From: tanida@esosun.css.gov (Tom Tanida)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: rec.arts.disney FAQ (part 1b)
Date: 14 Sep 92 17:08:47 GMT
Reply-To: tanida@esosun.css.gov (Tom Tanida)

13) What are the stockholder benefits?

     Here's an informative post, from July 1992..

     From: brenda@bookhouse.Eng.Sun.COM (Brenda Bowden)
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     Subject: Disney shareholder benefits list (for 92)
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     I've received about a dozen requests for the shareholder benefit
     list, so I decided to post the list.
     
     Standard disclaimer: Remember that these are the current
     benefits, and no one can guarantee what next year will provide.
     
     The 1992 Disney shareholder benefits are:
     
     * Special shareholder accommodations offers
     
          WDW resort in Florida (discount amounts depend on date of
     visit and resort)
     
            Aug. 16, 1992 to Dec. 18, 1992
            Jan. 3, 1993 to Jan. 31, 1993
               40% discount off regular off-season rates during above
     dates at:
                 * Yacht and Beach Club
                 * Contemporary
                 * Polynesian
                 * Disney's Village Resort
                 * Disney Inn
                 * Fort Wilderness Homes
               25% to 30% discount off regular off-season rates during
     above dates at:
                 * Fort Wilderness Campsites (30% discount)
                 * Grand Floridian (25% discount)
     
                 April 26 - June 6, 1992 (20% discount off regular
     value rates)
                 Feb. 9 - April 25, June 7 - Aug. 15, and Dec. 19 -
     Dec. 31, 1992
                 (10% discount off regular rates)
                        * Disney's Yacht and Beach Club
                        * Disney's Contemporary Resort
                        * Disney's Fort Wilderness Homes
                        * Disney Inn
                        * Disney's Village Resort
                        * Disney's Polynesian Resort
     
          Disneyland Hotel in California (Feb. 9 to Dec. 31, 1992)
            $89 (plus resort and sales tax) per night Sundays through
     Thursdays
            $109 (plus resort & sales tax) per night Fridays and
     Saturdays
     
          Hotel Queen Mary in California (Feb. 9 to Dec. 31, 1992)
            $85 (plus city and sales tax)
     
          Euro Disney Resort in France (April 12 - Dec. 31, 1992)
            Special two-night package includes per person:
               * Two-nights accommodations (including tax) at one of:
                 * Disneyland Hotel
                 * Hotel New York
                 * Newport Bay Club
                 * Sequoia Lodge
                 * Hotel Cheyenne
                 * Hotel Santa Fe
                 * One Character Breakfast
               * Unlimited use of all attractions within Euro Disney
     Theme Park
               * Commemmorative Medallion
               * T-shirt
            Rates begin from $234 to $266 per adult, based on double-
     occupancy
     
     These offers do not apply to previously made reservations.
     Limited number of accommodations available and all reservations
     subject to space availability. Offers do not apply to Vacation
     Packages, group/commissionable rates or other special promotions.
     Offers do not include Concierge Service or Suite accommodations
     (except Disney Village Resort Club Suites), Disney's Caribbean
     Beach Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort, or Disney's Dixie
     Landings Resort. Additional adult charges apply.
     
     You must identify yourself as a Disney Shareholder and your Magic
     Kingdom    Chapter Number will be required at time of booking.
     Present your valid Magic Kingdom Club Membership Card at check-
     in. [Note: Shareholders are identified by special charter number
     of MKC membership card.] Offers good only for Disney Shareholders
     who owned/purchased Disney stock prior to Dec. 23, 1991.
     
     <summary of MKC benefits deleted; see question #12, above>
     
     That's it.
     
     - Brenda

14) What is Club 33?

     Club 33 is a somewhat exclusive club located in Disneyland.  It's not
really *exclusive* in the sense that anybody who is willing to wait 2-3
years on the waiting list and can afford the membership fee and annual dues
(see below for amounts) can join.  To get more information, you can write
to Club 33, c/o Disneyland (Disneyland's full address is included in
question #99).
     Club 33 is located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. It occupies
most of the upstairs of the buildings in that area.  As you exit from
Pirates of the Caribbean, turn left.  Just beyond the Blue Bayou
restaurant is a green door with the address 33.  In the atrium between the
One of a Kind shop and the pirate shop is a large staircase and an elevator
(behind a door) which serve as alternate entrances.  (These directions were
taken from the Disneyland FAQ, written by Adrian McCarthy
(adrian@mti.mti.com).)
     Here is some information from a brochure about Club 33, which was
posted to rec.arts.disney by David Mikkelson
(mikkelson@breakr.enet.dec.com) in mid-January, 1991 (it still seems to be
current, as I sent away for my brochures around June 1992, and receive the
same information):

     The colorful realism and the precise architectural detail of New
     Orleans Square in Disneyland captures the atmosphere of the nineteenth-
     century New Orleans French Quarter.  Glancing upwards to the second
     story balconies and the ornate iron railings hung with flowers, one
     would hardly guess that they surround the little-known but quite
     elegant Club 33.
     
