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When they founded Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923, Roy and Walt Disney could never have imagined that their little animation company would endure for more than eighty years and eventually grow into a worldwide entertainment conglomerate. Yet thanks to the ambition of Roy and the creative vision of Walt, the word "Disney" has come to represent more than just a massive corporation--it has come to summarize a style of entertainment that encompasses theme parks, television networks, toys, animated films, and much much more. 

The Disney brand was born in the family entertainment represented by the earliest Disney cartoons, especially the first feature-length productions such as Snow White and Pinocchio. By the mid-1950s, Disney had applied that same standard to television with such series as The Mickey Mouse Club and Walt Disney Presents. The latter series initially acted as a virtual hour-long weekly commercial for the theme park that originally shared its name, Disneyland. By the 1980s, Disney shows ran across broadcast and cable networks; the theme park empire had expanded across the nation and around the world; and the studio's library of animated and live-action films had grown into the hundreds of productions.

Disney projects are distinguished by their good-natured sense of humor, their appeal to a broad spectrum of age groups, their reliance on "wholesome" values, and their (often sappy) "happy endings." More than a company or a man, the word "Disney" now defines an entire style of entertainment identifiable around the globe. 

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  • Sasha And Malia Obama Go To A Miley Cyrus Concert


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Last week Barack Obama’s children, Sasha and Malia (8 and 11 years old) headed to a Miley Cyrus concert in Washington, D.C. with their mother, Michelle. What lucky ladies! Have you been to Miley’s Wonder World Concert yet? If so, what did you think of it? Image Via Flickr
    2 hours ago

  • Hurricane Watch for Walt Disney World


    The Disney Blog — Authority Authority: 562
    It’s plenty windy today around Walt Disney World, but this is nothing compared to what a Hurricane could bring to the area. Hurricane season doesn’t technically wrap up until the end of November and Hurricane Ida has just entered the Gulf of Mexico. The storm could possibly be heading toward Central Florida ...
    3 hours ago

  • Interview: Pete Doctor on Disney/Pixar’s UP


    Major Spoilers — Authority Authority: 541
    This week, Disney/Pixar’s UP! arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray.  The film is directed by Pete Doctor, and we had a moment to share this Q&A with you.Question: How did you come up with the movie’s storyline?Pete Doctor: A number of years ago, I was sat in a room, throwing around ideas with co-director Bob Peterson ...
    3 hours ago

  • “A Christmas Carol” topped North American box office with $31 million


    WagerWeb Entertainment — Authority Authority: 570
    If it’s the second weekend in November, it must be Christmas in Hollywood. Walt Disney Co’s high-tech adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” topped the North American box office on Sunday with lower-than-expected ticket sales of $31 million. Industry pundits had forecast a three-day haul in ...
    4 hours ago

  • The week in preview: Earnings from Walmart, Macys, and other retailers


    BloggingStocks — Authority Authority: 666
    Filed under: Earnings reports , Forecasts , Wal-Mart (WMT) , Economic data , Urban Outfitters (URBN) The conventional wisdom is that consumer spending is what drives the U.S. economy. And consumer spending arises out of consumer confidence. Unfortunately, the signals along the road to economic recovery are ...
    4 hours ago

  • Video: “Never Knew I Needed” - Ne-Yo


    Eartodastreetz — Authority Authority: 137
    Pic via YearOfTheGentlemen New music video, “Never Knew I Needed” from singer and songwriter Ne-Yo. This is the official video for one of the songs off of the Disney Animated Picture and Soundtrack Princess and the Frog . “Princess and the Frog” will hit theaters in New York and Los Angeles November 25, ...
    5 hours ago

  • Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap


    Disney Parks Blog — Authority Authority: 610
    This week, we had several announcements on The Disney Parks Blog and unveiled a pretty unique holiday television spot. If you missed it, our new video featured children from around the world coming together for a magical journey to experience the best of Disney Parks. Here it is: Also, we introduced a few new ...
    6 hours ago

  • Disney’s New Device For Visually Impaired Visitors


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Disney has released a new technology feature that will help visually impaired park visitors. On Disney’s custom wireless hand-held devices that the park offers to individuals with disabilities, there is a new feature: Audio Descriptions. These Audio Descriptions provide a narrative of what is happening on a ride ...
    6 hours ago

  • Disney Channel On iTunes?


