Craig, Van Nuys, California

I found that a Hawaiian Hot Dog was indeed served at the Adventureland Verandah in the Magic Kingdom; it had sweet-and-sour sauce to make it “Hawaiian.” It sold for $1.35 in 1977.

John, Des Plaines, Illinois

At various times, Walt Disney owned three planes—a Beechcraft Queen Air, a King Air, and a Grumman Gulfstream I.

Emily, Celebration, Florida

Both spellings were used at the time the film was released in 1946. Usually we go by the spelling on the film itself, but in this case, the other spelling was a lot more common. As you noticed, the Johnny spelling was used on contemporary merchandise and sheet music. So, there really is no definitive …

Dana, West Babylon, New York

All story ideas for movies have to be submitted through agents.

Kathy, Schenectady, New York

These are segments of Disney theatrical cartoons released for home use in 8 mm by Hollywood Film Enterprises. They would cut a cartoon into multiple parts, then put their own title on each part. I can tell you at least that Donald Duck in Ducking Out is from Orphan’s Picnic (1936). These short films have …

Braden, Idaho Falls, Idaho

The television show was released theatrically in England in August 1963, only in London’s West End, with Miracle of the White Stallions. In the U.S., it got a theatrical release with a reissue of So Dear to My Heart in September 1964.

Christopher, League, Texas

The Doom Buggies were used to create a constant flow of guests through the Haunted Mansion.

Marco, Sao Paulo, Brazil

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland announced to its invited guests a closing time of 8:00 p.m., so they could get the park ready for the public opening the next day. To prepare for the live television special, all attractions closed at 4:00; they would then reopen as each land was dedicated. For the remainder of …

Rio, Pinole, California

Disneyland Guest Relations records do not indicate that Marilyn Monroe ever visited the park. If she did, she probably did so incognito without making Guest Relations aware of her presence.

Chuck, Columbus, Ohio

Disney has always been famous for taking care of its old films, when other studios let theirs disintegrate. So, no, there are not any Disney films that have been lost (except for some early Alice Comedies and Oswald cartoons). Thinking ahead, Walt Disney filmed most of his early television shows in color, even though they …