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From: [email protected] (Tom Tanida)
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Subject: rec.arts.disney FAQ (part 1a)
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Here is the rec.arts.disney FAQ for the month of September.  I hoped to
be a little farther with Part 2, but it's about 75% complete.  There
are three divisions: Part 1 has been split into two parts, posted
as Part 1a and Part 1b (you can remerge them) to keep them under 50K (although
I'm not sure how many News sites out there are limited to articles under
50K).

If you want the PostScript version, drop me a line.  Its formatting is
MUCH better than the text version.  I also stuck it into /pub/MSDOS_UPLOADS
on wuarchive.wustl.edu; we'll see how long it lasts there.

-Tom
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Frequently Asked Questions List For rec.arts.disney, part 1
Version 1.1, last revised 9/13/92

     This is part one of the FAQ file for rec.arts.disney.  I have tried to
include the questions and threads which arise most often, as well as some
interesting facts.  Most of the information came from articles posted to
rec.arts.disney since July 1990, about the time the group was started,
although I'm missing quite a few articles from early on.  Other information
came from various books and magazines.  Your input to this list is highly
appreciated.
     The purpose of this list is to reduce the number of redundant
questions posted to rec.arts.disney.  Personally, however, I would invite
discussion of questions included in this list if this list is not complete
enough.  For example, one of the questions lists the voices of popular
Disney characters and where to find more info, but if the character is not
listed here, I would still encourage you to post and ask, especially if the
character is more obscure.  Also, I couldn't possibly write the "complete
guide to taking kids to the Disney Theme Parks" because there is no truly
complete guide.  Although I have offered some information and advice in
part two of this list (the information which is most commonly suggested), I
would still welcome discussion of the topic since everybody has their own
opinions about what rides to go on, what to see, when to go, what
restaurants to eat at in the area, etc.  Again, however, I hope that this
list will reduce the amount of redundant information posted to the net.  I
also hope this list will provide a unified source of information about
Disney related material and provide a valuable reference for all.

     This is part one of the list, consisting of general topics and
questions, as well as some time critical information.  Part two of the
list, which is contained in a separate article, contains topics and
questions related to the theme parks, as well as miscellaneous trivia.

     There are three sub-parts:
          1) A list of the questions in this part
          2) Answers to General Questions
          3) Answers to Questions with Time-critical information
          
     Send comments, corrections, suggestions, and inside information to:
[email protected].  I am sure that no matter how long I work on this
that it will never be perfect, but it doesn't hurt to try.  :-)  If you
prefer CompuServe access, I'm at 76655,344.  On Prodigy I'm xgsn74a.  On
America On-Line, I'm TanidaT64.  On the Sierra Network, I'm at mailbox 2173
(Sierra1).  (Now all I need is GEnie and MCI Mail.)

     If you would like a PostScript version of this document, which has
much better formatting, feel free to send me a request; I can either mail
it to you, or we can find a mutual FTP site.  This document was originally
created in MS Word For Windows 2.0.

Part I- Questions

General questions:
1) What are the Disney animated feature films?   Which of the films have
     been released on videocassette?
2) Where can I get a copy of {Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, other hard to
     find video(s)}?
3) Where can I get Disney-related GIF pictures?
4) What are serigraph cels?  Are they "real" cels?
5) What art galleries sell Disney cels?
6) To what degree are computers being used in Disney animated films today?
6b) Since computers are being used quite a bit in Disney films now, does
     that mean there are no "genuine" cels from the movies?
7) I heard that Walt Disney is in cryogenic suspension.  Is this true?
8) Who did the voice of {Ariel, Belle, my favorite Disney character}?
9) How do I get a job working for Disney?
10) Is Goofy a dog, a horse, or what?
11) How can I get the song lyrics to {The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the
     Beast, etc.}?
12) What are the Magic Kingdom Club benefits?
13) What are the stockholder benefits?
14) What is Club 33?
15) What are the names of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid?
16) What are the Disney Stores?
17) Who are the "nine old men"?
18) Who are the current Disney animators?
19) Where can I get the movie poster for {Beauty and the Beast, other
     Disney movie}?
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?
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?

99) Where can I get more Disney info?
     - Includes books, publications, computer services, phone numbers, and
     addresses

Timely information:
1) What Disneyana shows are coming up?
2) What are some of the upcoming movie and video releases from the Walt
     Disney studios?
Part II - Answers to General Questions

1)  What are the Disney animated feature films?  Which of the films have
     been released on videocassette?

     Here is the *official* list, numbered and listed in chronological
order.  Other notable Disney films with Disney animation are included after
the list.  The factors in what constitutes an "animated feature film" are
the amount of screen time with animation on it, the total length of the
film, the quality of the animation, and what kind of a mood the person at
the Disney studios is in when they make the decision.  With each film, I
have made some notes regarding video release, Academy Awards, and other
trivia.

1) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (12/21/1937) - Granted a special Academy
          Award for screen innovation in 1938.
2) Pinocchio (11/13/1940) - Released on video (US) in 1986, the first
          Disney animated feature film to be released for sell-through.
          Won the Oscar for Best Song ("When You Wish Upon a Star"), and
          Best Original Score.
3) Fantasia (02/07/1940) - Released on video and LaserDisc (US) in 1991.
          The Academy granted a special award to Leopold Stokowski for
          "widening the scope of the motion picture as entertainment and as
          an art form" in 1941.  The music was conducted by Leopold
          Stokowski, and the narrator was Deems Taylor.  Fantasia was
          re-released in 1982 with an Irwin Kostal conducted soundtrack and
          narration by Hugh Douglas, but was subsequently restored.
4) Dumbo (10/23/1941) - Released on video (US) in 1987.  Won an Oscar for
          "Scoring of a Musical Picture" in 1941.
5) Bambi (08/13/1942) - Released on video (US) in 1988.  Also released on
          LaserDisc.
6) Saludos Amigos (02/06/1943)
7) The Three Caballeros (02/03/1945) - Released on video (US) in 1988 (?).
          This is somewhat of a sequel to Saludos Amigos.
8) Make Mine Music (04/20/1946) - Almost like a second Fantasia, but
          featuring more popular music in 10 shorter sequences, which lack
          the depth that Fantasia had.  The excellent 'Clair De Lune'
          sequence in this film was originally intended to be included in
          Fantasia.  It also included "Casey at the Bat."  Parts of this
          film have been released separately on video, under the titles
          "Willie, the Operatic Whale" and "Peter and the Wolf".  This film
          was never reissued in its original form.
9) Fun and Fancy Free (09/27/1947) - Contained the two stories "Mickey and
          the Beanstalk" and "Bongo," each of which have been recently
          released on video.
10) Melody Time (05/27/1948) - Some miscellaneous stories, including:  a
          story based on Johnny Appleseed; "Little Toot" (a tugboat);
          "Blame It On the Samba", featuring Donald Duck and Jose Carioca
          from The Three Caballeros; and "Bumble-Boogie," a jazz version of
          Flight of the Bumblebee.  This film was somewhat of a sequel to
          Make Mine Music, and also was never re-released in its original
          form.
11) The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (10/05/1949) - Released on video
          as separate short films, under the titles "The Legend of Sleepy
          Hollow" and "The Wind in the Willows."
12) Cinderella (06/22/1950) - Released on video (US) in 1988.  It has been
          said that this was Walt Disney's favorite film.
13) Alice in Wonderland (07/28/1951) - Released on video (US) in 1988 (?).
          Also released on LD.
14) Peter Pan (02/05/1953) - Released on video (US) in 1989.  Also released
          on LD.
15) Lady and the Tramp (06/16/1955) - Released on video (US) in 1987.
16) Sleeping Beauty (01/29/1959) - Released on video (US)  in 1987.
17) 101 Dalmatians (01/25/1961) - Released on video (US) in April, 1992.
18) The Sword in the Stone (12/25/1963) - Released on video (US) in 1988
          (?).
19) The Jungle Book (10/18/1967) - Released on video (US) in 1991.  Also
          released on LD.  This was the last film that Walt Disney worked
          on, as he died prior to its release.
20) The Aristocats (12/24/1970)
21) Robin Hood (11/08/1973) - Released on video (US) for rental in 1986;
          re-released on video and LD for sell-through in 1991.
22) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) - This was a compilation
          of the three stories "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree" (1966),
          "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" (1969), and "Winnie the
          Pooh and Tigger Too" (1974).  All of these have been released on
          video.
23) The Rescuers (06/22/1977)- This film was very successful in Europe
          during it's initial release, and has been released on video
          there.  It will be released on video in the US in September,
          1992.
24) The Fox and the Hound (07/10/1981)- At one time the film was stated by
          Disney publicists to be the 20th, then the 25th animated feature
          film.  The first major effort by the "new generation" of Disney
          artists.
25) The Black Cauldron (07/24/1985)- This was the first film to be released
          in 70mm since Sleeping Beauty.  Roy E. Disney, Walt's nephew,
          returned to the studios to contribute to the screenplay.  The
          film suffered from delays and a then record-cost of $25 million.
26) The Great Mouse Detective (07/25/1986) - Score by Henry Mancini.  This
          was released on video during the Summer of 1992.
27) Oliver and Company (1988)- Made $54M in it's initial release, which at
          the time was the highest box-office gross of any animated film in
          its first theatrical run.
28) The Little Mermaid (11/22/1989) - Released on video (US)  in 1990; also
          available on LD.  Won the Academy Awards for Best Original Score,
          and Best Song ("Under the Sea").  Grossed $89M in its initial
          release.
29) The Rescuers Down Under (11/23/1990) - Released on video and LD (US) in
          1991.  Disney's first official animated sequel.
30) Beauty and the Beast (11/15/1991) - Was nationally released on 11/23/91
          and will be released on video in the US at the end of October,
          1992.  Cost $30 million to produce.  It won the Academy Awards
          for Best Original Score, and Best Song (title track), and was the
          first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture.
31) Aladdin (Thanksgiving 1992)
32) King of the Jungle (late 1993)
33) Pocohontas (late 1994)

Here are some notable films and shorts that didn't make the Disney studio's
official list.  Because of space constraints, many shorts have been
omitted.

Ferdinand the Bull (1938) - Released on video with "Willie, the Operatic
          Whale."
The Reluctant Dragon (06/20/1941) - Released on video.
Victory Through Air Power (07/17/1943)
Song of the South (11/02/1946) - This has been released on video in Europe
          and Japan.  It won an Oscar for Best Song ("Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah").
          In addition, a special award was given to James Baskett for his
          role as Uncle Remus.
So Dear To My Heart (01/19/49) - Features Bobby Driscoll, who was the child
          actor in Song of the South, and provided the voice of Peter Pan.
          Set in 1903, it has much of the style of Song of the South in its
          mix of live-action and animation.
Lambert, the Sheepish Lion (1952) - Released on video with "Willie, the
          Operatic Whale."
Mary Poppins (08/29/64) - Nominated for Best Picture.  This was Julie
          Andrews' first movie, for which she won the Academy Award for
          Best Actress.  Mary Poppins also won for Best Song ("Chim-Chim-
          Cher-ee"), Best Score, Film Editing, and Special Visual Effects.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (10/07/71) - Won an Oscar for Special Visual
          Effects.  This has been released on video.
Pete's Dragon (11/03/77) - Released on video in 1991.
The Small One (1978) - A short film directed by Don Bluth.
Tron (1982)- Significant for its use of computer graphics and effects.
          This was released to the rental markets on video some time ago.
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) - Available on video.
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983) - Available on video.
The Brave Little Toaster (1988) - Released on video in 1991.
DuckTales: The Movie (1990) - Released on video.  Although full length,
          this isn't included because it did not meet "classic" animation
          standards (whatever that means).
The Prince and the Pauper (11/23/1990) - This was released in the theaters
          with The Rescuers Down Under.  It was released on video in 1991.

     Many films have been released in Japan and elsewhere on LaserDisc, and
such versions can be obtained via US dealers.  Films in this category
include: Lady and the Tramp, Song of the South, Dumbo, Sword in the Stone,
Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins (in letterboxed format).  Here are a couple of
dealers who may carry these titles:
     Laser Land
     1035 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.
     Campbell, CA
     (408)-253-3733  (San Francisco Bay Area)

     Laser & Video
     8780 Warner Avenue #9
     Fountain Valley, CA  92708
     (800)-342-9715  (mention you're looking for an import disc)

2) Where can I get a copy of {Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, other hard to
     find video(s)}?

     In general, the "premium" Disney animated feature films are released
for a limited time.  Like The Little Mermaid, that "limited time" may be a
matter of two years and 8.5 million copies, but after Disney decides to
stop taking orders and all the copies are sold, they are not replenished.
The only way to get the videos are: to search smaller, more obscure video
stores that might have some left over; to buy from somebody who has one and
is willing to sell (check out your favorite Disneyana convention- there are
often sellers there); to buy one from a used video store where somebody, by
some offbeat chance, has sold it to the store; to buy one from a place that
rents videos, and has multiple copies of the video you want (you might have
to negotiate with the owner); or to rent it and keep it and take the
extraordinarily high charge and whatever other penalty video stores dole
out for people who don't return their videos.  It might be hard to find a
good copy of an older film.
     Films known to be out of print: Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and
the Tramp, Cinderella, Fantasia (although this can still be easily found).
Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid have just about disappeared.
     Will Disney re-release the movies?  It's all up to speculation.  Some
contemplate a video re-release every 7 years or so, like the movies
themselves into the theaters; I've heard "official" Disney sources say
"never again," but similar sources have said that Fantasia would never be
released onto video, and that became the best selling video and LaserDisc
of all time.  Only time will tell.

3) Where can I get Disney-related GIF pictures?

     This question is not as simple as it sounds.  There are plenty of
Disney GIFs floating around, but there isn't any official way to get them.
Here are some common methods, however:

Internet FTP-  There isn't any "official" site for Disney GIFs.  Many GIFs
          sites have some in their collection.  tezuka.rest.ri.cmu.edu
          (128.2.209.227) has quite a few GIFs dedicated to the Disney
          Afternoon.  Others include: garfield.catt.ncsu.edu (152.1.43.23;
          GIFs, Disney related text files); calvin.nmsu.edu
          (128.123.35.150; some questionable quality Disney Afternoon
          digitized music); emx.cc.utexas.edu (128.83.186.11, some GIFs).
          There are also a few at wuarchive.wustl.edu (128.252.135.4),
          although you might have to search.  If you know of others, please
          send me their name (and IP address, if you have it), and I'll
          mention them here.

alt.binaries.pictures - This newsgroup will carry uuencoded versions of
          GIFs.  The biggest problem with this method is that not all news
          sites carry this group.

CompuServe- CompuServe has several graphics forums that carry Disney GIFs.
          One is the FLORIDA forum, which has a couple of Disney-dedicated
          sections.  Others include the COMART (Computer Art), QPICS (Quick
          Pics), and GALLERY (Graphics Gallery) forums (type GO GRAPHICS to
          see them all).  The biggest problem with CompuServe is that
          connect time is $12.80/hour at 2400 baud, and $22.80/hour at 9600
          baud.  This can make the GIFs quite expensive.
               As a side note here, I'd like to mention that in early 1990,
          all Disney GIFs were removed by CIS (CompuServe Information
          Services) due to legal concerns (they removed the GIFs
          voluntarily- not because Disney pressured them to do so).  After
          a period of time had gone by, Disney GIFs were allowed onto the
          forums again, as they had made an agreement with Disney that
          allowed CIS to carry GIFs of Disney characters, and gave Disney
          the right to disallow any given images at any time.  I have yet
          to witness a GIF be posted then pulled by Disney, but you never
          know.

America On-Line- AOL has quite a few GIFs that I haven't seen elsewhere,
          contributed by it's members.  This service is an "up-and-coming"
          alternative to Prodigy.  It costs $4.95/hour (with a $5.95
          monthly minimum that includes one hour of free service).  The
          user interface is quite nice (based on the GEOS software), but
          the file transfer protocol looks like some kind of Kermit
          implementation or derivative (read: SLOW), and you don't get a
          choice of protocols to use (you have to run their proprietary
          software, like Prodigy).

The Disney BBS - A bulletin board, run by Disney.  It's number is:
          (818)-567-4027.

4) What are serigraph cels?  Are they "real" cels?

     Serigraph cels are not real cels.  The serigraph process involves
creating a master cel by hand
and then using a serigraph machine, which lays down the colors, to make
copies.  It is a normal art process (meaning that serigraphs are "art"),
but in general, I wouldn't invest in serigraphs hoping to make huge amounts
of money like those who deal with real cels.  The current rate for Disney
serigraphs is $250 for "limited-editions" of 2500 pieces.  They are
generally unnumbered.
     Disney has also released a line of hand-painted cels and backgrounds,
around the price of $2000-3000 each.  These too are NOT cels- they are
painted by artists in the Disney Studio Art Program.  These are *numbered*-
i.e. you can see a number on the cel that looks like "322/500", which means
that the one you are looking at is number 322 out of an edition size of
500.  Some of the releases in this program include:  a scene from Fantasia
(Ben Ali Gator holding the Hyacinth Hippo aloft); a excellent Lady and the
Tramp (Lady and the Tramp at the spaghetti table); a scene from Pinocchio
(the Blue Fairy looking at both Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio on Gepetto's
bench); a scene from 101 Dalmatians (Pongo, Perdita, and puppies watching
TV).  I believe only the cels are hand-painted; the backgrounds are
lithographed (reproduced).  There are others as well.
     Here is a description of the different cel types sold by the Disney
Art Program taken from a brochure on Disney animation art from the
Disneyana store on Main Street at Disneyland:
     Production Cels - Original production cels are colorful paintings on
acetate, created by studio artists, then photographed and actually used in
a film or television program action sequence.  Disney Art Editions offers
these one-of-a-kind cels taken from more recent feature films and
television programs.
     Hand-Inked-Line Limited-Edition Cels - Since few production cels from
earlier animated features and shorts exist, Disney recreates cels of the
most classic moments in limited editions.  Hand-inked-line cels are made
using traditional animation techniques, exactly as the production cels were
originally made for so many classic Disney films. This includes tracing an
animation drawing onto acetate by hand with different color inks and hand-
painting it with gum or acrylic-based colors formulated exclusively in
Disney laboratories.  The work is done by a small cadre of Disney artists
who have kept this almost-forgotten art alive.  Some hand-inked-line cels
are also combined with backgrounds.
     Xerographic-Line Limited-Edition Cels - Xerographic-line cels, instead
of being hand-inked, are created by transferring the original animation
drawing to the acetate cels by a special six-step xerographic process, a
refinement pioneered by Walt Disney Studios in the late 1950s.  101
Dalmatians was the first feature film to be created entirely with this
revolutionary process.  Many of the cels are then enhanced with hand-inked
lines before being painted with Disney colors and combined with a
lithographic background.
     Serigraph Cels - Serigraph cels, or sericels, recreate images of
Disney's famed cast of characters.  To produce a sericel, Disney artists
create a hand-inked, hand-colored painting or model of Disney characters,
which is then transferred to the acetate cel by a silk-screen printing
process known as serigraphy.
     Notes from the brochure glossary:
     Cel:  An outline, or line drawing, of a character and sometimes
certain special effects, either hand-inked or xerographically transferred
onto a clear sheet of cellulose acetate.  The image is then painted on the
back side of the sheet.  Cels are mostly in two standard sizes: a 12-field,
about 12 by 10 inches; or 16-field, approximately 16 by 12 inches.
     Background:  A painting of a scene to be used as a background for the
animated action.  Thousands of cels may be photographed over a single
background to create one scene in an animated film.  A production
background is one actually used in a film.
     Cel Set-Up:  One or more cels overlaid on a background.
     Animation Drawing:  A pencil drawing on animation paper, created by
the animator and used as the basis for an image on a cel.
     Storyboard Drawing:  A drawing or story sketch made for the
storyboard, which conveys visually the original plot and action.  The
storyboard serves as a preliminary guide for those working on the film.
     Publicity Cel:  A cel not actually used in a film, but created instead
solely for publicity or promotional purposes.
     Limited-Edition Cel:  A cel created specifically for the collector
market in a pre-determined quantity.
     Model Sheets:  Drawings of a grouping of characters or a single
character in a variety of attitudes and expressions, create as a reference
guide for animators.

5) What art galleries sell Disney cels?

     Before I give you the list, I'll say a few words of advice about cel
collecting that echoes what many people have said on rec.arts.disney over
the years (or months):   Buy only what you like.  Don't get caught up in
"auction fever."  Many cels may not be worth close to their asking price.
Make sure you check the condition of the cel closely.  Cels that involve
popular scenes and characters, and have good views of the characters (e.g.
frontal view, both eyes showing) will be worth more.  Shop around.
Negotiate.
     If you're interested in more advice, I'd recommend getting a copy of
Storyboard magazine.  For info about getting this magazine, see question
#99 below.
     There are several types of cel set-ups available (listed here in rough
order of cost, from cheapest to most expensive): Full reproductions (e.g.
serigraphs, or hand-painted reproductions, such as those discussed in
question #3); actual movie cels with no backgrounds; actual movie cels with
lithographed (reproduced backgrounds); and actual movie cels with real
backgrounds.
     Some galleries also carry drawings, storyboards, etc.
     There are actually quite a few galleries.  Many are owned by people
who are simply interested in the field, like you and me; they're not
necessarily "big time" operations.  Here is a list I've drawn up (by no
means complete).  I've only listed phone numbers so that you can call and
get information regarding addresses/catalog pricing/etc.  Many places have
free catalogs.  I personally can't vouch for any of them, as I haven't
ordered anything except catalogs from any of these places (you might just
want to post to rec.arts.disney, and see what others who have had
experience buying cels might suggest).  Most of these were obtained from
Storyboard magazine.  I welcome additions to this list.

     Gallery               Phone
     All American          (800)-872-8850  (Fair Lawn, NJ)
          Collectibles
     Animation Alley       (800)-772-8666, (714)-776-8666  (Anaheim, CA)
     The Animation         (416)-928-2357
          Celection
     Animation Source      (203)-776-7111  (New Haven, CT)
     ArtWorks              (800)-535-5070  (Alexandria, VA)
     C.A. Brooks           (516)-487-3556  (New York, NY)
          Animation Art
     The Cartoon Art       (800)-245-6633  (Indian Wells, CA)
          Store
     Cartoon Kingdom       (609)-243-9960  (Princeton, NJ)
     The Cel Block         (800)-334-8799  (New Hope, PA)
     Circle Gallery        (several branches, including the Disneyland Hotel
                           complex)
     Cricket Gallery       (800)-BUY-CELS  (Atlanta, GA)
     Collector's           (818)-785-4080  (Studio City, CA)
          Paradise
     Gallery C             (919)-828-3165  (Raleigh, NC)
     Gallery In Motion     (800)-788-0445  (Kansas City, MO)
     Howard Lowery         (818)-972-9080  (Burbank, CA)
     Leslie Brooks         (718)-279-3861  (Little Neck, NY)
     Lewis Gallery         (805)-584-8462  (Simi Valley, CA)
     Lynne Novick          (609)-653-0770  (Linwood, NJ)
     Magic Moments         (603)-883-9770, (603)-888-3457  (Nashua, NH)
     Marina Fine Arts      (310)-305-7678  (Marina Del Rey, CA)
     Mike Cluff's          (805)-927-1250  (Cambria, CA)
     M.j.Manfred           (412)-561-6665  (Pittsburgh, PA)
     Mostly Art            (203)-348-6270  (Stamford, CT)
     Phillips              (212)-570-4830  (New York, NY)
          Collectibles
     Russ Wolkoff          (818)-752-1755  (Los Angeles, CA)
     San Francisco         (800)-8DAFFY8, (415)-441-8900  (S.F., CA)
          Animated Art,
          Inc.
     Saturday Morning      (518)-482-5405
          Animation
     Scott & Leslie's      (714)-538-6893  (Orange, CA)
     Seaside Art           (919)-441-5418  (Nags Head, NC)
     Silver Stone          (310)-598-7600  (Long Beach, CA)
          Gallery
     Stabur Corp.          (800)-346-8940, (313)-425-7940  (Livonia, MI)
     Stay Tooned Gallery   (708)-382-2357  (Barrington, IL), (708)-234-3231
                           (Lake Forest, IL)
     Sweatbox Art          (408)-225-9698  (San Jose, CA)
     Toys To Go            (215)-649-2555, (215)-649-8444  (Ardmore, PA)
     Vintage Animation     (213)-393-8666  (Santa Monica, CA)
          Gallery

     Cels are also sold at the Disney theme parks.  Serigraphs and cels are
sold at the Disney Stores (see question #14).  The Disney Store was selling
a line of production cels with reproduced backgrounds from The Little
Mermaid.

6) To what degree are computers being used in Disney animated films today?