     Years ago, Walt Disney felt that a special place was needed where he
     could entertain visiting dignitaries and others in a quiet, serene
     atmosphere where superb cuisine and distinctive decor would complement
     one another. He asked artist Dorothea Redmond to provide watercolor
     renderings of what such a place might look like.  Accompanied by
     renowned decorator Emil Kuri, Walt and his wife traveled to New
     Orleans to select many of the beautiful antiques that are on display.
     After years of planning, Club 33 became a reality in May of 1967.
     Sadly enough, it was never seen by its creator because of his untimely
     death five months earlier.
     
     Club 33, so named after its address, 33 Royal Street, is comprised of
     two dining rooms and several adjoining areas, all of which hold a wide
     array of magnificent antiques and original works of art.  After
     ascending in the French lift to the second floor, guests enter into
     The Gallery.  Here they find interesting items such as an oak
     telephone booth with beveled leaded glass panels adapted from the one
     used in the Disney motion picture "The Happiest Millionaire" and a
     rare console table which was found in the French Quarter of New
     Orleans.  In The Gallery, as elsewhere in the Club, are many original
     works by Disney artists and sketches done as design studies for New
     Orleans Square and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
     
     The Gallery leads into Lounge Alley which serves as a vestibule and
     also the buffet for the Main Dining Room and Trophy Room.  One wall
     displays several conceptual sketches of New Orleans Square, and
     directly across from these sketches is a custom-designed harpsichord
     decorated with a hand-painted scene depicting New Orleans harbor in
     the nineteenth century.  The furnishings are a combination of antique
     and reproduction pieces.
     
     The Main Dining Room is decorated in First Empire, recalling the era
     of Napoleon and the early nineteenth century.  Three glimmering
     chandeliers and wall sconces illuminate the entire room.  Much of the
     framed artwork on the walls is again, the work of Disney artists.
     Fresh flowers, parquet floors, and antique bronzes create an
     atmosphere of serenity and warmth.
     
     The Trophy Room is the second dining room and offers a more informal
     atmosphere.  The cypress-planked walls provide an excellent background
     for sketches done as design studies for the Jungle Cruise and Tiki
     Room attractions.  The design of the room incorporates the use of
     microphones in the center of each chandelier and a vulture with the
     ability to speak.  Walt Disney's intention for this concept was
     humorous in nature, as the vulture was to converse with guests during
     dinner.  The Trophy Room also contains a number of antiques and it is
     usually sunlit from a long row of windows.
     
     Today, Club 33 functions as an exclusive private club where members or
     their guests may enjoy a gourmet meal complemented by the finest
     wines. Tradition, accompanied by gracious hospitality, has been the
     hallmark of Club 33 since its opening day . . . and will continue to
     be for many years to come.
     
In a leaflet detailing the membership costs:
     
     High above the streets and courtyards of New Orleans Square, hidden
     from public view and the bustle of a typical day at Disneyland, is a
     page of old New Orleans that even the proud Creole society might have
     chosen and cherished as its own.
     
     Here French doors open onto balconies that overlook Disneyland's own
     muddy Mississippi, the Rivers of America.  Here in the tradition of
     the good host, Walt Disney and his staff planned and executed
     Disneyland's most exclusive setting -- part elegant dining room, part
     relaxed refreshment center, part distinguished art gallery, part
     meeting room and part private showplace.
     
     Here, away from the general public, adult beverages are available,
     including the finest of wines to match the house food specialties.
     
     This was Walt Disney's concept -- an elegant, exclusive club . . . a
     place for conversation, and a conversation piece in its own right.
     
     Corporate Membership
     This membership is designed for organizations to make Club 33
     available to a number of their executives, and has a membership fee of
     $20,000.  This entitles the corporate member to designate up to nine
     associate members. Dues for associate members are $1,800 per member
     per year.  All memberships are transferable to other executives in the
     corporation.
     
     Members no longer in the employ of the corporate member's company must
     surrender the membership cards to Club 33.  The corporate members may
     then designate another member of his company.
     
     Limited Corporate Membership
     This membership is designed for organizations wishing to make Club 33
     available to one of their executives, and has a membership fee of
     $10,000. This entitles the corporation to transfer the membership to
     another employee whenever necessary.  For individual members, credit
     is extended based upon the membership fee initially paid if a transfer
     of membership is desired. Dues are $1,800 per year.
     
     Individual Membership
     This particular membership is for individuals and is available at
     $5,000 membership fee and $1,800 annual dues.  These memberships are
     nontransferable.
     
     Members will be billed monthly for all charges.
     
     Information
     All members must have a valid membership card to gain entrance to Club
     33. Additional utilization of the card is to spouse only, with
     reservations accepted only from the cardholder, the spouse or the
     cardholder's secretary. Use of the membership card is subject to the
     terms covering membership agreed to by the member in the membership
     application.
     
