Grasshopper and the Ants (film)

Grasshopper and the Ants (film) Silly Symphony cartoon; released on February 10, 1934. Directed by Wilfred Jackson. When a lazy grasshopper prefers to sing and dance rather than forage like his friends the ants, he learns to regret it when winter approaches. The ants save his life and in return he entertains them with his …

Graves, Michael

Graves, Michael (1934-2014) Architect; designed the Team Disney Building at the Disney Studio in Burbank, a building noted for huge statues of the Seven Dwarfs holding up the roof. He also designed the Swan and Dolphin Hotels at Walt Disney World and the Hotel New York at Disneyland Paris, as well as some merchandise items.

Dipper and Mabel Pines from Disney Channel Gravity Falls Animated series

Gravity Falls (television)

Gravity Falls (television) Animated series premiering on Disney Channel on June 15, 2012. Twin brother and sister, Dipper and Mabel Pines, are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer with their great uncle Stan in the weird town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. Upon their arrival, Dipper and Mabel’s huckster great uncle, also …

Grandma Sara’s Kitchen

Grandma Sara’s Kitchen Restaurant in Critter Country at Tokyo Disneyland; opened on October 1, 1992.

Grant, Joe

Grant, Joe (1908-2005) Character designer and storyman; at Disney from 1933 to 1949. He headed the character model department in the 1940s and was responsible for okaying all model sheets. He worked on such classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Saludos Amigos, Make Mine Music, and Alice in Wonderland. He returned decades …

Grandma Duck’s Farm

Grandma Duck’s Farm Petting farm originally featuring Minnie Moo, a cow with Mickey Mouse shaped markings, in Mickey’s Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, open from June 18, 1988, to March 11, 1996. Presented by Friskies. Grandma Duck was a popular character in the comic books.

Granny’s Cabin

Granny’s Cabin See Miniatures.

Grandpa Duck

Grandpa Duck Donald’s grandfather, who appeared in No Hunting (1955).

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Hotel at Walt Disney World; opened on June 28, 1988. This is one of the more elegant hostelries in Florida with its 800 plus rooms, each with ceiling fans and Victorian decor. The five-story lobby is a wonder to behold, with its stained-glass domes and shimmering chandeliers. In the center, …

Grand Opening of Euro Disney, The (television)

Grand Opening of Euro Disney, The (television) Television special on CBS (120 min.) on April 11, 1992. Directed by Don Mischer. Simulcast across Europe in five languages, the show was broadcast later the same day in the United States. Top entertainers from around the world were featured along with the opening ceremonies, information on the …