Emily, Selden, New York
The puppy in the hatbox was a chow named Sunnee—we are not aware of who named her. The Disney family had Sunnee for a number of years, though in the 1940s they got a large poodle named Duchess Disney.
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Jason, Anaheim Hills, California
RCA’s song, “Here’s to the Future and You,” from 1974, had words by X. Atencio and music by Buddy Baker. Atencio and Baker also partnered on songs for other memorable attractions, including Haunted Mansion and World of Motion.
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Ashira, California
This is a fan’s theory, based on some evidence in the films, but it is a long shot.
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Ashley, Boise, Idaho
The stories were created by professional writers and illustrators, several of whom had written and illustrated children’s books for Disney previously.
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Brian, Fresno, California
The very first Abraham Lincoln Audio-Animatronics® head is part of the collection of the Walt Disney Archives.
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Leo, Santa Maria, California
No, there is no list of names. According to the TV show, anyone who watched the Mickey Mouse Club was officially a member. Membership cards and membership certificates were indeed a marketing promotion.
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Walt’s Quotes
D23 has created a list of shareable official quotes from Walt Disney. Share Walt’s Quotes with your friends today!
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Scott, Atlanta, Georgia
It was a calendar commemorating 75 years of animated features from Disney.
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Michael, Monterey Park, California
There was no groundbreaking ceremony for Disneyland. Construction began on July 21, 1954, when the first trees were removed, and progressed right up until the opening of the park on July 17, 1955. So, a few days less than a year.
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Lori, Rochester, Michigan
Disney’s first Winnie the Pooh film was Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree in 1966. There would not have been Disney Pooh merchandise before that year. Our earliest Pooh merchandise was sold as an exclusive through Sears for several years.
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