While Captain America may still be struggling to find his place in the modern world, you'll soon be able to find him in Innoventions in Disneyland Park. Cast previews for the new Captain America: The Living Legend and Symbol of Courage will take place March 1 from 8-9:45 a.m. and March 3 from 9-10:45 a.m. Cast should enter backstage in Tomorrowland: you may attend in costume.
Captain America will begin meeting Guests March 7-just in time for the theatrical release of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" on April 4.
At his new home in Tomorrowland, Captain America will stand proud in a patriotic setting befitting the Frist Avenger, ready to greet friends and fans alike. And when visiting Innoventions, Guests can also experience Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries and Thor: Treasures of Asgard.
Love those Super Heroes...Dr Lee
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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History and Heritage
The Winter Games-with the Disney touch.
On Febuary 18,1960, the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, kicked off with an opening ceremony that had the Disney touch. Literally!!
Walt Disney served as chairman of the Pageantry Committee for the 1960 Winter Games, overseeing the opening and closing ceremonies, entertainment, the torch relay, publicity and more. Walt Disney enlisted the help of a number of his colleagues and friends, including Disney Legend and artist John Hench, who designed the 79-foot Tower of Nations with 30 aluminum crests representing the participating nations. This also became the site for medal ceremonies, marking the first time these ceremonies were open to the public. John Hench also designed a new look for the Olympic torch, a form still used today.
The 1960 Games were also the first to be nationally televised.The opening ceremony included 5,000 participants, 1,285 instruments and 2,645 voices from 52 California and Nevada high school bands and even daytime fireworks, also considered a first. Walt Disney even made sure the athletes were entertained. One evening, the entire cast of the Golden Horseshoe Revue from Disneyland performed for the Olympians.
FUN FACT:
Sponsorships for the 1960 Winter Games included 30 flagpoles, which were sold at $500-$600 each and included a plaque signed by Walt Disney. Today, two of these poles can be found at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calfornia.
On Febuary 18,1960, the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, kicked off with an opening ceremony that had the Disney touch. Literally!!
Walt Disney served as chairman of the Pageantry Committee for the 1960 Winter Games, overseeing the opening and closing ceremonies, entertainment, the torch relay, publicity and more. Walt Disney enlisted the help of a number of his colleagues and friends, including Disney Legend and artist John Hench, who designed the 79-foot Tower of Nations with 30 aluminum crests representing the participating nations. This also became the site for medal ceremonies, marking the first time these ceremonies were open to the public. John Hench also designed a new look for the Olympic torch, a form still used today.
The 1960 Games were also the first to be nationally televised.The opening ceremony included 5,000 participants, 1,285 instruments and 2,645 voices from 52 California and Nevada high school bands and even daytime fireworks, also considered a first. Walt Disney even made sure the athletes were entertained. One evening, the entire cast of the Golden Horseshoe Revue from Disneyland performed for the Olympians.
FUN FACT:
Sponsorships for the 1960 Winter Games included 30 flagpoles, which were sold at $500-$600 each and included a plaque signed by Walt Disney. Today, two of these poles can be found at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calfornia.
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