Jones, Dean (1931-2015) Actor; appeared in That Darn Cat! (Zeke Kelso), The Ugly Dachshund (Mark Garrison), Monkeys, Go Home (Hank Dussard), Blackbeard’s Ghost (Steve Walker), The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (Frederick Bolton), The Love Bug (Jim Douglas), Million Dollar Duck (Prof. Albert Dooley), Snowball Express (Johnny Baxter), The Shaggy D.A. (Wilby Daniels), and …
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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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 …
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Johnston, Ollie (1912-2008) Animator; known as one of Walt’s “Nine Old Men, ” he joined the Studio in 1935 as an inbetweener on Mickey Mouse cartoons. His work can be seen in 24 animated features beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, many as directing animator. He retired in 1978. With his lifelong friend …
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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.
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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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