Those Who Knew Annette Best
In celebration of naming The Walt Disney Studios’ Soundstage 1 as the “Annette Funicello Stage,” author and friend Lorraine Santoli talks with those who knew the beloved Disney Legend best.
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George Lucas Goes to Oz
In this behind-the-scenes production photo, we see a young Fairuza Balk on the set of Return to Oz (1985) with George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars universe.
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The Ghost Relations Department
Disney Legend Wally Boag wrote a ghoulish promotion about a man trapped in the Haunted Mansion’s basement in 1966.
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Before Hinges Creaked In Doorless Chambers
This early script for the Haunted Mansion might sound familiar, but its Ghost Host had a slightly different spiel.
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Donald Duck Arrived in Print Three Years Ealier Than His On-Screen Appearance
The Walt Disney Archives showcases a rare instance when a character named Donald Duck appears in a storybook published earlier than the 1934 animated short The Wise Little Hen, where Donald Duck appeared for the first time.
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The Inspiration for Frozen
Find out how ice hotels, rugged mountain men, reindeer, and just about everything in Norway influenced Disney’s next animated feature.
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A Disney Afternoon Show That Almost Was
Check out this concept art for a never-produced show, a “duck” spin-off using the characters Darkwing Duck and Gizmo Duck from the series’ Darkwing Duck and Duck Tales.
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The Making of a Mickey Mouse Doll In 1930s Style
As the popularity of Mickey Mouse began to soar in the early 1930s, Walt and Roy were confronted with the challenge of meeting the explosive demand for engaging consumer products, while sustaining the creative integrity and consistent quality of their character merchandise.
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Unwrapping Mickey’s Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Birthdayland was meant to be a temporary land that occupied the approximate three-acre space adjacent to Fantasyland that’s currently part of Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.
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Woo-Hoo! Take a Tour of Duckburg
Take a journey through the streets and alleyways of Duckburg, through this archived background art from Disney Television Animation studios.
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