     The membership card entitles the member and a party of nine to free
     parking and admission through the Main Entrance of Disneyland  (except
     when special tickets are the only admission to a special event or
     private party).  This privilege is applicable when the members plan to
     dine at Club 33.  If the card is used for admission but the member
     does not dine at the Club the member will be billed for the regular
     price of admission.  If the member is unable to accompany the guests,
     the Club will arrange admission for them at no charge.
     
     Members may purchase Disneyland passports through Club 33 for pick-up
     at the Guest Relations Booth.  The membership card authorizes the
     member to receive credit by signing special charge slips when
     presented at Club 33 and other restaurants and merchandise locations
     owned and operated by Disneyland park.
     
     We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any membership to assure
     that our high standards are maintained.
     
     To remain a member in good standing, dues must be paid annually within
     thirty (30) days following receipt of invoice.
     
     Usage of Club 33 is by reservation only.  It is advisable to call for
     reservations well in advance.
     
     Private parties utilizing the entire Club facilities are available
     upon member's request with the required minimum number of guests.


15) What are the names of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid?

     Ariel's sisters are: Aquata; Andrina; Arista; Atina; Adella; Allana.
(Note the second sister is "Andrina," not "Adrina.")  This information was
verified using both the songbook lyrics and the book The Little Mermaid:
Tales From Under the Sea.

16) What are the Disney Stores?

     The Disney Stores are a chain of retail stores dedicated entirely to
Disney merchandise.  They are located throughout the US and UK, and will
soon be opening in Japan and Europe; for the location of the one nearest
you, try calling the Disney Catalog at (800)-237-5751- there is a list in
the Disney Catalog itself.  The first Disney Store opened on May 28, 1987
in Glendale, CA.  There are currently well over 100 stores in operation to
date.  I've found that the prices of certain merchandise are lower than
those at the theme parks.
     The Disney Store model is different than an average retail store.  As
you enter, the Disney Store logo is large and prevalent, usually overhead.
There are two glass cases to either side of the entrance one of which is
used for seasonal features, and the other a Disney scene portrayed by
plastic or wooden models.  There are other exterior decorations, including
a line of "film" which has in each frame a Disney character, being animated
from one frame to the next.  At the entrance of each store there is a
"greeter" who stands and greets entering guests (customers), and says good-
bye to departing guests.
     Inside the store, around the perimeter and overhead, are various
scenes, which differ from store to store throughout the country.  Some
scenes are from the movies; most are from cartoon shorts or are original.
There are usually two cash register locations, behind which hang Disney art
(cels, serigraphs, etc.).  At the back of the store is a large screen for
playing scenes from movies, cartoons, music videos, etc., for the purpose
of entertainment (and marketing Disney videos and soundtracks).  The stores
are kept well stocked and well organized.
     The Disney Store receives entirely new merchandise on a regular basis
(on average about every two to three weeks).  Every couple of months or so
a new promotion with a different theme is emphasized, sometimes based on
the season, other times based on the current movie in the theaters, etc.
     The employees, called "Cast Members," are intensively trained in
Disney culture, and are routinely kept up to date with current activities
at the theme parks, new programs on the Disney Channel, when new movies and
videocassettes will become available, etc.  There is an internal
newsletter, called The Disney Store Scoop, and award programs for Guest
Courtesy, Teamwork, etc. that are reflected in pins.  One Cast Member told
me that he received some rather substantial offers on his pins (which are
not for sale).  Cast Members also attend a fully paid Disney Store trip to
see the latest animated film release twice a year.
     The Disney Store/Disney Catalog outfit is accessible via the online
services CompuServe (GO DS) and Prodigy (JUMP DISNEY).

17) Who were the "nine old men"?

     The "nine old men" were the group of lead animators who worked closely
with Walt Disney and the Disney studios from around the mid 1940's to the
mid 1980's.  The term "nine old men" was a takeoff from President Franklin
Delano Roosevelt's term for the U.S. Supreme Court justices.
     The nine old men, in alphabetical order with a fraction of some of the
notable characters and movies that they contributed to, are:
     Les Clark - Minnie Mouse, Mickey in Fantasia
     Marc Davis - Bambi, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Cruella in 101
          Dalmatians
     Ollie Johnston - Dopey in Snow White, Mowgli in The Jungle Book,
          Bambi, Mr. Smee from Peter Pan
     Milt Kahl - Pinocchio, Robin Hood, Medusa in The Rescuers
     Ward Kimball - The Three Caballeros, Captain Hook in Peter Pan,
          Lucifer in Cinderella, Dwarves in Snow White
     Eric Larson - Figaro in Pinocchio, horses in Beethoven's 6th in
          Fantasia
     John Lounsbery - Ben Ali Gator in Fantasia, Bambi, Victory Through Air
          Power
     Wolfgang Reitherman - Goofy, Cinderella, Rite of Spring in Fantasia,
          The Aristocats
     Frank Thomas - Bambi, Sword in the Stone

     These nine men worked on many of the Disney classics, from Snow White
to The Rescuers.  Not all of the nine men worked on all of the movies
(although there were some movies that all of them participated in,
including Cinderella).  Some of the other major animators at the Disney
studios included Ub Iwerks, Norman Ferguson, Ken Anderson, Mary Blair, Bill
Justice, Vladimir (Bill) Tytla, William Peet, and Wilfred Jackson (who was
the first director for Walt Disney).

