Disney Tidbits

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500,000 gallons of fresh water are distilled from sea water on any given day aboard the Disney cruise ships.

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The U.S. Forest Service originally used Bambi - with limited permission from Disney - as their charismatic anti-fire mascot before they developed the now-famous Smokey the Bear.

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On any given day cook scramble, beat, fry, bake and hard-boil over 5,000 eggs on the Wonder and Magic.

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British-born Doreen Tracey was one of the few Mouseketeers to last the entire duration of the The Mickey Mouse Club from 1955 to 1959.

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Winnie the Pooh was essentialy unclothed until the 1940's when a New York toy store sold plush poohs in shrunken t-shirts. By the time Winnie made his film debut his red shirt had become a permanent fixture.

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Most Wanted Villain
Scar:062494
Crimes: fratricide, Overthrowing of governing body, inciting wildebeest riots.
Known Hangout (s): Pride Rock, Hyena Caverns
Accomplice(s): Shenzi, Banzai, Ed (hyenas)
Distinguishing Feature(s): scar

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Most Wanted Villain
Emperor Zurg(112499)

Crimes:attempted despotism, attempted planetary annihilation.
Known Hangout: Infinity and beyond
Warning: ion blaster in wrist
Distinguishing Features: yellow teeth, glowing red eyes, prple everything else

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“I watched Wally’s show many, many times - he was the first live performer I ever saw. I mostly remember Wally’s performing style. It was fresh, sassy, and very clean. Watching his comic timing was a very big influence on my own career.”
- Steve Martin on Wally Boag

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When the clock strikes midnight in Anaheim CA, Disneyland is closing it's gates for the night. Meanwhile it's 9:00 a.m. in Paris where the crowds are gathering for the "rope drop" that signals the opening of the park.

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The Secret Life of Mickey aka Hidden Mickeys

1945- The Three Caballeros Mickey decorates a sand pail during a sequence with Pablo the Penguin.

1988- Who Framed Roger Rabbit Mickey shares an office with R.K. Maroon... as a figurine on the table.

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Mickey Mouse Club Creed (from 1929)

I will be a square shooter in my home, in school, on the playgroud, where-ever I may be.
I will be truthful and honorable and strive, always to make myself a better and more useful little citizen.
I will respect my elders and help the aged, the helpless and children smaller than myself.
In short, I will be a good American!

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The glass in the Living Seas aquarium is 8 inches thick.

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Marcellite Garner, from Disney's ink and paint department, was the original voice of Minnie Mouse.

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Disney produced 78 half-hour Zorro TV episodes during the
show's two-year run.

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Animal Kingdom is the largest of all the Walt Disney World parks. It encompasses 500 acres.