Disney Legend Floyd Gottfredson was the remarkable artist of the famed Mickey Mouse newspaper comic strip from 1930 until he retired from the Disney Studio in 1975. In this 1938 photo, Floyd reviews a Pluto and Donald Duck comic as head of the Comic Strip Department, a role he held from 1930 to 1946.
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Jasmine Bocz, animation editor on DuckTales, shares her desk that is filled with comics, toys, and her very own Number One Dime!
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In a truly rare 1940s shot—animation recording sessions were hardly ever photographed—Walt Disney teams up Disney Legend Clarence “Ducky” Nash as they voice Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, respectively.
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Three Musketeers, The (film, animated) Direct-to-video Aug. 17, 2004, from DisneyToon Studios. Working as janitors at Musketeer headquarters, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy dream of becoming Musketeers. Peg Leg Pete, the Captain of the Musketeers, and his sinister lieutenant Clarabelle, have a dastardly plot to rid the kingdom of the Princess Minnie so Pete can take over …
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By Megan Deppe From first down to touchdown, there’s nothing quite like gathering in front of the TV with endless snacks to watch two football teams battle it out for the ultimate title. While we’re pondering our pick for the big game title, we can’t help but think about what a Disney football team might …
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By Jim Fanning Their names are Hubert, Deuteronomy, and Louis, but you can call them Huey, Dewey and Louie. Please. A triple threat of mischief, adventure, and comedic quack-ups, Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been enthralling dedicated Duck and Disney fans ever since they were hatched on October 17, 1937. Given their memorable monikers by …
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For nearly 40 years, Manuel Gonzales brought Mickey Mouse to newspapers nationwide. At its peak, his Mickey Mouse-starring comic strips appeared in 120 newspapers around the world with a collective circulation of more than 20 million readers each week. Manuel was born on March 13, 1913, in Cabana, Spain. His family moved to Cuba when …
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By D23 Team Dads are notoriously tricky to shop for, but having a Disney fan as a dad makes it a little easier to find the perfect present. Shop these awesome gifts from Disney Store for Father’s Day (and don’t forget your D23 Discount!): Darth Vader “I am your father” Tee Dad jokes are a …
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By Nicole Nalty If ye be seekin’ adventure at D23 Expo, don’t miss this year’s exclusive exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents––A Pirate’s Life for Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels and Really Bad Eggs.” Located on the Expo show floor, this 12,000-square-foot exhibit will celebrate some of Disney’s most popular pirates with unproduced artwork, attraction vehicles, and …
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When Walt Disney came up with a duck character, he wanted to use alliteration, such as he did with Mickey Mouse. Donald was a popular name in the 1930s, so naming the character Donald was an obvious choice. It is a stretch to think that he might have been named for an Australian cricket player, …
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