18) Who are the current Disney animators?

     The "nine young men," listed here in alphabetical order with some of
the characters they have animated, are:
     Ruben Aquino - Ursula (The Little Mermaid); Maurice (Beauty and the
          Beast)
     James Baxter - Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
     Andreas Deja - Mickey Mouse (Prince and the Pauper); Triton (The
          Little Mermaid); Gaston (Beauty and the Beast); Jofar (Aladdin)
     Russ Edmonds- Max the dog (The Little Mermaid); Cody (The Rescuers
          Down Under); Philippe the horse (Beauty and the Beast)
     Will Finn- Grimsby (The Little Mermaid); Cogsworth (Beauty and the
          Beast); Yago the Parrot (Aladdin)
     Glen Keane - Supervised The Fox and the Hound; characters include
          Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective); Ariel (The Little Mermaid);
          Eagle (The Rescuers Down Under); Beast (Beauty and the Beast);
          Aladdin (Aladdin)
     Dave Pruiksma- Bernard (The Rescuers Down Under); Mrs. Potts and Chip
          (Beauty and the Beast); Sultan (Aladdin)
     Nik Ranieri- Ursula (The Little Mermaid); Wilbur (The Rescuers Down
          Under); Luminere (Beauty and the Beast)
     Chris Wahl - Lefou (Beauty and the Beast), multiple characters
          (Aladdin)
     
     Other animators of note are:
     
     Lorna Cook - Contributed to Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
     Mark Henn - Stationed in Florida.  Contributed heavily to the
          character development of Belle and Mrs. Potts/Chip.
     Tom Sito - Worked on layout and animated the Gaston wrestling scene in
          the pub (Beauty and the Beast)
     Lisa Keene - Background artist/supervisor

     These animators led the teams that animated the characters they are
credited with.  Lead animators provide many of the story and character
ideas, but I am sure that many other ideas (and a lot of hard work) come
from the animators work for the lead animator.

19) Where can I get the movie poster for {Beauty and the Beast, other
     Disney movie}?

     You can try just about any movie poster dealer that deals in current
posters.  Prices will vary.
Some things to know:  Posters aren't easy to mail.  You may need to send
the seller a mailing tube in which to hold the rolled poster.
     The following list was obtained from the periodical Movie Collector's
World, published at P.O. Box 309, Fraser, MI  48026.  Phone: (313)-774-
4311.  You might want to get a copy (published bi-weekly at a cover price
of $2.50) to see all the ads for yourself (many of the dealers who
advertised in there were not included here since they mostly looked like
classic posters).  All of those listed here had at least one Disney title
in their advertisements.  Disclaimer: I can't vouch for any of these places
personally, since I have not ordered from any of them.  As always,
additions to this list are welcome.

     Comic Castle        3148 Midway Drive #113, San Diego, CA  92110
                         (619)-222-3302  (Tu, W, Th only, 11-6 PST)
     Mike Kinder         P.O. Box 772198, Winter Garden, FL  34777
                         (904)-394-3569, after 5 PM
     Mark J. Myler       3300 S. Tamarac #N101, Denver, CO 80231
                         (303)-368-1306
     The Movie Gallery   2072 Front Street, East Meadow, NY  11554
                         (516)-794-0294
     Pamela Banner       3409 Lake Montebello Dr., Baltimore, MD  21218-3151
                         (410)-235-7427  (10-6 EST M-Sa)
     Poster Emporium     P.O. Box 16681, Raytown, MO  64133-6681
                         (800)-877-7860
     Richard Hubel       549 88th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
                         (813)-578-1236
     Walls of Fame       2798 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY  11229
                         (718)-692-3200

     If you do order from any of these (or other) places, I'd like to know
about your experiences (positive or negative).

20) Where can I find a particular Disney book?  How can I find an original
     version of a book that Disney adapted into a movie?

