Walt Disney’s Wet and Wild (television)

Walt Disney’s Wet and Wild (television) Hour-long syndicated television special. This animation compilation features cartoons showing ways of getting wet. First aired on October 1, 1986.

Walters, Barbara

Walters, Barbara She joined ABC in 1976 as the first woman to co-host the network news, and later became noted for her interviews of prominent American and international celebrities and politicians. She created and co-hosts The View. She has received numerous honors, including induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame …

Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color (television)

Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color (television) Television series on NBC, from September 24, 1961, to September 7, 1969.

Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (television)

Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (television) Two-hour documentary about the life of Walt Disney, told through rare film clips and still photos, and by interviews with co-workers, historians, and celebrities. Dick Van Dyke narrates. Directed by Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Aired on the Wonderful World of Disney on September 16, 2001, to help celebrate the one …

Walt’s—an American Restaurant

Walt’s—an American Restaurant Located on Main Street in Disneyland Paris, opened on April 12, 1992.

Walter and Emily (television)

Walter and Emily (television) Television series on NBC, from November 16, 1991, to February 22, 1992. After 40 years of marriage, Walter and Emily Collins still bicker, but this disguises their deep love for each other. Their divorced son moves back in with them, bringing his 11-year-old son, Zack, and hoping that Walter and Emily …

Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams

Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams Special parade for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland debuting on May 5, 2005, and featuring a large number of Disney characters along with dancers, rhythmic gymnasts, trampoline performers, and aerial artists. The parade floats, some nearly 20 feet high, act as rolling stages and feature jumping fountains, confetti blasts, and …

Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television)

Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade (television) Now a Christmas tradition, a television special that first aired on Christmas day in 1983 on ABC, hosted by Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas. In 1984, it was Joan Lunden, Bruce Jenner, and Regis Philbin; in 1985 and 1986 it was Joan Lunden, Ben Vereen, and Regis …

Walt Disney’s Mickey and Donald (television)

Walt Disney’s Mickey and Donald (television) Television show; aired on January 1, 1983 (30 min. format) and September 24, 1983 (60 min. format). The show is a grouping of cartoons.

Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party (television)

Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party (television) Special airing on ABC on February 28, 1997, with Melissa Joan Hart and Will Friedle hosting. Drew Carey takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the parks, and Gloria Estefan performs “Remember the Magic.” Also stars Michael J. Fox, Rosie O’Donnell, Donna Summer, The Village People, and Hillary …