Alfred Hitchcock was dubbed the Master of Suspense for his use of psychological suspense in his films, which created a distinct viewer experience. But did you know that Walt Disney did not want Alfred Hitchcock to film in Disney parks? Alfred Hitchcock wanted to film a suspenseful chase scene at Disneyland for his upcoming film […]
There are always unique terms in the film industry that describe various techniques and traditions that have evolved over many years of film creation. But do you know what the phrase Mickey Mousing means? In animation and film, “Mickey Mousing” refers to the technique of perfectly synchronizing sound and actions on the screen. Though not
The Walt Disney Company is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate based in the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Over the years, the company expanded its amusement park throughout the United States and to some locations. But did you know that there is a law that allows Disney to build a nuclear
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film. Not only was it a box office smash hit, but it also created a whole new genre of entertainment. But did you know the dwarves originally had different names? In Disney’s Snow White, one of the original dwarves was called “Deafy,” and
Robyn and Rand Miller created the graphic adventure puzzle video game Myst. It was created by Cyan, Inc. and published by Broderbund in 1993 for the Macintosh personal computer platform. What most people did not know was that Disney almost made a theme park base on this video game. “Myst Island,” was a Disney World
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The Walt Disney Company, more commonly known as just Disney is an American multinational entertainment conglomerate based in California. The company was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy Disney and was initially called the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Disney has gone through a lot of changes throughout the years, from its
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The Jungle Book animated musical was released by Walt Disney Productions in 1967. The story is based on Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 book of the same name. The lead characters in the film were voiced by Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, and Bruce Reitherman. But did you know Louis Prima wasn’t the first
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Networking is essential in the world of business. Billion-dollar company heads are bound to have an impressive network of influential people. And we’ve heard about high-power friendships that last for decades. But did you know of the friendship between McDonald’s’ Ray Kroc and Walt Disney? Ray Kroc, the American businessman behind the success of McDonald’s,
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One of the most historical events in history happened in what is perceived to be the happiest place on earth. The 37th president of the United States of America, Richard Nixon, was the first president to visit Disneyland. The speech Nixon gave during his visit to Disneyland is forever seared in history, with his words,
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Disneyland’s Disastrous Opening Day Whether or not Walt Disney wished upon a star, his dreams were about to come true as nearly half of the United States gathered around black-and-white televisions on July 17, 1955. After more than two decades of planning and a breakneck year of construction, the Mickey Mouse creator had transformed a
