Mouse Factory, The (television)

Mouse Factory, The (television) Syndicated television series produced and directed by Ward Kimball; aired for two seasons beginning January 26, 1972. There were 43 shows, each featuring classic Disney animated cartoons tied to the appearance of a guest star host or hostess in a specially produced live-action sequence. For example, Jo Anne Worley hosted a …

Mousegetar

Mousegetar The original Mousegetar was built specially for Jimmie Dodd to use on the Mickey Mouse Club show. It was a four-string instrument, which Jimmie called a tenor guitar. Mattel produced and sold toy versions of the Mousegetar in the late 1950s. The original Mousegetar was donated to the Walt Disney Archives by Jimmie’s widow, …

Mouse Gear

Mouse Gear See Centorium.

Mountain Born (television)

Mountain Born (television) Television show; aired on January 9, 1972. Directed by James Algar. A boy learns the duties of a shepherd from his idol, the ranch foreman, high in the Colorado mountains. When the foreman becomes ill, the boy has to take the sheep into the mountains where they will graze for the summer …

Motor Mania (film)

Motor Mania (film) Goofy cartoon; released on June 30, 1950. Directed by Jack Kinney. Goofy portrays both the roles of a normal family-man, Mr. Walker, who becomes a monster, Mr. Wheeler, behind the wheel of his car. He changes back to a mild pedestrian attempting to cross the street, only to revert back once again …

Mother’s Courage, A: The Mary Thomas Story (television)

Mother’s Courage, A: The Mary Thomas Story (television) Two-part television show; aired on December 3 and 10, 1989. Directed by John Patterson. The story of Detroit Pistons basketball star, Isiah Thomas, and the struggles of Isiah’s mother in raising him. It takes all her power, and the death of a buddy, to convince him that …

Motocrossed (television)

Motocrossed (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering on February 2, 2001. Motocross is a hot topic for 15-year-old twins Andrew and Andrea Carson, but their father wants Andrea to stick with more feminine pursuits. When Andrew is injured, Andrea sets up a scheme to pose as her brother in an all-important race that’s just …

Motor Boat Cruise

Motor Boat Cruise Fantasyland attraction at Disneyland; opened in June 1957, and closed on January 11, 1993, with the area becoming Fantasia Gardens. In 1991 (March 15 to November 10) it was redecorated to become a special Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen. This attraction was popular with children, who enjoyed piloting their crafts around …

Motion

Motion Dance club which had the latest videos shown on a massive screen; opened at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island at the Walt Disney World Resort on May 12, 2001, and closed on September 27, 2008.

Mother Goose Melodies (film)

Mother Goose Melodies (film) Silly Symphony cartoon; released on April 16, 1931. Directed by Burt Gillett. The Mother Goose characters come to life to entertain Old King Cole with their nursery rhymes.