     One way is to consult your local big-chain bookseller (B. Dalton,
Waldenbooks, BookStop, Bookstar, Crown Books, etc.).  Many have listings,
although many Disney books are out of print.  If the book you are looking
for is indeed out of print, your best hope is to search local used book
resellers in your area.  Note: Hyperion Press is owned by Disney.
     A good place to get information about books of any subject without
leaving the comfort of your UNIX machine is via the online Melvyl Catalog.
The Melvyl Catalog, accessible via Telnet, is an online card catalog
listing for every book in the vast University of California library system.
To access, try the following at your favorite UNIX prompt:
     unix%  telnet melvyl.ucop.edu
(You can substitue 31.0.1.0 for melvyl.ucop.edu if you don't have domain
name resolution.)
If you can FTP, you should be able to telnet  .If you get a "network
inaccessible error", you probably don't have the proper access to the
outside world.  If you have trouble, feel free to send me e-mail
(tanida@esosun.css.gov) and I can try to find the book you want for you.
If you can telnet, you'll be prompted for a terminal type.  Use "Z99" (w/o
the quotes) as your terminal type.  Then press return. From here, you can
use the online help by typing "help <subject>".
     Some useful commands:
     find su Disney = Finds "subject" Disney = any book with Disney as a
          subject word
     find pa Christopher Finch = Finds "personal author" Christopher Finch
          = books written by author Christopher Finch
     find tw Magic Kingdom = Finds "title words" Magic Kingdom = any books
          with the words "Magic Kingdom"
     Upon retrieving your results, you can use the display command:
     display all review = Display all in a review format display 10 long =
          Displays entry #10 in a long format (all the info- author, title,
          etc.)
     display 10 ISBN = Displays the ISBN number for entry #10

21) I remember a scene from Peter Pan where Tinkerbell is dying (having
     borne the brunt of the explosion from Captain Hook's trick present to
     Peter), and the audience is asked to clap to bring her back to life.
     Why isn't it on the Disney video?

     This scene never existed in the Disney version of Peter Pan.  It did,
however, exist in the Mary Martin stage version, which is also available on
videocassette.  The videocassette was released at about the same time the
Disney version was released, so if you don't believe me, you can rent the
play and see for yourself. :-)

99) Where can I get more Disney info?

Books:
     There are many books available about topics related to Disney, from
biographies of Walt himself, to books about the near takeover of the Disney
company in 1984, to books about Disney animation and history.  Listed here
are some of the many books available related to Disney subjects, in order
by author.  Many are probably out of print. Your contributions to this list
are appreciated.

Walt Disney's World of Fantasy, by Adrian Bailey; compiled and designed by
Julie & Steve Ridgeway.
     Everest House, New York, 1982.
     ISBN: 0-896-96117-6
Covers the cinematography, animation, and special effects in the films from
the Disney studios.  252 pages.

Disneyland: The Inside Story, by Randy Bright, forward by Michael Eisner.
     H.N. Abrams, New York, 1987.
     ISBN:0-810-90811-5
Coverage of the history of Disneyland.  Highly recommended by more than one
Disney fan on the Internet.  240 pages, including many color illustrations.

Walt Disney's Fantasia, by John Culhane
     Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, NY, 1983, reprinted in 1987
     ISBN 0-8109-8078-9
A discussion of Fantasia from its inception to completion.  Individual
chapters deal with each of the parts of the film.  221 pages.

The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms, by
Christopher Finch
     H. N. Abrams, New York, 1975
     ISBN 0-810-90321-0
160 pages.

Walt Disney's America, by Christopher Finch
     Abbeville Press, New York, NY, 1978
     ISBN 0-896-59000-3
A biography of Walt Disney, focusing on his movie making.  301 pages.

Prince of the Magic Kingdom, by Joe Flower
     John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 1991
     ISBN 0-471-52465-4
History of the Walt Disney Company beginning with the appointment of
Michael Eisner as CEO. Complete through 1991, the first third of the book
covers the takeover attempt of 1984.  The remainder of the book is a focus
on Michael Eisner.  309 pages.

Window On Main Street, by Van Arsdale France
     Laughter Publications, Inc., Nashua, NH, 1991.
     ISBN: 0-941613-17-8  (softcover)
     ISBN: 0-941613-18-6  (hardcover)
Autobiography of Van Arsdale France, one of the major contributors to the
creation and building of Disneyland.  Includes many first-hand stories,
original photographs, and illustrations. This book is published by the same
group that publishes Storyboard magazine (information included below).  123
pages.

Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters, by John Grant, foreword
by David R. Smith
     Harper & Row, New York, 1987
     ISBN 0-060-15777-1
A comprehensive list of Disney characters, including filmographies and a
complete index.  Includes a bibliography.  320 pages.  (Note: The original
edition is out of print, but a new version is to be released in the late
fall of 1992.)

The Man Behind The Magic: The Story of Walt Disney, by Katherine and
Richard Greene
     Viking Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY  10014, published in
1991
     ISBN 0-670-82259-0
A more sugar-coated biography of Walt Disney's life than Leonard Mosley's
Disney's World; it emphasizes Walt's role as a dreamer and covers how he
achieved those dreams in the face of adversity.  183 pages.

The Disney Touch: How a Daring Management Team Revived an Entertainment
Empire, by Ron Grover
     Business One Irwin, Homewood, IL 1991
     ISBN 1-556-23385-X
The story of how Michael Eisner took over charge of the Walt Disney Company
in 1984 and turned it into the company it is today.  315 pages.

