Arachnophobia (film)

Arachnophobia (film) Fed up with the frustrations of big-city living, Dr. Ross Jennings moves his wife and two kids to the sleepy community of Canaima, California. They soon learn that they are not the only recent arrivals. Jennings discovers a deadly spider, accidentally imported from the Amazon jungles, that has mated and set thousands of …

Aramaki, Hideo “Indian”

Aramaki, Hideo “Indian” (1915-2005) He began work at Disneyland as chef at the Tahitian Terrace in 1964, and two years later was promoted to executive chef over all the food facilities in Disneyland, a position which he held until his retirement in 1985. He was named a Disney Legend in 2005.

Aracuan Bird

Aracuan Bird Pesky character who bothers Donald Duck in The Three Caballeros, Clown of the Jungle, and Melody Time.

Aquarela do Brasil (film)

Aquarela do Brasil (film) Segment of Saludos Amigos, in which José Carioca teaches Donald Duck to dance the samba. Re-released as a short on June 24, 1955.

Aquatopia

Aquatopia Attraction at Tokyo DisneySea; opened on September 4, 2001. Guests have a wild ride across the waters of Port Discovery on a hydro-glider water vehicle, which spins and twirls across a shallow pool through a maze of fountains, rock formations, and whirlpools.

April, May, and June

April, May, and June Daisy had three nieces, April, May, and June, in the comic books, making their first appearance in Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #149 in February 1953. They never appeared in a film.

Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The (film)

Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The (film) Theodore and Amos, trying to quietly live down their checkered past as part of the Apple Dumpling Gang, find themselves caught up in still another series of hilarious misadventures. Major Gaskill will lose his command of Fort Concho if he cannot stop the raids on his supply wagons, …

Appreciating Differences (film)

Appreciating Differences (film) Educational film, in the Songs for Us series, released in September 1989. 10 min. The film teaches children to value people of different ages, races, sexes, and people with disabilities.

Aquamania (film)

Aquamania (film) Goofy cartoon; released on December 20, 1961. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. Nominated for an Academy Award, this cartoon looks at how boatsman Goofy and his son spend a weekend. When Goofy demonstrates the art of water-skiing, his son is so impressed he quickly gets them into a championship race, where Goofy has all …

Apple Dumpling Gang, The (film)

Apple Dumpling Gang, The (film) In 1879, gambler Russel Donavan arrives in Quake City, California, always looking for a profitable poker game. But despite his frequent losses he ends up with a shipment of valuables consigned to a local ne’er-do-well who has lit out for San Francisco. The “valuables”—the Bradley orphans Bobby, 12, Clovis, 7, …