Autumn (film)

Autumn (film) Silly Symphony cartoon; released on February 15, 1930. Directed by Ub Iwerks. The animals get ready for winter by foraging and preparing for hibernation.

Aux Epices Enchantées

Aux Epices Enchantées Restaurant in Adventureland in Disneyland Paris, opened on April 12, 1992. Sponsored by Maggi. Became Restaurant Hakuna Matata in May, 1995.

Autopia

Autopia Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland; opened July 17, 1955. Sponsored by Richfield (1955–1970), Chevron (2000-2012) and Honda (2016 -). Redesigned in 1959, 1964, and 1968. Also a Discoveryland attraction in Disneyland Paris; opened April 12, 1992, and in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland; opened July 13, 2006. The Disneyland Autopia was closed September 1999–June 2000 for …

Autograph Hound, The (film)

Autograph Hound, The (film) Donald Duck cartoon; released on September 1, 1939. Directed by Jack King. Despite a watchful security guard, Donald manages to sneak into a movie studio in his attempt to get autographs. But when the guard catches him and he gives his name, the stars, including Greta Garbo, Bette Davis, and Mickey …

Austin & Ally (television)

Austin & Ally (television) Series on Disney Channel, premiering on December 4, 2011. Teenagers Austin, an extroverted musician/singer, and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter, become unlikely friends and combine their talents in an attempt to create a true musical tour-de-force. Stars Ross Lynch (Austin Moon), Laura Marano (Ally Dawson), Raini Rodriguez (Trish), Calum Worthy …

Aumont, Jean Pierre

Aumont, Jean Pierre (1911-2001) Actor; appeared in Jefferson in Paris (D’Hancarville), and on television in The Horse Without a Head (Inspector Sinet).

Aunt Sarah

Aunt Sarah Stern relative who comes to care for the baby in Lady and the Tramp; voiced by Verna Felton.

Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa Oceanfront resort on 21 acres in west Oahu’s Ko Olina Resort & Marina, opened August 29, 2011, with grand opening ceremonies held on September 23, 2011. Hawaii’s culture and connection to nature are brought to life so guests can gain a deeper understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Hawaii. 359 …

Aunt Jemima Pancake House

Aunt Jemima Pancake House Restaurant in Frontierland at Disneyland from August 9, 1955 to January 1962. Became Aunt Jemima’s Kitchen (July 17, 1962 to 1970), Magnolia Tree Terrace (1970 to 1971), and then River Belle Terrace. In the early days of Disneyland, Aunt Jemima herself would greet guests outside her restaurant. Her cheerful disposition made …

Audio-Animatronics

Audio-Animatronics When Walt Disney found an antique mechanical singing bird in a shop in New Orleans when he was there on vacation, he was intrigued. He reasoned that he and his staff had been doing animation on film for years, but it would be fun to try some three-dimensional animation. He had Wathel Rogers and …