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World Celebration Gardens, ‘Walt the Dreamer’ Statue Debut Dec. 5 at EPCOT

November 28, 2023January 25, 2024 Dren Yensid 460 ViewsDreamers Statue, Epcot, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, World Celebration, World Celebration Gardens

As seen on the Disney Parks Blog written by Dren Yensid and posted on November 28, 2023 11:37 am In celebration

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Tricks of our Trade (1957)

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 SamsDisneyDiary 1740 ViewsSams Disney Diary, Television, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Disneyland

Tricks of our Trade (1957) In this episode of Walt Disney Disneyland which originally aired February 13, 1957, Walt takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at how animation is created

In this episode of Walt Disney Disneyland which originally aired February 13, 1957, Walt takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at how animation is created. He discusses and demonstrates how his artists study real life to recreate and embellish it on the screen. Walt shows everything from footage of a portly comedic dancer to learn not only the movement of the body but the clothing as well, to ultra-slow-motion footage of bubbling mud and drops of water to create believable effects animation. He also gives us a demonstration of the multiplane camera. The final segment explains how Disney animators would use actors and dancers to help them interpret movement and breathe life into their characters. This video does NOT include some of the movie clips included in the original telecast.
In this episode of Walt Disney Disneyland which originally aired February 13, 1957, Walt takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at how animation is created
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Where Stories Come From (1956)

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 SamsDisneyDiary 594 ViewsSams Disney Diary, The Magical World of Disney, Walt Disney, Where Stories Come From

Where Stories Come From, The Magical World of Disney (1956)

In this episode of The Magical World of Disney, from April 1956, Walt shares cartoons that were inspired by real-life happenings—showing how stories can be inspired by Song, nature footage, Army experience, and hobbies like trains and railroads. While this version of the special does not include the cartoons, it does have the segments and introductions by Walt Disney.
In this episode of The Magical World of Disney, from April 1956, Walt shares cartoons that were inspired by real-life happenings—showing how stories can be inspired by Song, nature footage, Army experience, and hobbies like trains and railroads. While this version of the special does not include the cartoons, it does have the segments and introductions by Walt Disney.

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The following Cartoons are missing from the feature:
Out of Scale (1951), Donald Duck has a model train and town laid out in his yard. He decides to move a live tree that doesn’t match the model scale, not realizing it is home to chipmunks Chip and Dale. They in turn move into one of the miniature houses.
The Practical Pig (1939) One of Walt Disney’s Silly Symphony’s. The Practical Pig was the only Silly Symphony’s billed as a “Three Little Pigs” cartoon. It’s also the final Silly Symphony to feature the Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf , and the Three Little Wolves.
Fall out Fall In (1943) Donald Duck, an Army Private, is on an all-day march with his unity.
Pluto R-Coon Dawg (1951) A raccoon that Mickey and Pluto attempt to hunt throws Pluto off the trail with her paw prints plus a fish, frog, and horseshoe print. Then fools Pluto and Mickey into thinking that she’s has a family, not knowing that her “child” is Mickey’s coonskin cap.
Crazy over Dasy (1951) The story takes place in the 1890s. Donald is on his way to visit Daisy, when Chip n’ Dale come along and spoil the date.

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Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary | D23 Archives | Disney World History | Walt Disney | Becky Cline | Walt Disney World Archives

November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 SamsDisneyDiary 1246 Viewsbecky cline, D23, d23 arvhices, Disney, disney arvhices, Disney parks, disney world archives, Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Sams Disney Diary, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Archives, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World 50, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, walt disney world archives

Walt Disney On the Jack Benny Hour (Original B&W – 1965)

November 17, 2021December 13, 2021 SamsDisneyDiary 610 ViewsDisneyland, Jack Benny Hour, Sams Disney Diary, Walt Disney

Walt Disney On the Jack Benny Hour (Original B&W – 1965)