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Apple has proposed a new type of television that would rival the kind you get from cable TV operators. Individuals would be able to pick and choose the channels they get starting at $30 a month for service. Instead of proposing a new piece of hardware, the Apple company will instead be extending its iTunes software ...
    6 hours ago

  • Mickeys Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse DVD Review


    Mom on the Random — Authority Authority: 125
    How do companies know exactly what kids want and when they want them? That was completely rhetorical because clearly they make the big bucks for a reason! Well, now that Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is approaching, it seems theres only one thing on kids minds right now- Christmas. And, what better way to get ...
    6 hours ago

  • Selena Gomez Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Yesterday, November 7th, Selena Gomez was at the Disneyland theme park in California for the taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. She looks so cute in the picture above! Don’t you think? Image Via Flickr
    7 hours ago

  • Fallen Princesses


    Artistic Things :: Life + Art + Music + Fashion + Film + Technology + Inspiration — Authority Authority: 141
    Vancouver-based photographer Dina Goldstein has worked for everyone from Fashion to Flair, from Canadian Business Magazine to Bell Canada. She claims to have “international flair, capturing remarkable events and unique personalities.” If you’ve ever been a young girl, you may recognize some of the unique ...
    7 hours ago

  • Taylor Swift On Saturday Night Live November 7, 2009


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    We loved watching Taylor Swift host last nights Saturday Night Live ! Above you can watch her opening monologue where she talks about her ex boyfriend Disney’s Joe Jonas, and her current rumored boyfriend Taylor Lautner. Taylor posted right before the show on her Twitter account: “SNL is about to happen. Wow. ...
    8 hours ago

  • GET RESORTS AT THE PRICE OF HOTELS


    Cheap Flight Auctions — Authority Authority: 150
    What do you wish for your income when you go on vacation? An typical road house room, with a bed and bath, or a review road house with all the comforts, amenities and luxury, which you and your family indeed deserve. It is probable to acquire this for the same price. Many people have detected to their pleasure which ...
    8 hours ago

  • Sneak Peek Of Demi Lovato’s “Remeber December” Music Video


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Demi Lovato posted a sneak peek of her upcoming music video for her hit song “Remember December” on Twitter last night. The video premieres on November 12th. Click here to see a picture from the video shoot set of “Remember December.” Are you excited for the new music video from Demi?
    8 hours ago

  • Nick Jonas Is Feeling Better – November 8, 2009


    Disney Dreaming — Authority Authority: 594
    Great news from Nick Jonas this morning! Nick posted on his Twitter: “I am happy to tell everyone that I woke up this morning, and I’m already feeling better ! Thanks for all the prayers. Can’t wait to rock Bilbao!- Mr. President” We’re so happy to hear that! Image Via Flickr
    8 hours ago

  • Out & About: DVDs


    Addicted to Films — Authority Authority: 118
    DVDs Nothing spectacular...just two of the biggest movies released the past year is now available on DVD. Up the Disney Pixar movie and Star Trek, the very successful flick with the younger and good looking cast.
    9 hours ago

  • Mickey Mouse Patient Satisfaction


    FromDC2Iowa — Authority Authority: 119
    November 8, 2009, 6:30 a.m. UIHCs Troubles: Is Orlando the Answer? (brought to you by FromDC2Iowa.blogspot.com *) That the UIHC administrators want a trip to Orlando, Floridas Disney World raises a number of issues: (1) the public relations, and legislative, backlash, (2) whether the UIHC needs improved ...
    9 hours ago

  • Donald Duck Christmas Wallpaper


    Natalie's Entertainment Blog — Authority Authority: 117
    Download for free this Donald Duck Christmas Wallpaper, just click to the image, then on the new browser, right click to the image than save-as. Thank You. Donald Duck Christmas Wallpaper
    10 hours ago

  • Fun Friday at Disneyland


    Laura's Disney Lines — Authority Authority: 118
    "Laura Gilbreath...you just returned from a long weekend at Epcots Food and Wine Festival...what are you going to do next?" "Im going to Disneyland!!!" :-) Its certainly not the first time that Ive followed up a trip to Disney World with a trip to Disneyland a few days later! I wanted to see the new Tianas ...
    11 hours ago

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