Brian Martin, Conroe, Texas

This is a shortened version of one of the Mickey Mouse cartoons; three or four short cartoons were created from each theatrical film, with each resulting cartoon being given a new title. Our records do not indicate which cartoon yours is from.

Ryan, Indianapolis, Indiana

From your photo, I cannot tell if your item is artwork or the printed fan card. It does look exactly like the fan card, all of which showed the erased guidelines, and your item may be faded. The signature was most likely done by Disney artist Hank Porter.

Stephen, Saugus, Massachusetts

The Disney company does not have an official vision statement, but Disney CEO Robert Iger has stated that his vision for the company focuses on three fundamental pillars: generating the best creative content possible; fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology; and expanding into new markets around the world.

Kassandra, Seattle, Washington

These figures, of PVC plastic, are made by the Japanese company, Tomy. There have been many figures from different animated films in their Disney Magical Collection.

Yanit Hen, Ramat Gan, Israel

Do you have the book about Mary? The Art and Flair of Mary Blair, by John Canemaker. It was published by Disney Editions in 2003, and updated in 2014. The Walt Disney Archives does not have original art for the Disney animated films; that is in the company’s Animation Research Library, and not available to students for research.

Carol, Lansing, Michigan

Drizella is the name that has been associated with the character since the animated motion picture was made in 1950. Drizella is the stepsister with the dark hair. There have been occasional misspellings of Drusilla and Drucilla; in the 2015 live-action film, the character was Drisella.

Steve, Pretoria, South Africa

I am unaware that he ever had a Lamborghini. His first car was a Moon roadster in the 1920s. He drove primarily Packards throughout the rest of his life, though he had a Lincoln and a Jaguar in 1965; his last car was a Mercedes SL 230.

Heather, Minnesota

There has been much speculation on this over the years, and there is no definitive answer.

Matt, Tampa, Florida

The residential street was demolished in 2003, to make room for the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, which debuted in 2005. The park’s name change to Disney’s Hollywood Studios did not come until 2008. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were never a Disney franchise, but they were licensed to appear on New York Street …

Remembering Disney Legend Tyrus Wong

By D23 Team Tyrus “Ty” Wong, inspiring visual artist and Disney Legend, passed away on December 30, 2016. He was 106 years old. “It’s hard to imagine a world of animation without the inspirational works of Tyrus Wong,” Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline said. “Through his delicate and sophisticated creations—from pastels and watercolors to …

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