     There seems to be a lot of confusion on this issue, partly because
Disney seems to be trying to remain at least a little secretive about the
exact processes they use.  But here's some information obtained and
consolidated from various sources, including the periodical Computer
Graphics World and some reference books on Disney animation and computer
graphics
     Much of the computer graphics work is done by the artists at Disney's
Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) department in Glendale, CA.  There were 14
animators and software engineers there for the production of Beauty and the
Beast (they're listed in the credits).
     Computers are used for several different purposes in Disney animation.
One purpose is to process the colorization of the "cels" (I put that in
quotes because while there still are pre-production cels, they don't look
like the final product- more on this in a moment).  Another purpose for
computers is for the generation of backgrounds.  A third purpose is for the
generation of certain types of animated objects.  A fourth purpose is for
simple modeling.  There are probably others.
     The colorization and compositing of the characters is the most notable
use, as it represents the biggest change in the state of the art of Disney
animation.  In the past, the animators would draw an image on the cel, and
pass the cel on to be carefully colored by hand.  (Note that after Sleeping
Beauty, however, Disney animators drew on paper, frame by frame, and had
their drawings transferred to cels via a xerography process to be
individually colored.)  Note that, in general, consecutive cels would use
the same colors (i.e. although a particular character wouldn't always be
the same color during the entire film depending on light and shadow, or
other Disney magic, the next frame of animation is often times very similar
to the frame before it).  This represented a lot of redundancy.
     With modern computer graphics, this process can be eliminated,
speeding up the rate of output significantly.  The title for the new system
is CAPS, which stands for "Computer Animation Production System."
Animators' drawings are transferred directly to a computer, where the
computer colors the image based on color models.  This is not an automatic
process, but a given palette can be repeatedly applied by the computer
artist far more quickly than an artist can color a bunch of cels by hand.
The last scene from The Little Mermaid (Ariel and Eric kissing) used the
process.  Most, if not all, of The Rescuers Down Under, and all of Beauty
and the Beast used the process.  This is *not* to say there is no coloring
of cels; models are needed for the computer.  In addition, there is still
quite a bit of cleanup work done by hand (though most of the final cleanup
in done on computer).
     There are other advantages of the process as well.  Since the images
are effectively digitized in a computer, they can be manipulated and merged
at will.  The impressive multiplane (3D) effect at the opening of Beauty
and the Beast, where the camera travels through a forest past an animated
waterfall took advantage of the CAPS process; in the past, a multiplane
effect would be difficult at best.  For example, the final scene in the
"Ave Maria" sequence from Fantasia, involved building a horizontal camera
crane, moving the camera along a track "through" panes of glass on which
the images of the forest, cathedral, and sunburst at the end, with the
panes of glass being yanked out of the way when they became out of focus.
Since then, multiplane techniques have improved, but none of these is as
easy as simply using a computer to move and blur images in pseudo-3D space.
Other advantages of CAPS include:  the ability to easily blur images that
are "out of focus" relative to the camera position, to blend (e.g. the
blush on Belle's cheeks) and to intricately shade the characters (e.g.
Belle and the Beast dancing in the ballroom- you were watching them, not
the spinning background, right? :-) ); and to combine images of different
sizes seamlessly (i.e. you can draw the image at any size and
enlarge/shrink to fit as necessary).
     Other miscellaneous benefits include access to a wider range of
colors (if you've used any 24-bit color computer paint/DTP program on a
Mac or PC, you can see how this works- you get 16.7 million exact colors
versus whatever number you can come up with just mixing paint), and the
coloring of the lines that border the characters (note the black lines
that border the characters in films after Sleeping Beauty- a Xerox process
was used that introduced this- it was something that annoyed Walt Disney
when it was introduced, but it helped speed up the production rate).
     Another significant use of computers is the generation of backgrounds.
Although 99% of the backgrounds are painted (and colored) by hand (and then
entered into the CAPS system), there are some notable exceptions.  (Note
that for a background, it's not necessarily better to color by computer
since an artist can paint with a brush just as well, if not better, and
there isn't a lot of redundancy since the same background is repeatedly
used; incidentally, there were 1300 background created by 14 artists for
Beauty and the Beast.)  The most notable exception to date is probably the
ballroom in Beauty and the Beast.  The spinning ballroom sequence was first
choreographed using Wavefront Technologies software on an SGI machine, then
modeled in 3D using the Alias software and finally rendered frame by frame
using the Renderman software (probably using some form of distributed
processing, or at least rendering different images on different computers).
The animators' drawings of Belle and the Beast were then merged normally
using CAPS.  In addition, a computer-rendered table was used in the "Be Our
Guest" sequence (the scene where Mrs. Potts is singing, with little tea-
cups circling her).  The staircase that Ariel runs down before first seeing
Eric with Vanessa in The Little Mermaid also was generated via computer.
     Yet another use of computers is for certain types of 3D objects.  The
modeling and rendering process is similar to that of the Beauty and the
Beast ballroom.  Some examples include: the gears in The Great Mouse
Detective during the chase scene at the climax; the carriage in The Little
Mermaid, external views of the villain's vehicle, and the Sydney opera
house in The Rescuers Down Under; the dancing forks on the cake chandeliers
in the "Be Our Guest" sequence in Beauty and the Beast.
     A final, minor use of computers, would be for simple modeling.  For
example, the ship at the beginning of The Little Mermaid was wireframe
modeled on computers, but was drawn by hand.  I'm sure the Disney artists
have found other ways to use computers to assist them, much in the same way
they might use clay models to visualize various objects, such as the
characters themselves.
     (I'd be interested in hearing about other uses, by the way.  In fact,
if there's a Disney artist out there reading this who has anything to add
to this description in general... :-) )

6b) Since computers are being used quite a bit in Disney films now, does
     that mean there are no "genuine" cels from the movies?

     Unfortunately, the answer is no, there are no more original, hand-
painted production cels that were used directly for on-screen images in any
Disney animated feature film after The Little Mermaid.  Hand-inked cels are
created as color models during the production process, and hand-inked cels
will probably be created for the purpose of auctioning backgrounds (note:
if you look closely through the Sotheby's catalogue for the recent Mermaid
auction, it is advertised as a background auction, not a cel auction).  For
the Sotheby's auction for Beauty and the Beast, Disney will be auctioning
genuine backgrounds with one-of-a-kind cels created by hand by Disney
artists based on the directing animator's drawings.  See also question #4
for a discussion of cel types.

7) I heard that Walt Disney is "cryopreserved"/"in cryogenic suspension."
     Is this true?

     No, this is an "urban legend," although a joke goes "Yes- he's in
suspended animation" :-).  Walt Disney died at 9:35 am on December 15,
1966, of lung cancer.  He was cremated (quite the opposite of being frozen,
ironically) and is buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA.
His parents are buried there as well.
     This rumor did not come about completely out of the blue, however.
Some of the reasons this rumor started were: there was a significant time
period between the time of Walt Disney's death and the public announcement
of his death; Walt himself is said to have shown an interest in cryogenics
in his final years (ref. the book Disney's World, see "Books" in question
#99, below); and even his animators have been quoted to say that it's an
interesting thought that Walt might someday return to "set things straight"
in the company.

8) Who did the voice of {Ariel, Belle, my favorite Disney character}?

     I can't include the voice of *every* Disney character here, but here
is a comprehensive list of the most popular characters.   One good
reference to the Disney movies is The Disney Studio Story, by Richard
Holliss and Brian Sibley, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 1988, ISBN
#0-517-57078-5. (See also "Books", in question #99, below).  If you're
looking for the voice of a more obscure character, just post.  You can also
ask me ([email protected]); I *might* be able to find out if it's not
*too* obscure.  :-)

This list is in approximate chronological order (by appearance).

Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney himself did the voices of both Mickey and Minnie
          in the early cartoons, including "Steamboat Willie."
          (Incidentally, "Plane Crazy" was Mickey's first cartoon,
          "Steamboat Willie" was the first cartoon with sound.)
Donald Duck: Initially voiced by Clarence Nash.  First appeared in "The
          Wise Little Hen."  Nash also voiced Donald in Mickey's Christmas
          Carol (1983), so he's been around for some time.
Goofy: Pinto Colving
Chip and Dale: (?)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Snow White: Adriana Caselotti; Prince:
          Harry Stockwell; Wicked Stepmother: Lucille La Verne
Pinocchio - Pinocchio: Dickie Jones; Jiminy Cricket: Cliff Edwards
Dumbo - Timothy: Edward Brophy; Stork: Sterling Holloway; Jim Crow: Cliff
          Edwards
Bambi - Thumper: Peter Behn; Bambi's Mother: Paula Winslowe
Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros - Joe Carioca: Jose Oliveira
Make Mine Music - Willie the Whale: Nelson Eddy
Song of the South - Brer Rabbit: Johnny Lee; Brer Bear: Nicodemus Stewart;
          Uncle Remus/Brer Fox: James Baskett.  The boy (Johnny) was played
          by a young Bobby Driscoll.
Fun and Fancy Free - ("Mickey and the Beanstalk")- Giant: Billy Gilbert
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - Ichabod was narrated and sung by
          Bing Crosby.  Toad: Eric Blore; Cyril (the horse): Pat O'Malley
Cinderella - Cinderella: Ilene Woods; Stepmother: Eleanor Audley; Fairy
          Godmother: Verna Felton.
Alice in Wonderland - Alice: Kathryn Beaumont; White Rabbit: Bill Thompson;
          Cheshire Cat: Sterling Holloway; Queen of Hearts: Verna Felton
Lambert, the Sheepish Lion (short)- Narrated by Sterling Holloway (Dumbo,
          Alice In Wonderland, Jungle Book).
Peter Pan - Peter: Bobby Driscoll; Wendy: Kathryn Beaumont; Captain
          Hook/Wendy's Father: Hans Conried; Mr. Smee: Bill Thompson
Lady and the Tramp - Lady: Barbara Luddy; Tramp: Larry Roberts;
          Peg/Darling/Siamese Cats: Peggy Lee
Sleeping Beauty - Aurora: Mary Costa; Phillip: Bill Shirley; Maleficent:
          Eleanor Audley
101 Dalmatians - Cruella DeVille: Betty Lou Gerson; Pongo: Rod Taylor;
          Perdita: Cate Bauer; Roger: Ben Wright; Colonel: J.Pat O'Malley
The Sword in the Stone -Wart: Ricky Sorenson; Archimedes: Junius Matthews;
          Merlin: Karl Swenson; Madame Mim: Martha Wentworth
Winnie the Pooh: Initially voiced by Sterling Holloway (who you'll see pop
          up quite a bit in this list of Disney voices).  The first two
          Pooh stories (Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree and Winnie the
          Pooh and the Blustery Day) were narrated by Sebastian Cabot (The
          Jungle Book).  Other voices: Christopher Robin: Jon Walmsley;
          Tigger: Paul Winchell
The Jungle Book - Mowgli: Bruce Reitherman (son of the director, Wolfgang);
          Baloo: Phil Harris; Bagheera: Sebastian Cabot; Kaa: Sterling
          Holloway; Shere Khan: George Sanders; Colonel Hathi: J. Pat
          O'Malley
The Aristocats - Duchess: Eva Gabor; Thomas O'Malley: Phil Harris;
          Roquefort (mouse): Sterling Holloway: Scat Cat: Scatman Crothers;
          title song sung by Maurice Chevalier
Robin Hood - Robin: Brian Bedford; Little John: Phil Harris (The Jungle
          Book, The Aristocats); Prince John: Peter Ustinov; Sir Hiss:
          Terry Thomas; Allan-a-Dale (rooster): Roger Miller; Maid Marian:
          Monica Evans: Sheriff: Pat Buttram; Friar Tuck: Andy Devine; Lady
          Kluck: Carole Shelley
The Rescuers - Bernard: Bob Newhart; Bianca: Eva Gabor; Madame Medusa:
          Geraldine Page; Penny: Michelle Stacy; Mr. Snoops: Joe Flynn;
          Orville: Jim Jordan
The Fox and the Hound -Tod: Mickey Rooney; Copper: Kurt Russell; Big Mama
          (owl): Pearl Bailey
The Black Cauldron - Voices included: John Hurt; Freddie Jones; Nigel
          Hawthorne
The Great Mouse Detective - Basil: Barrie Ingham; Dr. Dawson: Val Bettin;
          Ratigan: Vincent Price
Oliver and Company - Dodger: Billy Joel; Tito (Chihuahua): Cheech Marin;
          Georgette (poodle): Bette Midler
The Little Mermaid - Ariel: Jodi Benson; Sebastian: Samuel E. Wright;
          Ursula: Pat Carroll; Eric: Christopher Barnes; Scuttle: Buddy
          Hackett
The Rescuers Down Under - Bernard: Bob Newhart; Bianca: Eva Gabor; McLeach:
          (the) George C. Scott; Wilbur: John Candy; Jake: Tristan Rogers;
          Cody: Adam Ryen
Beauty and the Beast - Belle: Paige O'Hara; Beast: Robby Benson; Mrs.
          Potts: Angela Lansbury; Luminere: Jerry Orbach; Cogsworth: David
          Ogden Stiers; Gaston: Richard White; Lefou: Jesse Corti; Maurice:
          Rex Everhardt; Chip: Bradley Pierce; Wardrobe: JoAnne Worley
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp - Aladdin: Scott Winger; Genie: Robin Williams;
          Princess Jasmine: (speaking) Linda Larkin, (singing) Lea Salonga;
          Abu, the monkey: Frank Welker; Jaffar: Jonathan Freeman;  Iago:
          Gilbert Godfrey; Sultan: Douglas Seal

Other voices:
Darkwing Duck- Jim Cummings
Gosalyn (Darkwing Duck)- Christine Cavanaugh
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger (New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)- Jim Cummings
Uncle Scrooge (Mickey's Christmas Carol, DuckTales): Alan Young
Roger Rabbit: Charles Fleischer

Theme parks:
Sam the Eagle (from "America Sings"): Burl Ives
Robot-Pilot from "Star Tours": Paul Reubens ("Pee-Wee Herman")
Ghost Host ("Haunted Mansion"), narrator from "Adventure Through Inner
          Space": Paul Frees
Singing Statue in Haunted Mansion Graveyard (among others at Disneyland):
          Thurl Ravenscroft

9) How do I get a job working for Disney?

     Of course, the answer to this depends on what you want to do.
     All Disney employees go through a training program which introduces
them to the Disney philosophy and some of the history of the company.
     If you're looking for a summer job at Walt Disney World, consult with
"Central Casting," located near the Disney Village, where you can get an
application.  Or you can write to "Professional Staffing", c/o WDW, at the
address in question #99 below.  At Disneyland, go to the customer relations
desk near the fire station on Main Street.  If you do get a summer job,
you'll probably be making minimum wage (and shaving regularly, since facial
hair is not allowed if you're in the public eye- although animators at WDW
seem to be an exception).
     To get a job at the Disney Store, simply request a job application,
preferably from the store manager.  They aren't always hiring, but like
most retailers, will hire more employees for the Christmas Season.  When a
new Disney Store is opened, a "Casting Call" advertisement is placed in the
local paper, and they will interview 300-400 people for 20-25 positions.
When a position becomes available, the hiring ratio is 15-20 interviews for
one Cast Member.  For more information on what's it's like to work at  the
Disney Store, see question #16, below.
     If you're interested in animation, you need to be talented and lucky.
It helps if you attended the California Institute of the Arts ("CalArts"),
which Walt Disney helped found, and currently has 900 students and five
schools (art, dance, music, film video, theater).  I suspect Disney
currently helps to fund CalArts.  If you didn't attend CalArts, some other
prestigious school of art with some animation training will probably do
(some of the animators were hired out of the University of California at
Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, and the Art Center at
Pasadena).  If you do get a job as an animator, you'll probably start out
by working on "tweening" (i.e. drawing cels that lie in sequence between
the cels produced by the primary animators), so you won't have a lot of
creative freedom, and you'll probably be quite busy (i.e. working longer
than 8 hour days on a regular basis).  Show promise, get noticed, and the
sky's the limit.  At the very least, you get your name in the credits.  :-)
     An address to try writing to regarding employment opportunities with
the studios would be:
               Walt Disney Studios
               1400 Flower Street
               Glendale, CA 91221

10) Is Goofy a dog, a horse, or what?

     Goofy is a dog.  He originally started life as "Dippy Dawg" early in
the history of the Disney studios, in both comic strips and short films,
but evolved into "Goofy" by 1934.
     This begs the question "well, if Pluto is a dog too, then why don't
they act the same (e.g. why does Pluto not talk, why doesn't Goofy walk on
all fours, etc.)?"  My answer to that is because that's the way Walt wanted
it.  :-)  Pluto is more of a pet to Mickey; Goofy is simply more
individualistic and anthropomorphised.  In addition, they're both different
breeds of dog. :-)  (I won't even get into the thread about how Goofy dated
Clarabelle Cow.)

11) How can I get the song lyrics to {The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the
     Beast, etc}?

     Some of the lyrics to The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast are
available via anonymous FTP at garfield.catt.ncsu.edu.  If you can't FTP,
send me e-mail ([email protected]) and I can mail them to you.
     Otherwise, you can order the sheet music from the Hal Leonard
Publishing Corporation, 7777 West Bluemound Road, P.O. Box 13819,
Milwaukee, WI 53213.  There is also The Illustrated Disney Song Book which
is published by Random House, Inc., of New York, NY, with the ISBN #0-394-
50745-2.  It contains the lyrics (and piano music) to many of the most
popular Disney songs.  There is a "New" Illustrated Disney Song Book as
well (bibliographical reference at the end of this question).  In addition,
the address to the Walt Disney Music Company is given in question #99,
below.
     There is quite a bit of Disney music available on CD and cassette; if
there is a demand for it, I'll add a list of Disney music to this list.
Disneyland/Buena Vista Records and Tapes (Burbank, CA 92521) is the
"official" label that distributes the majority of the music.

The New Illustrated Disney Songbook, introduction by Steven Spielberg
     Abrams, New York, 1986
     ISBN 0-810-90846-8 (Abrams)
     ISBN 0-881-88467-7 (Hal Leonard)
Notes: For voice and piano; includes chord symbols and guitar chord
diagrams.  Presents in sheet music format about eighty songs from such Walt
Disney movies as "Cinderella," "Dumbo," and "Mary Poppins."  215 pages.

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13) What are the stockholder benefits?

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

     From: [email protected] (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
([email protected]).)
     Here is some information from a brochure about Club 33, which was
posted to rec.arts.disney by David Mikkelson
([email protected]) 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
([email protected]) 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 [email protected]):
          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 [email protected].  The address
of the list (not for maintenance, such as subscribing or unsubscribing), is
[email protected].
     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 [email protected].  The address of
the list (not for maintenance, such as subscribing or unsubscribing), is
[email protected].

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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Frequently Asked Questions List For rec.arts.disney, part 2
Version 0.9, last revised 9/13/92

     This is part two of the FAQ file for rec.arts.disney.  I have tried to
include the questions and threads which arise most often, as well as some
interesting facts.  Most of the information came from articles posted to
rec.arts.disney since July 1990, about the time the group was started,
although I'm missing quite a few articles from early on.  Your input to this
list is highly appreciated.
     The purpose of this list is to reduce the number of redundant
questions posted to rec.arts.disney.  Personally, however, I would invite
discussion on questions included in this list if this list is not complete
enough.  For example, one of the questions in part one lists the voices of
popular Disney characters and where to find more info, but if the character
is not listed here, I would still encourage you to post and ask, especially
if the character is more obscure.  Also, I couldn't possibly write the
"complete guide to taking kids to the Disney Theme Parks" because there is
no truly complete guide.  Although I have offered some information and
advice here (the information here is that which is most commonly
suggested), I would still welcome discussion on the topic since everybody
has their own opinions about what rides to go on, what to see, when to go,
what restaurants to eat at in the area, etc.  Again, however, I hope that
this list will reduce the amount of redundant information posted to the
net.  I also hope this list will provide a unified source of information
about Disney related material and provide a valuable reference for all.

     This is part two of the list, consisting of general topics and
questions, as well as some time critical information.  Part one of the
list, which is contained in a separate article, contains general topics and
questions and timely information.

     There are three sub-parts:
          1) A list of the questions alone
          2) Answers to Theme Park Questions
          3) Answers to questions about Disney Trivia

     Send comments, corrections, suggestions, and inside information to:
[email protected].  I am sure that no matter how long I work on this
that it will never be perfect, but it doesn't hurt to try.  :-)  If you
prefer CompuServe access, I'm at 76655,344.  On Prodigy I'm xgsn74a.  On
America On-Line, I'm TanidaT64.  On the Sierra Network, I'm at mailbox 2173
(Sierra1).  (Now all I need is GEnie and MCI Mail.)

     If you would like a PostScript version of this document, which has
much better formatting, feel free to send me a request; I can either mail
it to you, or we can find a mutual FTP site.  This document was originally
created in MS Word For Windows 2.0.

Part I- Questions

Theme park questions (those marked with * can be found in the Disneyland
FAQ, from [email protected]):

*1) What are the park hours?
*2) What rides are currently shut down for refurbishing?  What current
     construction is going on?
*3) What are the current prices at {WDW, Disneyland}?
*4) How do I beat the crowds?
*5) If I've been to the Magic Kingdom in WDW, what parts of Disneyland can
     I skip?
*6) Where should I stay when visiting {WDW, Disneyland}?
7) What's the best time to go to {WDW, Disneyland}?
8) My child is 3 years old.  Is that old enough to enjoy Disneyland/WDW?
9) What are good attractions to take younger children to?
10) Other considerations for children (strollers, etc.)
11) Some interesting things to look for at the theme parks
12) Differences between the Magic Kingdom at WDW and Disneyland
13) Who created the music from the Main Street Electrical Parade?
14) What is SpectroMagic at Walt Disney World?
15) What is Fantasmic! at Disneyland?  How do I beat the crowds?
16) What is a "Character Breakfast"?
17) What is the Disney Vacation Club?
18) What are some good guide books on travel to {WDW/Disneyland?

Other facts (proposed):

1) A Disney lexicon
2) Technical errors in Disney animated feature films
3) List of Jungle Cruise jokes
4) Misc trivia
Part II- Answers to Theme Park Questions

Theme park questions:
The answers to questions #1-6 for Disneyland are in the Disneyland FAQ,
available from [email protected], posted monthly.

*1) What are the park hours?

     See the Disneyland FAQ for the Disneyland hours.
     If someone out there has a long term WDW schedule, I'd be interested
in putting it here.  In the meantime, the hours vary depending on the time
of year, even between the three parks at WDW, so you can call WDW directly
at (407)-824-4321 to get the exact hours.  Note that the Main Street
section of the Magic Kingdom at WDW will often open 30 minutes to an hour
ahead of the official opening time.

*2) What rides are currently shut down for refurbishing?  What current
     construction is going on?

     If there's someone out there who regularly goes to WDW and is willing
to keep the group updated, here's a big chance to help out. :-)
     Otherwise, you can contact the respective theme parks directly.  The
number for Disneyland is (714)-999-4565.  WDW: (407)-824-4321

*3) What are the current prices at {WDW, Disneyland}?

     The following table lists prices for Passports to WDW.  If staying at
a Disney resort, you may benefit if you can find a package deal that
includes lodging and a passport.

Passport type        General       MKC Club Members
                     Public
Five Day Super       $152 plus tax $147 plus tax
Pass, guest
Five Day Super       $120 plus tax $115 plus tax
Pass, child (3-9)
Four Day Super       $116 plus tax $111 plus tax
Pass, guest
Four Day Super       $90 plus tax  $85 plus tax
Pass, child (3-9)
Annual Passport,     $190 plus tax $175 plus tax
guest
Annual Passport,     $165 plus tax $155 plus tax
child
One-day, one park    $33 plus tax  $31.02 plus tax
ticket, guest
One-day, one park    $26 plus      $24.20 plus tax
ticket, child        tax

Taken from the MKC price guide:
     A Five Day Super Pass includes unlimited admission to the Disney-MGM
Studios Theme Park, Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot Center any five days with
no expiration date.  Plus unlimited admission for seven days to Typhoon
Lagoon, Rver Country, Discovery Island and Pleasure Island (valid for seven
days after first visit to Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot Center or the Disney-
MGM Studios Theme Park).  It also includes unlimited use of the
transportation system linking the parks.
     A Four Day Super Pass is the same as the Five Day, just for four days
instead of five.
     An Annual Passport includes twelve months of unlimted admission to the
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot Center
during regular operating hours.  It also includes special advance
reservation privileges for Walt disney World restaurants, free parking and
unlimited use of the transportation system linking the Parks.
     A One-Day One Park Ticket includes one day's admission to either the
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, Magic Kingdom Park or Epcot Center and bus
transportation between the Transportation and Ticket Center, and Magic
Kingdom Park, Epcot Center or the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park.

*4) How do I beat the crowds?

     One of the best strategies is to arrive early, before the park opens.
An hour after opening is too late, by then, the lines have built up to a
full frenzy.  Another strategy, generally for those without kids, is to
take on the more popular rides late in the evening (after 9pm, through
midnight, if you're there at the time of year when the park is open late).
Also, the lines do shorten a little during major shows (the Main Street
Electrical Parade, SpectroMagic at WDW, or Fantasmic! at Disneyland) and
during dinner time.

*5) If I've been to the Magic Kingdom in WDW, what parts of Disneyland can
     I skip?

*6) Where should I stay when visiting {WDW, Disneyland}?

7) What's the best time to go to {WDW, Disneyland}?

     For WDW, here's a quick and dirty table, from best to worst:
     1) October, through a week before Christmas, except Thanksgiving
     2) Post New Years through a couple weeks before Easter
     3) Post Easter through Memorial Day
     4) President's Day weekend
     5) Spring Break week (the week up to and including Easter)
     6) Memorial Day through the end of Summer
     7) Thanksgiving weekend
     8) Christmas through the New Year

     Note that on the holidays themselves (e.g. Christmas) there will be
periods where the park is nearly empty while people celebrate (e.g.
Christmas morning)..

8) My child is 3 years old.  Is that old enough to enjoy Disneyland/WDW?

     As always, it depends on the kids and the patience of the parent.  Two
or three is about a minimum age (otherwise, the child is pretty much just
along for the ride), but even children this young can get quite a bit of
enjoyment from the visit.  Children of this age might enjoy meeting the
characters (in the park, or at a Character Breakfast (see #16 below)), and
some of the milder rides.  Detracting from the enjoyment would be the
patience of the kids waiting in line for the rides; you probably know how
to judge/handle your own child's patience levels better than I do.  :-)
     To fully appreciate Disneyland/WDW, seven or so is probably a better
age.

9) What are good attractions to take younger children to?

     (I'll take younger to mean below 5 years of age here.)
     Almost always OK:
     Jungle Cruise
     Swiss Family Treehouse (though some find this too dull and crowded)
     Dumbo
     It's A Small World
     Peter Pan's Flight
     PeopleMover
     Walt Disney World/Disneyland Railroad
     Mickey's Starland Show (WDW)
     Country Bear Jamboree
     Tom Sawyer's Island
     Cinderella's Carousel
     Journey Into Imagination (EPCOT)
     Kitchen Caberet (EPCOT)
     Universe of Energy (EPCOT)
     The Great Movie Ride (Disney-MGM)
     Disney Animation Tour (Disney-MGM)
     Anything in the EPCOT World Showcase, with the possible exception of
          the Norway Maelstrom ride.
     
