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A Legendary Voice?
The name? Hardly known by anyone today. The voice? One of the most distinguishable in holiday, leading to a successful acting and voice acting career. Ladies and gentlemen, for your Disney Legend consideration, Pat Buttram.
An Unfortunate Return
Today we’re finishing our tour of attractions removed from ExtinctAttractionLand by taking a quick look at an attraction that not intended to be brought back. Come with me as we leave the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and walk across Tomorrowland, past the Space Mountain entrance, to the Magic Eye Theater. (more…)
It’s a Birthday! Hunny All Around!
Think think think…with no offense to Paul Frees or Jim Cummings, and even Clarence Nash, today we look at the most distinct, (more…)
In Memory of Diane Disney Miller
A philanthropist was lost today. A legacy bearer was lost today. Diane Disney Miller, the oldest daughter of Walt and Lillian Disney, passed away today, November 19, 2013.
Photo used from the Walt Disney Family Museum website, waltdisney.org
Happy (non)Un-Birthday!
Hello, and welcome to my thoughts and musings. Today I honor a long lost, and recently honored Disney Legend, Ed Wynn.
Isaiah Edwin Leopold was born on November 9, 1886 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He made his vaudeville debut in 1903. It was during his vaudeville career that he developed the high pitched giggle he famous for. (more…)
Remembering a Mooseketeer
Hello and welcome back to my thoughts and musings. Today I look at a Disney Legend, an original Mouseketeer, and creator of the quintessential Disney park souvenir, Roy Willams.
On July 30, 1907 Joseph Roy Willams was born in Colville, Washington. Following his father’s passing in 1920, his family moved to Los Angeles. (more…)
Remembering America’s Sweetheart
Hello, and welcome again to my thoughts and musings. Recently I’ve moved away from looking at specific Disney shows, movies and park attractions to remember and honor the individuals who played a vital role in making these endeavors successful. Today we remember another Disney Legend, America’s Sweetheart Annette Funicello. (more…)
A Flair For Blair
Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings. Today marks another special occasion in the Disney Universe. On October 21, 1911, influential artist Mary Blair was born.
Patriot’s Day ~ The Disney Version
Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings. As America reflects and remembers this Patriot’s Day, I choose to take a look at a Disney version
Quest for the Vault Disney 