A brand new documentary called “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse” is making its premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival later this week on March 19th 2022. It’s also coming to Disney+ later this year. Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those
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Mary Poppins Production & Costume Designer, Tony Walton, Passes Away at 87
Tony Walton, the legendary British costume designer, set/scenic designer and production designer, has passed away at age 87. Emma Walton Hamilton, his daughter with Julie Andrews, shared the news of his passing in New York. Tony Walton received Oscar nominations for his costume work on Mary Poppins in 1964. Tony Walton was married
A Disneyland Origin Film is Coming to Disney+
A Disneyland Origin Film is Coming to Disney+. Director David Gordon Green has signed on to direct a new film dedicated to Walt’s journey to creating Disneyland. The movie will be a Disney+ Original Movie with a script penned by Disney veteran writer Evan Spiliotopoulos with Calvary Media‘s Jason Reed
Partner statue refurbishment is now complete in the Magic Kingdom
Partner statue refurbishment is now complete in the Magic Kingdom. Ahead of Disney World’s 50th anniversary, there is a lot of refurbishments going on. Most have been to the Fantasyland area, and also signs of various rides. We can start reporting on finished projects as we get closer to the 50th
Car crashes into Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-gram Building
An important part of Walt Disney’s history is the time he spent working at the Laugh-O-Gram studio in Kansas City. It’s where Walt built experience in animation and devised the early origins of Mickey Mouse. Walt started the business in June 1921 and ended it in 1923. Even though Walt
Photos: Walt Disney World Statue stripped down for refurbishment
Walt Disney World Statue stripped down for refurbishment. Ahead of Disney World’s 50th anniversary, there is a lot of refurbishments going on. Most have been to the Fantasyland area, and also signs of various rides. Now it looks like the refurbishments are on the Hub area and most importantly the
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro talks about the future of Disney
Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary this October 1. There are so many new and exciting experiences coming to Disney parks this year but Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro is thinking about the future. D’Amaro spoke to CNN Business about the next 50 years for Disney parks around
John Stamos Reminds Fans He is a HUGE Disney Addict
John Stamos Reminds Fans He is a HUGE Disney Addict. For years John Stamos has shown fans insight into his love for all things Disney. Even coordinating a special proposing to his wife Caitlin while visiting Disneyland in 2017. The Disney Parks were a frequent date spot for the pair,
Celebrate 100 Years of The Walt Disney Company with Exhibit Launching in 2023
There’s some exciting news for those who enjoy learning about Disney History! In celebration of the centennial of The Walt Disney Company, SC Exhibitions is starting production on an exhibition that showcases the company’s history and rich legacy. This magnificent Disney exhibit will premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
President Trump Executive Order includes Walt Disney in National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump has recently signed an Executive Order to include a statue of Walt Disney into the National Garden of American Heroes. Each individual has been chosen for embodying the American spirit of daring and defiance, excellence and adventure, courage and confidence, loyalty, and love. Here is the press release
Josh D’Amaro wishes everyone Happy Holidays from Walt’s Apartment
Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, recently made a visit to Disneyland Resort. Even though Disneyland is unable to open to guests this Christmas season, he is trying to spread some holiday cheer. Josh went to visit Walt’s Apartment inside Disneyland to show the Christmas tree on display.
Disney Addicts Weekly Roundup for the Week Nov. 30, 2020
Hello fellow Disney Addicts! It has been another week full of exciting Disney blogs for us! With the EPCOT’s 2020 International Festival of the Holidays kicking off and all of the beautiful holiday decorations ramping up throughout Walt Disney World Resort, there has been a lot of fun Disney material
Bob Iger Pays Tribute to Walt Disney on Walt’s 119th Birthday
Bob Iger Pays Tribute to Walt Disney on Walt’s 119th Birthday. On December 5th, Disney Fans around the world shared their love for “Uncle Walt” on what would have been his 119th birthday. One such post came from Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger. Iger shared to Twitter, “On this day
Disney Confirms Walt Disney Statue Coming to Epcot
Yesterday, Dec. 5, was Walt Disney‘s birthday! And in honor of this legendary fellow, Disney announced an amazing addition to EPCOT! Zach Riddley, Walt Disney Imagineer, shared the exciting news on Instagram: “Today – on Walt Disney’s birthday – we are reminded of his legacy of hope. Walt showed us