     Possible fright factor:
     Haunted Mansion
     Tea Cups (motion sickness)
     Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (not as wild as the name suggests)
     Space Mountain
     Star Tours
     Captain EO (I'd be wary of the volume)
     Pirates of the Caribbean (can be threatening to the unaware, includes
          a couple of plunges)
     Body Wars (EPCOT; can be generally nauseating to people of any age)

     As always with kids, your mileage may vary; a good strategy would be
to start with the milder rides and work your kid up to more "aggressive"
rides if you think they're up to it.
     Also note that meeting Disney characters themselves is not a given;
some kids can be terrified of a gigantic Mickey or Goofy.  Start from a
distance and work forward.
     There is a "fright factor" chart in the 1992 edition of the Unofficial
Guide to Walt Disney World, by Bob Sehlinger (see question #18 for a list
of guide books).

10) Other considerations for children (strollers, etc.)

     (This question may be broken up and expanded to include phone numbers
and specific locations in the future.)
     Physical health: In the summer months especially at WDW, it is easy
for kids (and adults) to get sunburned and dehydrated.  Bring along plenty
of bottled water (much better than sugary sodas) and sunscreen; with the
crowds you'll otherwise have to stand in line at the refreshment stands or
drinking fountains, and if it's a hot day, you might have to stop often.
Also guard against blisters (use broken-in shoes and consider two pairs of
thin socks over one pair of thick socks).  Make note of the First Aid
centers (there is one in each of the three theme parks).
     Temperment:  It's up to you, the parent to keep your temper.  It might
not be easy, given the crowds and the long waits for certain rides, the
heat, etc.  The best thing to do is to make sure you enjoy yourself.
Maximizing your vacation is not a matter of cramming yourself on as many
rides as possible: it's a good idea, especially with kids, to take time out
for a breather periodically (not just standing in line).  Find a place to
sit down with some ice cream, or even return to the hotel room after lunch
for a short nap.
     Strollers: Strollers are available for rent at each of the theme
parks.  The stroller centers are near the entrances, and the process of
getting a stroller is fairly quick and easy.  Rule number one is to keep
your receipt.  Rule number two is to keep your receipt (and don't keep it
in the stroller itself).  It's easy for your stroller to get swiped- not
because there are roving packs of stroller thieves, but because people
might mistake your stroller for theirs.  If this should happen, you can go
to the stroller center, show your receipt, and get a new one (they won't
charge you to replace it).  A good idea is to attach something to the
stroller that will uniquely identify it as yours (nothing of great value,
of course), such as a piece of paper with your name on it or a bright
scarf.
     Babysitting services:  There aren't any services inside the parks
themselves, but there are childcare services at the resorts.  In general,
you must have a reservation.  They can be expensive (e.g. $6 per hour, with
an $18 minimum), but include free video games, Dsiney movies, games and
activities, and visits by a Disney character each night.  They accept kids
from 3-12 years of age.  There is also a "Fairy Godmother" service
available (also not cheap), who will come to your room at any hour of the
day, 24 hours a day, and can even take care of your pet.
     Infants/Toddlers:  All of the theme parks have Baby Care services,
which have everything you need for changing diapers, making formula, etc.
Supplies for purchase can be found at these places as well.
     Lost children:  You may or may not be surprised at how easy it is to
get your child lost.  When you exit rides and shows, you should take your
child by the hand to make sure they don't get lost in the bustle of people
exiting.  Also keep in mind there may be more than one exit to a bathroom;
should your child wander out of the one you don't expect, he or she may
find themselves to be lost.  Also keep track of your kids during parades-
they might otherwise wander off while trying to get a better viewpoint.

11) Some interesting things to look for at the theme parks

     WDW:
     Hidden Mickeys <list being compiled>
     
     Disneyland:
     - The Park Entrance, designed to look like a red carpet
     - Apartment above the Disneyland Fire Station; apartment in the fourth
          floor of the Castle; offices above Main Street
     - The names on the windows on the second story of the buildings on
          Main Street.  These are named for notable people who were
          involved in the creation of Disneyland.
     - The Disney Gallery, above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans
          Square, of interest to those into animation
     - Telegraph operator at Frontierland/New Orleans Square, which types
          out a Morse code version of Walt's opening day speech
     - The Club 33 entrance, at New Orleans Square, near the Blue Bayou
          restaurant
     - The Haunted Mansion knight
     - Snow White's Grotto, to the right of the Castle before you enter
          Fantasyland.  Note the song in the Wishing Well.  Also note the
          dwarves are the same size as Snow White.
     - Platform where Tinkerbell lands as the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks
          begin; a fort tower located behind the Frontierland buildings
          hidden by trees, where she slams into some mattresses at the end
     - Infrared sensor bathrooms, located near Videopolis, which turn the
          water on when you put your hands under the faucet, and flush the
          toilets when you step away
     - Paul Reuben (Pee-Wee Herman) as the voice of the pilot of Star
          Tours.


12) Differences between the Magic Kingdom at WDW and Disneyland

13) Who created the music from the Main Street Electrical Parade?

     The music, which is titled "Baroque Hoedown," was written by Jean-
Jacques Perry and Gershon Kingsley.  The electronically synthesized version
which you hear during the parade was arranged and performed by Don Dorsey,
noted synthesizer performer.
     The introduction, as the music starts:
          "Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls
          Disneyland proudly presents
          Our spectacular festival paegent of nighttime magic
             and imagination
          In thousands of sparkling lights and electro-syntho-magnetic
             musical sounds
          The Main Street Electrical Parade!"
     Incidentally, you can request a summary of the parade with a
description of each of the floats from Disneyland Guest Relations via mail.
(Unfortunately, I lost my summary, but it was probably out of date anyway,
as the parade changes periodically.)
     The soundtrack to the The Main Street Electrical Parade is available
on two different albums: the Fantasmic! soundtrack (Disneyland Records and
Tapes, DIDX 013173) and the "Music of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and
Epcot Center" soundtrack (Disneyland Records and Tapes, CD-007).  The
Fantasmic! soundtrack's version is more current.

14) What is SpectroMagic at Walt Disney World?

     SpectroMagic at WDW is the successor to the Main Street Electrical
Parade.  It use fiber optics and live costumed actors and, like the Main
Street Electrical Parade, features floats of varying themes.  Opinions on
SpectroMagic being better than the Electrical Parade vary.

15) What is Fantasmic! at Disneyland?  How do I beat the crowds?

     Incidentally, there is a Fantasmic! soundtrack available, which also
includes the full soundtrack to the Main Street Electrical Parade (it's
more up to date than the version included on the "Music of Disneyland, Walt
Disney World, and Epcot Center" album released in 1990).  Unfortunately,
the only place I've seen this sold is at Disneyland itself, but if anyone
reading this knows where else it can be found, drop me a line.

16) What is a "Character Breakfast"?

     A "Character Breakfast" is a breakfast held at specific locations
early in the day where you (and your kids, of course) have the opportunity
to eat breakfast while meeting popular Disney characters.  They are held at
different locations (listed below).  Some locations need a reservation in
advance. They do cost a little extra (around $10 for adults), but kids
under 3 eat free, and kids 3-11 eat at reduced children's rates (around
$6-7).  All of the characters come and visit every table, so there is no
pushing and shoving to meet them.  There are also Character Brunches and
Dinners, also included below.  Young kids generally *love* this.

Location            Time          Notes
Contemporary        8-11 am       No reservations
Resort:
Contemporary Cafe
(WDW)
Disney Beach Club:  7:30-11am     No reservations
Cape May Restaurant
(WDW)
Dolphin Hotel:      Th,Su 8:30a-  Reservations: (407)-934-4085
Ristorante          12:30p
Carnevale (WDW)
Grand Floridian:    7:30-noon     Reservations: (407)-824-2383
1900 Park Fare
(Breakfast)
Grand Floridian:    5-9 pm        Reservations: (407)-824-2383.
1900 Park Fare                    $18 adults, $9 children.
(Dinner)
Pleasure Island:    8:30 am       Reservations: (407)-934-7639
Empress Lilly       seating,
Riverboat (WDW)     10:30 am
                    seating
Polynesian Resort:  7:30-10:30    Reservations: (407)-824-1391
Tangaroa Terrace    am
(WDW)
Stargate Restaurant until 11am    Counter-eatery; no reservations;
(EPCOT)                           not necessary to purchase
                                  anything
Swan Hotel: Garden  W,Sa 8-11am   No reservations.  Info:
Grove (WDW)                       (407)-934-1281
Tomorrowland        7:30-10am     Exclusive to those who get this
Terrace, in WDW                   as part of a package; early
                                  admission to park with voucher
WDW Village: Chef   5:30-10 pm    Better than average food, but you
Mickey's Village                  only get to meet Mickey.
Restaurant
Disneyland Hotel,   7:30-10 am    Contact the hotel for exact
Disneyland                        information
Plaza Inn,          7:30-10 am    No reservations
Disneyland

     This information is probably incomplete, as I suspect WDW/Disneyland
change their schedules and add and delete locations.  It might be a good
idea to check with your hotel (if it's a Disney resort) or the Guest
Relations of  the park you will be visiting (see question #99 in part 1 of
the FAQ for phone numbers).

17) What is the Disney Vacation Club?

     There was a thread on this in mid-March 1992.  Here are two key
messages here:

          From: [email protected] (Tom Nederost)
          Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
          Subject: Re: Buying Vacations
          Message-ID: <[email protected]>
          Date: 4 Mar 92 20:37:59 GMT
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          The "buy a vacation" concept you mentioned is the Disney
          Vacation Club at Walt Disney World.  Disney is being very
          careful not to use the terminology of "timeshare" or
          "interval ownership" with this project, but in essense, the
          Disney Vacation Club is another variation on the timeshare
          concept.
          
          I toured the DVC in January.  DVC is a large complex of
          condo-type units clustered around the western side of the
          Lake Buena Vista Golf Course and directly south of Port
          Orleans.  Disney is selling a 50 year ownership interest in
          the Disney Vacation CLUB...not in a particular timeshare
          unit as is more common in the timeshare industry.
          
          For a minimum investment of about $12,500, a DVC member gets
          a set number of points to use toward accommodation purchases
          each year for 50 years.  They have studio, one, two, and
          three bedroom units...all the units are beautiful finished
          inside with attractive landscaping and golfcourse or water
          views.  The units feature ceramic tile baths (some with
          separate tub and shower) and corian countertops in the
          kitchens.  The studio is rather small (smaller than a hotel
          room at Disney World) but the other size units feature a
          full kitchen and living area and are quite spacious.
          
          A DVC member can request any size unit at any time during
          the year...no minimum stays.  You can come several times
          each year as long as you have enough points left.  The
          larger the unit, the more points it costs for each night
          your stay there.  For example, a studio may cost 100 points
          per night and a 3 bedroom "Grand Villa" may cost 400 points
          per night.
          
          Disney has also established about 5 different "seasons."  A
          studio unit during the "value season" (least popular time)
          may cost 100 points per night, but the same size unit during
          the "holiday season" (Christmas and Easter) may cost 300
          points per night.
          
          The minimum ownership interest requires about a $12k
          investment, however, memberships can cost much more (I think
          $60k was the max)...for that investment, you'd receive
          enough points to stay in a three bedroom unit for 7 days
          during the "holiday season."
          
          There is no daily maid service provided at the DVC and there
          is a yearly maintenance fee (which wasn't all that cheap
          from what I remember).
          
          Disney is selling the DVC memberships like hot cakes, but I
          didn't find the concept all that appealing.  There is no
          real ownership interest in real property and it reverts back
          to Disney in 50 years.  Also, reservation requests are on a
          first come, first served basis.  If all the units are
          reserved during the week you want to visit, you're out of
          luck.
          
          The other project Disney is working on is it's new city
          called "Celebration." This city will be built on Disney
          World's southernmost property...near the intersection of US
          192 and I-4.  This will be a city of about 20,000 people.
          Disney is not building it as a vacation or second home
          community... they want permanent residents there.
          
          The entire project is still under governmental review and
          Disney has received a lot of criticism for some of it's
          planning.  Disney is planning to build both multi-family and
          single family residences in four residential villages which
          surround a town center.  Disney has not official release
          much information on this project.  I have read the
          Development of Regional Impact report that Disney had to
          file with the Osceola County Planning Committee and could
          speculate that the firsthousing won't be available in
          "Celebration" until the '94-'95 time frame and will continue
          to be developed until 2010.
          
          Although Disney won't release any pricing information, the
          DRI did give some indication of what the average
          construction costs would be.  From that, I can speculate
          that the CHEAPEST condo at Celebration will start at $125k
          and the CHEAPEST single family house at $200k.  Rest assured
          they'll be some Million dollar beauties there as well.
          
          IMHO, The Disney Vacation Club is not for me.  Celebration
          sounds more appealing but will certainly put a dent in my
          wallet.
          
          Tom
          [email protected]

          From: [email protected] (Chris Harrower)
          Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
          Subject: Buying Vacations
          Message-ID: <[email protected]>
          Date: 6 Mar 92 15:02:38 GMT
          Sender: [email protected]
          Lines: 87
          
           > Any comments?
          
          On Monday I had a chance to visit the Preview Center at the
          Vacation Club Resort (VCR).  Unlike other timeshares, you
          are not locked into a specific time period or length of stay
          each year. Disney has developed a system where you purchase
          points, then use those points for each stay at the VCR.
          (Like other timeshares you are actually purchasing just a
          small percentage of one of the buildings at the VCR.  But
          here, you can stay at any size property anywhere at the
          VCR).
          
          Heres a rundown of how the point sytem works. At the VCR you
          purchase points which are allocated yearly. A minimum
          purchase of 230 points is required.  Each night of a stay
          requires a certain number of points. Daily point values are
          based on unit type and season, and follows the chart below.
          (In the chart the first number is the points required on a
          Sun-Thur stay, the second for Fri-Sat).
          
          SEASON          Studio    1 Bedroom   2 Bedroom   Grand
          Villa
          
          Adventure       7/17       14/35        19/47        31/77
          
          Choice          8/21       17/42        23/57        37/92
          
          Dream           10/25      20/50        27/67        45/112
          
          Magic           11/28      23/57        31/77        52/130
          
          Premier         15/38      31/77        42/105       68/170
          
          Adventure season is 1/1-1/31, 9/1-9/30 and 12/1-12/14.
          Choice season is 10/1-11/25, 11/29-11/30 and 12/15-12/23.
          Dream season is 2/1-2/15, 5/1-6/10, 8/16-8/31.
          Magic season is 2/16-4/11, 4/26-4/30, 6/11-8/15 and 11/26-
          11/28.
          Premier season is 4/12-4/25 and 12/24-12/31.
          
          Note that these dates will change based on Spring Vacation
          and Thanksgiving.
          
          Studios, which are about the size of a hotel room include a
          microwave, coffee maker and refridgerator and sleeps four.
          The one bedroom units include a full kitchen and living room
          (with a sofa bed), and also sleeps four.  The two bedroom
          units are a combination of a studio and one bedroom unit and
          sleeps eight.  (I did not get to see the Grand Villas, but
          know they are two floors and sleep 12).
          
          You can plan your trip for whenever you like for however
          number of nights you want (based on availability).
          Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.  You
          can "borrow" up to half your alloted yearly points from the
          following year, or you can "bank" unused points to the
          following year (with some resrictions).
          
          For example:  You purchase 300 points.  This entitles you to
          300 points per year until 2042, when the plan ends. In 1992,
          you book a five day stay (Sun-Fri) in October in a one
          bedroom home in January (14x5=70 points), and a three day
          weekend in late December in a studio (2x38 plus 15 = 91
          points). That's 161 points all together.  You can bank all
          139 remaining points for 1993 if you do so by July 1st 1992.
          If you delay in banking your points some will be lost.  If
          you do bank your points, you will have 439 for 1993.
          
          You must purchase at least 230 points.  Each point costs $51
          (a one time purchase). Additionally there is a yearly charge
          of about $2.45 per point for expenses (mainatnance, taxes,
          the reservationists, etc).  This yearly charge will vary.
          
          Until 2000, you will also receive special daily passes to
          the MK, the Studios and EPCOT. Unlike other one day passes
          these can be used in more than one park on the same day, but
          they can only be used while staying at the VCR. You receive
          one pass for every night spent in a Studio, two for each
          night at the 1 bedroom units, three passes for each night at
          2 bedroom units and four passes for each night in the Grand
          Villas.
          
          (IMO, for someone who normally travels to WDW for about 14
          days/year in the off season and stays on property, this deal
          looks good.  Assuming you stay in a studio, you would be
          able to do it with just the minimum number of points.  On
          the other hand, you will loose the variety of sampling the
          other Disney Resorts, the beach area is tiny, and although
          bus service will be provided, the location of the Resort
          dosen't provide easy access to either EPCOT or the MK.
          Also, the one bedroom units are spacious and VERY nice.
          After seeing them you may not want to stay in a studio).

18) What are some good guide books on travel to Walt Disney
     World/Disneyland?

     Guide books can be found in the Travel section of your favorite
bookstore.  They are generally grouped under the California (for
Disneyland) or Florida (for WDW) sections, under domestic travel.
     The best all around guide for planning your trip and finding good
advice is probably one of the The Unofficial Guide books by Bob Sehlinger.
The Fodor's travel guide is not very useful, except perhaps for restaurants
in the area.  The "Official" guide books are OK as references to the
various services at the parks.

Birnbaum, Steve, Guide to Disneyland
     Avon Books, updated yearly
Birnbaum, Steve, Guide to Walt Disney World
     Avon Books, updated yearly
     ISBN: 0-380-71004-8
Labeled as the "official" Disney sanctioned guide

Ritz, Stacy, Disney World and Beyond
     Ulysses Press
     ISBN 0-915233-37-1

Sehlinger, Bob, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland
     Prentice Hall Press, updated yearly
Sehlinger, Bob, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
     Prentice Hall Press, updated yearly
     ISBN 0-13-951047-8
Thorough, including sections on preparations for kids, evaluations of every
ride, and clever strategies for waiting in line.  A must get.

Wiley, Kim Wright, Walt Disney World With Kids
     Prima Publishing
     ISBN 1-55958-140-9
Another good one for those going to WDW with children.  Written by an
experienced mom.


Other facts (proposed):

1) A Disney lexicon

2) Technical errors in Disney animated feature films
     <currently being collected; I have quite a few already>
3) List of Jungle Cruise jokes
     <long- may make available separately>
4) Misc trivia
     <separate list>

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Archive-name: disney-faq/disney
Last-modified: 25 Sep 1994

The rec.arts.disney Frequently Asked Questions List
Version 3.4, last revised September 25, 1994

     This document is Copyright (c) 1994, by Tom Tanida, all rights
reserved.  It is intended for public use, and may be redistributed
freely printed or electronically in its complete and unaltered form
provided distribution is done at no charge to the receiver.  Partial and
other distribution means require the permission of the author.

     This is the FAQ file for rec.arts.disney.  I have tried to include
topics relevant to the questions and threads which arise most often on
the newsgroup, as well as some interesting facts.  Most of the
information came from articles posted to rec.arts.disney since July
1990, about the time the group was started, although I'm missing quite a
few articles from early on.  Other information came from various books
and magazines.  Your input to this list is highly appreciated.
     The purpose of this list is to reduce the number of redundant
questions posted to rec.arts.disney and to provide a source of
information to Disney fans worldwide.  Personally, however, I would
invite discussion of questions included in this list if this list is not
complete enough.  For example, one of the questions lists the voices of
popular Disney characters and where to find more info, but if the
character is not listed here, I would still encourage you to post and
ask, especially if the character is more obscure.
     Again, I hope that this list will reduce the amount of redundant
information posted to the net.  Even more strongly, I hope this list, in
combination with the Walt Disney World FAQ, will provide a unified
source of information about Disney related material and provide a
valuable reference for all.

     There are four sections:
         I. A list of the questions in this part
        II. Answers to General Questions
       III. Answers to Questions with Time-critical
            Information
        IV. Other lists, available upon request
          
     Send comments, corrections, suggestions, and inside information to:
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America Online, I'm TomTanida. If you would like to reach me by phone,
my day number is (619)-546-6118.  The most reliable way to reach me is
via Internet, then Compuserve (especially if the date on this document
is many months old).
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much better formatting, feel free to send me a request; I can easily
mail it to you.  The standard text version of this FAQ, like all FAQs
cross-posted to news.answers, is archived at rtfm.mit.edu.  For
information regarding how to FTP the FAQ from rtfm.mit.edu, send me e-
mail; I've written a quick tutorial.  This document is maintained in MS
Word For Windows 6.0.
     Note: the Disneyland FAQ is available from its maintainer, Walt
Hoffman ([email protected]), and via FTP from rtfm.mit.edu
in the directory pub/usenet/news.answers/disney-faq, under the filename
'disneyland'.

Section I- Questions

General questions:
0) Some information about rec.arts.disney
1) What are the Disney animated feature films?   Which of the films have
     been released on videocassette?
2) Where can I get a copy of {Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, other hard
     to find video(s)}?
2b) Can I get Song of the South in the US?  Why doesn't Disney release
     this in the US?
3) Where can I get Disney-related GIF (JPEG, etc.) pictures?
4) Is there a Disney specific FTP site?
5) What are serigraph cels?  Are they "real" cels?
6) What art galleries sell Disney cels and other collectibles?
7) To what degree are computers being used in Disney animated films
     today?
7b) Since computers are being used quite a bit in Disney films now, does
     that mean there are no "genuine" cels from the movies?
8) I heard that Walt Disney is in cryogenic suspension.  Is this true?
9) Who did the voice of {Ariel, Belle, my favorite Disney character}?
10) How do I get a job working for Disney?
11) Is Goofy a dog, a horse, or what?
12) How can I get the song lyrics to {The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the
     Beast, etc.}?
13) What are the Magic Kingdom Club benefits?
14) What are the stockholder benefits?
14b) How can I purchase Disney stock?
15) What is Club 33?
16) What are the names of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid?
17) What are the Disney Stores?
18) Who are the "nine old men"?
19) Who are the current Disney animators?
20) Where can I get the movie poster for {Beauty and the Beast, other
     Disney movie}?
21) Where can I find a particular Disney book?  How can I find an
     original version of a book that Disney adapted into a movie?
22) 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?
23) What was the first Disney film ever to receive a PG rating?
24) What are some "in-jokes" in the Disney films?
25) Commonly used Disney terms and abbreviations on the Internet
26) Who does the voice of the singing merchant at the beginning of the
     film Aladdin?
27) Where can I get a list of Disney animation bloopers?
28) What is the FDC and how do I get in on it?

99) Where can I get more Disney info?
     - Includes books, publications, computer services, phone numbers,
     and addresses

Timely information:
1) What Disney shows/auctions/events are coming up?
2) What are some of the upcoming movie and video releases from the Walt
     Disney Studios?
Section II - Answers to General Questions

0) Some information about rec.arts.disney

     rec.arts.disney is a Usenet newsgroup, distributed via the Internet
worldwide to an estimated 120,000 readers.  It is for the discussion of
all things Disney-related, including the movies, the theme parks, books,
and television shows.  The group was created around May 1990, and the
traffic has gradually increased to between 5 and 6 Mb of articles per
month.  Some other newsgroups that might cover Disney-related topics
would include: rec.parks.theme, rec.arts.animation, and possibly
rec.arts.movies.  For information on other online sources, including
mailing lists, see question 99, below.

     A (very brief) netiquette (Net Etiquette) guide for new users:
     * Don't post "test" messages.
     * Try to keep the discussions Disney-related.  If you need help
          with Internet related topics, such as how to FTP, or
          translated uuencoded files to GIF files, etc., there are other
          sources of information (such as news.newusers, your local sys
          administration, and many, many new and current books on the
          Internet at your local bookstore).  I am willing to send you
          instructions on how to FTP the FAQ as well (a step through
          tutorial).
     * Cut down on included articles when following up.  A good rule of
          thumb is that at least half the article you are posting should
          be new text.  Otherwise, you're mostly posting something
          someone already said.  In addition, it makes it hard to read
          your new text.
     * Using all capital letters is difficult to read and makes it look
          like you're shouting.
     * If you feel an article is annoying in some way, it's usually
          better to ignore it.  If you can't ignore it, wait a couple of
          hours, and come back to it, and see if it's still worth
          replying to.  Also, flame wars can be taken to private e-mail,
          or alt.flame.
     * rec.arts.disney is not the appropriate place to post GIF images,
          even if Disney-related.  Also, widespread public distribution
          of images containing Disney characters is in violation of
          copyright law.
     * Read the FAQ. (Just thought I'd get a poke in there)

     There are numerous new books out on the Internet.  Different books
have a different emphasis (e.g. how to get started, how to use certain
types of software, nettiqutte rules, etc.), so I recommend browsing a
little at your major bookstore to find what you're looking for.  If you
have any questions about the group itself, feel free to drop me a line
at [email protected].

     Finally, to prove the universality of Disney themes and fandom,
here is a list of countries and other worldwide locations from which I
have received e-mail:
     Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Russia, United States, United
Kingdom
     Drop me a line if you'd like your country is not listed; I'd love
to hear from you.

1) What are the Disney animated feature films?  Which of the films have
     been released on videocassette?

     Here is the *official* list, numbered and listed in chronological
order.  Other notable Disney films with Disney animation are included
after the list.  The factors in what constitutes an "animated feature
film" are the amount of screen time with animation on it, the total
length of the film, the quality of the animation, and what kind of a
mood the person at the Disney studios is in when they make the decision.
With each film, I have made some notes regarding video release, Academy
Awards, and other trivia.

1) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (12/21/1937) - Granted a special
          Academy Award for screen innovation in 1938.  This was
          re-released into the theaters in the U.S. in the summer of
          1993, and will be released onto video in the US in the Fall
          (October 25).
2) Pinocchio (02/07/1940) - Released on video (US) in 1986, and
          re-released in the US in early 1993.  Won the Oscar for Best
          Song ("When You Wish Upon a Star"), and Best Original Score.
3) Fantasia (11/13/1940) - Released on video and LaserDisc (US) in 1991
          and will not be re-released on video in its original form.
          The Academy granted a special award to Leopold Stokowski for
          "widening the scope of the motion picture as entertainment and
          as an art form" in 1941.  The music was conducted by Leopold
          Stokowski, and the narrator was Deems Taylor.  Fantasia was
          re-released in 1982 with an Irwin Kostal conducted soundtrack
          and narration by Hugh Douglas, but was subsequently restored.
4) Dumbo (10/23/1941) - Released on video (US) in 1986.  Based upon the
          serial number on the cassette, this was the first of the
          animated films to have been released on video.  It was
          originally released in 1980 for rental (as opposed to sell
          -through).  It won an Oscar for "Scoring of a Musical Picture"
          in 1941.
5) Bambi (08/13/1942) - Released on video (US) in 1988.  Also released
          on LaserDisc.  (As a bit of trivia, this is the animated
          feature with the fewest lines of dialog.)
6) Saludos Amigos (02/06/1943)
7) The Three Caballeros (02/03/1945) - Released on video (US) in 1988
          (?).  This is somewhat of a sequel to Saludos Amigos.
8) Make Mine Music (08/15/1946) - Almost like a second Fantasia, but
          featuring more popular music in 10 shorter sequences, which
          lack the depth that Fantasia had.  The excellent 'Clair De
          Lune' sequence in this film was originally intended to be
          included in Fantasia.  It also included "Casey at the Bat."
          Parts of this film have been released separately on video,
          under the titles "Willie, the Operatic Whale" and "Peter and
          the Wolf".  This film was never reissued in its original form.
9) Fun and Fancy Free (09/27/1947) - Contained the two stories "Mickey
          and the Beanstalk" and "Bongo," each of which have been
          recently released on video.  This aired on the Disney Channel
          in October and November 1993.
10) Melody Time (05/27/1948) - Some miscellaneous stories, including:  a
          story based on Johnny Appleseed; "Little Toot" (a tugboat);
          "Blame It On the Samba", featuring Donald Duck and Jose
          Carioca from The Three Caballeros; and "Bumble-Boogie," a jazz
          version of Flight of the Bumblebee.  This film was somewhat of
          a sequel to Make Mine Music, and also was never re-released in
          its original form.
11) The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (10/05/1949) - Released on
          video as separate short films, under the titles "The Legend of
          Sleepy Hollow" and "The Wind in the Willows."
12) Cinderella (02/15/1950) - Released on video (US) in 1988.  It has
          been said that this was Walt Disney's favorite film.
13) Alice in Wonderland (07/28/1951) - Released on video (US) for
          sell-through in 1988, and for rental only in 1980 (like
          Dumbo).  Also released on LD, in an original and a digitally
          restored form.
14) Peter Pan (02/05/1953) - Released on video (US) in 1989.  Also
          released on LD.
15) Lady and the Tramp (06/22/1955) - Released on video (US) in 1987.
          Originally filmed in Cinemascope.
16) Sleeping Beauty (01/29/1959) - Released on video (US) in 1987.
          Originally filmed in Cinemascope.
17) 101 Dalmatians (01/25/1961) - Released on video (US) in April, 1992.
18) The Sword in the Stone (12/25/1963) - Released on video (US) in 1988
          (?).
19) The Jungle Book (10/18/1967) - Released on video (US) in 1991.  Also
          released on LD.  This was the last film that Walt Disney
          worked on, as he died prior to its release.
20) The Aristocats (12/24/1970)- Never released on video.
21) Robin Hood (11/08/1973) - Released on video (US) in 1986;
          re-released on video and LD in 1991.
22) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (03/11/1977) - This was a
          compilation of the three stories "Winnie the Pooh and the
          Honey Tree" (1966), "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day"
          (1969), and "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too" (1974).  All of
          these have been individually released on video.
23) The Rescuers (06/22/1977)- This film was the last that was developed
          by the original (Walt) generation of Disney lead animators.
          It was very successful in Europe during it's initial release.
          It is currently available on video and LD (non-letterboxed).
24) The Fox and the Hound (07/10/1981)- At one time the film was stated
          by Disney publicists to be the 20th, then the 25th animated
          feature film.  The first major effort by the "new generation"
          of Disney artists.  This is due on video March 1.
25) The Black Cauldron (07/24/1985)- This was the first film to be
          released in 70mm since Sleeping Beauty.  Roy E. Disney, Walt's
          nephew, returned to the studios to contribute to the
          screenplay.  The film suffered from delays and a then record-
          cost of $25 million.  This has never been released on video.
26) The Great Mouse Detective (07/02/1986) - Score by Henry Mancini.
          This was released on video during the summer of 1992.
27) Oliver and Company (11/18/1988)- Made $54M in it's initial release,
          which at the time was the highest box-office gross of any
          animated film in its first theatrical run.
28) The Little Mermaid (11/17/1989) - Released on video (US)  in 1990;
          also available on LD.  Won the Academy Awards for Best
          Original Score, and Best Song ("Under the Sea").  Grossed $89M
          in its initial US release.
29) The Rescuers Down Under (11/10/1990) - Nationally released on
          11/23/90.  Released on video and LD (US) in 1991.  Disney's
          first official animated sequel.  Grossed around $28M in its
          initial US release.
30) Beauty and the Beast (11/15/1991) - Was nationally released on
          11/23/91 and was released on video in the US at the end of
          October, 1992.  Was released on LD (CLV and WS CAV) in
          September 1993.  Cost $30 million to produce.  It won the
          Academy Awards for Best Original Score, and Best Song (title
          track), and was the first animated film to be nominated for
          Best Picture.  In the first 42 weeks of its US release, this
          film grossed $144.725 million, and sold 1 million copies of
          the video nationwide by the end of its first day of release
          (10/30/92).
31) Aladdin (11/11/1992).  Was nationally released on 11/25/92.  This
          features songs by the late Howard Ashman.  The score was done
          by Alan Menken.  Since Ashman passed away before this film was
          completed, Tony Award winner Tim Rice was hired to complete
          some songs for the film.  Ashman wrote the lyrics to the songs
          Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me, and Prince Ali.  Rice wrote
          the lyrics to One Jump Ahead, A Whole New World, and Prince
          Ali (reprise).  This film reportedly cost $35 million to
          produce.  Aladdin won two Academy Awards, one for Best Song (A
          Whole New World) and one for Best Original Score.  Aladdin
          grossed over $215 million in the theaters and currently holds
          the record as the all-time best selling video cassette ever in
          North America, exceeding 21 million copies sold.
32) The Lion King (6/15/94)- Nationally released 6/24/94.  On that
          weekend, The Lion King earned $40.9 million, a record for an
          animated film and, while not a box office revenue record for
          an opening weekent, it probably represents the most tickets
          sold in a weekend given the high number of discounted tickets
          sold for children.  Tim Rice and Elton John worked on the
          soundtrack for this film.
33) Pocahontas (late 1995)- Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz are working
          on the soundtrack for this film.  A trailer for this film will
          be shown during The Lion King's re-release in November.
34) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (working title, 1996)- Being directed by
          Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, the directors of Beauty and the
          Beast.
35) Fantasia Continued (1996 or 1997) - Features new clips, in the
          tradition of the original Fantasia.  Contributions to this are
          being made by Roy E. Disney (Walt's nephew).

Here are some notable films and shorts that didn't make the Disney
studio's official list.  Because of space constraints, many shorts have
been omitted.

Ferdinand the Bull (1938) - Released on video with "Willie, the Operatic
          Whale."
The Reluctant Dragon (06/20/1941) - Released on video.  This title was
          originally conceived and released as a feature length film
          with a combination of live-action and animated sequences
          including a short story called "Baby Weems."  The video
          version includes just the sequences related to the Reluctant
          Dragon story.
Victory Through Air Power (07/17/1943)
Song of the South (11/02/1946) - This has been released on video in
          Europe and Japan.  It won an Oscar for Best Song ("Zip-A-Dee-
          Doo-Dah").  In addition, a special award was given to James
          Baskett for his role as Uncle Remus.
So Dear To My Heart (01/19/49) - Features Bobby Driscoll, who was the
          child actor in Song of the South, and who had provided the
          voice of Peter Pan.  Set in 1903, it has much of the style of
          Song of the South in its mix of live-action and animation.  It
          was released on video in the US in early October, 1992.
Lambert, the Sheepish Lion (1952) - Released on video as a Mini-Classic
          with "Willie, the Operatic Whale."
Mary Poppins (08/27/64) - Nominated for Best Picture.  An interesting
          and ironic story is that Julie Andrews originated the lead
          role in the Broadway version of My Fair Lady, but lost the
          part to Audrey Hepburn for the 1964 screen version.  Andrews
          was subsequently cast as the lead in Mary Poppins, her first
          movie, for which she won Best Actress.   Audrey Hepburn was
          not even nominated that year, although My Fair Lady won 8
          Oscars that year, including Best Picture, beating out Mary
          Poppins for that award.  Mary Poppins also won for Best Song
          ("Chim-Chim-Cher-ee"), Best Score, Film Editing, and Special
          Visual Effects.  This was released on video in 1986.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (10/07/71) - Won an Oscar for Special Visual
          Effects.  This has been released on video.
Pete's Dragon (11/03/77) - Released on video in 1991.
The Small One (1978) - A short film directed by Don Bluth.
Tron (1982)- Significant for its use of computer graphics and effects.
          This was released to the rental markets on video some time ago
          (early '80s).
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) - Available on video.
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983) - Available on video.
The Brave Little Toaster (1988) - Released on video in 1991.  The
          animation for this was done by Hyperion Pictures, not Disney.
DuckTales: The Movie (1990) - Released on video.  Although full length,
          this isn't included because it did not meet "classic"
          animation standards (it was produced/animated outside the
          Disney Studios), and was released under the "Disney
          MovieToons" label.
The Prince and the Pauper (11/23/1990) - This was released in the
          theaters with The Rescuers Down Under.  It was released on
          video in 1991.

     Many films have been released in Japan and elsewhere on LaserDisc,
and such versions can be obtained via US dealers.  Films in this
category include: Lady and the Tramp, Song of the South, Dumbo, Sword in
the Stone, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins (in letterboxed format).  Here
are a couple of dealers who may carry these titles:
     Laser Land
     1035 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.
     Campbell, CA
     (408)-253-3733  (San Francisco Bay Area)

     Laser & Video
     8780 Warner Avenue #9
     Fountain Valley, CA  92708
     (800)-342-9715  (mention you're looking for an import disc)

     Ken Crane's
     (714)-892-2283

2) Where can I get a copy of {Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, other hard
     to find video(s)}?

     In general, the "premium" Disney animated feature films are
released for a limited time.  Like The Little Mermaid, that "limited
time" may be a matter of two years and 8.5 million copies, but after
Disney decides to stop taking orders and all the copies are sold, they
are not replenished.  The only way to get the videos are: to search
smaller, more obscure video stores that might have some left over; to
buy from somebody who has one and is willing to sell (check out your
favorite Disneyana convention- there are often sellers there); to buy
one from a used video store where somebody, by some offbeat chance, has
sold it to the store; to buy one from a place that rents videos, and has
multiple copies of the video you want (you might have to negotiate with
the owner); or to rent it and keep it and take the extraordinarily high
charge and whatever other penalty video stores dole out for people who
don't return their videos.  It might be hard to find a good copy of an
older film.
     Films known to be out of print: Pinocchio (1984 edition), Robin
Hood (1985 edition), Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp, Cinderella,
Fantasia (which is slowly getting scarce), Peter Pan, The Jungle Book,
and The Little Mermaid.  Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians, The
Rescuers, The Rescuers Down Under, and The Great Mouse Detective are
also no longer being produced, though you can still find these (in NTSC
format).
     In the January 22, 1993 issue of Entertainment Weekly, on page 65
there is an article about out of print cartoon videos.  Mentioned in the
article is Norman Scherer, owner of the Video Oyster in New York, who
finds hard to find videos for you.  He has a catalog; call (212)-480-
2440.  He is quotes as saying that some parents paid up to $200 for a
copy of The Little Mermaid, and the article gives $85 as the going rate
for Lady and the Tramp.  The Little Mermaid can be found at most
Disneyana collectors shows for around $50-80.
     Will Disney re-release the movies?  It's all up to speculation.
Some contemplate a video re-release every 7 to 10 years or so, like the
movies themselves into the theaters.  Pinocchio has been re-released
onto video after a seven to eight year wait.  Only time will tell.

2b) Can I get Song of the South in the US?  Why doesn't Disney release
     this in the US?

     Song of the South is not available in standard, NTSC VHS format in
the US.  You can obtain it in the US as a Japanese import LD from any LD
dealer that sells imported LDs, or as a PAL VHS tape overseas.
     It is widely believed that the primary reason Disney will not
release the film in the US is due to their concern over the racial
stereotyping of blacks as slaves in the film.  This policy could change
in the future.

3) Where can I get Disney-related GIF (JPEG, etc.) pictures?  (And what
     are GIFs anyway?)

     GIF stands for "Graphics Interchange Format." A GIF picture is a
file that contains a compressed, machine-independent image.  To view
one, you need a GIF viewer for your machine (there are viewers available
for most platforms).  JPEG is an alternate image storage format (i.e. it
uses a different form of compression and encoding).  You can find
further information in the FAQs for the alt.binaries.pictures.* groups.
The current rec.arts.disney FAQs (as well as others) can be FTP'd from
rtfm.mit.edu.
     Disney considers it a violation of copyright to distribute images
into a publicly accessible place.  It is legal, however, to create
images for your own personal use.
     There are many Disney GIFs floating around, but there isn't any
official way to get them.  Here are some common methods, however:

Internet FTP-  There isn't any "official" site for Disney GIFs.  Many
          GIFs sites have some in their collection.
          tezuka.rest.ri.cmu.edu (128.2.209.227) has quite a few GIFs
          dedicated to the Disney Afternoon. Various images can be found
          at ftp.ugcs.caltech.edu (131.215.139.82) in
          /pub/disney/images.  There are also a few at
          wuarchive.wustl.edu (128.252.135.4), although you might have
          to search.  If you know of others, please send me their name
          (and IP address, if you have it), and I'll mention them here.

alt.binaries.pictures - This Usenet newsgroup will carry uuencoded
          versions of GIFs.  The biggest problem with finding and
          distributing via this method is that not all news sites carry
          this group.  Pictures here are "uuencoded," meaning they are
          converted from an 8-bit binary format to an ASCII form
          suitable for mail/news distribution.  You will need the
          equivalent of UNIX's "uudecode" command to convert them back
          to a binary format.

Compuserve- Compuserve has several graphics forums that carry Disney
          GIFs.  One is the FLORIDA forum, which has a couple of Disney-
          dedicated sections.  Use the Graphics File finder (go GRAPHFF)
          to find any others in the Graphics forums.  Connect time on
          Compuserve is $4.80/hour at 2400 baud, and $9.60/hour at 9600
          baud on top of a basic fee of $8.95/month.   Any images on
          Compuserve must have approval from the Walt Disney Company
          before they can be made available for download.
               Disney Software has a section in GAMBPUB.  In their
          library, they have software demos and pictures.
               The EDRIVE (Entertainment Drive) forum features Disney
          GIFs and animations (QuickTime clips), as well as a Disney
          section.

America On-Line- On March 4, 1993, AOL pulled its Disney GIFs after
          being contacted by a Disney representative.  America Online
          has a Disney following in the Travel section.  Connect time on
          AOL is $9.95/month which includes 5 hours of time.

Delphi - Features a Disney forum.  For further information, see question
          #99, below.

GEnie- GEnie has the Disney Roundtable which carries hundreds of Disney
          GIFs.  GEnie has graphics direct from Disney's press and
          publicity department, as well as graphics contributed by
          members.  Connect time on GEnie is as low as $3.00/hour at
          2400 baud and $9.00/hour at 9600 baud.

Mickey's Kingdom BBS - (909)-242-3975

Mouse House BBS - (714)-535-3761, no fees.  Online since Sep 1993,
          Wildcat BBS; up to 14.4Kbps.

The Disney Software BBS - The Disney Software bulletin board, run by
          Disney.  It's number is: (818)-567-4027.  There are some
          images and animations available there, and last I heard, Dave
          Arnspinger, the sysop, was trying to get permission to make
          images available there.  This BBS is primarily for the support
          of Disney Software, but also includes general Disney info.
          Settings are N81, 300-9600 bps.  It supports the ANSI BBS
          protocol.

Some online contacts to Disney Software include:
          America Online: DisneySoft
          CompuServe: 71333,14
          Delphi: DISNEYSOFT
          Disney BBS: Disney SYSOP
          FIDONet: Disney SYSOP (in the Disney Conference)
          GEnie: DISNEYSOFT
          Internet: [email protected] (effectively the America Online
          address)
          Prodigy: BWBF40A

4) Is there a Disney specific FTP site?

     At this time, the Walt Disney Company has no anonymous FTP sites or
BBS's, and there are no current plans for creating any corporate
approved ones at this time.  Do not try to telnet or FTP into machines
on the disney.com domain- you'll only be wasting bandwidth (and creating
headaches and otherwise annoying network administration at Disney).
     If you would like to FTP and obtain Disney information, try
cco.caltech.edu (inside the US) in pub/disney/rec.arts.disney or
yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (this site is in Australia), in
pub/rec.arts.disney. There are various documents that can be obtained
from these locations- the CalTech site mirrors most of yoyo.  Also,
Disney Software runs a BBS (see question 3 above), and has plans to
create a disneysoft.com based FTP site.
     You can also explore the following locations:
          nctuccca.edu.tw: /USENET/comp.archives/rec/arts/disney
          quartz.rutgers.edu: /pub/disney
          sol.ctr.columbia.edu: /pub/DA
          ftp.wang.com: /pub/lar3ry (DIS' 'n' DAT newsletter archive)
          ftp.netcom.com: /pub/kazrak (Unofficial WDW Guide)
          ftp.netcom.com: /pub/bertino (ASCII art, attraction scripts,
          and Fidonet echo transcripts)
          ftp.ugcs.caltech.edu: /pub/disney/images
     The Motion Picture Screen Cartoonists and Affliated Optical
Electronic and Graphics Arts, Local 839 IATSE has an FTP site with
information about their organization.  The site is ftp.netcom.com, in
/pub/mpsc839.  For further information, send e-mail to
[email protected].

5) What are serigraph cels?  Are they "real" cels?

     Serigraph cels (also called "sericels") are not "real" cels,
meaning that although they are printed on an acetate cel, they are not
actually used in the production of an animated film or short.  The
serigraph process involves creating a master cel by hand, usually based
on an image from a film or from animator's drawings.  A serigraph
machine, which lays down the colors, is then used to make copies.  It is
a normal art process (meaning that serigraphs are truly "art"), but in
general, I wouldn't invest in serigraphs hoping to make huge amounts of
money like those who deal with actual production cels.  In fact, the
Dec/Jan 1993 issue of Storyboard mentions that people who have tried to
sell their serigraphs and other limited editions find that galleries
typically offer around half of the original retail price.  The current
rate for Disney serigraphs is $250 for "limited-editions" of 2500
pieces.  They are generally unnumbered.
     Disney has also released a line of hand-painted cels and
backgrounds, most around the price of $2000-3000 each.  They have also
released some in the range of $4000-5000 each (e.g. the Beauty and the
Beast ballroom scene, at $3800, and the Seven Dwarfs image, at $5200).
These too are not production cels- they are painted by artists in the
Disney Studio Art Program.  These are *numbered*- i.e. you can see a
number on the cel that looks like "322/500", which means that the one
you are looking at is number 322 out of an edition size of 500.  Some of
the releases in this program include:  a scene from Fantasia (Ben Ali
Gator holding the Hyacinth Hippo aloft); a excellent Lady and the Tramp
(Lady and the Tramp at the spaghetti table); a scene from Pinocchio (the
Blue Fairy looking at both Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio on Gepetto's
bench); a scene from 101 Dalmatians (Pongo, Perdita, and puppies
watching TV).  Only the cels are hand-painted; the backgrounds are
lithographed (reproduced).  There are others as well.
     The Walt Disney Company is also selling cels directly from the
following movies: The Little Mermaid, Oliver & Company, The Great Mouse
Detective, The Black Cauldron, The Fox and the Hound, and The Rescuers.
You should also be able to find cels from most, if not all, of the
television series.
     Here is a description of the different cel types sold by the Disney
Art Program taken from a brochure on Disney animation art from the
Disneyana store on Main Street at Disneyland:
     Production Cels - Original production cels are colorful paintings
on acetate, created by studio artists, then photographed and actually
used in a film or television program action sequence.  Disney Art
Editions offers these one-of-a-kind cels taken from more recent feature
films and television programs.
     Hand-Inked-Line Limited-Edition Cels - Since few production cels
from earlier animated features and shorts exist, Disney recreates cels
of the most classic moments in limited editions.  Hand-inked-line cels
are made using traditional animation techniques, exactly as the
production cels were originally made for so many classic Disney films.
This includes tracing an animation drawing onto acetate by hand with
different color inks and hand-painting it with gum or acrylic-based
colors formulated exclusively in Disney laboratories.  The work is done
by a small cadre of Disney artists who have kept this almost-forgotten
art alive.  Some hand-inked-line cels are also combined with
backgrounds.
     Xerographic-Line Limited-Edition Cels - Xerographic-line cels,
instead of being hand-inked, are created by transferring the original
animation drawing to the acetate cels by a special six-step xerographic
process, a refinement pioneered by Walt Disney Studios in the late
1950s.  101 Dalmatians was the first feature film to be created entirely
with this revolutionary process.  Many of the cels are then enhanced
with hand-inked lines before being painted with Disney colors and
combined with a lithographic background.
     Serigraph Cels - Serigraph cels, or sericels, recreate images of
Disney's famed cast of characters.  To produce a sericel, Disney artists
create a hand-inked, hand-colored painting or model of Disney
characters, which is then transferred to the acetate cel by a silk-
screen printing process known as serigraphy.
     Notes from the brochure glossary:
     Cel:  An outline, or line drawing, of a character and sometimes
certain special effects, either hand-inked or xerographically
transferred onto a clear sheet of cellulose acetate.  The image is then
painted on the back side of the sheet.  Cels are mostly in two standard
sizes: a 12-field, about 12 by 10 inches; or 16-field, approximately 16
by 12 inches.
     Background:  A painting of a scene to be used as a background for
the animated action.  Thousands of cels may be photographed over a
single background to create one scene in an animated film.  A production
background is one actually used in a film.
     Cel Set-Up:  One or more cels overlaid on a background.
     Animation Drawing:  A pencil drawing on animation paper, created by
the animator and used as the basis for an image on a cel.
     Storyboard Drawing:  A drawing or story sketch made for the
storyboard, which conveys visually the original plot and action.  The
storyboard serves as a preliminary guide for those working on the film.
     Publicity Cel:  A cel not actually used in a film, but created
instead solely for publicity or promotional purposes.
     Limited-Edition Cel:  A cel created specifically for the collector
market in a pre-determined quantity.
     Model Sheets:  Drawings of a grouping of characters or a single
character in a variety of attitudes and expressions, create as a
reference guide for animators.

6) What art galleries sell Disney cels and other collectibles?

     Before I give you the list, I'll say a few words of advice about
cel collecting that echoes what many people have said on rec.arts.disney
over the years (or months):   Buy only what you like.  Don't get caught
up in "auction fever."  Many cels may not be worth close to their asking
price.  Make sure you check the condition of the cel closely.  Cels that
involve popular scenes and characters, and have good views of the
characters (e.g. frontal view, both eyes showing) will be worth more.
Buy only genuine production cels if you are interested in investor
value, otherwise forget about the resale value and look for what you
like.  Shop around.  Negotiate.
     There are several types of cel set-ups available (listed here in
rough order of cost, from cheapest to most expensive): Full
reproductions (e.g. serigraphs, or hand-painted reproductions, such as
those discussed in question #5); actual movie cels with no backgrounds;
actual movie cels with lithographed (reproduced backgrounds); and actual
movie cels with real backgrounds.
     Some galleries also carry drawings, storyboards, etc.
     There are actually quite a few galleries.  Many are owned by people
who are simply interested in the field, like you and me; they're not
necessarily "big time" operations.  Here is a list I've drawn up (by no
means complete).  I've only listed phone numbers so that you can call
and get information regarding addresses/catalog pricing/etc.  Many
places have free catalogs.  I personally can't vouch for any of them, as
I haven't ordered anything except catalogs from any of these places (you
might just want to post to rec.arts.disney, and see what others who have
had experience buying cels might suggest).  I welcome additions to this
list.

