 2011. Three modern men try to get in touch with their inner tough guys and redefine what it means to be a “real man.” Will and his friends, Craig and Kenny, start to wonder what does it really …

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Manhattan Jazz Club

Manhattan Jazz Club The hottest groups perform in the Hotel New York at Disneyland Paris.

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Man’s Best Friend (film)

Man’s Best Friend (film) Goofy cartoon; released on April 4, 1952. Directed by Jack Kinney. Goofy acquires a puppy and has difficulties with the neighbors as well as with his attempts to train the puppy to be a watchdog.

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Man on Wheels (television)

Man on Wheels (television) Television show; aired on March 26, 1967. Directed by Hamilton S. Luske. The effect of the invention of the wheel on society, featuring two featurettes—Donald and the Wheel and Freewayphobia.

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Mannequins

Mannequins Nightclub at Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World; opened on May 1, 1989, and closed on September 27, 2008. Featured dressed mannequins around the floor, a turntable dance floor, and a sophisticated lighting system.

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Man, Monsters and Mysteries (film)

Man, Monsters and Mysteries (film) Foreign release featurette, first on December 6, 1974, in South Africa. 26 min. A film about Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, revealing the existence of ancient legends and writings previously known only to the Scottish Highlanders. In addition to reproduced photos, there are interviews with citizens, scientists, and even a …

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Man in Space (television)

Man in Space (television) Television show; aired on March 9, 1955. Directed by Ward Kimball. Space scientists Willy Ley, Heinz Haber, and Wernher von Braun help explain some of the challenges of space exploration, including a discussion of some of the perceived problems of weightlessness. The history of rockets is shown in animation, beginning with …

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