For my birthday I got this from the kids, A Musical History of Disneyland. It is a CD boxed set collection of music from Disneyland, from its opening in 1955 until 2005. It was released on May 5, 2005 in honor of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.
I got the Special Edition which comes with 6 CDs, The Sounds of Disneyland hardcover book and Walt Disney Takes You To Disneyland: A Musical Tour Of The Magic Kingdom record album.
I am loading it into my iTunes as we speak! Thanks kids!
So a few months ago I had this idea for a book about Disneyland. An encyclopedia with descriptions about all the rides (past and present), lands, shows, parades, influential people, etc. So I started the process of researching and compiling facts and dates and figured I would take a few years and put it together and see what happens. Well a few days ago while browsing Amazon.com I ran across a book by Chris Strodder, The Disneyland Encyclopedia (The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Event in the Original Magic Kingdom that was written in 2008 and was pretty much everything I was looking to do. I was only around 3 years too late. So I ordered the book and it is great! Only way it could have been better is if it had my name as the author!
I ran across these Disney commercials on YouTube. I think they are from the early 2000's but not sure when they started/stopped making them but they should brink back the concept! Although they are all great commercials I put my favorite one at the end. Which one is your favorite?
Bambi was the 5th animated feature released by Walt Disney Productions (now Walt Disney Animation Studios) and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. It was released August 21, 1942 and was based on the book Bambi, A Life on the Woods by Austrian author Felix Salten. The Bambi: Diamond Edition Blu Ray Combo Pack will be released March 1, 2011.
From the Disney Store: Now Bambi, Walt Disney's beloved coming-of-age story involving Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the loveable skunk Flower and wise Friend Owl, will thrill a new generation of fans with its breathtakingly beautiful animation, soaring music and memorable characters. Plus, this special Diamond Edition includes an all-new immersive game and special features that reveal the extraordinary creative process behind the making of this timeless classic and take you deeper into Bambi's world than ever before! Rated G.
Additional Information Bonus Features:
Features Disney Enhanced High Definition Picture and Sound
Disney Second Screen - Content comes alive on your laptop, iPad™, or smartphone as you watch the movie. Not available in all territories.
Disney View - 16x9 Full frame viewing experience
Introduction by Diane Disney Miller
Inside Walt's Story Meetings-Enhanced Edition - an interactive feature
Today, February 8, 2011 Disney's California Adventure turns 10 years old. The park opened on February 8, 2001 and occupies the former parking lot for Disneyland where we would park when I was kid.
Although not as popular by the speech given by Walt Disney on July 17, 1955 when Disneyland opened, here is the speech given by Michael Eisner during the opening of Disney California Adventure:
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To all who believe in the power of dreams, welcome. Disney's California Adventure opens its golden gates to you. Here we pay tribute to the dreamers of the past: the native people, explorers, immigrants, aviators, entrepreneurs and entertainers who built the Golden State. And we salute a new generation of dreamers who are creating the wonders of tomorrow, from the silver screen to the computer screen, from the fertile farmlands to the far reaches of space. Disney's California Adventure celebrates the richness and the diversity of California... its land, its people, its spirit and, above all, the dreams that it continues to inspire.
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CLICK HERE to view an article on the Disney Park Blog about the anniversary. If everything works out this weekend I will make a stop into Disney California Adventure on Sunday to ride a few of my favorite rides there . . . California Screamin' and Soarin' Over California.
This was another one of my Christmas presents. One of my all-time favorite Disney movies, Fantasia along with Fantasia 2000. It was originally released on November 13, 1940 and was Walt Disney Productions third feature-length animated feature film. Fantasia 2000 was the sequel to Fantasia and released on December 17, 1999.
The classic Charles Dickens tale re-told by Disney starring Jim Carrey.
It came out earlier in the week and we finally picked it up today. We got to watch a little bit of it but dinner, homework and bedtime got in the way. We will finally get to finish it tomorrow night . . . I can't wait.
The TRON saga continues with the release of TRON: Legacy, 28 years after the original TRON in 1982.
Here is the synopsis by Walt Disney Pictures - SamFlynn (Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade -- a signal that could only come from his father-- he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a cyber universe -- a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape.
Check out the TRON: Legacy Official Trailer if you haven't seen it.
TRON: Legacy is set to be released on December 17, 2010. Who's going to see it?
Tangled is the 50th animated feature in Walt Disney's Animated Classic series. The story is based on the classic German fairy tale Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm. The original title was going to be Rapunzel Unbraided and then Rapunzel before being switched to Tangled. Tangled is set to be released on November 24, 2010 and I am sure Kaylee will be bugging us to see it very soon.
For those that know me real well know I am addicted to all things Disney, Disneyland and Walt Disney. Here is a progress report that aired in 1955 on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954-1990). It is very cool to see the beginnings of the "The Happiest Place on Earth" - Disneyland and to see where they are at today. Although a lot has changed in its 55 years of existence the magic is still there!
Check out the Disneyland pre-opening report below.
Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 and this live television special was broadcasted on ABC. It was co-hosted by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings and Ronald Reagen and had appearances by many stars of the day.
Tonight was Family Movie Night and we watched Toy Story 3 which came out last Tuesday in case you didn't know. It was just as good as when we saw it in the theater while on leave in Vegas. This time though I didn't have James sitting next to me with tears in his eyes! :)
For my birthday I got this from the kids, A Musical History of Disneyland. It is a CD boxed set collection of music from Disneyland, from its opening in 1955 until 2005. It was released on May 5, 2005 in honor of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.