     Gallery               Phone
     All American          (800)-872-8850  (Fair Lawn, NJ)
          Collectibles
     Animation Alley       (800)-772-8666, (714)-776-8666  (Anaheim,
                           CA)
     Animation Art         (215)-925-2009  (Philadelphia, PA)
          Resources
     The Animation         (800)-223-5328  (La Jolla, CA)
          Celection
     Animation             (818)-988-7706  (Los Angeles, CA)
          Collectible
          Center
     Animation Source      (203)-776-7111  (New Haven, CT)
     Animators Gallery     (800)-972-6688, (914)-779-0046
          of Cartoon Art   (Bronxville, NY)
     ArtWorks              (800)-535-5070  (Alexandria, VA)
     C.A. Brooks           (516)-487-3556  (New York, NY)
          Animation Art
     The Cartoon Art       (800)-245-6633  (Indian Wells, CA)
          Store
     Cartoon Galleria      (800)-767-0928  (Sacramento, CA)
     Cartoon Gallery       +61 2 267 3022  (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
     Cartoon Kingdom       (609)-243-9960  (Princeton, NJ)
     The Cel Block         (800)-334-8799  (New Hope, PA)
     Cel Magic             (510)-7360119  (Danville, CA)
     Circle Gallery        (several branches, including the
                           Disneyland Hotel complex)
     Cricket Gallery       (800)-BUY-CELS  (Atlanta, GA)
     Collector's           (818)-785-4080  (Studio City, CA)
          Paradise
     Film Art Galleries    (516)-935-8493  (Old Bethpage, NY)
     Fine Toon Gallery     (713)-522-6499  (Houston, TX)
     Gallery C             (919)-828-3165  (Raleigh, NC)
     Gallery In Motion     (800)-788-0445  (Kansas City, MO)
     Gallery Lainzberg     (800)-553-9995  (Cedar Rapids, IA)
     Gifted Images         (800)-726-6708  (Rockville Centre, NY)
     Howard Lowery         (818)-972-9080  (Burbank, CA)
     Leslie Brooks         (718)-279-3861  (Little Neck, NY)
     Lewis Gallery         (805)-584-8462  (Simi Valley, CA)
     Lynne Novick          (609)-653-0770  (Linwood, NJ)
     Magic Moments         (603)-883-9770, (603)-888-3457  (Nashua,
                           NH)
     Marina Fine Arts      (310)-305-7678  (Marina Del Rey, CA)
     Mike Cluff's          (805)-927-1250  (Cambria, CA)
     M.j.Manfred           (412)-561-6665  (Pittsburgh, PA)
     Mostly Art            (203)-348-6270  (Stamford, CT)
     One-Of-A-Kind         (404)-377-3333  (Decatur, GA)
          Cartoon Art
     Optimum Arts          (707)-864-5709 (event recording), (707)-
                           864-2132 (voice)
     Phillips              (212)-570-4830  (New York, NY)
          Collectibles
     Reel Characters       (201)-628-8714  (Wayne, NJ)
          Gallery
     Russ Wolkoff          (818)-752-1755  (Los Angeles, CA)
     San Francisco         (800)-8DAFFY8, (415)-441-8900  (S.F., CA)
          Animated Art,
          Inc.
     Saturday Morning      (518)-482-5405
          Animation
     Scott & Leslie's      (714)-538-6893  (Orange, CA)
     Seaside Art           (919)-441-5418  (Nags Head, NC)
     Silver K Fine Art     +61 3 509 5577  (Armadale and Chadstone,
                           Victoria, Australia)
     Silver Stone          (310)-598-7600  (Long Beach, CA)
          Gallery
     Sir Issac Gallery     (703)-834-1288  (Herndon, VA)
     Stabur Corp.          (800)-346-8940, (313)-425-7940  (Livonia,
                           MI)
     Stay Tooned Gallery   (708)-382-2357  (Barrington, IL),
                           (708)-234-3231 (Lake Forest, IL);
                           (612)-927-8797 (Edina, MN)
     Suspended Animation   (407)-934-7683  (Walt Disney World
                           Vacation Village)
     Sweatbox Art          (408)-225-9698  (San Jose, CA)
     Toon Dude             (818)-883-9056  (Tarzana, CA)
     Toys To Go            (215)-649-2555, (215)-649-8444  (Ardmore,
                           PA)
     Vintage Animation     (213)-393-8666  (Santa Monica, CA)
          Gallery

Here are reviews of the Australian galleries, provided by Tim Pickett
([email protected]):
     The Cartoon Gallery is fairly small and has not only cels but
original comic strips and a few items related to stop-motion animation.
About 30% of their collection is from Disney.  They deal mainly in
production cels and sericels, with few limited-edition cels.  The going
price for a (US$250) sericel is A$475.
     Silver K Fine Art has a larger collection, much of it Disney.  They
seem to deal mainly in sericels and limited-edition cels.  The going
price for a (US$250) sericel is A$525.

     Cels are also sold at the Disney theme parks.  Serigraphs and cels
are sold at the Disney Stores (see question #14).  The Disney Store has
twice offered a line of production cels with reproduced backgrounds from
The Little Mermaid.  Each Disney Store should have a special order book
that will allow you to examine limited edition, production cel, and
serigraph images for purchase.
     Figurines can be bought from the Walt Disney Collector's Society
and its authorized dealers (there are quite a few).  For information
about the WDCS, write to:
     Walt Disney Collectors Society
     500 South Buena Vista Street
     Burbank, CA 91521-6876
     (818)-567-5500

7) To what degree are computers being used in Disney animated films
     today?

     There seems to be a lot of confusion on this issue, partly because
Disney seems to be trying to remain at least a little secretive about
the exact processes they use.  But here's some information obtained and
consolidated from various sources, including the periodical Computer
Graphics World and some reference books on Disney animation and computer
graphics.
     Much of the computer graphics rendering work is done by the artists
at Disney's Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) department in Glendale, CA.
There were 14 animators and software engineers there for the production
of Beauty and the Beast (they're listed in the credits).
     Computers are used for several different purposes in Disney
animation.  One purpose is to process the colorization of the "cels" (I
put that in quotes because while there still are pre-production cels,
they don't look like the final product- more on this in a moment).
Another purpose for computers is for the generation of backgrounds.  A
third purpose is for the generation of certain types of animated
objects.  A fourth purpose is for simple modeling.  There are probably
others.  Remember that the ultimate goal of any computer system, of
course, is to increase the efficiency and creativity of its users as
well as reducing or eliminating as much of the redundant, "grunt" work
as possible.
     The colorization and compositing of the characters is the most
notable use, as it represents the biggest change in the state of the art
of Disney animation.  In the original process, the animators would draw
an image on paper to be transferred onto a cel by an inker, who would
pass the cel on to be carefully colored by hand.  In general,
consecutive cels would use the same colors (i.e. although a particular
character wouldn't always be the same color during the entire film
depending on light and shadow, or other Disney magic, the next frame of
animation is often times very similar to the frame before it).  This
represented a lot of redundancy.
     An aside:  note that after Sleeping Beauty, however, Disney
animators drew on paper, frame by frame, and had their drawings
transferred to cels via a xerography process (rather than via an inker)
to be individually colored.  Also note that cel coloring was applied to
the back of the cel, not the front, although the cels themselves were
still inked on the front.
     With modern computer graphics, this process can be eliminated,
speeding up the rate of output significantly.  The title for the new
system is CAPS, which stands for "Computerized Animation Production
System."  Animators' drawings are transferred directly to a computer,
where the computer colors the image based on color models.  This is not
an automatic process, but a given palette can be repeatedly applied by
the computer artist far more quickly than an artist can color a bunch of
cels by hand.  The last scene from The Little Mermaid (Ariel and Eric
kissing) used the process.  Most, if not all, of The Rescuers Down
Under, and all of Beauty and the Beast used the process.  In addition,
there is still quite a bit of cleanup work done by hand- including the
process of transferring animators' original drawings onto clean sheets
of paper to be scanned into the CAPS system.  There is some final
cleanup that is done via computer to make sure all is well and perfect
with each individual image.
     There are other advantages of the process as well.  Since the
images are effectively digitized in a computer, they can be manipulated
and merged at will.  The impressive multiplane (3D) effect at the
opening of Beauty and the Beast, where the camera travels through a
forest past an animated waterfall, took advantage of the CAPS process;
in the past, a multiplane effect would be difficult at best.  For
example, the final scene in the "Ave Maria" sequence from Fantasia,
involved building a horizontal camera crane, moving the camera along a
track "through" panes of glass on which the images of the forest,
cathedral, and sunburst at the end, with the panes of glass being yanked
out of the way when they became out of focus.  Since then, alternative
techniques were used, but none of these is as easy as simply using a
computer to move and blur images in pseudo-3D space.
     Other advantages of CAPS include the ability to easily blur images
that are "out of focus" relative to the camera position, to blend (e.g.
the blush on Belle's cheeks) and to intricately shade the characters
(e.g. Belle and the Beast dancing in the ballroom- you were watching
them, not the spinning background, right? :-) ).  An artist can also
combine images of different sizes seamlessly; i.e. you can draw the
image at any size and enlarge/shrink to fit as necessary.  It is easier
to do a test animation sequence in a lower resolution first, before
using a final, resource hungry high resolution sequence.  In addition,
the computer can be used to actually create and calculate special
effects, such as the turbulence of the dust storm in the wake of the
wildebeest stampede, or the mist of waterfalls, in The Lion King.
     Other miscellaneous benefits include access to a wider range of
colors (if you've used any 24-bit color computer paint/DTP program on a
Mac or PC, you can see how this works- you get 16.7 million exact
colors versus whatever number of potentially imprecise colors you can
come up by just mixing paint), and the coloring of the lines that
border the characters.  Note the black lines that border the characters
in films after Sleeping Beauty:  a Xerox process was used that
introduced this.  This was something that annoyed Walt Disney when it
was introduced, but it helped speed up the production rate.  Later, the
studio experimented with different toner types, and was able to reduce
the boldness of the lines.  Also, exact color matching can be easily
achieved, as a color is represented by a 36-bit recordable numeric
value, plus as 12-bit alpha channel which can be used for special
effects.  An example of such as use of color would be how Jasmine's
shadow matches the non-moving shadows of the trees in her garden, in
Aladdin.
     Another significant use of computers is the generation of
backgrounds.  Although 99% of the backgrounds are painted (and colored)
by hand (and then entered into the CAPS system), there are some notable
exceptions.  (Note that for a background, it's not necessarily better to
color by computer since an artist can paint with a brush just as well,
if not better, and there isn't a lot of redundancy since the same
background is repeatedly used; incidentally, there were 1300 background
created by 14 artists for Beauty and the Beast.)  The most notable
exception to date is probably the ballroom in Beauty and the Beast.  The
spinning ballroom sequence was first choreographed using Wavefront
Technologies software on an SGI machine, then modeled in 3D using the
Alias software and finally rendered frame by frame using the Renderman
software (probably using some form of distributed processing, or at
least rendering different images on different computers).  The
animators' drawings of Belle and the Beast were then merged normally
using CAPS.  In addition, a computer-rendered table was used in the "Be
Our Guest" sequence (the scene where Mrs. Potts is singing, with little
tea-cups circling her).  The staircase that Ariel runs down before first
seeing Eric with Vanessa in The Little Mermaid also was generated via
computer.
     There is some discussion of CAPS in the book The Art of The Lion
King, pages 188-192.  For a reference on this book, see the book section
in Question #99, below.  To date, the best article on CAPS is in the
July 1994 Computer Graphics World, which contains more specifics.
     Yet another use of computers is for certain types of 3D objects.
The modeling and rendering process is similar to that of the Beauty and
the Beast ballroom.  Some examples include: the gears in The Great Mouse
Detective during the chase scene at the climax; the carriage in The
Little Mermaid, external views of the villain's vehicle, and the Sydney
opera house in The Rescuers Down Under; the dancing forks on the cake
chandeliers in the "Be Our Guest" sequence in Beauty and the Beast.
     A final, minor use of computers, would be for simple modeling.  For
example, the ship at the beginning of The Little Mermaid was wireframe
modeled on computers, but was drawn by hand.  I'm sure the Disney
artists have found other ways to use computers to assist them, much in
the same way they might use clay models to visualize various objects
(such as the characters themselves).

     Aside from using computers to produce the films, the digital domain
offers some advantages to the older films as well.  For example, the
recent release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been digitally
restored ("cleaned-up") by Imagineers working with Kodak using a process
developed in 1989 at the Kodak Cinesite digital film center in Burbank
called "Cineon" technology.  Snow White was originally restored in 1987
by YCM Laboratories, but the restoration was not as good as Disney had
hoped.  (YCM also restored Fantasia.)  In the process, each frame of the
film is digitized into the computer system and restored by hand.  The
computer aids the human restorer by remembering what was corrected and
how it was corrected and can apply that knowledge to other frames or
other areas of the same frame.  The entire process is designed to remove
flaws from the animated feature, such as color loss caused by the decay
of the nitrate based film or dust particles (even as they were
photographed onto the film itself way back in 1937 when the film was
made).  The process is not designed to remove animation errors.  At the
peak of the project, 2000 frames per day were being cleaned, which
occupied 15 terabytes of disk space.  The sound was restored separately,
using a software-based DSP and editor to remove hisses and pops.  The
soundtrack, although mono, was slightly "stereo-ized" to give it more
depth.

7b) Since computers are being used quite a bit in Disney films now, does
     that mean there are no "genuine" cels from the movies?

     There are no more original production cels that were used directly
for on-screen images in any Disney animated feature film after The
Little Mermaid.  Hand-inked cels are created as color models during the
production process, and hand-inked cels will probably be created for the
purpose of auctioning backgrounds (note: if you look closely through the
Sotheby's catalogue for the Mermaid auction, it is advertised as a
background auction, not a cel auction).  For the Sotheby's auction for
Beauty and the Beast and for Aladdin, Disney auctioned genuine
backgrounds used in the production with one-of-a-kind cels created by
hand by Disney artists.  These cels were based on the directing
animator's drawings.  See also question #4 for a discussion of cel
types.

8) I heard that Walt Disney is "cryopreserved"/"in cryogenic
     suspension."  Is this true?

     No, this is an "urban legend," although a joke goes "Yes- he's in
suspended animation" :-).  Walt Disney died at 9:35 am on December 15,
1966, of lung cancer.  He was cremated (quite the opposite of being
frozen, ironically) and is buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in
Glendale, CA.  His parents are buried there as well.
     This rumor did not come about completely out of the blue, however.
Some of the reasons this rumor started were: there was a small time
period between the time of Walt Disney's death and the public
announcement of his death; Walt himself is said to have shown an
interest in cryogenics in his final years (ref. the book Disney's World,
see "Books" in question #99, below); and even his animators have been
quoted to say that it's an interesting thought that Walt might someday
return to "set things straight" in the company.
     Incidentally, Walt was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, IL,
making him just over the age of 65 when he passed away.

9) Who did the voice of {Ariel, Belle, my favorite Disney character}?

     I can't include the voice of *every* Disney character here, but
here is a comprehensive list of the most popular characters.   One good
reference to the Disney movies is The Disney Studio Story, by Richard
Holliss and Brian Sibley, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 1988,
ISBN #0-517-57078-5.   The most complete list, however, is the
Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters, by John Grant, ISBN
1-56282-904-1.  (See "Books", in question #99, below.)  If you're
looking for the voice of a more obscure character, drop me a line, or
just post.

This list is in approximate chronological order (by appearance).

Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney himself did the voices of both Mickey and
          Minnie in the early cartoons, including "Steamboat Willie."
          (Incidentally, "Plane Crazy" was Mickey's first cartoon,
          "Steamboat Willie" was Mickey's first cartoon with sound, and
          the first put into widespread release.)  By World War II,
          Disney had fully trained and then turned over the task to
          Jimmy MacDonald, who in turn trained Wayne Allwine, the
          current voice of Mickey.
Minnie Mouse:  Currently voiced by Russi Taylor.
Donald Duck: Initially voiced by Clarence Nash.  First appeared in "The
          Wise Little Hen."  Nash also voiced Donald in Mickey's
          Christmas Carol (1983).  He is currently voiced by Tony
          Anselmo, as Nash later passed away in the late '80s.
Goofy: Originally voiced by Pinto Colvig.  He is currently voiced by
          Bill Farmer.
Chip and Dale: Currently voiced by Tress MacNeille and Corey Burton,
          respectively.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Snow White: Adriana Caselotti; Prince:
          Harry Stockwell; Wicked Stepmother: Lucille La Verne; Grumpy:
          Pinto Colvig
Pinocchio - Pinocchio: Dickie Jones; Jiminy Cricket: Cliff Edwards
Dumbo - Timothy: Edward Brophy; Stork: Sterling Holloway; Jim Crow:
          Cliff Edwards
Bambi - Thumper: Peter Behn; Bambi's Mother: Paula Winslowe; Flower:
          Sterling Holloway
Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros - Joe Carioca: Jose Oliveira
Make Mine Music - Willie the Whale: Nelson Eddy
Song of the South - Brer Rabbit: Johnny Lee; Brer Bear: Nicodemus
          Stewart; Uncle Remus/Brer Fox: James Baskett.  The boy
          (Johnny) was played by a young Bobby Driscoll.
Fun and Fancy Free - ("Mickey and the Beanstalk")- Giant: Billy Gilbert
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - Ichabod was narrated and sung
          by Bing Crosby.  Toad: Eric Blore; Cyril (the horse): Pat
          O'Malley
Cinderella - Cinderella: Ilene Woods; Prince Charming: Mike Douglas (the
          TV personality/talk show host); Stepmother: Eleanor Audley;
          Fairy Godmother: Verna Felton.
Alice in Wonderland - Alice: Kathryn Beaumont; White Rabbit: Bill
          Thompson; Cheshire Cat: Sterling Holloway; Queen of Hearts:
          Verna Felton
Lambert, the Sheepish Lion (short)- Narrated by Sterling Holloway
          (Dumbo, Alice In Wonderland, Jungle Book).
Peter Pan - Peter: Bobby Driscoll; Wendy: Kathryn Beaumont; Captain
          Hook/Wendy's Father: Hans Conried; Mr. Smee: Bill Thompson
Lady and the Tramp - Lady: Barbara Luddy; Tramp: Larry Roberts;
          Peg/Darling/Siamese Cats: Peggy Lee
Sleeping Beauty - Aurora: Mary Costa; Phillip: Bill Shirley; Maleficent:
          Eleanor Audley
101 Dalmatians - Cruella DeVille: Betty Lou Gerson; Pongo: Rod Taylor;
          Perdita: Cate Bauer; Roger: Ben Wright; Colonel: J.Pat
          O'Malley
The Sword in the Stone -Wart: Ricky Sorenson; Archimedes: Junius
          Matthews; Merlin: Karl Swenson; Madame Mim: Martha Wentworth
Winnie the Pooh: Initially voiced by Sterling Holloway (who you'll see
          pop up quite a bit in this list of Disney voices), who passed
          away in late 1992.  The first two Pooh stories (Winnie the
          Pooh and the Honey Tree and Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery
          Day) were narrated by Sebastian Cabot (The Jungle Book).
          Other voices: Christopher Robin: Jon Walmsley; Tigger: Paul
          Winchell
The Jungle Book - Mowgli: Bruce Reitherman (son of the director,
          Wolfgang); Baloo: Phil Harris; Bagheera: Sebastian Cabot; Kaa:
          Sterling Holloway; King Louis: Louis Prima; Shere Khan: George
          Sanders; Colonel Hathi: J. Pat O'Malley
The Aristocats - Duchess: Eva Gabor; Thomas O'Malley: Phil Harris;
          Roquefort (mouse): Sterling Holloway: Scat Cat: Scatman
          Crothers; title song sung by Maurice Chevalier
Robin Hood - Robin: Brian Bedford; Little John: Phil Harris (The Jungle
          Book, The Aristocats); Prince John: Peter Ustinov; Sir Hiss:
          Terry Thomas; Allan-a-Dale (rooster): Roger Miller; Maid
          Marian: Monica Evans: Sheriff: Pat Buttram; Friar Tuck: Andy
          Devine; Lady Kluck: Carole Shelley
The Rescuers - Bernard: Bob Newhart; Bianca: Eva Gabor; Madame Medusa:
          Geraldine Page; Penny: Michelle Stacy; Mr. Snoops: Joe Flynn;
          Orville: Jim Jordan
The Fox and the Hound -Tod: Mickey Rooney; Copper: Kurt Russell; Big
          Mama (owl): Pearl Bailey
The Black Cauldron - Taran: Grant Bardsley; Eilonwy: Susan Sheridan;
          Dallben: Freddie Jones; Fflewddur Fflam: Nigel Hawthorne; the
          Horned King: John Hurt; Gurgi, Doli: John Byner
The Great Mouse Detective - Basil: Barrie Ingham; Dr. Dawson: Val
          Bettin; Ratigan: Vincent Price
Oliver and Company - Dodger: Billy Joel; Tito (Chihuahua): Cheech Marin;
          Georgette (poodle): Bette Midler; Einstein: Richard Mulligan
The Little Mermaid - Ariel: Jodi Benson; Sebastian: Samuel E. Wright;
          Ursula: Pat Carroll; Eric: Christopher Barnes; Scuttle: Buddy
          Hackett
The Rescuers Down Under - Bernard: Bob Newhart; Bianca: Eva Gabor;
          McLeach: (the) George C. Scott; Wilbur: John Candy; Jake:
          Tristan Rogers; Cody: Adam Ryen; Joanna: Frank Welker
Beauty and the Beast - Belle: Paige O'Hara; Beast: Robby Benson; Mrs.
          Potts: Angela Lansbury; Luminere: Jerry Orbach; Cogsworth:
          David Ogden Stiers; Gaston: Richard White; Lefou: Jesse Corti;
          Maurice: Rex Everhardt; Chip: Bradley Pierce; Wardrobe: JoAnne
          Worley
Aladdin- Aladdin: (speaking) Scott Weinger, (singing) Brad Kane;
          Genie/Trader: Robin Williams; Trader (singing): Bruce Adler;
          Princess Jasmine: (speaking) Linda Larkin, (singing) Lea
          Salonga; Abu, the monkey: Frank Welker; Jafar: Jonathan
          Freeman; Iago: Gilbert Gottfried; Sultan: Douglas Seal
The Lion King- Simba (young): Jonathan Taylor Thomas; Simba (adult):
          Matthew Broderick; Nala (young): Nikita Calame; Nala (adult):
          Moira Kelly; Musafa: James Earl Jones; Scar: Jeremy Irons;
          Sarabi: Madge Sinclair; Zazu: Rowan Atkinson; Rafiki: Robert
          Guillaume; Timon: Nathan Lane; Pumbaa: Ernie Sabella; Shenzi:
          Whoopi Goldberg; Banzai: Cheech Marin; Ed: Jim Cummings

Other voices:
Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and Webbigail  (DuckTales)- Russi Taylor
Darkwing Duck- Jim Cummings
Gosalyn (Darkwing Duck)- Christine Cavanaugh
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger (New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)- Jim
          Cummings
Uncle Scrooge (Mickey's Christmas Carol, DuckTales): Alan Young
Roger Rabbit: Charles Fleischer

Theme parks:
Sam the Eagle (from "America Sings"): Burl Ives
Robot-Pilot from "Star Tours": Paul Reubens ("Pee-Wee Herman")
Ghost Host ("Haunted Mansion"), narrator from "Adventure Through Inner
          Space": Paul Frees
Singing Statue in Haunted Mansion Graveyard (among others at
          Disneyland): Thurl Ravenscroft

10) How do I get a job working for Disney?

     Of course, the answer to this depends on what you want to do.
     All Disney employees go through a training program which introduces
them to the Disney philosophy and some of the history of the company.
     If you're looking for a summer job at Walt Disney World, consult
with "Central Casting," located near the Disney Village, where you can
get an application.  Or you can write to "Professional Staffing", c/o
WDW, at the address in question #99 below.  At Disneyland, go to the
customer relations desk near the fire station on Main Street.  If you do
get a summer job, you'll probably be making minimum wage (and regularly
shaving and getting a hair cut if you're male, since facial hair is not
allowed if you're in the public eye- although animators at WDW seem to
be an exception).
     WDW and DL have "College Programs," for which Disney actively sends
recruiters to colleges around the country to recruit students to work at
the parks for a semester.  Minimum work hours are about 30 hours per
week, starting around $5.60/hour.  If you'd like a summary from someone
who was interested in the program, drop me a line at [email protected]
I can't tell you if your college is participating, however, so if you
need that info, I'd suggest contacting WDW or DL directly.
     To get a job at the Disney Store, simply request a job application,
preferably from the store manager.  They aren't always hiring, but like
most retailers, will hire more employees for the Christmas season.  When
a new Disney Store is opened, a "Casting Call" advertisement is placed
in the local paper, and they will interview 300-400 people for 20-25
positions.  When a position becomes available, the hiring ratio is 15-20
interviews for one Cast Member position.  If you would like to work at
an existing Disney Store, ask for an "interest card," which lets the
store know when you are available for work and an interview.  If you are
called for an interview, you will fill out a full application at that
time.  For more information on what's it's like to work at the Disney
Store, see question #17, below.
     If you're interested in animation, you need to be talented and
lucky.  It helps if you attended the California Institute of the Arts
("CalArts"), which Walt Disney helped found, and currently has 900
students and five schools (art, dance, music, film video, theater).  I
suspect Disney currently helps to fund CalArts.  (The address and phone
information is given in question #99.)  If you didn't attend CalArts,
some other prestigious school of art with some animation training will
probably do (some of the animators were hired out of the University of
California at Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, and
the Art Center at Pasadena).  If you do get a job as an animator, you'll
probably start out by working on "tweening" (i.e. drawing cels that lie
in sequence between the cels produced by the primary animators), so you
won't have a lot of creative freedom, and you'll probably be quite busy
(i.e. working longer than 8 hour days on a regular basis).  Show
promise, get noticed, and the sky's the limit.  At the very least, you
get your name in the credits.  :-)

     Some notes about the structure of the Walt Disney Company:
     There are three top-level divisions: Movies & Television (Media
Entertainment), Merchandise, and the Theme Parks.  The Movies &
Television division, run primarily by Jeffrey Katzenberg, is sub-divided
into the Feature Animation department, the Television Animation
department, and the main studios (e.g. live films, Touchstone, and
Hollywood Pictures).  The Merchandise division includes sub-divisions
for the video releases (Buena Vista Home Video), music releases (Buena
Vista or Disneyland Records) general merchandise management (including
creation and licensing), etc.  The Theme Parks, of course, include
Disneyland, Walt Disney World, EuroDisney (the Disney Company does not
own EuroDisney in its entirety, by the way), and Tokyo Disneyland.  The
Theme Parks division is run primarily by Michael Eisner, who is also CEO
of the Company.  Each of these smaller divisions might be subdivided;
for example, the Feature Animation department includes the Engineering
division (e.g. CAPS), CGI (Computer Generated Imagery- e.g. special
effects), and the actual Animation units themselves.

     An address to write to regarding employment opportunities with the
studios would be:
          Walt Disney Studios
          500 S. Buena Vista St.
          Burbank, CA  91521-7320
     (The Walt Disney Company receives thousands of (solicited and
          unsolicited) resumes per month, but they do keep track of all
          of them.)
     Job hotlines at the Walt Disney Company:
          (818)-560-1811:  General Employment
          (818)-560-6335:  Film Industry Opportunities
     If you would like to submit your resume to Walt Disney Imagineering
via e-mail, send it to:
          [email protected]
     Disney uses the Resumix database system to track the resumes they
receive.  I believe you can submit PostScript versions as well as
standard text (ASCII).

11) Is Goofy a dog, a horse, or what?

     Goofy is a dog.  He originally started life as "Dippy Dawg" early
in the history of the Disney studios, in both comic strips and short
films, but evolved into "Goofy" by 1934.  He first appeared in film in
1932 (as Dippy Dawg) in Mickey's Revue.
     This begs the question "well, if Pluto is a dog too, then why don't
they act the same (e.g. why does Pluto not talk, why doesn't Goofy walk
on all fours, etc.)?"  My answer to that is because that's the way Walt
wanted it.  :-) Pluto is more of a pet to Mickey; Goofy is simply more
individualistic and anthropomorphised.  In addition, they're both
different breeds of dog. :-)  (I won't even get into the thread about
how Goofy dated Clarabelle Cow.)

