On this day in 1946, this Mouseketeer
(pictured left) was born in Cleveland,
Ohio. As a teen, she continued to work
in television, making appearances on
such shows as The Donna Reed Show,
Make Room for Daddy and The Man from
U.N.C.L.E. As an adult she was a
successful voice actress who lent her
talents to such animated programs as
Super Friends and Josie
and the Pussycats. Who is this Mickey
Mouse Club veteran?
Click HERE to find out.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
November 23: A Disney World Thanksgiving in NY
On this day in 1972, Disney took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. To celebrate the first anniversary of Walt Disney World (which opened in October 1971) giant helium-filled balloons of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck soared over the parade route.
On the ground below, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs took part in the festivities riding atop a majestic Disney World castle float, while Peter Pan and Wendy matched wits with pirates aboard a float of Captain Hook's ship.
Discover more November 23 Disney history HERE.
On the ground below, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs took part in the festivities riding atop a majestic Disney World castle float, while Peter Pan and Wendy matched wits with pirates aboard a float of Captain Hook's ship.
Discover more November 23 Disney history HERE.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
November 22: Happy Thanksgiving
On this day in 1962, 1973, 1984, 2007 and 2012, Disney took part in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades. Read all about it HERE.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
November 21: Down in New Orleans
On this day in 1940, singer-pianist-songwriter Dr. John was born Malcolm Rebennack in New Orleans, Louisiana. Winner of 5 Grammy Awards and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 ... what is Dr. John's Disney connection?
Shimmy on down HERE and find out!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
October 20: Born Today
This composer was born October 20, 1901 in Rumford, Maine. Best known for writing "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" and "Someday My Prince Will Come," he received an Oscar nomination for his music in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Who was he?
Just click HERE.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
September 19: Caped Crusader
On this day in 1928 actor Adam West, best known for his role of TV's Batman in the 1960s, was born in Walla Walla, Washington. What is this caped crusader's connection to Disney?
Holy birthday greetings Disney fans ...
just click HERE.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
September 18: The First Lady Of Cartoon Voicing
On this day in 1917 June Foray, one of the most familiar voices in the history of television, radio and film, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. What is her Disney connection?
We're glad you asked ....
Just click HERE.
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