The Disney Studio Story, by Richard Holliss and Brian Sibley
     Crown Publishers, Inc. 225 Park Avenue South, New York, NY  10003,
published in 1988
     ISBN  0-517-57078-5
Covers the history of Disney films, from the creation of Mickey Mouse
through the films of 1987.  Includes a synopsis of every Disney film and
short on record.  Also includes a list of Academy Awards and Oscar
nominations.  256 pages.

Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters: An Unauthorized Account of the
          Early Years at Disney's, by Jack Kinney, foreword by Leonard
          Maltin
     Harmony Books, New York, 1988
     ISBN 0-517-57057-2
Biography of Walt and behind the scenes look at the Walt Disney studios.
207 pages with a cover price of $17.95.

The Wonderful World of Disney Animals, by William R. Koehler
     Howell Book House, New York, 1979
     ISBN 0-876-05810-1
Notes: Presents a behind-the-scenes account of the techniques and trials of
training various animals who have appeared in Disney productions.  252
pages.

Walt Disney: A Guide to References and Resources, by Elizabeth Leebron and
Lynn Gartley
     G. K. Hall, Boston, 1979
     ISBN 0-816-18004-8

The Disney Films, by Leonard Maltin ; research associate, Jerry Beck
     Crown, New York, 1984 (updated edition)
     ISBN 0-517-55407-0 (paperback)
Written by Entertainment Tonight film critic and long-time Disney fan
Leonard Maltin.  Includes criticism and interpretation of the Disney
animated films.  343 pages.

The Story of Walt Disney, by Diane Disney Miller as told to Pete Martin
     Holt, New York, 1957
Biography of Walt from the perspective of his daughter.  Note that it was
published ten years prior to Walt's death.  247 pages.

Walt Disney, Master of Make-believe, by Elizabeth Rider Montgomery,
illustrated by Vic Mays.
     Garrard Pub. Co., Champaign, Ill., 1971
     ISBN 0-811-64568-1
Notes: A biography of cartoonist Walt Disney stressing his professional
contribution to the film industry and influence on American life.  96
pages.

Disney's World, by Leonard Mosley
     Stein and Day, New York, NY (hardcover, 1985)
     Published by Scarborough House, Chelsea, MI  48118 (paperback, 1990)
     Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, Chicago, IL  60610
     ISBN 0-8128-8514-7 (paperback)
One of the better biographies on Walt Disney's life that I've seen.  Mosley
is a noted biographer, and he obviously put a lot of research into this
one.  It is not wholly positive, but is certainly not the Disney-bashing
found in Richard Schikel's The Disney Version.  330 pages.

The Disney Version : The Life, Times, Art, and Commerce of Walt Disney, by
Richard Schickel
     Simon and Schuster, New York, 1985
     ISBN 0-671-54714-3
A generally negatively critical book about Walt Disney and the Disney
company.

Walt : Backstage Adventures with Walt Disney, by Charles Shows, foreword by
William D. Hanna
     Published by Windsong Books International, La Jolla, CA, 1980
     Distributed by Communication Creativity
     ISBN 0-934-84601-4
Biography of Walt Disney.  212 pages.

The History of Animation: Enchanted Drawings, by Charles Solomon
     Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, 1989
     ISBN 0-394-54684-9
Not specific to Disney, but contains a lot of material related to the
animation of the Disney studios.  Oversized and full-color, I would
recommended this to animation fans, although the cover price is $75.00.
Published in 1989, over 300 pages, covers through the films of 1988 (e.g.
Oliver and Company) ending with a discussion of computer animation.  322
pages.

Storming The Magic Kingdom: Wall Street The Raiders, and The Battle For
Disney, by John Taylor
     Ballantine Books, a division of Random House, Inc., New York, NY, 1987
     ISBN 0-345-35407-9
An inside look at the famous events of 1984 surrounding the attempted
hostile takeover of the Walt Disney Company by Saul Steinberg and the
subsequent installation of Michael Eisner as CEO.  An interesting read.
262 pages.

Walt Disney: An American Original, by Bob Thomas
     Pocket Books, New York, 1980, c1976
     ISBN 0-671-66232-5
A biography of Walt Disney.  414 pages.

Walt Disney and the Art of Animation; the Story of the Disney Studio
          Contribution to a New Art, by Bob Thomas with the Walt Disney
          staff, with research by Don Graham
     Golden Press, Inc., New York, c1958
The original Bob Thomas book about the art of animation.  Covers the making
of Sleeping Beauty.  Out of print, now a collector's item.  181 pages.

Disney's Art of Animation, by Bob Thomas
     Produced by Welcome Enterprises, 164 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128
     Published by Hyperion Press, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY  10011, 1991
     ISBN 1-56282-997-1
Covers Disney animation from Mickey Mouse through The Little Mermaid, with
a separate section on the making of Beauty and the Beast.  Very colorful,
making it an excellent coffee table book, featuring a "cover that moves."
Despite the fact that the inside cover reads "First Edition", Bob Thomas
has written a previous edition on Disney animation (see above).  208 pages.