12) How can I get the song lyrics to {The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the
     Beast, etc}?

     Disney song lyrics can be found via anonymous FTP on
cco.caltech.edu (pub/disney/rec.arts.disney/lyrics) or
yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (in pub/rec.arts.disney/lyrics).  Lyrics to some
Disney songs are also available at ftp.uwp.edu, in
pub/music/lyrics/m/misc.musical.  If you can't FTP, send me e-mail
([email protected]) and I can mail lyrics for The Little Mermaid or
Beauty and the Beast to you.
     Otherwise, you can order the sheet music from the Hal Leonard
Publishing Corporation, 7777 West Bluemound Road, P.O. Box 13819,
Milwaukee, WI 53213.  There is also The Illustrated Disney Song Book
which is published by Random House, Inc., of New York, NY, with the ISBN
#0-394-50745-2.  It contains the lyrics (and piano music) to many of the
most popular Disney songs.  There is a "New" Illustrated Disney Song
Book as well (bibliographical reference at the end of this question).
Sam Goody's Musicland tends to carry a decent selection of sheet music.
The address to the Walt Disney Music Company is given in question #99,
below.
     There is quite a bit of Disney music available on CD and cassette;
if there is a demand for it, I'll add a list of Disney music to this
list.  Disneyland/Buena Vista Records and Tapes (Burbank, CA 92521) is
the "official" label that distributes the majority of the music.

The New Illustrated Disney Songbook, introduction by Steven Spielberg
     Abrams, New York, 1986
     ISBN 0-810-90846-8 (Abrams)
     ISBN 0-881-88467-7 (Hal Leonard)
Notes: For voice and piano; includes chord symbols and guitar chord
diagrams.  Presents in sheet music format about eighty songs from such
Walt Disney movies as Cinderella, Dumbo, and Mary Poppins.  215 pages.

13) What are the Magic Kingdom Club benefits?

     As a Magic Kingdom Club (MKC) member, you receive the following
benefits:
     - Special offers on Theme Park admission (usually 10%- there's a
          price guide), including EuroDisney and Tokyo Disneyland
     - 10-30% discount on WDW resort accommodations
     - Ability to take advantage of special vacation packages
     - 10% discount on merchandise at The Disney Stores
     - Reduced admission to Pleasure Island, Typhoon Lagoon, River
          Country, and Discovery Island (at WDW)
     - Free membership in Entertainment Publications' "Travel America
          for Half Price"
     - Up to 30% discounts with National Car Rental
     - 10% discount on Delta Air Lines tickets when traveling to the
          theme parks
     - 15% discount on cruises aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
     - 10% discount on the Norwegian Cruise Line
     - 10% discount at the Paradise Guest Ranch in Wyoming
     - 10% discount on the Polynesian Luau
     - 10% seasonal discount on golf
     - Special Club Vacations in San Diego, CA
     
     There are a wide variety of vacation packages to choose from, with
the prices depending on where you stay and for how long, and what time
of year you visit the theme parks.
     I believe there is no charge for joining the MKC if your employer
has a group number.

     You can also join as a MKC Gold Card member.  You receive a
personalized, embossed Gold Card, a two-year subscription to Disney
Magazine (8 issues, worth $14.95), and a membership kit, containing a
tote bag, key chain, travel video, and 5 Disney Dollars.  The price for
joining is $49 for two years, which can be discounted $10 if you are a
shareholder.  You also receive a list of toll free numbers to call to
make travel reservations.
     There is also a Magic Years Club for those over 60 years of age.
It costs $35 for a 5-year membership, and has the same benefits as the
standard MKC, plus a few extras (an embossed card, tote bag, key chain,
bumper sticker, Magic Key newsletter).
     The phone numbers for the MKC, MKC Gold Card, and Magic Years Club
are given in question #99, below.

14) What are the stockholder benefits?

     The stockholder benefits have been discontinued for 1993.   As a
stockholder, you can obtain an Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card membership
for $10 off the normal rate (see also question #12, above).

Here is the body of a letter received by Michael R. Johnston
([email protected]), from Jennifer LaGrow, Manager of Shareholder
Services, regarding this issue.

     ***** Begin quote *****
     
     May 10, 1993
     
     Due to the tremendous growth in our shareholder base of almost 100
     percent over the last year, and the substantially lower stock price
     resulting from the four for one stock split in April 1992, it is no
     longer economical for the Company to continue providing free
     memberships to approximately 800,000 shareholders.
     
     It is important that the Company be run as efficiently as possible
     so that it can offer stockholders and above-average rate of return.
     Disney stockholders have enjoyed a 28 percent annualized return
     over the last ten years ending December 31, 1992.  Over the same
     timeframe, the Standard & Poor's 500 has returned just 16 percent.
     The Company recently increased its quarterly cash dividend by 19
     percent -- from 5.25 to 6.25 cents per share, beginning with the
     dividend which will be paid on May 20, 1993.
     
     There was a 100% increase in total shareholders, with approximately
     430,000 new Disney stockholders in calendar year 1992.  When we
     reviewed the costs involved in providing complimentary Magic
     Kingdom Club membership to these new stockholders, we determined
     that it would cost close to $3 million to service these new
     accounts in fiscal year 1993.  We estimated that is would cost the
     Company an additional $600,000 in material and postage costs to
     provide complimentary MKC membership in 1993 to all the Company's
     record and beneficial owners.  These figures do not even include
     the cost the Company incurs from the various discounts given to
     Magic Kingdom Club members.
     
     We also discovered that 30 percent of the Company's new 1992 record
     owners (as opposed to beneficial owners of stock held in "street
     name," for whom the Company does not have records) purchased only a
     single share of Disney stock. We estimate that it will cost the
     Company approximately $500,000 to service these one-share accounts
     in fiscal year 1993.  In a recent survey, approximately 10 percent
     of the stockholders surveyed said that they purchased Disney stock
     solely to receive shareholder benefits such as MKC membership.
     Since the hotel discount offered to shareholders through the MKC
     membership can be as high as $100 per night, you can see why the
     Company determined that it was not economical to offer
     complimentary membership to its stockholders.
     
     Magic Kingdom Club does provide membership programs to eligible
     corporations, firms and associations, although this is a separate
     program and does not have any impact on the shareholder benefit
     program.
     
     ***** End quote *****

If you'd like an annual report, write to:
     Walt Disney Company
     Shareholder Services
     4130 Cahuenga, Suite 310
     N.Hollywood, CA  91602
or call: (818)-505-7040.

14b) How can I purchase Disney stock?

     Shares of the Walt Disney Company are traded on the New York Stock
Exchange, under the symbol DIS.  In fact, Disney is one of the 30 stocks
that comprise the widely followed Dow Jones 30 Industrial Average.  You
can get stock quotes via the Internet using Mosaic (or another WWW
browser) by connecting to the site "http://www.secapl.com" and selecting
the hypertext link "Quote Server".  Enter the symbol "DIS" for Disney.
     There are a lot of people with an interest in purchasing a single
share of Disney stock.  If you currently have a full-service broker, ask
them if they would allow you to purchase a share for a reduced
commission (say $35-40).  The stock itself sells for around
$40-45/share, so owning a single share would probably be primarily for
sentimental value more than investment value.  Discount brokerages offer
commissions around $40 or below.  If you don't have a broker, you should
be able to find one in your local Yellow Pages under "Stock & Bond
Brokers."  I personally recommend that the brokerage be a member of the
NYSE (not just the NASD and/or SIPD).  Also verify that they will send
you the certificate free of charge after you pay commission to buy the
stock, and check to see if there is an additional "odd-lot" commission,
which is charged by some brokerages when you purchase an amount of stock
not a multiple of 100 (a "lot" is 100 shares).  You will need to fill
out a simple form (similar to a bank account or credit card
application), and you must be 21 or over.
     For more information regarding the stock market in general, I
recommend the misc.invest FAQ.

15) 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 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.)
     Current individual membership fees are a $7,500 sign-up charge plus
$2,000 annual dues.  Corporate membership fees are higher.
     If you'd like a copy of the text of the brochures, drop me e-mail
at [email protected].

16) 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.  There has been a debate over
whether or not the spelling of Ariel's last sister is "Allana" or
"Alana."  The sheet music and most of the books give it as "Allana," but
the new Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters lists it as
"Alana."  "Allana" is most likely correct.  It is not a credited voice
in the movie.

17) 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.  As of May 1, 1994, there were 268 stores
in operation.  I've found that the prices of certain merchandise at the
stores are lower than the prices of the same items 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 (called "Animations") which differ from store to store throughout
the country.  Some scenes are from the movies; most are from cartoon
shorts or are original.  Which scenes appear in which Disney Store is
dependent upon the year in which the store opened.  Stores opened
between 1987 and 1991 have unique combinations of scenes; stores opened
during or after 1992 will have the same scene as other stores opened in
the same year.  There are usually two cash register locations, behind
which hang Disney art (cels, serigraphs, etc.).  At the back of the
store is a large, laserdisc-based projection 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).  There is a shipment
of general merchandise every week.  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 (like all Disney employees), are
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.
This training program is called "Traditions," and (usually) takes place
at the store, consisting of some videos and forms, which takes several
four hour days (two days of company history and info, plus 5 days of
Guest Service training).  There is an internal newsletter, called The
Disney Store Scoop, and award programs for Guest Courtesy, Teamwork,
etc. that are reflected in pins (which are not for sale).  Cast Members
also attend fully paid Disney Store trips to see the latest animated
film release twice a year.
     The address of the "home base" of the Disney Stores is:
          101 N. Brand Blvd.  Suite 500
          Glendale, CA 91203
     (If you have a favorite Cast Member who you think shows performance
above and beyond the call of duty, send in a letter saying why.  It
should make them really happy. :-) )
     See also question #10.

18) 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, Shere
          Khan in The Jungle Book
     Ward Kimball - Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio, The Three Caballeros,
          Captain Hook (Peter Pan) Lucifer in Cinderella, Dwarfs 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, the wolf in Sword In the Stone
     Wolfgang Reitherman - Goofy, Cinderella, Rite of Spring in
          Fantasia, The Aristocats
     Frank Thomas - Bambi, Monstro the Whale from Pinocchio, Lady and
          Tramp from Lady  and the Tramp, Lady Tremaine from Cinderella,
          Dwarfs mourning in Snow White, Captain Hook (Peter Pan)

     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), Hamilton Luske,
and Freddy Moore.

19) Who are the current Disney animators?

     Robert Cook ([email protected]) and Tim Pickett
([email protected]) have created a comprehensive list of all
of the animators who have worked for Disney over the years.  These Cast
and Crew lists are available via anonymous FTP at cco.caltech.edu (if
you're in the US) in pub/disney/rec.arts.disney, or
yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au in pub/rec.arts.disney.  Please use yoyo outside
normal business hours (the site is 10 hours ahead of GMT- use the UNIX
command "date -u" to get the current GMT time), namely before noon US
time, or on a Friday or Saturday.  Contact Tim Pickett
([email protected]) for more info.

     Some (but certainly not all) of the lead animators in the recent
films include:

     Ruben Aquino - Ursula (The Little Mermaid); Maurice (Beauty and the
          Beast)
     James Baxter - Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
     Randy Cartwright- Magic Carpet (Aladdin)
     Lorna Cook - Contributed to Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
     Andreas Deja - Mickey Mouse (Prince and the Pauper); Triton (The
          Little Mermaid); Gaston (Beauty and the Beast); Jafar
          (Aladdin)
     Russ Edmonds- Max the dog (The Little Mermaid); Cody (The Rescuers
          Down Under); Philippe the horse (Beauty and the Beast)
     Eric Goldberg- Genie (Aladdin); directing Pocahontas with Mike
          Gabriel
     Will Finn- Grimsby (The Little Mermaid); Cogsworth (Beauty and the
          Beast); Iago the Parrot (Aladdin)
     Mark Henn - Stationed in Florida.  Contributed heavily to the
          character development of Belle and Mrs. Potts/Chip.  Was the
          lead animator on Jasmine (Aladdin).
     Glen Keane - Supervised The Fox and the Hound; characters include
          Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective); Ariel (The Little
          Mermaid); Marahute (the Eagle) (The Rescuers Down Under);
          Beast (Beauty and the Beast); Aladdin (Aladdin).
          Incidentally, Glen Keane is the son of Bil Keane, artist of
          the Family Circus comic strip.
     Lisa Keene - Background artist/supervisor
     Duncan Marjoribanks- Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), Abu (Aladdin)
     Tom Sito - Worked on layout and animated the Gaston wrestling scene
          in the pub (Beauty and the Beast)
     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)

     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 who work for the lead animator.

20) 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 compiled 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.  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).

21) 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 (Barnes &
Noble, B.Dalton, Waldenbooks, BookStop/Bookstar, Brentano's, Crown
Books, etc.).  Many have listings and take special orders, 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.  Otherwise, the best you can do is your local
library.  (Incidentally, Hyperion Press is owned by Disney, in case
you're wondering why a lot of books with Disney related topics have been
recently released by that publisher.)
     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 substitute 192.35.222.222 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
([email protected]) and I can try to find the reference for 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

22) 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 version and see for yourself. :-)

23) What was the first Disney film ever to receive a PG rating?

     The first film was The Black Hole, on December 21, 1979.  The first
(and only) animated feature film to receive a PG rating was The Black
Cauldron, on July 24, 1985.

24) What are some "in-jokes" in the Disney films?

     Here is what amounts to an incomplete list.  If you find others,
drop me a line.  If the list gets long enough, I can separate it out of
the FAQ.

Aladdin:
     In "One Jump Ahead," Aladdin is sliding down a rope lined with
          laundry- at the end of the rope is a window where a woman
          slams the shutters closed.  If you look closely at her lips,
          she appears to say "Oh, shit."
     The directors, Musker and Clements, are among the gawkers when
          Prince Achmed appears after the "One Jump Ahead" sequence.
          Musker has a dark mustache, the Clements has a red beard.
     Sebastian, from The Little Mermaid, appears when the Genie is
          pulling items out of a recipe book just prior to granting
          Aladdin's first wish.
     The Genie turns his head into Pinocchio during a discussion with
          Aladdin at the oasis.
     When Genie turns Abu into an elephant, the magic words are "He's a
          mambo shimming Dumbo."  In addition, the hand gestures he
          makes form silhouette animals on the sand.
     There is a figurine of the Beast, from Beauty and the Beast, in the
          stack of toys the Sultan is piling up (which are subsequently
          knocked to the floor when Jafar enters), prior to the "Prince
          Ali" sequence.
     In the "Whole New World" sequence, Aladdin and Jasmine fly past the
          gazebo from the Beethoven sequence from Fantasia.
     In the "Whole New World" sequence, one constellation looks like the
          Walt Disney signature "D".
     The Genie, in the tradition of the Disney theme parks commercials,
          asks Aladdin "What are you going to do next?" after he has
          apparently won the heart of the princess.  Also, the "When You
          Wish Upon A Star" theme is played here.
     At the end of the film, the Genie is dressed as a tourist, complete
          with Goofy hat.  This outfit (shirt, sandals, hat, and all) is
          the same that Robin Williams wears in the film shown prior to
          the Animation Tour at WDW.
     
Beauty and the Beast:
     When Maurice reaches the crossroads just prior to arriving at the
          Beast's castle for the first time, there is a street sign.
          Although faded, the sign that points towards the dark, scary
          side is labeled "Valencia," and the sign point towards the
          normal side is labeled "Anaheim."
     On Frame #35151 of the CAV LD, you can spot a heart and arrow on
          the Beast's backside.
     There is a hidden Mickey in the film, although it's location was
          under debate.  I'll have to check the film

Oliver and Company:
     In the "Why Should I Worry" sequence, Pongo, from 101 Dalmatians,
          is shown briefly, tugging at his master's leash.
     
101 Dalmatians:
     During the "Midnight Bark" several dogs from Lady and the Tramp
          appear in a pet shop window.

25) Commonly used Disney terms and abbreviations on the Internet

8(:-) or 8:-) = Mouseketeer smiley
ADO = Approved Day Off (for Cast Members)
BatB = Beauty and the Beast
Backstage = Behind the scenes, where Cast Members are away from guests
CM = Cast Member
Cast Member = An employee of the Disney Company (the term was coined by
Walt himself)
Costume = Cast Member uniform
DL = Disneyland
ED or EDL= EuroDisneyland
ER = Early Release (getting off work early for a Cast Member)
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list (which you probably know by now)
FDC = Future Disney Cabinet (see question 28)
Guest = Term for a Disney customer (e.g. at the theme parks or Disney
Stores)
Intermission = A break
MK = Magic Kingdom (referring to Disneyland's counterpart, in Florida).
     Disneyland is also called The Magic Kingdom, or "Walt Disney's
     Magic Kingdom".
MKC = Magic Kingdom Club (see question #12)
MSEP = Main Street Electrical Parade
O&C = Oliver and Company
On-Stage = Where a Cast Member is exposed to Guests (i.e. working)
r.a.d = rec.arts.disney
RDO = Requested Day Off (for Cast Members)
RDU = The Rescuers Down Under
SotS = Song of the South
TBC = The Black Cauldron
TD or TDL = Tokyo Disneyland
TDS = The Disney Store(s)
TLK = The Lion King
TTFN = Ta Ta For Now.  This abbreviation and explanation was first used
     by Tigger in "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" and has come
     into widespread usage among the member of the online community.
TGMD = The Great Mouse Detective
TLM = The Little Mermaid
WDW = Walt Disney World (in Orlando, Florida)
Theme Park codes:
     Code 1 = Routine
     Code 2 = Urgent
     Code 3 = Emergency
     Code 4 = No further assistance needed
     Code 101 = Attraction out of service (routine)
     Code 102 = Attraction out of service (urgent)
     Code 103 = Attraction out of service (emergency)
     Code 104 = Attraction running (normal)
     Code 105 = Attraction running (reduced capacity)
     Code 106 = Attraction running (full capacity)

26) Who does the voice of the singing merchant (the Peddler) at the
     beginning of the film Aladdin?

     The singing voice is done by Bruce Adler (this is credited on the
soundtrack).  The talking voice of the Peddler, who gives the
introduction to the story, is Robin Williams.  Originally, a sequence
was planned at the end of the film (after Aladdin and Jasmine ride off
into the sunset- well, moonrise) where the merchant was to be revealed
as the Genie, but this scene was cut.

27) Where can I get a list of Disney animation bloopers?

     <Question under construction>
     Robert Cook ([email protected]) has taken on the arduous task
of compiling and classifying various technical and logical errors in the
Disney animated feature films.  Although I'm not yet aware of
availability via FTP, you can contact him via e-mail for further
information.

28) What is the FDC and how do I get in on it?

     You can request the Future Disney Cabinet FAQ from David Cuthbert
at [email protected].  Also, here's the text of an article, provided
graciously by Larry Gensch ([email protected]):

     With the passing of Walt Disney as CEO of the Walt Disney Company,
     it
     has come to be accepted that the tenancy of this position will
     probably be open to other people in the future.  How far into the
     future is anybody's guess, as Michael Eisner doesn't seem to be on
     his
     way out anytime soon.
     
     An rec.arts.disney member (Sean Squier) decided to refer to himself
     as
     the "Future CEO" for the Disney company, and in a magnamimous
     gesture,
     opened the floodgates to any and all people who wanted to serve in
     his
     "cabinet."
     
     Currently, the FDC "Registry" is being maintained by Dave Cuthbert.
     If you have visions of grandeur, and think that you could make any
     contribution, no matter how small, to the Disney company, simply
     register your name and the position(s) that you want to hold in
     this
     ficticious Disney utopia.
     
     Note that Sean no longer posts regularly in the group, but his
     position is being reserved for him in respect for his efforts in
     organizing the FDC in the first place.
     
     In the past year or so, a splinter group has gotten a bit militant,
     with buckets, water balloons, various chemical substances, and
     Super
     Soakers (tm) being used to drench and sometimes mutilate other FDC
     members.  [[Usually, if you see a post with the letters FDC in the
     ~Subject: line, there is usually a SPLASH! or whatever inside]]
     
     Another way of looking at this is that the FDC is really an "in-
     joke"
     for the r.a.d crowd, and is used to identify "newbies" from the
     people
     who post these "So what is the FDC anyway?" messages...  [Insert
     whatever emoticon or smiley you desire]
     
     A lot of references to the FDC can be found in Tim Pickett's "yoyo"
     archive (refer to the weekly-posted "Lists of Lists" for more
     information on that).


99) Where can I get more Disney info?

Online sources:
     Via the Internet:
     You should definitely get a copy of Tim Pickett's rec.arts.disney
List of Lists, available from Tim at [email protected].
This list lists various regularly maintained documents, including FAQs,
travel guides, and other Disney-related lists.
     FTP: See question 4.
     rec.arts.disney:  Everybody's favorite USENET newsgroup, dedicated
to the pursuit of happiness through the Art of Walt.  Other than this
and the WDW FAQ, there is also a Disneyland-specific FAQ, a EuroDisney
FAQ and an FAQ of sorts on the Monorail system.
     rec.parks.theme: Includes some discussion of Disney theme parks.
     Disney Fidonet Echo:  If you have access to a BBS that carries
Fidonet groups, check for the Disney Echo.  (Fidonet is similar to the
Internet in concept; it is composed of many participating BBSs
worldwide, linked via modem.  Hub BBSs collect/send/relay messages to
other BBSs on Fidonet on a regular basis, with a large amount of work
being done overnight.)
     The Disney Afternoon Mailing List- Discussion of Disney Afternoon
related topics, and other related threads (and tangents).  To subscribe,
send a request to [email protected].
     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 [email protected].

     Other Online Sources:
     There is a Disney following in the FLORIDA forum on the Compuserve
Information Service, including libraries that have official
Disney-approved GIF images.  Also, there is a Disney section in the
EDRIVE (Entertainment Drive) forum.
     There is also a Disney following on GEnie.  The Disney Roundtable
there has a message base, live discussion areas, and libraries with
various Disney files, including GIFs.  (See also question 3 regarding
Disney GIFs.)
     Delphi includes a Disney Forum.  The administrator is Warren Lee,
at [email protected].  Modem: (800)-695-4005, CUSTOM101; voice: (800)-695-
4005.
     The Portal online service offers the Disney FANtasEARS SIG.  The
Portal online service supports both a menu and a command driven
interface, and includes full Internet connectivity.  There are several
areas of interest in the FANtasEARS SIG, including a real-time chat
room, message boards for general discussion, news, buying/selling
Disneyana, and other collected information.  There is a monthly basic
fee of $19.95 with no additional charges if you call a Portal phone
number, or an additional fee with SprintNet usage.  Call (800)-433-5333
for further info, or (408)-973-9111 (voice, 9-5 M-F PST), (408)-725-0561
modem (3/12/2400, 24 hours) , (408)-973-8091 modem (9600, 24 hours),
(408)-725-0560 (14.4Kbps, 24 hours).  You can also enter "C PORTAL" from
any Sprintnet dial-in, or telnet to "portal.com" on the Internet.  If
you call for more info mention Rich Koster (notable rec.arts.disney
contributer and FANtasEARS SIG moderator) sent you and that you are
interested in the FANtasEARS SIG, and get the $19.95 setup fee waived.
     Another online source is the Disney Software 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 (Burbank).  Other BBS's: Mickey's Kingdom BBS -
(909)-242-3975; Mouse House BBS - (714)-535-3761.

Mail Order:
     If you're interested in animation in general, or if you are looking
for a good place to order harder to find videos, I recommend the Whole
Toon Catalog.  Call (206)-391-8747.  Fax: (206)-391-9064.

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.  The books listed here are primarily
informational (i.e. I've avoided including the many children's books
Disney publishes).  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.

Walt Disney's EPCOT Center, by Richard R. Beard
     H.N. Abrams, New York, 1982.
     ISBN 0-8109-0819-0
An excellent work on EPCOT Center, covering its inception, design, and
construction.  Cover priced at $55.00.

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.

Disney's Aladdin: The Making of an Animated Film, by John Culhane
     Hyperion Press, New York, 1992
     ISBN 1-56282-892-4
Covers the making of Aladdin, character by character.  An interesting
read with one of the more current looks at Walt Disney Feature
Animation.

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.

The Art of The Lion King, by Christopher Finch, Introduction by James
Earl Jones
     Hyperion Press, New York, 1994
     ISBN 0-7868-6028-6
Contains conceptual drawings, storyboards, watercolors, backgrounds, and
finished art detailing construction the movie from start to finish.
Highly recommended to those interested in the process of building an
animated film.  196 pages, $50.00.

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.

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes: My Story, by Annette Funicello, with
Patricia Romanowski
     Hyperion, New York, 1994
     ISBN 0-0-7868-6020-0
Autobiography of Annette Funicello, legendary Mouseketeer.  237 pages.

Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters, by John Grant,
          foreword by David R. Smith, First Edition
     Harper & Row, New York, 1987
     ISBN 0-060-15777-1
A comprehensive list of Disney characters through 1986, including
filmographies and a complete index.  Includes a bibliography.  Currently
a collector's item.  320 pages.

Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters, by John Grant,
          forewords by David R. Smith and Roy E. Disney, Second Edition
     Hyperion Press, New York, 1993
     ISBN 1-56282-904-1
A comprehensive list of Disney characters from the animated shorts,
feature films, and television series through 1992 (with brief,
preliminary descriptions of characters from Aladdin), including
filmographies and a complete index.  Includes hundreds of color
pictures, and a bibliography.  A must get for any Disney fan.  384
pages.

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.  Out of print. 256 pages.

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse - His Life and Times, text and research by
          Richard Holliss and Brian Sibley (Justin Knowles Publishing
          Group)
     Harper and Row, Publishers, New York, 1986.
     ISBN 0-06-015619-8
Official biography of Mickey Mouse.  96 pages, $14.95.

Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, by Ollie Johnston and Frank
          Thomas
     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 (which was under development when this book was written,
though not released until 1984).  An autographed version of this book
was sold at auction in late 1992 for $500. 575 pages.

The Disney Villain, by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas
     Hyperion Press, New York, NY, 1993.
     ISBN 1-56282-792-8
Published in October 1993.  Insight into the villains of the Disney
animated feature films, as well as some of the shorts.  Discusses how
the villains were created, and how their wickedness was personified
on-screen by Disney animators.  Many full color illustrations.  232
pages, $45.00.

