American Dragon: Jake Long (television) Animated series debuting on Disney Channel on January 21, 2005, and ended on September 1, 2007. Jake Long is a 13-year-old Chinese American kid in New York who discovers he is descended from dragons. When he transforms into a fire-breather, it is his duty to protect the other groups of …
See moreAmerican Broadcasting Company In 1954, Walt Disney agreed to produce a regular television series for the network, if they would help him out by investing in Disneyland. So, with a $500,000 investment and guarantee of an additional $4.5 million in loans, ABC became a one-third owner of Disneyland. The television series began in the Fall …
See moreAmerica on Parade (television) Television special for the American Bicentennial starring Red Skelton, featuring the America on Parade pageant at Disneyland, aired on April 3, 1976. Directed by Clark Jones.
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America the Beautiful (film) Circarama (360 degree) film which originally opened at the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958 and was brought to Disneyland in 1960. A tour of the United States. 16 min. The film was reshot in 1967 as a Circle-Vision 360 film for the new Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The new film opened on …
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America Sings Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland in the carousel theater originally built for the GE Carousel of Progress, from June 29, 1974 to April 10, 1988. The narrator was Sam the Eagle, periodically interrupted by a pesky weasel. Taking the place of the Carousel of Progress when that attraction was moved to Walt Disney World, …
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America on Parade Special American Bicentennial parade, at Walt Disney World from June 6, 1975 to September 6, 1976. Also at Disneyland from June 12, 1975 to September 12, 1976. Disney designers, led by entertainment head Bob Jani came up with special floats and a series of costumes featuring oversized heads that told the story …
See moreAmerica Works . . . America Sings (film) Educational film, released in September 1982. A glimpse of everyday people whose daily lives gave birth to the folk songs which have enriched our history.
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American Adventure, The Attraction in World Showcase at Epcot which celebrates the American spirit, from its earliest days right up to the present, originally sponsored jointly by American Express and Coca-Cola, opened October 1, 1982. It features some of the most sophisticated Audio-Animatronics figures produced by Disney, including one character, Benjamin Franklin, that for the …
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Ameche, Don (1908-1993) Actor; appeared in The Boatniks (Commander Taylor), Oscar (Father Clemente), on television in Our Shining Moment, and as the voice of Shadow in Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey.
See moreAmerica Gardens Amphitheater in front of The American Adventure in World Showcase at Epcot, opened October 1, 1982. Ethnic groups often present song and dance presentations tied to the countries of World Showcase. In 1993 it was temporarily remodelled for a Barbie show. Beginning in 1994, the annual Candlelight Processional was presented at holiday time.
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