Don Defore’s Silver Banjo

Don Defore’s Silver Banjo Frontierland food facility at Disneyland, from June 15, 1957, to March 4, 1962. Don Defore (1913-1993), an actor who was perhaps best known for his television portrayal of the neighbor Thorny on The Ozzie and Harriet Show, was a friend of Walt Disney.

Dominguez, Ron

Dominguez, Ron He worked up from an opening day ticket taker and later a ride operator at Disneyland to executive vice president before his retirement in 1994. He had the distinction of having been born on the Disneyland property; his family was one of the 17 families that sold their land to Walt Disney in …

Don Donald (film)

Don Donald (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on January 9, 1937. While released as a Mickey cartoon, Mickey does not appear; Donald Duck is the star, joined by Donna Duck (who later became known as Daisy). Directed by Ben Sharpsteen. In this south-of-the-border adventure, Donald, the troubador, will go to any lengths, including trading his …

Dog of Destiny (television)

Dog of Destiny (television) Television show, part 2 of Atta Girl, Kelly!

Dog Watch (film)

Dog Watch (film) Pluto cartoon; released on March 16, 1945. Directed by Charles Nichols. Pluto is a Navy dog, guarding a ship. He ends up in the brig after being blamed when a wharf rat steals the captain’s food. He gets some revenge when he shakes the rope the rat is on, causing the rat …

Doli

Doli Hot-tempered member of the Fair Folk in The Black Cauldron; voiced by John Byner.

Dolores

Dolores Elephant character needing a bath by Goofy in The Big Wash (1948). Also appeared in Working for Peanuts.

Dognapper, The (film)

Dognapper, The (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released on November 17, 1934. Directed by Dave Hand. Minnie’s Pekinese is captured by Pete, and Mickey and Donald come to the rescue, discovering Pete’s lair in a deserted sawmill.

Dog with a Blog (television)

Dog with a Blog (television) Series on Disney Channel, debuting November 4, 2012, after a preview on October 12. A family adopts a dog, Stan, who turns out to be able to talk and blog. Stars G Hannelius (Avery), Blake Michael (Tyler), Francesca Capaldi (Chloe), Beth Littleford (Ellen), Regan Burns (Bennett) Stan is voiced by …

Doerges, Norm

Doerges, Norm He began with Disney as pool manager at the Celebrity Sports Center in Denver in 1967, then moved to Walt Disney World, where he worked up to vice president in charge of Epcot. He moved to Disneyland in 1990, becoming executive vice president there in 1994. He left the company in 1997.