HIDDEN TREASURE-Pirates of the Caribbean Maquettes
HIDDEN TREASURE-Pirate MaquettesWhile searching the Institute's photo collection for the Walt and E.P. Ripley photos that were just posted, I came across this image and decided what a great "hidden treasure." I think more than anything it shows the detail that Walt...
FUN FOTO(s)-E.P. Ripley and Walt
WALT DISNEY'S RIDE ON THE E.P. RIPLEYEverybody has seen the pictures of Walt's ride on the Disneyland Railroad (E.P. Ripley) before the opening of Disneyland. In fact, there is also film of the event that is often used for various Disneyland TV specials. For the Fun...
WALT’S PEOPLE-President Ronald Reagan
WALT'S PEOPLE-Ronald Reaganby Paul F. AndersonOn my very first visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, many years ago, I did a bit of research on the profound friendship shared by Ronald Reagan and Walt Disney. The bond was so strong, that Walt...
WALT DISNEY QUOTE-Perfection
"Whenever I go on a ride, I'm always thinking of what's wrong with the thing and how it can be improved."
SUNDAY FUNNIES-An Ode to Elliott
THE SUNDAY FUNNIESWelcome to a new feature here at the Institute. Pull up your favorite comfortable lounge chair, grab your cozy loafers, and shake out your favorite virtual comics section from the newspaper--it's time for The Sunday Funnies here at the Disney History...
BRER RABBIT “Says 25 Free Trips to Disneyland”
The DHI staff was sitting around the board room table today, as we do each month, and one of the archivists (young whipper snapper!) said that our blog needed more color. Our illustrious founder agreed, and fortunately we have the DHI DCBAPP (Disney Comic Book...
DISNEY AND THE MAGAZINE-Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs
Disney and the MagazineModern Millwheel of General Mills August 1955by Paul F. AndersonRegular guests here at the Institute know that there is an ongoing celebration of Walt Disney's use the magazine for promotional purposes (see November 2009 DHI Essay: Disney and...
FAMOUS DISNEY DUCKS~Disneyland’s Gertie
"GERT"When one thinks of famous Disney ducks, usually thoughts of Donald Duck and his nephews come to mind. Those of us that are fond of Carl Barks would happily add the likes of Uncle Scrooge and a host of others. One that may not be on the tip of your tongue, is...
COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU~Mickey Mouse Sound Cartoons
From the DHI Archives: One of the earliest Mickey Mouse advertisements for the Eastern film and theatrical community. From the New York Film Daily 1929.
FANTASIA’S “HEWLETT-PACKARD IN D MAJOR”
The story of Walt Disney characters helping to save companies during the Great Depression is well known. We have all heard how Ingersoll Watch Company (now Timex) and Lionel Train Company would not be around today if not for Mickey Mouse and the gang. It leads one to...
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