In this 1965 segment of the famous Jack Benny Hour, Jack asks Walt Disney for Tickets to Disneyland. Jack isn’t looking for a few tickets; he needs 110 for his cast and crew. In return, Jack includes an Italian take on Mary Poppins in his show. It’s classic 1960s Humor. This video is the original Black and White version.
In this 1965 segment of the famous Jack Benny Hour, Jack asks Walt Disney for Tickets to Disneyland. Jack isn’t looking for a few tickets; he needs 110 for his cast and crew. In return, Jack includes an Italian take on Mary Poppins in his show. It’s classic 1960s Humor. This video is the original Black and White version.
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Disney on Walt Disney World Resort: The ‘Florida Project’ in Walt’s Own Words

September 24, 2021September 27, 2021 Walt Disney Company News 495 ViewsThe Florida Project, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World

News Conference in Orlando, Fla., Officially Confirming the Disney ‘Florida Project’ – Nov. 15, 1965 “After taking a look at

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Walt Disney World – The Hall of Presidents (a brief history)

July 2, 2021June 15, 2021 SamsDisneyDiary 913 ViewsGreat Moments, Hall of Presidents, Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World

A brief history of Walt Disney’s Hall of Presidents

A brief history of Walt Disney’s Hall of Presidents
“One Nation Under God”. That was the original idea for what would become Walt Disney World’s Hall of Presidents. The original concept would have been an addition to Disneyland’s Main Street USA. Library Street would have featured Edison Square and The Hall of Presidents, as seen on 1958 Disneyland park maps. The original concept was wax figures of all the US Presidents, which lead to the idea of animating the models. Those thoughts and beliefs lead to the first Audio-Animatronic figure in human form: Abraham Lincoln.That figure was the most advanced ever produced and featured in the Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 world’s fair. The attraction relocated to Disneyland as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and guests can still experience an updated version of that original.
With Walt Disney World’s construction in 1971, technology had advanced enough to complete Walt’s Original vision of the “Hall of Presidents.” The plans from Disneylands Liberty Street and Edison Square were revised and reworked to become The Magic Kingdoms Liberty Square. The original Hall of presidents featured all US Presidents through Richard Nixon, the sitting President when Walt Disney World Opened in 1971.
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A brief history of Walt Disney’s Hall of Presidents
The show remained unchanged, focused on the early history of the United States for 22 years. In 1993 the show was completely updated and focused on more current issues. In addition, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush were addicted to the Presidential lineup, bringing us up to date. Since then, the Hall of Presidents has been updated for each new administration. In 2001 George W Bush was added, and in 2009 Barack Obama lent his voice to the attraction recording a short speech and reciting the Oath of office of the Presiden to the United States. The 2009 version also included an extensive update to the lighting and projection systems, the original Abraham Lincoln speech was restored, and George Washington became the third speaking President. In 2017 Donald Trump was added, reciting the Oath of Office and a short speech.
This edition of SamsDisneyDiary features the 2017-2021 version of the attraction. Presented for Historical reference, if history serves correctly, the Hall of presidents should see a scheduled refurbishment sometime in late January 2021 and reopen in time for the 4th of July 2021 with a new President. But, the Covid-19 Pandemic has us living in uncertain times; either way, look for The Hall of Presidents to be on the refurbishment list at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom soon. The refurb is a standard procedure and nothing out of the ordinary, though I’m sure we will see some attention-grabbing headlines “Hall of Presidents Closes.” Be sure to subscribe to SamsDisneyDiary and we will have the latest updates as soon as possible.

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Working with Walt Disney (2006)

May 30, 2021May 28, 2021 SamsDisneyDiary 761 ViewsWalt Disney, Working with Walt

Working with Walt Disney (2006)

Walt Disney spent his life creating entertainment for children the world over. Some lucky kids got to work alongside Walt at his Burbank studio. Those kids share special memories of a man most of us only knew from afar. Leonard Maltin is our host featuring stories from former Musketeers including Tommy Cole, Cheryl Holdridge, Don Grady, Bobby Burgess, Tommy Sands (Babes in Toyland), Marge Champion (Snow White Live Action Model), Tim Considine & Tommy Kirik (The Hardy Boys).
Walt Disney spent his life creating entertainment for children the world over. Some lucky kids got to work alongside Walt at his Burbank studio. Those kids share special memories of a man most of us only knew from afar.
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