Briefly: It was 107 years ago that Walter Elias Disney was born. He didn't know it at the time, but he would grow up to produce the world's most beloved animated features, the universe's best theme park, and the most recognizable mouse of all time: Mickey Mouse.
Today, I'd like to wish Walt a happy birthday. He was an animation and imagination pioneer. He was one of the first great thinkers in entertainment, and he took the first big steps toward where we are today. Without him, who knows what our world would be. I don't want to imagine a world without Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, or Walt Disney.
Happy Birthday, Walt!
Showing posts with label Walt Disney Wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Walt Disney Wednesday. Show all posts
Friday, December 5, 2008
Happy Birthday, Walt!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesday
For this Walt Disney Wednesday post, I'd like to make a few comparisons between Walt Disney and Michael Eisner:
"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money." —Walt Disney
"These assets are completely complementary to our existing holdings, and they all go to Disney's" —Michael Eisner
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney
"If you're soft and fuzzy, like our little characters, you become the skinny kid on the beach, and people in this business don't mind kicking sand in your face." —Michael Eisner
"Disneyland is your land..." —Walt Disney
"And just in the nick of time, ... Next week, I couldn't take credit for it." —Michael Eisner
So, there you have it. The visionary, the dreamer, the creator: Walt Disney. And the unimaginative, uninspired, plodding, money-driven Michael Eisner. Well, think of them as you will, but these quotes should be enough evidence for you...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesday
Time for another Walt Disney Wednesday. Sorry about not having any recent posts, but I've been busy getting ready to go to Disneyland, where I'll take pictures of the events I'm going to, as well as the new Toy Story Mania ride and just the parks in general.
A Walt Disney Quote about Disneyland:
"Disneyland is a show." -Walt Disney
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
SPECIAL Walt Disney Wednesday
Today's Walt Disney Wednesday will be slightly different than usual. I'm gonna take this chance to tell you about some posts that will be coming up in the near future. I am going to Disneyland for several days at the end of June. I will be there for the new Toy Story Mania! ride, Disney's Day Campin' Event, and the 45th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room! I will be sure to take lots of pictures of these special events, as well as the current look of the parks. I look forward to my visit, and I hope you enjoy the posts! Here is some information taken directly from Disney about the events I will be attending and posting about:
Event: Disney Day Campin' Event
Date: June 21, 2008
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Festival Arena, Frontierland® Area, Disneyland® Park
Event Information:
Welcome Day Campers! Spend a carefree summer's day at Disney Day Campin' for Pin Traders. While relaxing under the shade of majestic pine trees enjoy a chat with fellow pin trading buddies old and new. Swap a few stories while swapping a few pins. Learn something new at the enlightening pin seminars taught by knowledgeable Day Camp counselors. Make a choice trade and experience a few surprises crafted just for you, the Disney Day Campers!!
DISNEY DAY CAMPIN' PACKAGE - $25
- Camp Out n' Trade at the Campin' Ground
- Campin' Trading Activities (Limit Five(5) Campin' Activities per Guest)
- Campin' Seminar (The Art of Pin Making)
- 20% off coupon on the purchase of Mickey's Pin Odyssey themed merchandise (valid 6/21/08 only at select locations)
- Artist Signing with Jeff Granito (10AM - 12 Noon; Disney Day Campin' Pins only)
- Commemorative Keepsakes (Disney Day Campin' T-shirt* & Pin)
Reservations for the Disney Day Campin' Event Package are $25, per person.
Limited to availability. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland® Park.
Early Bird Registration:
Guests who register from April 1 to May 1, 2008 will receive a special limited edition pin created exclusively for the event. Guests who register after May 1, 2008 will not receive the "early bird" pin.
Reservations for Disney Day Campin' are SOLD OUT and the wait list is currently full. For more information, Click Here.
Event: Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room 45th Anniversary Product Release & Signing
Special Guests: Dave Avanzino, Leanna Butcher, Shady Grove Mosaics (Kelly and Victor Cabatuan), Brian Crosby, Jim Crouch, Jody Daily, Kevin Kidney, Larry Nikolai, Maggie Parr, George Scribner
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008
Merchandise Purchasing Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland® park
Signing Time: 8 AM to 11 AM
Signing Location: Main Street Cinema, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland® park
Event Information:
Enjoy the splendor and enchantment as we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the beloved Adventureland attraction, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. As part of this special celebration an array of talented artists will be on hand for the debut and signing of their Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room inspired merchandise. Artists will include: Dave Avanzino, Kelly Cabatuan, Victor Cabatuan, Brian Crosby, Jim Crouch, Jody Daily, Kevin Kidney, Larry Nikolai, Maggie Parr and George Scribner. Please continue to watch for more information.
Merchandise will be available to purchase at the Disneyana Shop located on Main Street, U.S.A. beginning at shop opening. To view the Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room inspired merchandise debuting as part of this product release & signing, please click here.
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"It (Disneyland) has that thing - the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement- I knew when I was a kid." -Walt Disney
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesdays
We did it (Disneyland), in the knowledge that most of the people I talked to thought it would be a financial disaster - closed and forgotten within the first year. - Walt Disney
When Walt was starting up Disneyland, he borrowed money from anyone and everyone. Everybody believed that Walt was just kinda crazy and that those who invested in Disneyland would lose their money. Well, I guess that it turned out to be a success, as Walt said:
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. -Walt Disney
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesdays
Another Walt Disney Wednesday is here. The school year is winding down, and the summer is here! Since I am going to Disneyland in about a month, I find it fitting to post a quote by Uncle Walt that's related to Disneyland.
"I don't want the public to see the world they live in while they're in the Park (Disneyland). I want to feel they're in another world." - Walt Disney
This is one of the reasons as to why Disneyland is so awesome, and why California Adventure is so lame--Disney's California Adventure doesn't transport you to anywhere or "anytime" different.
Disneyland does.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesdays
Well, it's Wednesday again, and guess what that means. Yep, time for another "Walt Disney Wednesdays" post! Today, you will read another great Walt Disney quote:
"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money." - Walt Disney
This is one quote that should be read and embedded into the minds of all of the "suits" at Disney who have changed the once-magical wonder-world of Disneyland into a mechanical, lifeless aspect of a business who's only goal is to make money.
I'm not saying that I don't love Disneyland, because I absolutely do, but Disneyland isn't what it used to be. And it isn't what it used to be because now the Disney Company is more interested in money than anything else. Now that Lasseter is "in", things are sure to change. Anyway, Happy Walt Disney Wednesday, and remember, "Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money." - Walt Disney
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesdays
Walt Disney. The man that started it all. He was told that he'd never achieve his dreams. And after years of ridicule and going bankrupt numerous times, all of his life's dreams were fulfilled. Walt Disney was a visionary. He had huge dreams and he wouldn't take no for an answer. So, in honor of Mr. Disney, every Wednesday you will be given either a quote or some background on Uncle Walt.
Today, a Walt Disney Quote:
"To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America... with hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." -Walt Disney
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