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On This Day in Disney History: November 21st
Published November 21, 2013 by Disneyways.com
1929:
The following snippet appears in this day’s issue of The Film Daily
(a daily Hollywood publication):
Walt Disney, with his “Mickey Mouse” and “Silly Symphonies” series, is paving the way for
a bigger and better year. Grauman’s Chinese, Carthay Circle, Fox Palace, and Criterion
theaters have signed for the product. The Disney boys are making rapid headway with
their creations, adding new sound effects with each cartoon.
1942:
Mouseketeer Ronnie Steiner is born in Canada.
He joined the Mickey Mouse Club in the first season as a dancer.
1955:
The Mickey Mouse Club airs on ABC-TV. Today is Fun With Music Day. Musical numbers include Roy Williams dressed as the “boy at the dike” singing Roy at the Dike and Jimmie Dodd dressed as Tom Sawyer (along with a handful of the Mouseketeers) singing Painting Aunt Polly’s Fence.
2001:
Disney World unveils its holiday lights and decorations with The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney-MGM Studios.
(Arkansas businessman Jennings Osborne received worldwide attention when he first created the luminous light show for his daughter more than a decade ago.) The glowing bulbs light Residential Street, Washington Square and New York Street in merry holiday displays that include 170 flying angels, two 30-foot-tall carousels, illuminated trees, and 50 lighted Mickey Mouse figures.
An Interview with Belle in Episode 79 of the Podcast!
Published November 20, 2013 by Disneyways.com
It’s hard for me to believe I am even writing this, but yes, it’s true! We were very fortunate that the awesome Julie Nathanson, current speaking and singing voice of Disney’s Princess Belle agreed to come on the Disney Parks Podcast as our very special guest. Julie is warm, sassy, funny, and she has so many wonderful qualities that you would probably expect from Princess Belle herself. There is so much feminist controversy over the Disney Princesses and my very favorite part of the interview was hearing Julie put into words how she feels about Belle, and why Belle’s character is a wonderful example for young girls. Julie has such a beautiful way of expressing herself that I admire so very much.
More great moments during the interview include:
- The story of how Julie got a part on a soap opera, which one it was, and what character she played
- What it has been like to be the voice of Belle, and how she got the job
- Julie sharing how she feels about filling the shoes of the amazing Paige O’Hara (the original voice of Belle)
- There is so much MORE to Julie besides playing Belle and it’s awesome to learn how versatile she has been in her career. Some of her other roles may surprise you!
- I couldn’t sweet talk Julie into singing for us on the air but you can click HERE to hear a sample of her singing as Belle on iTunes
- The always exciting rapid fire questions!
Here are some ways to tune in:
You can catch Julie’s episode by visiting DisneyParksPodcast.com directly from your computer. Look for the small grey circle with the sideways white triangle inside. Click on that circle and make sure your speakers are on. The show will begin immediately.
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On This Day in Disney History: November 19th
Published November 19, 2013 by Disneyways.com
On November 19th there are a few important Disney birthdays.
1959:
Actress Allison Janney, the voice of Peach in Disney/Pixar’s 2003 Finding Nemo, is born in Dayton, Ohio. She also supplied the voice of Charlene Doofenshmirtz on Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb. (Allison is also known for her role as C. J. Cregg on the television series The West Wing.)
1905:
Actress Eleanor Audley, the voices of the wicked Maleficent in Disney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty AND Lady Tremmaine in the 1950 Cinderella was born in New York City. Both characters were given facial features to resemble Eleanor thanks to animator Marc Davis.
1906:
Writer Imagineer and Disney legend William Cottrell is born in South Bend, Indiana. He was the brother-in-law of Lillian and Wlt Disney. William workde on Pinocchio, The Reluctant Dragon, and Alice in Wonderland. He was also the first president of what is now known as Walt Disney Imagineering.
On This Day in Disney History: November 17th
Published November 17, 2013 by Disneyways.com
An Interview with YeeHa Bob Jackson!
Published November 15, 2013 by Disneyways.com
If you have ever wandered passed the River Roost Lounge in Disney Port Orleans Riverside Resort in the evening – you may have have heard the sounds of folks laughing, cheering, and singing along with the fantastic performer and Disney treasure that we all know as YeeHa Bob! Hopefully you’ve seen his show already, but if not, you will definitely want to take the time to check it out during your next visit to Walt Disney World. Bob is not to be missed!
He performs most nights of the week at the River Roost for 2 action packed shows. His talent, enthusiasm and energy are unmatched by almost anyone I have ever known. There is SO much to Bob, beyond the music, and he is truly an amazing man. We were so honored to have him as a guest on the Disney Parks Podcast.
Highlights of this interview with Bob:
- Learning about all the places Bob has lived and visited – including the country of Norway!
- Hear about Bob’s kids and where they are now
- Find out what Bob does for fun and how he takes a break from work
- Learn Bob’s secret to keeping up his energy the way he does…and so much more!
Here are some ways to tune in:
You can catch Bob’s episode by visiting DisneyParksPodcast.com directly from your computer. Look for the small grey circle with the sideways white triangle inside. Click on that circle and make sure your speakers are on. The show will begin immediately.
