Kenworthy, Paul

Kenworthy, Paul (1925-2010) Nature photographer whose work helped ensure the success of The Living Desert, The Vanishing Prairie, and Perri. He was named a Disney Legend in 1998.

Kent, Ralph

Kent, Ralph (1939-2007) Artist; joined Disneyland as a production artist in 1963, working on projects not only for the park but also for the New York World’s Fair and Celebrity Sports Center. He moved to Walt Disney World in 1971, working in the Merchandise Art department, and later as a director of Walt Disney Imagineering …

Kennel Club

Kennel Club Pet boarding facility at Disneyland, renamed from Ken-L-Land in 1968 when Kal Kan took over as sponsor. They remained until 1977. Gaines was the sponsor from 1986 to 1991, when it was known as Pet Care Kennel. Friskies took over in 1993, returning to the Kennel Club name. There are also kennels at …

Kelly, Walt

Kelly, Walt (1913-1973) He started at Disney in 1936 and remained until 1941. He specialized in animation of Mickey Mouse, notably on The Nifty Nineties. He started as a story man, did some animation on the Pastoral sequence of Fantasia, working usually with Ward Kimball. He animated on The Reluctant Dragon and Dumbo, then left …

Ken-L-Land

Ken-L-Land Pet boarding facility outside the Disneyland main gate, opened on January 18, 1958. Walt felt that it was important that travelers visiting Disneyland have a place where they could board their pets for the day rather than leave them in their hot cars. Hosted by Ken-L-Ration (Quaker Oats Co.) until 1967. Later called Kennel …

Kelly, Patsy

Kelly, Patsy (1910-1981) Actress; appeared in Freaky Friday (Mrs. Schmauss) and The North Avenue Irregulars (Patsy).

Kelly, Moira

Kelly, Moira Actress; appeared in Billy Bathgate (Rebecca) and The Tie That Binds (Dana Clifton), and provided the voice for the adult Nala in The Lion King.

Kenai

Kenai Originally human, then bear character in Brother Bear; voiced by Joaquin Phoenix.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, The (television)

Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, The (television) Syndicated late-night talk show hosted by Wayans, featuring a mixture of celebrity interviews, comedy sketches, live musical performances, and game elements. Began August 4, 1997, and ended April 24, 1998.

Keller’s Jungle Killers

Keller’s Jungle Killers After the demise of the Mickey Mouse Club Circus at Disneyland, George Keller remained for several months with a show featuring his wild animals. At Disneyland from February 19 to September 7, 1956.