Ed, Adelaide, South Australia

The lyrics, by Mark Ray, are: “It’s a who what why where when and how day. Planet Mars and purple cow day. Holy mack’rel Mouseketeer day. Day for you and me. A how when where why what and who day. Shake a hand and how-dee-do day. Find the treasure in the cave day. Day for …

Tricia, Hacienda Heights, California

We do not have a specific date for that matchbook, though Frito-Lay sponsored the Mexican restaurant at Disneyland from 1955 to 1982. I know the matchbook was available in the early 1960s.

Donna, Shawnee, Kansas

This is indeed the insignia that Disney designed for the U.S.S. General D. E. Aultman, a troop transport ship manned by U. S. Coast Guard personnel. It is one of 1,200 insignias Disney designed during World War II. The insignia was requested by the ship’s captain, S. P. Swicegood, drawn by Disney artist Roy Williams, …

Justin, Appling, Georgia

Those were the only ones released under the Disney name to be honored with Best Picture nominations. Other Disney-released films (Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, and DreamWorks) nominated were Dead Poets Society, Quiz Show, The Insider, The Sixth Sense, The Help, and War Horse.

Todd, Locust Grove, Virginia

The Imagineers looked at photographs of many elaborate buildings from the right era for their design ideas and then scoured Hollywood auction houses for the actual props. Some came from lavish estates of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. One set of chairs was 400 years old; other chairs came from the exclusive Jonathan …

Pam, Las Vegas, Nevada

You would need to contact the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Disney did not have a photographer at the ceremonies.

Buena Vista Gate Entrance at The Walt Disney Studios

Jenny, Chaska, Minnesota

I believe that most are made-up names, though I did notice “W. Pierre Feignoux.” Wally Feignous was a Disney Legend who handled Disney film releases in Europe from 1906 until his death in 1981.

Sue, Meeker, Oklahoma

There are no videos available relating to the Monsanto House of the Future. The original House of the Future was removed in 1967; in 2008 a Dream Home, showing off the latest technology, was added to Innoventions at Disneyland.

Claudia, Orlando, Florida

The restaurants are: Ariel’s (1990-1997), Cape May Café (1990+), Beaches and Cream Soda Shop (1990+), Hurricane Hannah’s Grille (1990+), Yacht Club Galley (1990, became Captain’s Grille in 2008), and Yachtsman Steakhouse (1990+).

Jasmine, Lowell, Arkansas

Walt also pioneered synchronized sound in animation (with Steamboat Willie). But his key accomplishments were not just in technology, but in story and artwork. He hired excellent writers and artists who were able to bring his ideas to life on the screen. He spent the necessary funds to train his artists, supply them with the …