Yokoyama, Matsuo

Yokoyama, Matsuo Beginning in 1961, Yokoyama helped create the foundation for Disney’s merchandise licensing business in Japan. He retired in 1994 as chairman of Walt Disney Enterprises of Japan, but continued to work as a consultant. He was named a Disney Legend at a special ceremony in Japan in 1998.

Yensid, Retlaw

Yensid, Retlaw Walt Disney’s name spelled backward, used for the story credit for Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.

Yippies

Yippies Group of protestors who invaded Disneyland on August 6, 1970, causing the Park to close early.

Yen Sid

Yen Sid Sorcerer in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice segment of Fantasia. His name is Disney spelled backward.

Yin Yang Yo! (television)

Yin Yang Yo! (television) Animated series for Toon Disney and Jetix, premiering on September 4, 2006. Tween rabbits, Yin and Yang, must put aside their sibling rivalry to learn the lost martial art form “woo foo” from grumpy panda Master Yo, who was forced out of retirement to train and guide the brother and sister …

Yellowstone Story, The/Bear Country (television)

Yellowstone Story, The/Bear Country (television) Television show; aired on May 1, 1957. Directed by James Algar. Walt Disney tells about the search for far-off locations for the True-Life Adventures, then lets Jim Algar tell about the history and geography of Yellowstone National Park, where Bear Country was filmed. He then shows the Academy Award-winning True-Life …

Year of 100 Million Smiles

Year of 100 Million Smiles Disneyland anxiously awaited the arrival of its 100 millionth guest in 1971. The day came on June 17, 1971, when, at 11:13 A.M., Valerie Suldo from New Brunswick, New Jersey, walked through the turnstiles. The 200 millionth guest, Gert Schelvis, arrived on January 8, 1981.

Ye Olden Days (film)

Ye Olden Days (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on April 8, 1933. Directed by Burt Gillett. Princess Minnie is locked in a tower when she refuses to marry the prince, Dippy Dog (Goofy), chosen by her father. Mickey, a wandering minstrel, rescues Minnie and wins a joust with the prince in order to marry her.

Yellowstone Cubs (film)

Yellowstone Cubs (film) Tuffy and Tubby, bear cubs of insatiable curiosity, are trapped during their investigation of a tourist’s car at Yellowstone Park. In attempting their rescue, their mother is branded a “dangerous bear,” and is taken to the outskirts of the park. By the time she finds her mischievous progeny they have just about …

Year of a Million Dreams, The

Year of a Million Dreams, The Event that began October 1, 2006, celebrating the dreams of guests to the Disney parks. Special cast members, known as the Dream Squad, randomly selected guests for special prizes, including FastPasses, exclusive pins or Mouse ears, and unique experiences such as spending the night in the Dream Suite at …