The Walt Disney Biography, by Bob Thomas
     New English Library/Times Mirror, London, 1977
     ISBN 4-500-32299
A biography of Walt Disney.  296 pages.

Walt Disney, Magician of the Movies, by Bob Thomas
     Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1966
Notes: "A Rutledge book."  A biography of the internationally beloved
cartoonist-creator of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs, and Disneyland.  176 pages.

Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
     Abbeville Press, New York, NY, 1981
     ISBN 0-89659-232-4
     ISBN 0-89659-232-2 (deluxe edition)
Published in 1981, this book is now hard to find.  It is all about Disney
character animation, and goes into great detail, including a lot of
technical discussion.  The most authoritative book by any of the "nine old
men."  Not written in chronological order, it covers mostly through The
Rescuers (1977), although I did see a background from The Black Cauldron
(1984).  575 pages.

Too Funny for Words: Disney's Greatest Sight Gags, by Frank Thomas and
Ollie Johnston
     Abbeville Press, New York, 1987
     ISBN 0-896-59747-4
223 pages.

The Musical World of Walt Disney, by David Tietyen
     Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
     7777 West Bluemound Road, P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213
     ISBN 0-88188-476-6
Published in 1990, but covers only through the late 1970's (e.g. Pete's
Dragon).  Includes a forward by the Sherman brothers.  A discussion of
Disney music, starting with Steamboat Willie, grouped film by film in
different chapters for the different eras.  158 pages.

Great Moments From the Films of Walt Disney, by Walt Disney Productions
     Rutledge Press, New York, NY, 1981
     ISBN 0-817-33975-4
Notes: "Great and memorable moments from: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,
Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty. Volume 1"--Cover.  92
pages.

Treasures of Disney Animation Art, by Walt Disney Productions, preface by
          Robert E. Abrams, introduction by John Canemaker
     Abbeville Press, New York, 1982
     ISBN 0-896-59315-0
Covers animation from the Disney animated films.  319 pages with an
original cover price of $85.00.

     There are also many guide books related to maximizing your visits to
the theme parks.  Consult your local bookstore's Travel section- there are
plenty to choose from.  My personal favorites are The Unofficial Guide
books written by Bob Sehlinger.  Most of the guides are updated yearly.
The guide books are covered in part two of the FAQ, which focuses on the
theme parks.

Magazines:
     Storyboard/The Art of Laughter -
          Laughter Publications, Inc., 80 Main Street, Nashua, NH  03060
          (603)-883-9770
     A high-quality magazine dedicated to animation art.  Published by
Laughter Publications on a bi-monthly basis.  Subscriptions are $22.97 for
one year, with a cover price of $4.95.  Features articles and
advertisements related to cel and merchandise collecting, the Disney motion
pictures, and historical articles about the animators.

     Disney News - (see below for addresses)
     Published quarterly as the Official Magazine of Walt Disney's Magic
Kingdom Club.  Subscriptions are free with a Gold Card Membership, $14.95
for two years otherwise.  The cover price is $2.50; the only place I've
ever seen it sold off the shelf is at the Disney Store and the theme parks.
     This magazine mostly covers current events at the theme parks and the
Disney realms, with a few behind the scene looks.

     The "E" Ticket (as posted by mikkelson@breakr.enet.dec.com):
          The "E" Ticket is published 2-3 times a year.  Subscriptions are
          $22 for  four issues, or $6 for a sample copy.  Write to them at:
          
                    The "E" Ticket
                    20560 Alaminos Drive
                     Saugus, CA  91350
          
          If you are in the Southern California area, you might want to
          drop by the  NFFC's "Strictly Disney" Show and Sale at the Hyatt
          Regency Alicante Hotel  in Anaheim on July 19.  The publishers of
          The "E" Ticket always have a table  there where you can browse
          through their magazine, sign up for a  subscription,  or purchase
          back issues.

Online sources:
     Some online sources include rec.arts.disney (of course).  There is
also a Disney following in the FLORIDA forum on the CompuServe Information
Service.
     Another online source is the Disney BBS.  It is primarily present for
the support of the Disney software products, but has some interesting
Disney GIFs and animations.  The phone number is: (818)-567-4027 (somewhere
in the Los Angeles area).
     Via the Internet:
     rec.arts.disney:  Everybody's favorite USENET newsgroup, dedicated to
the pursuit of happiness through the Art of Walt.
     The Disney Afternoon Mailing List- Discussion of Disney Afternoon
related topics, and other related threads (and tangents).  To subscribe,
send a request to Stephanie da Silva, at arielle@taronga.com.  The address
of the list (not for maintenance, such as subscribing or unsubscribing), is
ranger-list@taronga.com.
     The Disney Comics Mailing List- Discussion of Disney-related comic
book materials, including Carl Barks and Don Rosa.  To subscribe, mail to
Per Starback, at disney-comics-request@student.docs.uu.se.  The address of
the list (not for maintenance, such as subscribing or unsubscribing), is
disney-comics@student.docs.uu.se.