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

Walt Disney's Bambi, The Story and the Film, by Ollie Johnston and Frank
          Thomas
     Stewart, Tabori & Chang
     New York, 1992
     ISBN 1-55670-8
Text and artwork from the animated film "Bambi" unfold the story of the
deer who grows up to be King of the Forest and reveal the creative
struggles and victories behind the making of the movie.  208 pages.
Dedication:
          We dedicate this book to
               WALT DISNEY
          who asked for it fifty years ago.
     "I'd like to see a book - an edition of Bambi - put out afterwards,
and I'd just like to see the text all broken up with these sketches." --
Walt Disney, Story meeting notes, December 12, 1939.
     Sorry Walt - you always said we were slow.

Justice for Disney, by Bill Justice
     Tomart Publications, 1992
     ISBN 0-914293-13-3
Autobiography of Disney animator Bill Justice, including illustrations
and photos.  This was a limited, signed edition of 1000, with an
original cover price of $45.00.  168 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.

Of Mice and Magic, by Leonard Maltin
     Crown, New York, 1987
     ISBN 0-452-25993-2
Covers the major American cartoon studios, including Disney, Fleischer,
Terry, Lantz, Warner Bros., etc. 485 pages.

The Disney Poster: The Animated Film Classics from Mickey Mouse to
          Aladdin. edited by Ellen Mendlow, text by Jim Fanning
     Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, 1993
     ISBN 1-56282-924-6
Contains many full color pictures of classic Disney posters.  95 pages,
$35.00.

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 Schickel's The Disney Version.  330
pages.

The Ultimate Disney Trivia Book, by Kevin Neary and Dave Smith
     Hyperion Press, New York, NY, December 1992
     ISBN 1-56282-925-4
Contains 999 trivia questions (and answers)  on the Disney characters,
cartoon shorts, feature films, the theme parks, and Walt Disney himself.

The Ultimate Disney Trivia Book 2, by Kevin Neary and Dave Smith
     Hyperion Press, New York, NY, July 1994
     ISBN 0-7868-8024-4
Contains 999 (new) trivia questions on the Disney films, theme parks,
and other Disney related topics.

Walt Disney's Donald Duck: 50 Years of Happy Frustration, text by Flora
          O'Brian; edited by Charlotte Parry-Crookel
     Another Rainbow Publishers, Scottsdale, AZ
     ISBN 0-95095-171-4
Official biography of Donald Duck.  Limited to 5000 numbered copies.  94
pages.

Walt Disney's Goofy - The Good Sport, text by Flora O'Brian, research by
          Christopher Fagg and Justin Knowles (Justin Knowles Publishing
          Group)
     HPBooks. Tuckson, AZ, 1985.
     ISBN 0-89586-2
Official biography of Goofy.  96 pages, $14.95.

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.  Currently out of print.  414 pages.

Walt Disney: An American Original, by Bob Thomas
     Hyperion, New York, NY, 1994
     ISBN 0-7868-6027-8
A biography of Walt Disney; a reprint of the 1976 edition.  379 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.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Frank Thompson
     Hyperion, New York, NY, 1993
     ISBN 1-56282-774-X
Behind the scenes and the making of the Touchstone film, The Nightmare
Before Christmas.  Features full color illustrations and song lyrics
from the film.  192 pages, $24.95.

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 is a new edition of this book
currently for sale.

Mickey Mouse Movie Stories, story and illustrations by the staff of the
          Walt Disney Studios, introduction by Maurice Sendak
     Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1988
     ISBN 0-8109-1529-4
Facsimile edition of "Mickey Mouse Movie Stories, Book 2", published in
1934, containing a dozen stories illustrated with photographs of the
original cel setups from the choice cartoon shorts of 1932 to 1934.  197
pages, 98 illustrations.

The Art of Mickey Mouse, edited by Craig Yoe and Janet Morra-Yoe,
          introduction by John Updike
     Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, 1991
     ISBN 1-56282-994-7
Art book covering various interpretations of Mickey by various artists.
$35.00.

     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:
     Disney Magazine - (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 [email protected]):
     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
     
     The publishers of The "E" Ticket always have a table at the NFFC's
     annual "Strictly Disney" show in Anaheim, where you can browse
     through their magazine, sign up for a subscription, and/or purchase
     back issues.

     Persistence of Vision
     Paul F. Anderson, 3136 South 3200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

     A journal of Disney history, celebrating the creative legacy of
Walt Disney.  Subscriptions are $37/year (four issues).  Each issue
includes an audio tape featuring clips and interviews with famous Disney
people, sometimes including Walt himself.  You can contact Paul at his
Compuserve address, 71534,437 ([email protected], via the
Internet).  Highly recommended.

     Storyboard/The Art of Laughter -
          Laughter Publications, Inc., 15 Middle Dunstabe Rd., Nashua,
          NH  03062
          (603)-888-8685
     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.


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

     Buena Vista Home      Burbank, CA  91521
          Video (US)
     Buena Vista Home      Beaumont House
          Video (UK)       Kensington Village London W14 8TS
                           Switchboard: +44 71 605 2400
     California            Operator: (805)-255-1050; 24700 W. McBean Pkwy;
          Institute of     Valencia, CA 91355
          the Arts (Cal
          Arts)
     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)
     Disney Gallery (at    (714)-999-7531
          Disneyland)
     Disney Investor       (818)-505-7040
          Relations
     Disneyland Guest      P.O. Box 3232 (formerly 1313 Harbor Boulevard),
          Relations        Anaheim, CA  92802
                           (714)-999-4565
     Disneyland Hotel      (714)-956-6400
     Disneyland            (800)-3MAIL-33
          Inventory
          Services
     Disney Magazine,      P.O. Box 4489, Anaheim, CA  92803
          correspondence
     Disney Magazine,      P.O. Box 3310, Anaheim, CA  92803-3310
          subscription
          info
     Disney Software       c/o Customer Service, 500 S. Buena Vista St.;
                           Burbank, CA  91521-6385
                           (800)-841-3326 (8a-5p PST); FAX: (818)-846-0454
     Disney Studios,       (818)-560-1000
          Burbank
     Disney Vacation       (800)-800-9100; (407)-WDW-3100
          Club
     EuroDisney City       (33) 1 49.41.49.10
          Hall, Main
          Street, USA
                           071.753 2900 (UK residents)
     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
     Hyperion Press        114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
     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
     Tokyo Disneyland      1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba-ken 279
          Information
          Center
                           0473 (54) 0001
     Walt Disney           500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA  91521-6876
          Collectors
          Society
                           (818)-567-5500
     Walt Disney           P.O. Box 11090, Des Moines, IA 50336-1090 (address
          Collectors       changes and renewals)
          Society
          Fulfillment
          Center
     Walt Disney Company   500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA  91521
                           (818)-560-1000
     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 Feature   1400 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91221
          Animation
     Walt Disney           Human Resources: 506 Paula St., Glendale, CA 91221-
          Imagineering     5020
     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)

Section III - Answers to Questions with Time-critical Information

1) What Disney shows/auctions/events 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.

Second Disneyana Showcase, October 15-16, 1994
     Location: Inn At the Park Hotel, Anaheim, CA
     Info: (603)-888-8685; FAX (603)-888-8385

* The Disney Store will be taking pre-orders for Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs through October 26.  The cost is $21.99 (minus 10% with MKC
discount), and pre-purchases receive a lithograph at the time of
purchase, and choice of a $5 gift certificate or musical digital watch
with the video.
* The Walt Disney Collector's Society does host certain events for its
members.  Contact the society for more information (address in questions
6 and 99).  Their renewal figurine and pin for 1994 are based on the
Cheshire Cat.
* In the far future, Disney has two major plans involving theme parks.
One is WESTCOT, the addition to Disneyland, the other is "Disney
America," which is to be built near Manassas, Virginia, to open in 1998.
Both are in the planning phases.  (The status of the WESTCOT project is
still questionable.)  Also in the planning phase is a fourth theme park
at the WDW complex; latest rumor focuses on a jungle safari theme.  See
also the WDW FAQ, question 2 for information about new attractions at
the existing parks.

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

     The Lion King will reopen in theaters around the Thanksgiving
holiday.  It grossed $40.9 million in its opening weekend and over $267M
to date.  See also Question #1, entry 32, and Question #9.
     Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be available on video (and
LD!) on October 25.  The Disney Store is currently taking pre-orders for
this- the standard price is $2 higher than Disney's past feature
animated film releases.  The boxed collector's set remains priced the
same, but includes ten lithographs in lieu of the CD soundtrack.
     A Goof Troop movie will be released for the holiday season of 1994.
Like DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, it will not be considered one
of Disney's "official" animated feature films (see question 1).
     The film for mid to late 1995 is titled Pocahontas.  It is Disney's
intention to release two animated feature films per year (summer and
holiday seasons) every year starting in 1995 or 1996.
     The Hunchback of Notre Dame will follow Pocahontas, most likely in
late 1996.  It is being directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, who
directed Beauty and the Beast.  The May 13, 1994 Entertainment Weekly
reports rock star Meat Loaf may be signed to do the voice of the
Hunchback, and Demi Moore may do Esmerelda.
     In 1996 or 1997, 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
(and will subsequently release the modified version on video).
     The February 2, 1994 issue of USA Today reported Disney is planning
feature films based on Hercules, Aida, and the Chinese folk tale Fa
Mulan.
     A company named Hi-Tech Toons is working on a film for release by
Buena Vista Pictures for the summer of 1995, tentatively titled Toy
Story, about two toys and their battle over their young master's
affections.
     Henry Selick and Tim Burton are now working on a film based on the
Rhoad Dahl story James and the Giant Peach, to be done in the same stop-
motion animation style as The Nightmare Before Christmas.
     For the farther future (mostly rumors and contemplative), Disney is
working on a project based on Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.  Another film in
the creative pipeline is Atlantis, a retelling of the story "The Man Who
Would Be King."  Another contemplative title includes Song of the Sea
(Bambi with whales?).   Take these with a grain of salt for now.
Section IV- Other lists and info, available upon request:

Other lists/info, available upon request:
1) List of Jungle Cruise jokes (from Geoff Allen)
2) Misc trivia quizzes
3) Text of Club 33 brochures
4) Old rec.arts.disney articles on the Disney Vacation Club
5) Information on Celebration, Disney's Florida community
6) Disney Press Release on planned Disney America Theme Park in Virginia
7) Disney Film Availability List- lists all the animated feature films
and their availability status on video

Robert Cook is compiling a list of technical errors in Disney animated
     feature films (contact him at [email protected])
I'd also recommend getting the rec.arts.disney List of Lists, from Tim
Pickett ([email protected]).

     This document is Copyright (c) 1994, by Tom Tanida, all rights
reserved.  It is intended for public use, and may be redistributed
freely printed or electronically in its complete and unaltered form
provided distribution is done at no charge to the receiver.  Partial and
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The Walt Disney World Frequently Asked Questions List
Version 3.8, last revised April 3, 1995
 
     This document is Copyright (c) 1995, by Tom Tanida, all rights
reserved.  It is intended for public use, and may be redistributed
freely printed or electronically in its complete and unaltered form
provided distribution is done at no charge to the receiver.  Partial and
other distribution means require the permission of the author.
 
     This is FAQ file for Walt Disney World.  It contains some
information relevant to both WDW as well as Disneyland, though I would
recommend getting the Disneyland FAQ for more specific Disneyland
information.  Your input to this list is highly appreciated.
     The purpose of this list is to reduce the number of redundant
questions posted to rec.arts.disney and to provide a source of
information to Disney fans worldwide.  Personally, however, I would
invite discussion of questions included in this list if this list is not
complete enough.  For example, I couldn't possibly write the "complete
guide to taking kids to the Disney Theme Parks" because there is no
truly complete guide (not to mention the fact that there are many good
guide books out there, as well as a couple of Internet guides- see
question 18).  So although I have offered some information and advice in
part two of this list (the information which is most commonly
suggested), I would still welcome discussion of the topic since
everybody has their own opinions about what rides to go on, what to see,
when to go, what restaurants to eat at in the area, etc.
     Again, I hope that this list will reduce the amount of redundant
information posted to the net.  Even more strongly, I hope this list, in
combination with the rec.arts.disney FAQ, will provide a unified source
of information about Disney related material and provide a valuable
reference for all.
 
     There are two sections:
        I.  A list of the questions in this part
       II.  Answers to Theme Park Questions
          
     Send comments, corrections, suggestions, and inside information to:
[email protected], or to [email protected].  I am sure
that no matter how long I work on this that it will never be perfect,
but it doesn't hurt to try.  :-)  If you prefer Compuserve access, I'm
at 76655,344.  On Prodigy I'm xgsn74a.  On America Online, I'm TomTanida
([email protected] from the Internet).  The most reliable way to reach
me is via Internet, then Compuserve (especially if the date on this
document is many months old).
 
     If you would like a PostScript version of this document, which has
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cross-posted to news.answers, is archived at rtfm.mit.edu. For
information regarding how to FTP the FAQ from rtfm.mit.edu, send me e-
mail; I've written a quick tutorial. This document is maintained in MS
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     Note: the Disneyland FAQ is available from its maintainer, Walt
Hoffman ([email protected]), and via FTP from rtfm.mit.edu
in the directory pub/usenet/news.answers/disney-faq, under the filename
'disneyland'.
 
Section I- Questions
 
Theme park questions:
1) What are the park hours?
2) What rides are currently shut down for refurbishing?  What current
     construction is going on?
3) What are the current prices at {WDW, Disneyland}?
4) How do I beat the crowds?
5) If I've been to the Magic Kingdom in WDW, what parts of Disneyland
     can I skip?
6) Where should I stay when visiting {WDW, Disneyland}?
7) What's the best time to go to {WDW, Disneyland}?
8) My child is 3 years old.  Is that old enough to enjoy Disneyland/WDW?
9) What are good attractions to take younger children to?
10) Other considerations for children (strollers, etc.)
11) Some interesting things to look for at the theme parks
12) Differences between the Magic Kingdom at WDW and Disneyland
13) Who created the music from the Main Street Electrical Parade?
14) What is SpectroMagic at Walt Disney World?
15) What is Fantasmic! at Disneyland?  How do I beat the crowds?
16) What is a "Character Breakfast"?
17) What is the Disney Vacation Club?
18) What are some good guide books on travel to {WDW/Disneyland?
19) What are "Hidden Mickeys"?  Where can I find some?
 
Other lists, available upon request:
1) List of Jungle Cruise jokes (from Geoff Allen)
2) Misc trivia quizzes
3) Text of Club 33 brochures
4) Information on Celebration, Disney's Florida community
5) Disney Film Availability List- lists all the animated feature films
and their availability status on video
 
The status of 1 and 5, above: they need to be updated.  I hope to do
this real soon. 8:-)
 
I'd also recommend getting the rec.arts.disney List of Lists, from Tim
Pickett ([email protected]).  This is posted regularly to the
group, and is available via FTP at yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au in
/pub/disney/rad/faq.
 
 
Section II- Answers to Theme Park Questions
 
Theme park questions:
 
1) What are the park hours?
 
     Here are the current WDW hours.  Note that the Main Street section
of the Magic Kingdom at WDW will often open 30 minutes to an hour ahead
of the official opening time.
 
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Theme Park Operating Hours for March 1995 -  May 1995
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***  HOURS AND ENTERTAINMENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  ****
 
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MAGIC KINGDOM
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April 2 - 7 .................................... 9 am - 8 pm
April 8 - 20 ................................... 9 am - 12 am
April 21 - 22 .................................. 9 am - 11 pm
April 23 ....................................... 9 am - 9 pm
April 24 - 28 .................................. 9 am - 7 pm
April 29 ....................................... 9 am - 9 pm
April 30 ....................................... 9 am - 8 pm
May 1 - 5 ...................................... 9 am - 7 pm
May 6 .......................................... 9 am - 9 pm
May 7 - 12 ..................................... 9 am - 7 pm
May 13 ......................................... 9 am - 12 am
May 14 - 19 .................................... 9 am - 7 pm
May 20 ......................................... 9 am - 12 am
May 21 - 26 .................................... 9 am - 8 pm
May 27 - 28 .................................... 9 am - 12 am
May 29 - 31 .................................... 9 am - 8 pm
 
SpectroMagic:
     April 1 at 8 pm
     April 8 - 20 at 9 pm & 11 pm
     April 21 - 22 at 9 pm
     May 13, 20, 27 - 28 at 9 pm & 11 pm
Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks:
     April 1 at 9 pm
     April 8 - 22 at 10 pm
     May 13, 20, 27 - 28 at 10 pm
Mickey Mania Parade:
     April 1 - 7, 10 - 14, 17 - 30 at 3 pm
     May 1 - 31 at 3 pm
Happy Easter Parade:
     April 8 at 12 pm
     April 9, 15 - 16 at 3 pm
 
 
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EPCOT CENTER
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Future World:
April 1 - 8 .................................... 9 am - 7 pm
April 9 - 22 ................................... 9 am - 10 pm
April 23 - 30 .................................. 9 am - 7 pm
May 1 - 31 ..................................... 9 am - 7 pm
 
 
World Showcase:
April 1 - 8 .................................... 11 am - 8 pm
April 9 - 22 ................................... 11 am - 8 pm
April 23 - 30 .................................. 11 am - 9 pm
May 1 - 31 ..................................... 11 am - 9 pm
 
Illuminations:
     April 1 - 8, 23 - 30 at 9 pm
     April 9 - 22 at 10 pm
     May 1 - 31 at 9 pm
 
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DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS THEME PARK
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April 1 - 8 .................................... 9 am - 7 pm
April 9 - 20 ................................... 9 am - 10 pm
April 21 - 22 .................................. 9 am - 9 pm
April 23 - 30 .................................. 9 am - 7 pm
May 1 - 26 ..................................... 9 am - 7 pm
May 27 - 29 .................................... 9 am - 9 pm
May 30 - 31 .................................... 9 am - 7 pm
 
Aladdin's Royal Caravan:
     April 1 - 8, 21 - 30 at 1 pm
     April 9 - 20 at 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
     May 1 - 31 at 1 pm
 
Sorcery in the Sky Fireworks:
     April 9 - 20 at 9:50 pm
     April 21 - 22 at 8:50 pm
     May 27 - 29 at 8:50 pm
 
     For Disneyland hours, consult the Disneyland FAQ.
     There is a WESTCOT preview center open at the Disneyland Hotel
complex.  Its hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 pm - 8 pm.
 
2) What rides are currently shut down for refurbishing?  What current
     construction is going on?
 
     If there's someone out there who regularly goes to WDW and is
willing to keep the group updated, here's a big chance to help out.
 
     Here's some information for Florida (as far I know- if you know
differently, please send me a line at [email protected]):
Refurbishment:
     - 'Metropolis Science Center' & 'Theater of Stars': now open
     - World of Motion: will close June 1995 for two years in order to
          be converted to a new automotive race track attraction
     - Alien Encounter: closed January 12, will reopen at Easter
     - Expo Robotics (Communicore): closed permanently
     - Backstage Magic (Communicore): closed permanently
     - Horizons: closed indefinitely
     - Le Cellier restaurant at Canada: closed indefinitely
     - Odyssey Restaurant, Future World: closed indefinitely
     - Communicore: closed for redevelopment
     - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (MK): Closed for rehab
     - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids play-area (MGM)
     
Under Construction:
     - Disney Vision (Disney-MGM): 1998.  This is a VR type ride being
          developed in conjunction with SGI set in the world of Agrabah
          (Aladdin).
     - Discoveryland (MK)
     - Celebration, in Osceola County, Florida; Phase 1 will open in
          1995
     - Hotels: Florida Beaches- Summer 1995; Mexican Hotel- October
          1994; Mediterranean Hotel- June 1996; West Gate Hotel- Summer
          1998; Wilderness Junction- November 1995
     - Lake Buena Vista Club: reopens Oct '95 as part of the new "Disney
          Institute
     - Wedding chapel next to Grand Floridian
 
Long Term Future Plans:
     - A Nestle supported show, at the Universe of Energy detailing the
          formation of the Earth will open in 1996
     - Blizzard Beach, a northern cousin to Typhoon Lagoon and River
          Country and Disney's largest themed water park: April 1995
     - Fantasmic! Hollywood was originally scheduled to open summer 1994
          (and was mentioned in the 1993 Annual Report), but has been
          placed on hold
     
 
Disneyland:
     - The Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye attraction
          is now well under construction.  It is scheduled to open in
          March 1995, and is currently running under a soft opening.
 
     For more info, you can contact the respective theme parks directly.
The number for Disneyland is (714)-999-4565.  WDW: (407)-824-4321
 
3) What are the current prices at {WDW, Disneyland}?
 
     The following table lists prices for Passports to WDW.  If staying
at a Disney resort, you may benefit if you can find a package deal that
includes lodging and a passport.
 
     Passport type          General   General   MKC       MKC
                            Public,   Public,   Member,   Member,
                            adult     child     adult     child
     Six Day Super Duper    $192.36   $152.50   $182.69   $144.86
        Pass (resort
        guests only) *
     Five Day Super Duper   $170      $135                
        Pass (resort
        guests only) *
     Five Day World Hopper  $197.16   $156.88   $187.31   $149.04
        Pass (off-resort
        guests)
     Four Day Super Pass    $125      $98                 
        (resort guests
        only) *
     Four Day Park Hopper   $145.22   $115.54   $139.39   $110.77
        Pass (off-resort
        guests)
     Four Day Value Pass    $131.94   $102.82   $126.14   $97.52
     Annual Passport (3     $242.74   $210.94   $226.84   $200.34
        parks)
     Annual Passport        $338.14   $296.80   $316.94   $275.6
        (premium)
     Annual Passport,       $31       $31       $28.50    $28.50
        River Country &
        Discovery Island
        add-on *
     Annual Passport        $63       $63       $56.75    $56.75
        Typhoon Lagoon add-
        on *
     Annual Passport        $26       $26       $20       $20
        Pleasure Island
        add-on *
     "Length of Stay"       $87.98    $69.96              
        passport (1n/2d)
     "Length of Stay"       $128.26   $101.76             
        passport (2n/3d)
     "Length of Stay"       $166.42   $131.44             
        passport (3n/4d)
     "Length of Stay"       $193.98   $153.70             
        passport (4n/5d)
     One-day, one park      $39.22    $31.80    $37.26    $30.21
        ticket
     Pleasure Island, one   $16.91    N/A       $14.38    N/A
        day
     Pleasure Island,       $36.95    N/A       $33.45    N/A
        annual pass *
     Pleasure Island,       $31.95    N/A       $28.45    N/A
        annual pass renew
        *
     Typhoon Lagoon, one    $20.50    $16.50    $18.50    $14.75
        day
     Typhoon Lagoon,        $78.75    $78.75    $70.50    $70.50
        annual pass *
     River Country, one     $15.64    $12.19    $14.31    $10.60
        day
     River Country, annual  $52.50    $52.50    $47.25    $47.25
        pass *
     Discovery Island, one  $10.60    $5.83     $9.81     $5.30
        day
     River                  $16.75    $12.25    $15.25    $11
        Country/Discovery
        Island combo *
                                                          
 
Notes: A child is of the ages 3-9.  Items marked with asterisk (*) are
probably obsolete and will be updated soon.
 
     One recommendation for Canadians:  you can buy your passports at
Canadian Disney Stores (currency converted); this will be cheaper than
buying on-resort.
 
     Disney has (again) changed their unlimited pass policy.  The 4 and
5 day, multi-park passes (i.e. passes that let a holder go between the
parks on the same day) are again available to all WDW guests, whether
you stay on resort or off.  Off-resort guests pay a $9 premium for the
"Park Hopper" and "World Hopper" passes, listed above, whereas resort
guests can purchase the "Super" passes.  Incidentally, you can get the 4
Day Value Pass, the 4 Day Hopper Pass, and the 5 day World Hopper Passes
at the Disney Stores.  You can also call (407)-WDISNEY for more info.
     The Six Day Super Duper Pass is only available only to guests
staying at the WDW Swan, WDW Dolphin and WDW Village Hotel Plaza
resorts, and includes admission to Typhoon Lagoon, River Country,
Pleasure Island and Discovery Island.
     For the "Length of Stay" passports above, the numbers represent the
nights and days  (e.g. (4n/5d) = 4 nights and 5 days).   These passports
are for Disney Resort Hotel guests only, and include unlimited access to
the three theme parks, Pleasure Island, Typhoon Lagoon, River Country,
Discovery Island.  There are longer durations available, but after a
certain price point it might be more economical to purchase an annual
pass with separate admissions to the individual minor parks.
     Magic Years Member prices are the same as the MKC prices.
 
     The Five Day Super Duper Pass and the Five Day World Hopper Pass
include unlimited admission to the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, Magic
Kingdom Park and EPCOT Center any five days with no expiration date.
Plus unlimited admission for seven days to Typhoon Lagoon, River
Country, Discovery Island and Pleasure Island (valid for seven days
after first visit to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT Center or the Disney-MGM
Studios Theme Park).  It also includes unlimited use of the
transportation system linking the parks.
     The Four Day passes are the same as the Five Day but do not include
admission to the minor parks.
     An Annual Passport includes twelve months of unlimited admission to
the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, the Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT
Center during regular operating hours.  It also includes special advance
reservation privileges for Walt Disney World restaurants, free parking
and unlimited use of the transportation system linking the Parks.  Annual
Passport holders can purchase separate admissions to the minor parks to
supplement their passport.  These expire at the same time the passport
does.
     A One-Day One Park Ticket includes one day's admission to either
the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, Magic Kingdom Park or EPCOT Center
and bus transportation between the Transportation and Ticket Center, and
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT Center or the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park.
     There are also six, seven and eight day Super Duper Passes, which
can only be purchased at the resorts themselves.
     Parking is $5 per car.
 
