Blog Entries for TW1080Related SearchesThe Saddest Day in Disney History: The Day Walt Died18 Dec 2006 09:34 PM On this day, in 1966, Walt Disney passed away, shocking the world. To millions of people, a world without Walt was simply unimaginable. A couple of months earlier, even Walt's family didn't know they were foing to lose him so soon. Walt Disney's Young Adult Years17 Dec 2006 12:40 AM Walt came home from France in the fall of 1919. He was determined to become an artist. He moved into the old family house in Kansas City with his brothers, Roy and Herbert, as well as Herbert's family. He tried to get a job at the Kansas City "Star", but did not succeed. The Saddest Day in Disney History: The Day Walt Died15 Dec 2006 09:34 PM On this day, in 1966, Walt Disney passed away, shocking the world. To millions of people, a world without Walt was simply unimaginable. A couple of months earlier, even Walt's family didn't know they were foing to lose him so soon. Walt's Life in Kansas City15 Dec 2006 12:16 AM When the family moved to Kansas City, Elias bought a newspaper route, with Walt and Roy as his staff. Elias instilled a drive for perfection in them. Walt Disney's History (The Early Years)13 Dec 2006 11:54 PM Walt's parents, Elias and Flora were married on New Year's Day in 1988. They added three sons to their family in the next five years-Herbert in 1888, Raymond in 1890, and Roy in 1893. About eight years later, Flora became pregnant again. Disney Studio Strike, Part 312 Dec 2006 11:24 PM Banks continued to pressure Walt, and they suggested that the Studio should limit production to proven moneymakers like short cartoons. This was unthinkable to Walt, and such a course would mean nearly 600 people would have to be laid off. The Disney Studio Strike, Part 211 Dec 2006 11:26 PM Realizing that unionization was imminent, Walt acknowledged and entered into limited negotiations, with a staff organized union, called the Federation of Screen Cartoonists. The Disney Studio Strike, Part 111 Dec 2006 11:03 PM In August 1941, Walt described his feelings about the strike that had crippled his Studio for many months, and that was on the verge of being settled. He said "The lies, ...half truths that were placed in the public press cannot be easily forgotten. Free Disney Goodies07 Dec 2006 11:42 PM When you go to Disney's official website, you can sign up for newsletters with tips, tricks, and news, for free. But did you know, that in your welcome email, you can get more free goodies! The email will direct you to a website, where you can download free digital Souven-EARS. 1 comments — latest 18 Jan 2007 02:10 AM by Katie-Anne Gustafsson Tags: Disney Freebies | Disney Online | free | Goodies Pirates of the Caribbean: Fun Facts and History07 Dec 2006 11:03 AM Pirates of the Caribbean is one of, if not the most popular ride at Walt Disney World. Its popularity has skyrocketed with the new movies starring Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow. After "Dead Man's Chest" came out, the ride got a bit of a face lift. 2 comments — latest 31 Dec 2006 08:00 PM by Tracy Woods |
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