Alan Young 1919-2016

As many of you know, we had lost the legendary Alan Young. Alan was well known as the voice of Scrooge McDuck in Mickey's Christmas Carol, the Ducktales animated series, and other Disney projects. He was also the voice of Mr. Flaversham the toy maker in the 1986 Disney film The Great Mouse Detective. Alan first started on radio and later in television as Wilbur Post, The owner of a talking horse named Mister Ed. He will be eternally missed. But he will never be forgotten.

Disneyland's 60th Anniversary

Hello Everybody!! As many of you know this week, Disneyland is celebrating it's 60th Anniversary!! Disneyland Park will feature two new nighttime shows at Main Street U.S.A. They are Disneyland Forever and Paint the Night Parade. Plus, updates on Matterhorn Bobsleds, Peter Pan's Flight, Indiana Jones Adventure and other attractions. Don't forget to check back on the return of the Hatbox Ghost in The Haunted Mansion. Happy 60th Anniversary, Disneyland!! Here's to 60 years more!!

Disney By Chris Special Report: Epcot

This is a Disney By Chris Special Report!! We have breaking news coming from Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida. They already announced that The Maelstrom boat ride at the World Showcase's Norway pavilion will be gone. It will be replaced by a new attraction that's based on Disney's Academy Award winning film, "Frozen". Disney Imagineers confirmed that Maelstrom will close it's doors sometime between this fall and next year. The new "Frozen" attraction will open in 2016 during Walt Disney World's 45th Anniversary. Check back for more updates!!

Happy 80th Birthday Donald Duck

80 Years Ago, A Silly Symphony short "The Wise Little Hen" was playing in theaters. This short introduced a character by the name of Donald Duck. Donald was voiced by Clarence Nash from 1934 to 1985 and by Tony Anselmo from 1985 to the present. Happy 80th Birthday, Donald!!

Disney's Hollywood Studios 25th Anniversary

25 Years ago, Disney's Hollywood Studios welcomed their first guests. It was the third park opened at Walt Disney World in Florida. The only two attractions that opened on the opening day were The Great Movie Ride and The Backlot Studio Tour. The park's original name was Disney-MGM Studios. Check back for more information about the other attractions at this park.

What's Coming Up?

We will have more of our history lessons and videos coming up including a special 50th Anniversary tribute to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Also, another new feature will be added on this blog! So check back in a few weeks.

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