Addresses:
Here is a list of addresses and/or phone numbers:

     Buena Vista Home      Burbank, CA  91521
          Video (US)
     Buena Vista Home      London, England  W1V 6AP
          Video (UK)
     Disney Catalog        P.O. Box 29144, Shawnee Mission, Kansas  66201-9144
                           (800)-237-5751  (orders; M-F 8a-11p ET; Sa-Su 8a-8p,
                           ET)
                           (913)-752-1095  (FAX)
     Disneyland Guest      1313 Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA  92802-2398
          Relations
                           (714)-999-4565
     Disneyland Hotel      (714)-956-6400
     Disney News,          P.O. Box 4489, Anaheim, CA  92803
          correspondence
     Disney News,          P.O. Box 3310, Anaheim, CA  92803-3310
          subscription
          info
     Gladstone             P.O. Box 2079, Prescott, AZ 86302
          Publishing
     Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (sheet music)
                           7777 West Bluemound Road, P.O. Box 13819,
                           Milwaukee, WI 53213
     Magic Kingdom Club, Disneyland Travel Packages
                           P.O. Box 4180, Anaheim, CA  92803-4180
                           (714)-520-5000 (for MKC members)
     Magic Kingdom Club, Walt Disney World Travel Center
                           P.O. Box 10160, Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830-0160
                           (407)-824-2600 (for MKC members)
     Magic Kingdom Club    P.O. Box 3850, Anaheim, CA  92803-3850
          Gold Card
                           (800)-248-2665
     Magic Years Club      P.O. Box 4709, Anaheim, CA  92803-4709
          (seniors)
                           (714)-490-3250
     Walt Disney Magazine Publishing Company (e.g. Disney Comics)
                           500 S. Buena Vista
                           Buena Vista, CA  91521
     Walt Disney Music     P.O. Box 4740, Anaheim, CA  92803-4740
          Company
     Walt Disney Studios   1400 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91221
     Walt Disney World     Guest Relations
                           P.O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830-1000
                           (407)-824-4321
                           (note: this address is a general address, so you
                           should specify a particular department)

Part III - Timely information

1) What Disneyana shows/auctions are coming up?

Here are some of the Disney-related events coming up in the future.  If you
know of any others and would like to have them listed here, please e-mail
the appropriate info to me and I'll add it in.

* 1st Disneyana Convention, September 24-27, 1992:
     The Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World, FL
     Contact: Merchandise Special Events Office (407)-560-7232, or
          Disneyana Convention, P.O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830-
          1000

* Sotheby's Beauty and the Beast backgrounds auction
     New York Exhibition: September 14-18; 1334 York Avenue (at 72nd
          street), New York, NY 10021, (212)-606-7000
     Los Angeles Exhibition: October 12-16; 308 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly
          Hills, CA 90210  (310)-274-0340
     Auction: Saturday, October 17, 10:15 am; El Capitan Theater, 6838
          Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

* Mouse Club East Disneyana Show and Sale, November 7 and 8, 1992:
     Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Route 9, 1360 Worcester Street, Natick, MA
          01760
     Call Bob Crooker at (617)-246-3876, or write to: P.O. Box 3195,
          Wakefield, MA 01880

* NFFC Disneyana Sale, January 17, 1993
     Sequoia Conference Center, 7530 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA
     Call (714)-731-4705, or write to: NFFC, P.O. Box 19212, Irvine, CA
          92713

There is an article in the current issue (Aug/Sept 1992) of Storyboard
magazine that features Disney collector's shows.

2) What are some of the upcoming movie and video releases from the Walt
     Disney studios?

     The currently anticipated new film for 1992 is Aladdin, to debut in
late November of this year.  There is a preview of this on the 101
Dalmatians video.
     The film for 1993 is tentatively titled King of the Jungle.  It
features a story about a lion whose power is usurped by his evil brother.
     The film for 1994 is tentatively titled Pocohontas.
     In the far future, Disney is considering a project based on
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.  There is reportedly a full length feature film
using strictly computer generated animation that Disney is working on with
Pixar, although I first heard about this about two years ago and haven't
heard anything substantial since.  In 1996, Disney will release Fantasia
Continued, which will feature new segments mixed in with some of the old
segments.  It is not yet known what will remain and what will be taken out,
but it is the studio's intent to release the film every seven years with
modifications.
     The Rescuers is going to be released onto video in the U.S. in
September.
     Beauty and the Beast is being released onto video in the U.S. in late
October.  Image Entertainment will be releasing the "in-progress" version
of this film (originally shown in New York for film critics) which includes
pencil sketches, trailers, and computer tests.  This will be released on
CAV LD; I haven't heard anything of other formats.  A VHS collectors
edition, much like the Fantasia collectors edition that included a
lithograph and the soundtrack on CD, is going to be released as well.
     It is believed that Disney will release Sleeping Beauty into the
theaters sometime in 1993.
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