Brock, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dreamfinder and Figment originated as Professor Marvel and his green dragon friend at the proposed, but never built, “Discovery Bay” expansion of Disneyland. When Kodak signed on to be the sponsor of Epcot’s Journey into Imagination, the characters were re-imagined. Professor Marvel became the Dreamfinder, and his green dragon became Figment, who adopted royal purple …
See moreTiffany, Moreno Valley, California
We stopped using the ticket books in 1982.
See moreBrock, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Then California governor-elect Reagan said in a December 15, 1966, radio interview that though he had never made a picture with Disney, he had known Walt as a “friend”—sounding very distraught over the news of Walt’s passing. Based on personal correspondence between them, it’s clear that Reagan had much respect for Walt, and valued his …
See moreColleen, Hubbard, Virginia
This resort first opened in 1973, known initially as The Golf Resort. The name changed to The Disney Inn in 1986. In 1994, the resort was leased to the U.S. Government, named Shades of Green, and henceforth utilized for rest and relaxation by military personnel. In 1996, the Government purchased the hotel, with a 100-year …
See moreEd, 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 …
See moreTricia, 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.
See moreDonna, 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, …
See moreJustin, 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.
See moreTodd, 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 …
See morePam, 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.
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