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Disney Insider: Presidential Days at Disney
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DISNEY INSIDER PRESENTS: FAN SPOTLIGHT |
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Lost in the World
by Jenifer, 30, Upper Sandusky, OH
I was five years old when we went to Disney World. My mom had
bought me some new sandals that I loved and could not stop looking
at. My family and I were all standing around deciding ... read more |
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THE MAIN ATTRACTION |
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"Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" let Guests experience a meeting
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Hail to the Chief at the Happiest Place on
Earth
Since it first opened Disneyland has been a genuine American
institution - and so have the Disney Parks that followed. So it
should come as no surprise that the history of another American
institution, the Presidency, should have become entwined with the
history of the Parks.
With Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays just past, and the
presidential primaries in full swing, the Insider thought it would
be fun to take a look at Disney's salutes to the Presidency, and
some Presidents' salutes to Disney.
Presidential visits to Disneyland Park started right on opening day
in 1955, when then-actor Ronald Reagan showed up to participate in
the opening ceremonies. That same month, future President Richard
M. Nixon visited the Park as well.
That time forward, almost every President has visited a Disney Park
- most more than one! Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John
F. Kennedy all visited Disneyland. Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford,
Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and... |
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HISTORY AND TRIVIA |
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DO YOU KNOW DISNEY?
What gave Walt Disney his inspiration for the Audio-Animatronics
figures?
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THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
February 25, 1942 - Walt Disney is among four who receive a
special Academy Award®, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
(given to creative producers).
February 26, 1995 - Grand opening ceremonies begin for Disneyland
Park's newest attraction, Indiana Jones Adventure.
February 27, 1959 - The TV series "Walt Disney Presents" airs "The
Adventures of Chip 'n Dale."
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ASK DAVE |
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YOUR QUESTION
I am a huge Tink fan! When was Tinker Bell "born," and when was
the Mary Martin version of "Peter Pan" created? Thank you!
- Jan, 53, Gilbert, AZ |
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DAVE'S ANSWER
Tinker Bell was actually "born" in the play of "Peter Pan," which
J.M. Barrie wrote in 1904. The Disney film was made in 1953, and
for the first time the fairy was something other than a flitting
glimmer of light. Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard starred in a new
musical version of "Peter Pan" on Broadway in 1954 -- that version
was aired as a TV special by NBC for a number of years beginning in
1955. |
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