Please head over to iTunes and subscribe! This will give you access to each episode as soon as it is released.
Disney Characters We Wish They’d Bring Back to the Parks!
Published November 6, 2013 by Disneyways.com
On episode #76 of the Disney Parks Podcast Show – Tammy Turner joins us to discuss Disney Characters we wish they’d bring back to the parks. Tammy Turner is your host on the Tiara Talk Show YouTube Channel! She brings you rare and fun interviews with creators of the Disney magic — such as actors, singers, dancers, imagineers and cast members who have worked for the Disney Company over the years! Tammy has such a fun personality and really brought a lot to this episode – we were very fortunate and thankful to have her on as a guest.
At Tammy’s request we chose our top 3 favorite characters to bring back to the parks. We kept our answers a surprise from each other until this recording.
Highlights of the show include:
- Tammy reveals that a BIG rumor we mentioned on Disneyways recently is definitely true!! Which rumor is it and how is she so sure?
- Bonus content – who are Kenny the Pirate’s top 5 characters to bring back? Kenny the Pirate is a Disney character expert – so he knows them all!
- Info on how you can contact us and let us know about the characters YOU miss seeing at the parks!
Click HERE to listen to the show directly from your computer. Look for the small grey circle with the sideways white triangle inside. Click on that circle and make sure your speakers are on. The show will begin immediately.
Thanks for listening and be sure and send us your feedback! You can check out Tammy’s website HERE. Have a magical day!
Solving the Mystery of the Disney World Turkey Leg
Published November 1, 2013 by Disneyways.comDisney World turkey legs…are they really made of turkey?
What gives them that unique taste?
Do we really want to know?
Next to Dole Whips, School Bread, and Mickey Bars – the Turkey Leg has trotted it’s way into the lineup of iconic Disney foods. Please join me this month as we explore the subject of the Disney Turkey Leg (and more!) in the November edition of the Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free at Walt Disney World newsletter!
Special thanks to Sarah Norris for allowing me to guest post. I am thrilled to be a part.
Just click on the photo below to get all the turkey talk and remember – if you are doing Disney on a special diet –
do not miss the Gluten and Dairy Free at Walt Disney World site!
Have a magical day!
November Meetup with the Disney Parks Podcast
Published October 21, 2013 by Disneyways.com
We always have a lot of fun – and it’s a great way to meet other Disney fans and make new Disney friends!
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Saturday November 23rd come and join us as we set sail around Bay Lake and visit all the lounges along the way.
Blue Launch watercraft transportation ends at 11:30pm but route may vary depending on demand.
Times and places are subject to change due to weather and other factors:
We will begin at the TerriTONY Lounge (also known as the Territory Lounge in Wilderness Lodge!) 4PM – 5PM
We will then sail to Ft. Wilderness! Time permitting, we will head to Crockett’s Tavern in Ft Wilderness and from there – we will catch the bus to the Chip ‘n Dale meet and greet at the campfire sing-a-long.
(Fire lighting is at 6:30 with the sing-a-long starting at 7pm-7:30pm)
We will then sail to the Contemporary Resort to enjoy The Wave Lounge, and then board the boat back to the Wilderness Lodge some time before 11:30pm (The Wave Lounge closes at midnight.)
No park admission necessary, but drinks and food are on you.
Fun and games and other wild things we can think of can be enjoyed by all.
We are looking for individuals and small businesses to sponsor giveaways, s’mores supplies, and goody bags for this event!
Please contact me for information!
We hope you will join us so we can meet you!!
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Disney Parks Podcast Interview with Mike Brassell Voice of TTA and Living with the Land
Published October 18, 2013 by Disneyways.com
You may recognize Mike Brassell as the voice of The Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover in the Magic Kingdom, or as the voice you hear as you relax and enjoy your boat ride through the Living with The Land attraction at Epcot. You may be surprised to learn he has actually done a LOT of additional work for Disney movies– and more. He is also a seasoned musical composer, now a THREE time Emmy winner, family man, all around great guy!
Besides Mike himself being fantastic – highlights of this interview also include:
- Names of several Disney films that have included Mike in the process of being made
- How Mike may be the only person on the planet who’s voice you will hear simultaneously with music he has composed on two separate Disney attractions
- Mike’s dream job in a Disney movie or as a voice of another Disney attraction
- Many of Mike’s Disney favorites and his answers to Tony’s rapid-fire questions
- How Mike once found himself standing between two Disney legends at once – and what it was really like working with one of them on a regular basis
- Mike SINGING a couple of bars for us from a very famous Disney song that you are sure to recognize
- More about THIS LINK and why I am including it here.
This episode has excellent sound quality, but due to technical difficulties, a small section at the beginning of the interview was lost. During that time, we asked Mike what it is like to be immortalized on a Disney attraction. He joked that when he took his kids on the TTA for the first time – they were amazed and in a bit of disbelief that it was really him they were hearing! He is such a humble man – and he is very respectful of what Disney represents to so many of us.
On a personal note I have to admit that I was SO excited to have a chance to talk with Mike – as you will notice throughout the interview! I love his enthusiasm, drive, and I admire his amazing career. I was in total awe of being able to speak to this man who is and always will be a Disney legend to me. I hope you will enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed conducting this interview!
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