For Disneyland, here is a current price guide (as of April 2, 1994):
 
     Passport type         General PublicMKC Club Members
     Adult, 1 day/2        $31/55/75     $29/51/69
        day/3 day
     Child (3-11), 1       $25/44/60     $23/40/54
        day/2 day/3 day
     Seasonal Passport,    $105          $95
        adult
     Seasonal Passport,    $85           $75
        child (3-11)
     Basic Annual          $99           $89
        Passport,
        adult/child
     Premium Annual        $199          $189
        Passport,
        adult/child
 
Disneyland has restructured their annual pass.  There are two types now
available (and still available, as of May 23, 1994):
     1. Annual: year round, with Saturdays during March-June excluded,
          as well as peak holiday periods. Parking is not included.
          This is $99.  Unlimited parking can be added for $25.
     2. Premium: no restrictions, and includes free "Preferred Parking"
          (the privilege of parking closer). This pass also includes a
          10% discount on merchandise at Disneyland and the Disneyland
          Hotel, a 10% discount at selected restaurants at the park, a
          10% discount on rooms and restaurants at the hotel, and a free
          subscription to the Disney News. This is $199.
MKC members receive a $10 discount on either of these passes.
 
     Parking in the Disneyland parking lot is an additional $6 per car,
$7 for vans, RV's, and campers, $12 for preferred parking.  See the
Disneyland FAQ for further information, available from myself or its
maintainer, Walt Hoffman at [email protected].
 
4) How do I beat the crowds?
 
     One of the best strategies is to arrive early, before the park
opens.  An hour after opening is too late, by then, the lines have built
up to a full frenzy.  Another strategy, generally for those without
kids, is to take on the more popular rides late in the evening (after 9
pm, through midnight, if you're there at the time of year when the park
is open late).  Also, the lines do shorten a little during major shows
(the Main Street Electrical Parade, SpectroMagic at WDW, or Fantasmic!
at Disneyland) and during dinner time.
     Also, play Human Psych 101and, if you have the choice, try the left
hand line, rather than the right.  Sometimes this helps.
     Consider parking at the hotels, and take the monorail directly to
the MK.  From MGM to the MK, take the bus to the Contemporary, and
switch to a monorail there.
     Here's one tip for WDW from a former CM:
     Be at the ropes by Crystal Palace on Main Street at the open.  Run
straight, take the bridge to the left (Adventureland) then cut through
the underpass to the right into Frontierland.  Go left to Splas
Mountain, and get on the ride in less than 5 minutes.  Ignore warnings
by CM's not to run. :-)
 
 
For Disneyland (from the Disneyland FAQ):
     Start by selecting a good day to go (see question #7, below).
     Fantasmic! has made nighttime on the west side of the park very
unpredictable.  Tremendous numbers of people show up. During the shows,
lines for attractions are quite short (especially when the Electrical
Parade is also running).  When the show is over, many people avoid the
herding affect by jumping into one of the nearest lines:  Splash
Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, and
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
     Space Mountain is long most of the day and into the night, so first
thing early morning is usually your best bet.  Ditto Rocket Jets.  Star
Tours will shorten significantly in the late evening (when the line is
completely inside, you're in good shape).  Splash Mountain is good when
it's raining or right before the park closes (avoid it when it backs up
beyond the Briar Patch shop).  An early-morning dash might also be a
good idea (since it's at the back of the park).  After dinner, the
"kiddie" rides in Fantasyland shorten a bit, but not much.  Dumbo, Alice
in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Mr. Toad will remain popular, but there
will be almost no line for Snow White's Scary Adventures or Pinocchio's
Daring Journey.  Skyway line is almost always shorter from Fantasyland
to Tomorrowland than the other way around.  Small World should usually
be a walk-on; if it's not, come back later.  Country Bear Jamboree
almost never takes long.
     Crossing the parade route is possible but time consuming.  Plan
which side of the park you want to be on during the parade and get there
early.  If you must cross, consider using the Disneyland RR or the
Skyway.  Parade crossing zones north of the Matterhorn are usually less
congested than the one at the Hub.  Main Street is tough (though not
impossible) to negotiate during popular parades.
 
5) If I've been to the Magic Kingdom in WDW, what parts of Disneyland
     can I skip?
 
     The answer here is taken from the Disneyland FAQ:
     There are subtle differences in almost every corner of the park.
If you're a Disney aficionado, you'll want to check out everything.  If
you're pressed for time, you can skip the following:
     - Haunted Mansion (I hate to admit it, but WDW's is better)
     - People Mover (more primitive)
     - Monorail (unless you want to go to the Disneyland Hotel)
     - Submarine Voyage (nearly identical to WDW's except for order of
          presentation and absence of little Jules Verne nuances)
     - Skyway (useful for getting around, especially during parades)
     - Captain EO
     - Circle Vision 360 (same as at WDW)
     - Autopias
     - Small World (biggest difference is the exterior facade)
     - Country Bear Jamboree (virtually identical but DL has 2 theaters)
     - Golden Horseshoe Revue (same show, different finale)
Tough calls:  (similar, yet different and worth experiencing)
     - Space Mountain
     - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
     - Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (a trimmed down version of the
          Hall of Presidents)
     - Splash Mountain
Whatever you do, don't miss out on:
     - Fantasmic!
     - Star Tours (unless you've been on the one in Disney-MGM Studios)
     - Matterhorn Bobsleds
     - Jungle Cruise (my DL experiences have far surpassed the one at
          WDW)
     - Pirates of the Caribbean (parts are identical, but DL is better)
     - Disney Art Gallery (above Pirates)
     - Disneyland RR between Tomorrowland & Main Street for Grand Canyon
          and Primeval World dioramas (not quite as impressive as
          EPCOT's World of Energy dinosaurs)
 
The parade route is different.  North of Main Street, Disneyland parades
proceed north along the east side of the Castle up to It's a Small
World.  WDW MK parades turn at the Hub, heading through Liberty Square
and Frontierland.
 
6) Where should I stay when visiting {WDW, Disneyland}?
 
     For first time guests, especially those with kids, I recommend an
on-site resort in order to make the transition easier.  At Disneyland,
the Disneyland hotel features the monorail; it is *very* convenient to
flash your passport and hop on to go to the park, then hop back on in
Tomorrowland to return to the hotel when you need a break.  Likewise,
the Contemporary Resort, among others, also feature easy
Monorail-to-park access.  The Polynesian Resort gets repeated
recommendations for its atmosphere, locale, and cost-effectiveness
relative to the other on-resort hotels.
     For those without kids, or experienced travelers, off-site hotels
can be cheaper.  Although they won't feature the amenities of the more
expensive hotels, this may be better if you're looking to save money and
aren't interested in spending much time in your room (aside from
sleeping).  Be sure to check out vacation packages, however, before
giving up on the Disney hotels.
     Birnbaum's Official Guide books give decent listings of the resort
hotels, including phone numbers and addresses.
     For information regarding lodging in the Anaheim area, you may
contact the Anaheim Area Visitor and Convention Bureau at 800 W. Katella
Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802.  Phone: (714)-999-8999.
 
7) What's the best time to go to {WDW, Disneyland}?
 
     For WDW, here's a quick and dirty table, from best to worst:
     1) October, through a week before Christmas, except Thanksgiving
     2) Post New Years through a couple weeks before Easter
     3) Post Easter through Memorial Day
     4) President's Day weekend
     5) Spring Break week (the week up to and including Easter)
     6) Memorial Day through the end of Summer
     7) Thanksgiving weekend
     8) Christmas through the New Year
 
(For those who live outside the US, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday
in November, and the impact of the holiday weekend typically lasts from
that date until the immediate Sunday.)
 
8) My child is 3 years old.  Is that old enough to enjoy Disneyland/WDW?
 
     As always, it depends on the kids and the patience of the parent.
Two or three is about a minimum age (otherwise, the child is pretty much
just along for the ride), but even children this young can get quite a
bit of enjoyment from the visit.  Children of this age might enjoy
meeting the characters (in the park, or at a Character Breakfast (see
#16 below)), and some of the milder rides.  Detracting from the
enjoyment would be the patience of the kids waiting in line for the
rides; you probably know how to judge/handle your own child's patience
levels better than I do.  :-)
     To fully appreciate Disneyland/WDW, six, seven and up is probably
better.
 
Some info from the Disneyland FAQ:
     Kids age 2 and under are free.  Strollers may be rented, but many
people prefer to bring their own.  Some rides have height and age
requirements.
 
   Big Thunder Mountain Railroad      40+ inches/42+ inches at WDW
   Space Mountain                     40+ inches/44+ inches at WDW
   Autopia (alone)                    52+ inches
   Autopia (w/ adult)                 1+ years
   Splash Mountain                    3+ years and 40+ inches/44+
                                      inches at WDW
   Star Tours (alone)                 7+ years
   Star Tours (w/ adult)              3+ years
   Matterhorn Bobsleds (alone)        7+ years
   Matterhorn Bobsleds (w/ adult)     3+ years
 
Children under 7 are supposed to be accompanied on other attractions as
well (Snow White's Scary Adventures, The Haunted Mansion, etc.)
 
9) What are good attractions to take younger children to?
 
     (I'll take "younger" to mean below 5 years of age here.)
     Almost always OK:
     Jungle Cruise
     Swiss Family Treehouse (though some find this too dull and crowded)
     Dumbo
     It's A Small World
     Peter Pan's Flight
     PeopleMover
     Walt Disney World/Disneyland Railroad
     Mickey's Starland Show (WDW)
     Country Bear Jamboree
     Tom Sawyer's Island (WDW)
     Cinderella's Carousel
     Journey Into Imagination (EPCOT)
     Kitchen Cabaret (EPCOT)
     Universe of Energy (EPCOT)
     Disney Animation Tour (Disney-MGM)
     Anything in the EPCOT World Showcase, with the possible exception
          of the Norway Maelstrom ride.
     
     Possible fright factor:
     Haunted Mansion
     Tea Cups (motion sickness)
     Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (not as wild as the name suggests, but still
          rough)
     Space Mountain
     Star Tours
     Enchanted Tiki Room
     Captain EO (I'd be wary of the volume)
     Pirates of the Caribbean (can be threatening to the unaware,
          includes a couple of plunges)
     Body Wars (EPCOT; can be generally nauseating to people of any age)
     The Great Movie Ride (Disney-MGM- potential surprises)
     Snow White Ride (featuring the rather scary queen popping out of
          the dark)
 
     As always with kids, your mileage may vary; a good strategy would
be to start with the milder rides and work your kid up to more
"aggressive" rides if you think they're up to it.  Certain aspects of a
ride may frighten children, such as immersion in darkness (e.g. Pirates
of the Caribbean).
     Also note that meeting Disney characters themselves is not a given,
as some kids can be terrified of a gigantic Mickey or Goofy.  Start from
a distance and work forward.
     There is a "fright factor" chart in the 1992 edition of the
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, by Bob Sehlinger (see question
#18 for a list of guide books).
 
10) Other considerations for children (strollers, etc.)
 
     Physical health:  In the summer months especially at WDW, it is
easy for kids (and adults) to get sunburned and dehydrated.  Bring along
plenty of bottled water (much better than sugary sodas) and sunscreen;
with the crowds you'll otherwise have to stand in line at the
refreshment stands or drinking fountains, and if it's a hot day, you
might have to stop often.  Also guard against blisters (use broken-in
shoes and consider two pairs of thin socks over one pair of thick
socks).  Make note of the First Aid centers (there is one in each of the
three theme parks).
     Temperament:  It's up to you, the parent to keep your temper.  It
might not be easy, given the crowds and the long waits for certain
rides, the heat, etc.  The best thing to do is to make sure you enjoy
yourself. Maximizing your vacation is not a matter of cramming yourself
on as many rides as possible: it's a good idea, especially with kids, to
take time out for a breather periodically (not just standing in line).
Find a place to sit down with some ice cream, or even return to the
hotel room after lunch for a short nap.
     Strollers:  Strollers are available for rent at each of the theme
parks.  The stroller centers are near the entrances, and the process of
getting a stroller is fairly quick and easy.  Rule number one is to keep
your receipt.  Rule number two is to keep your receipt (and don't keep
it in the stroller itself).  It's easy for your stroller to get swiped-
not because there are roving packs of stroller thieves, but because
people might mistake your stroller for theirs.  If this should happen,
you can go to the stroller center, show your receipt, and get a new one
(they won't charge you to replace it).  A good idea is to attach
something to the stroller that will uniquely identify it as yours
(nothing of great value, of course), such as a piece of paper with your
name on it or a bright scarf.  The stroller staff at WDW currently do
take your name and put it on a card which is attached to the stroller
itself.
     Baby-sitting services:  There aren't any services inside the parks
themselves, but there are child care services at the resorts.  In
general, you must have a reservation.  They can be expensive (e.g. $6
per hour, with an $18 minimum), but include free video games, Disney
movies, games and activities, and visits by a Disney character each
night.  They accept kids from 3-12 years of age.  There is also a "Fairy
Godmother" service available (also not cheap), who will come to your
room at any hour of the day, 24 hours a day, and can even take care of
your pet.
     Infants/Toddlers:  All of the theme parks have Baby Care services,
which have everything you need for changing diapers, making formula,
etc.  Supplies for purchase can be found at these places as well.
     Lost children:  You may or may not be surprised at how easy it is
to get your child lost.  When you exit rides and shows, you should take
your child by the hand to make sure they don't get lost in the bustle of
people exiting.  Also keep in mind there may be more than one exit to a
bathroom; should your child wander out of the one you don't expect, he
or she may find themselves to be lost.  Also keep track of your kids
during parades- they might otherwise wander off while trying to get a
better viewpoint.
 
11) Some interesting things to look for at the theme parks
 
     WDW:
     Hidden Mickeys:  list available separately- see question #19,
          below.
     
     Disneyland:
     - The Park Entrance, designed to look like a red carpet
     - Apartment above the Disneyland Fire Station; apartment in the
          fourth floor of the Castle; offices above Main Street
     - The names on the windows on the second story of the buildings on
          Main Street.  These are named for notable people who were
          involved in the creation of Disneyland.
     - The Disney Gallery, above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans
          Square, of interest to those into animation
     - Telegraph operator at Frontierland/New Orleans Square station,
          which types out a Morse code version of Walt's opening day
          speech
     - The Club 33 entrance, at New Orleans Square, near the Blue Bayou
          restaurant
     - The Haunted Mansion knight, which used to be a real person
     - Snow White's Grotto, to the right of the Castle before you enter
          Fantasyland.  Note the song in the Wishing Well.  Also note
          the dwarves are the same size as Snow White.
     - Platform where Tinkerbell lands as the Fantasy in the Sky
          fireworks begin; a fort tower located behind the Frontierland
          buildings hidden by trees, where she slams into some
          mattresses at the end
     - Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) as the voice of the pilot of Star
          Tours
     - Thurl Ravenscroft as the voice of one of the singing heads in the
          Haunted Mansion (deepest voice)
 
12) Differences between the Magic Kingdom at WDW and Disneyland
 
The following are found only at the Magic Kingdom at WDW:
     The Hall of Presidents (Liberty Square)
     Dreamflight (Tomorrowland)
     Carousel of Progress (Tomorrowland)
     Mickey's Starland
     SpectroMagic (Main Street)
The following are found only at Disneyland:
     Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln (Main Street)
     Sailing Ship Columbia (Frontierland)
     Big Thunder Ranch (Frontierland)
     The Story of Sleeping Beauty (Fantasyland)
     Pinocchio's Daring Journey (Fantasyland)
     Casey Jr. Circus Train (Fantasyland)
     Storybook Land Canal Boats (Fantasyland)
     Alice In Wonderland (Fantasyland)
     Matterhorn Bobsleds (Fantasyland)
     Motor Boat Cruise (Fantasyland)
     Star Tours (Tomorrowland; these are at the Disney-MGM studios in
Florida)
     Main Street Electrical Parade (Main Street)
 
     At WDW, Space Mountain, the Castles in Fantasyland (which are
bigger) are considered better than their counterparts at Disneyland.
The Disneyland Railroad features the Grand Canyon Diorama and Primeval
World, not found at the Magic Kingdom in WDW, and Pirates of the
Caribbean is much longer at Disneyland.  The Magic Kingdom at WDW also
has the advantage of having much larger pathways, having been built with
large crowds in mind.  Disneyland has more of the details (see also
Question #11) and personality that Walt added.  See also the Disneyland
FAQ.
 
13) Who created the music from the Main Street Electrical Parade?
 
     The music, which is titled "Baroque Hoedown," was written by Jean-
Jacques Perry and Gershon Kingsley.  The electronically synthesized
version which you hear during the parade was arranged and performed by
Don Dorsey, noted synthesizer performer.
     The introduction, as the music starts:
          "Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls
          Disneyland proudly presents
          Our spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and
          imagination
          In thousands of sparkling lights and electro-syntho-magnetic
          musical sounds
          The Main Street Electrical Parade!"
     Incidentally, you can request a summary of the parade with a
description of each of the floats from Disneyland Guest Relations via
mail.  (Unfortunately, I lost my summary, but it was probably out of
date anyway, as the parade changes slightly on an annual basis.)
     The soundtrack to the Main Street Electrical Parade is available on
at least three different albums: the Fantasmic! soundtrack (Disneyland
Records and Tapes, DIDX 013173); the "Music of Disneyland, Walt Disney
World, and EPCOT Center" soundtrack (Disneyland Records and Tapes,
CD-007); and "The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song," which is the 3 CD
boxed set.  The Fantasmic! soundtrack's version is the most complete by
far, and is (again) available from Disneyland Merchandise at (800)-362-
4533 or at the theme park.
 
14) What is SpectroMagic at Walt Disney World?
 
     SpectroMagic at WDW is the successor to the Main Street Electrical
Parade.  It use fiber optics and live costumed actors and, like the Main
Street Electrical Parade, features floats of varying themes.  Opinions
on SpectroMagic being better than the Electrical Parade vary.
 
15) What is Fantasmic! at Disneyland?  How do I beat the crowds?
 
     Fantasmic! is somewhat like a stage show, but with dazzling
pyrotechnics.  It is performed nightly at the south end of Tom Sawyer's
Island (you can't miss it- just look for the thousands of people
standing around at show time).  There are individual sequences with
various themes from Disney's history, with particular emphasis on the
animated films.  These sequences are tied together by the main plot of
Mickey's imagination being overrun by the evil forces of Queen
Maleficent (from Sleeping Beauty), Ursula (The Little Mermaid), the
Queen from Snow White, among others.  To date, it has been extremely
popular.
     Incidentally, there is a Fantasmic! soundtrack available, which
also includes the full soundtrack to the Main Street Electrical Parade
(it's more up to date than the version included on the "Music of
Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and EPCOT Center" album released in
1990).  The manufacture of this soundtrack was halted due to legal and
copyright implications, but once resolved may go on sale again.  You can
contact Disneyland Merchandise Services, at (800)-362-4533, for more
information.
 
16) What is a "Character Breakfast"?
 
     A "Character Breakfast" is a breakfast held at specific locations
early in the day where you (and your kids, of course) have the
opportunity to eat breakfast while meeting popular Disney characters.
They are held at different locations (listed below).  Some locations
need a reservation in advance. They do cost a little extra (around $10
for adults), but kids under 3 eat free, and kids 3-11 eat at reduced
children's rates (around $6-7).  All of the characters come and visit
every table, so there is no pushing and shoving to meet them.  There are
also Character Brunches and Dinners, also included below.  Young kids
generally love these.
 
     Location             Time          Notes
     Contemporary         8-11 am       Call for reservations
        Resort:
        Contemporary
        Cafe (WDW)
     Disney Beach Club:   7:30-11 am    No reservations
        Cape May
        Restaurant (WDW)
     Dolphin Hotel:       Th, Su 8:30a- Reservations: (407)-934-4085
        Ristorante        12:30p
        Carnevale (WDW)
     Grand Floridian:     7:30-noon     Reservations: (407)-824-2383
        1900 Park Fare
        (Breakfast)
     Grand Floridian:     5-9 pm        Reservations: (407)-824-2383.
        1900 Park Fare                    $18 adults, $9 children.
        (Dinner)
     Pleasure Island:     8:30 am       Reservations: (407)-934-7639
        Empress Lilly     seating,
        Riverboat (WDW)   10:30 am
                          seating
     Polynesian Resort:   7:30-10:30    Reservations: (407)-824-1391
        Tangaroa Terrace  am
        (WDW)
     Stargate Restaurant  until 11 am   Counter-eatery; no
        (EPCOT)                           reservations; not
                                          necessary to purchase
                                          anything
     Swan Hotel: Garden   W, Sa 8-11    No reservations.  Info:
        Grove (WDW)       am              (407)-934-1281
     Tomorrowland         7:30-10 am    Exclusive to those who get
        Terrace, in WDW                   this as part of a package;
                                          early admission to park
                                          with voucher
     WDW Village: Chef    5:30-10 pm    Better than average food, but
        Mickey's Village                  you only get to meet
        Restaurant                        Mickey.
     Cafe Villa Verde,                  Both breakfast and dinner;
        Disneyland Hotel                  traditional menu
     Goofy's Kitchen,                   Both breakfast and dinner;
        Disneyland Hotel                  all you can eat buffet
     Plaza Inn,           7:30-10 am    No reservations
        Disneyland
 
     This information is probably incomplete, as I suspect
WDW/Disneyland change their schedules and add and delete locations.  It
might be a good idea to check with your hotel (if it's a Disney resort)
or the Guest Relations of the park you will be visiting (see question
#99 in part 1 of the FAQ for phone numbers).
 
17) What is the Disney Vacation Club?
 
     The Disney Vacation Club is a like a time-sharing resort.
Essentially, you purchase a certain amount of points, then use those
points to stay at Disney Vacation Homes on the Walt Disney World
property.  The minimum buy-in is currently 190 points at $59 per point
as of November, 1993 (and has historically increased $1.50 per point
every six months), with annual dues of $2.70 per point.  Where you stay
and what time of year you go determines how many points you use- you can
choose a studio (sleeps 4), a one (sleeps 4) or two (sleeps 8) bedroom
houses, or a Grand Villa (sleeps 12).  It is up to you to choose where
and when to go (reservations are required, of course).  You may also
stay at selected Walt Disney World hotels as well.
     You can get more information by calling (800)-800-9100, or (407)-
WDW-3100 (the latter if you in Florida) between 7 am and 5 pm ET, seven
days a week.  You can also write to:
     Disney Vacation Club at
     The Walt Disney World Resort
     6751 Forum Drive Suite 220
     Orlando, FL 32821-9900
If you call or write, you can request to receive brochures, which
include floor plans, complete tables with the point allocations.
 
18) What are some good guide books on travel to Walt Disney
     World/Disneyland?
 
     There are a couple of useful guides written by some members of the
Internet (and r.a.d, of course) community.  They include "The Very
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" by Todd McCartney (see below),
and some suggestions for planning a trip to WDW by Bill Ellett, at
[email protected].
     Guide books can be found in the Travel section of your favorite
bookstore.  They are generally grouped under the California (for
Disneyland) or Florida (for WDW) sections, which is under "domestic
travel."
     The best all around guide for planning your trip and finding good
advice is probably one of the The Unofficial Guide books by Bob
Sehlinger.  (In fact, a lot of the information in this part of the FAQ
was derived from these books.)  The Fodor's travel guide is not very
useful, except perhaps for restaurants in the area.  The "Official"
guide books are OK as references to the various services at the parks
and have some trivia about the rides that might be interesting reading
while standing in line.
 
Birnbaum, Steven, Guide to Disneyland
     Avon Books, updated yearly
Birnbaum, Stephen. Birnbaum's Walt Disney World
     Hyperion and Hearst Business Publishing, updated annually
     ISBN: 1-56282-946-7 (1993 ed.)
Labeled as the "official" Disney sanctioned guide.
 
Ritz, Stacy, Disney World and Beyond
     Ulysses Press
     ISBN 0-915233-37-1
 
Sehlinger, Bob, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland
     Prentice Hall Travel, updated yearly
Sehlinger, Bob, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and EPCOT
     Prentice Hall Travel, updated yearly
     ISBN 0-13-953944-1
Thorough, including sections on preparations for kids, evaluations of
every ride, and clever strategies for waiting in line.  A must get.
 
Wiley, Kim Wright, Walt Disney World With Kids
     Prima Publishing
     ISBN 1-55958-140-9
Another good one for those going to WDW with children.  Written by an
experienced mom.
 
And, from the Disney Lists of Lists, maintained by Tim Pickett
([email protected]), I would also recommend the online
(Internet) guides:
 
Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World, created and maintained by: Bill
     Ellett <[email protected]>
     FTP availability:
     ftp://yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au/pub/disney/rad/faq/parks/wdw/wdwtrip.Z
     e-mail availability: available from maintainer
     
     Tips on planning a trip to WDW. Includes sections on timing of
     trip, Disney's budget hotels, touring the parks, miscellaneous
     tips. Also includes critiques of selected attractions, and a
     comparison of Disney-MGM with Universal Studios.
 
The Very Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, created and maintained
     by: Todd McCartney <[email protected]>
     FTP availability:   ftp.io.com:
     /pub/usr/kazrak/Disney/WDW"(Unofficial WDW Guide)
     e-mail availability: e-mail the author for book ordering
     information
     
     A large guide to Walt Disney World in Florida.  Included are a map
     of WDW, and a comprehensive guide that explains just about
     everything you need to know to plan a trip to WDW.
     
     Also, there is a Walt Disney World Travel section on America
Online, under the keyword 'Disney'.  This section is fairly thorough,
letting the user explore the different theme parks, and check on show
times, prices, hotels, ride closures, etc.  Also, the Travel forum hosts
a monthly Disney discussion group, on the first Monday of every month.
 
19) What are "Hidden Mickeys"?  Where can I find some?
 
     Hidden Mickeys, found at the theme parks, are simply Mickey Mouse
images, either the "mouse ear" pattern or a full figure, that exist in
places you normally wouldn't notice them unless you were looking.  They
were brought to wide-scale attention in the Winter 1991 Disney News,
which featured "the Secrets of Walt Disney World."  Some examples given
in this article include: Mickey ears on the manhole covers; a Mickey
constellation in the geosphere of Starship Earth; a Mickey in the mural
of Body Wars; Mouse ears on one of the Vikings in Norway's Maelstrom
attraction in the World Showcase; and a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter in
one of the baskets in front of one of the worker droids in Star Tours.
     Stan Sroka, at [email protected], has been keeping lists of Hidden
Mickeys for both theme parks.  Send him e-mail for the latest list, and
be sure to send him your contributions/discoveries as well.
 
     This document is Copyright (c) 1995, by Tom Tanida, all rights
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