Camarata, Salvador “Tutti”

Camarata, Salvador “Tutti” (1913-2005) A musical supervisor, arranger, and conductor who joined Disney in 1956 to help found Disneyland Records. Over a five year period he supervised recordings of over 300 Disney record albums, featuring stars such as Annette Funicello, for whom he created a special “Annette sound” utilizing an echo. He was named a …

Call It Courage (television)

Call It Courage (television) Television show; based on the book by Armstrong Sperry, aired on April 1, 1973. Directed by Roy Edward Disney. Filmed on Tahiti and Bora Bora, the story of a native boy, Mafatu, who, with his dog, tries to prove himself a man by setting sail in a small outrigger canoe. He …

Californy ‘er Bust (film)

Californy ‘er Bust (film) Goofy cartoon; released on July 13, 1945. Directed by Jack Kinney. A covered wagon train populated with Goofy look-alikes is attacked by Indians but an opportune cyclone appears to carry them over the Rockies.

Call, Brandon

Call, Brandon Actor; appeared on television in The Richest Cat in the World and provided the voice of one of the Fairfolk in The Black Cauldron.

California Screamin’

California Screamin’ Roller coaster attraction in the Paradise Pier area of Disney California Adventure; opened February 8, 2001. At its opening, the attraction was the world’s longest steel looping roller coaster, at 6,000 feet, designed to mirror the wooden look of coasters of yesteryear but with 21st-century technology. Riders in 24-passenger cars are catapulted past …

Callas, Charlie

Callas, Charlie (1927-2011) Actor; voiced Elliott the dragon in Pete’s Dragon.

California Grill

California Grill Restaurant on the top floor of the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, taking the place of Top of the World. It opened on May 15, 1995. The restaurant features a stage kitchen with nine exhibition cooking areas, including a wood-burning pizza oven, grill and rotisserie, and three island stoves.

California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts Art school which was founded in 1962 combining the Chouinard Art Institute and the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. Walt Disney had been a longtime supporter of Chouinard, because many of his artists had received training there, so he was an avid advocate for the new school. When he died …

California Adventure, Disney

California Adventure, Disney Built on the parking lot of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure is a 55-acre park that opened on February 8, 2001. It originally encompassed attractions, restaurants, and shopping in three districts—Golden State, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, and Paradise Pier. Golden State celebrates California’s cultural diversity and natural beauty, with six themed areas—Condor Flats, Bountiful Valley …

California Angels

California Angels On May 18, 1995, Disney announced that it was purchasing 25 percent of the California Angels baseball team from owner, Gene Autry. The remainder of the team would be acquired after Mr. Autry’s death. The purchase took place on May 15, 1996, when Disney Sports Enterprises became Managing General Partner for the team. …