Most people recognize Walt Disney as a pioneer in the fields of animation and entertainment. But do you consider him an inventor? Walt holds U.S. Patent #2,201,689. Read on to find out what invention this patent is for!
Down at Fraggle Rock
Can you name the non-Fraggle inhabitants of Fraggle Rock? Do you know the name of Gobo’s adventurous family member? What do Fraggle call us humans? What is a Fraggle’s favorite snack? Check your Fraggle knowledge in this fun trivia trip to Fraggle Rock!
Frankenweenie – The Little Dog That Could
Frankenweenie is actually a tale of two films – each very different from the other, though both created by the creepy genius that is the mind of Tim Burton. Read on for more about this warmly haunting holiday film. Also – find out who else is buried in Sparky’s pet cemetery!
Who Came First? The Dawn of Color in Disney Cartoons
Was Mickey the first major Disney animated character to appear in color? Read on to learn a bit of history behind Disney’s early days of color.
Introducing Audio Animatronics
Here are three trivia questions that harken back to the early days of Disney’s audio animatronics.
1. What was Disney’s first use of audio animatronics in an attraction?
2. What was Disney’s first use of audio animatronics in a film?
3. What was Disney’s first use of audio animatronics as a person?
The answers are inside…
The Illusion of Fantasy: The Science and Psychology Behind the Magic That Puts Us In the Story – Part One
Step into the magical world of make believe, and learn how it’s made. Part One of this four part series focuses on forced perspective in Disney films.
Out of Scale – November 2, 1951
Out of Scale is the perfect marriage of Walt Disney’s love for trains with Donald Duck’s hyjinks and shenanigans. A timeless classic.
Cinderella – March 4, 1950
Happy 70th anniversary to this lovely lady. Cinderella – Walt Disney Studios’ twelfth animated motion picture – was released across the United States on March 4, 1950, coming hot on the heels of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, which was released in October 1949. This Disney film is