Alpine Gardens

Alpine Gardens Flowers surround a pond between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland at Disneyland, once the site of the Monsanto Home of the Future. It became Triton Gardens in February 1996. It later became Ariel’s Grotto from 1997 to 2008, and in October 2008 Pixie Hollow.

Aly and AJ

Aly and AJ Pop-rock band featuring sisters Alyson and Amanda (AJ) Michalka, recording for Hollywood Records from 2004 to 2010. In 2009 they changed their band name to 78violet. Alyson appeared in the series Phil of the Future (Keely Teslow); Amanda appeared in Secretariat (Kate Tweedy). They both appeared in Cow Belles (Taylor and Courtney …

Along the Oregon Trail (television)

Along the Oregon Trail (television) Television show, aired November 14, 1956, as a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Westward Ho the Wagons! Directed by William Beaudine. Walt Disney describes the Oregon Trail, then turns to Fess Parker, one of the stars of the film, to give a behind-the-scenes look at the production and, with …

Allwine, Wayne

Allwine, Wayne (1947-2009) Former Disney sound effects technician who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse on a freelance basis for many years. He learned his craft from veteran Disney sound effects wizard, and previous voice of Mickey Mouse, Jim Macdonald. He was named a Disney Legend in 2008.

illustration of three boys singing from hymnals, one with a black eye, from Almost Angels

Almost Angels (film)

Almost Angels (film) The young Toni Fiala is a boy born to sing and his greatest desire is to be accepted as one of the members of the Vienna Boys Choir. His father, a railroad engineer, wants his son to learn a trade, but his mother knows her son must be given a chance to …

Almost Home (television)

Almost Home (television) Television series, aired on NBC from February 6 to July 3, 1993. Continued the story of The Torkelsons. Seattle businessman, Brian Morgan, has offered homespun Millicent Torkelson a job as the live-in nanny to his two rebellious teenagers, so, the Torkelson clan packs up their small town life in Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma, …

Alley Cats Strike (television)

Alley Cats Strike (television) Disney Channel Original Movie; premiered on March 18, 2000. Four hip teens are content with their non-conformist attitudes, retro styles of dress, and an interest in bowling and lounge music that have made them outcasts among their classmates at West Appleton Middle School. But when an annual interschool competition ends in …

Allers, Roger

Allers, Roger Storyman/director; joined Disney in 1985, was head of story for Oliver & Company and Beauty and the Beast. After working on the stories for other animated features, he made his feature film directing debut with Rob Minkoff on The Lion King.

Alley, Kirstie

Alley, Kirstie Actress; appeared in Shoot to Kill (Sarah), and hosted the television special Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic. Also starred in Toothless on the Wonderful World of Disney.

Allen, Tim

Allen, Tim Actor/comedian; starred in The Shaggy Dog (Dave Douglas), The Santa Clause (Scott Calvin), Jungle 2 Jungle (Michael Cromwell), Big Trouble (Eliot Arnold), The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (Scott Calvin), Wild Hogs (Doug Madden), and on television in Home Improvement. He also appeared in Disney’s Great American …