Papeete Bay Verandah

Papeete Bay Verandah Restaurant in the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, opened on October 1, 1971, and closed in September 1994 (to reopen the following year as ‘Ohana). An elegant restaurant serving Polynesian cuisine with dancers and singers providing entertainment.

Paradise (film)

Paradise (film) A troubled 10-year-old boy, Willard Young, who wonders why his father hasn’t come home for about three months, is packed off by his mother to stay with friends in the rural town of Paradise. Painfully shy, Willard discovers that his new guardians, Ben and Lily Reed, are having deep problems too. The couple …

Parade of the Award Nominees (film)

Parade of the Award Nominees (film) Short animated film produced in color for the November 18, 1932, Academy Awards ceremony held at the Ambassador Hotel, in which Mickey leads a parade of the nominees, including Fredric March turning from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde. This marked the first animation of Mickey Mouse in color. Released …

Panchito

Panchito Mexican charro rooster, one of The Three Caballeros; voiced by Joaquin Garay.

Pantry Pirate (film)

Pantry Pirate (film) Pluto cartoon; released on December 27, 1940. Directed by Clyde Geronimi. Pluto has conflicts with the cook when he tries to steal a roast, encountering a troublesome ironing board and soap flakes.

Pancho, the Fastest Paw in the West (television)

Pancho, the Fastest Paw in the West (television) Television show; aired on February 2, 1969. A runaway orphan and his Chesapeake Bay retriever in 1880 are helped by an itinerant peddlar, and they help him when his horses are stolen. Stars Armando Islas, Frank Keith, Albert Hachmeister. Based on the book by Bruce Grant. Narrated …

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail Attraction in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It opened Apr. 22, 1998, as Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. The name change was made in July 1998. Guests can view gorillas in a natural habitat, along with hippos, meerkats, and other animals. The name reverted to Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in May 2016.

Pancake Races

Pancake Races Held at Disneyland for several years beginning in March 1957. The winners qualified for national races.

Palmer, Norman “Stormy”

Palmer, Norman “Stormy” Film editor for many years, best known for his work on the True-Life Adventures. He was named a Disney Legend in 1998.

Pampolina, Damon

Pampolina, Damon Actor; appeared on the Mickey Mouse Club on The Disney Channel, beginning in 1989, and was a member of The Party.