Jones, James Earl (1931-2024) Actor; appeared in Three Fugitives (Dugan), True Identity (himself), Jefferson in Paris (Madison Hemings), and provided the voice of Mufasa in The Lion King and the live-action adaptation of The Lion King. He was a host of Fantasia/2000, and narrated Earth. He provided the voice of Mufasa in Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, The …
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JONAS (television) Series on Disney Channel debuting on May 2, 2009, and ending on October 3, 2010. The Lucas brothers try to balance school (Horace Mantis Academy) and family with becoming teenage superstar musicians in a band called JONAS, named after the street on which they live. Stars Kevin Jonas (Kevin Lucas), Joe Jonas (Joe …
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Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Quick-service restaurant at Disneyland, opened in the Plaza Pavilion on the Hub on January 7, 2012, after a soft opening on January 5.
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Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (film) A documentary blending excerpts from the Brothers’ 2008 “Burning Up” concert tour with guest performances, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, new songs, and swarming fans. Directed by Bruce Hendricks in Disney Digital 3-D. Released on February 27, 2009. Stars Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, with guest performances by Demi …
See moreJonas Brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas became instant rock star successes in 2007, with their self-titled album from Hollywood Records selling over a million copies. They toured with Miley Cyrus on her concert tour, and then starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock and their own TV series JONAS. In a deal …
See moreJolly Trolley Attraction opened in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland on January 24, 1993. To get the cartoony look to the trolley, Disney Imagineers arranged its wheel sizes so it did not just glide down the tracks of Toontown, but it jiggles, lurches, and weaves. The popularity of Toontown has meant that it is sometimes difficult …
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JoJo’s Circus (television) Stop-motion animated series on Playhouse Disney on Disney Channel; debuted on September 28, 2003. JoJo Tickle is a curious 6-year-old circus clown who invites preschoolers to join her in lively, imaginative movement with games and songs. Created by Jim Jinkins and David Campbell. Voices include Madeleine Martin (JoJo), Robert Smith (Goliath), Cole …
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Joker, the Amiable Ocelot (television) Television show; aired on December 11, 1966. A desert loner adopts an ocelot he finds in an old car, but later realizes that it must be set free. The ocelot finds a mate, and so does the loner, falling for a young nurse that moves to the area. Stars Robert …
See moreJohnston, O. B. (1901-1992) He joined Disney in 1934 in merchandising and eventually headed the character merchandise division, operating first out of New York and then Burbank, until his retirement in 1972.
See moreJohnson Space Center Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Minnie’s Science Field Trips series; released in September 1988. 18 min. A guided tour through the astronaut training center explaining principles of space science. (Walt Disney Imagineering designed the new visitor center at the Space Center in Houston, which opened in 1992.)
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