When America entered the second World War, the whole landscape of the Disney Company changed. December 7th, 1941 was the day to live in infamy, the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The nation changed overnight, and the Walt Disney Company was no exception. The next day, the U.S. Army required the use of half […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Robert Sherman
This week we are honoring Robert Sherman, the older of the Sherman Brothers, for his service in the United States Army. Years before he was a part of the song-writing dynamic duo that brought us “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “it’s a small world”, Robert Sherman served in World War II. Sherman joined the Army in 1943 when […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American patriot through and through. He showed his love of country through wartime propaganda and of course, attractions at his parks. Walt Disney helped to bring Abraham Lincoln to the people 100 years after his death with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Hall of Presidents. Just walking through Liberty Square […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Roy Disney
Everyone knows the man behind the Disney Company, Walt Disney, but what about his brother? Roy O. Disney is the older brother to Walt and the man behind the financing at the company we all know and love. While Walt was behind the creative and imagination, without Roy none of it would have existed. It […]
Disney History: The Sherman Brothers
You may have never heard of Robert and Richard Sherman, better known as the Sherman Brothers, but we guarantee you have heard their work with the Walt Disney Company. The sibling duo was a song writing powerhouse that Walt Disney believed in so much that he kept them on as permanent Disney employees. The brothers […]
Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service
Did you know that Sergeant Donald Duck Served in the Army during World War 2? Though every character was free game, Donald Duck stood out as a favorite to represent the American way: hard working and angry! He appeared in many shorts and propaganda videos, and actually is the character who appears in more military […]