25 years ago, 'The Little Mermaid'.....

 On Nov.17,1989, Disney's "The Little Mermaid" premiered in theaters, charming audiences with the tale of a young mermaid who dreams of life on land as a human. Based on a Danish fairy tale first published in 1837, the animated movie quickly gained popularity with the score by Alan Menken, who won an Academy Award for best Original Music Score.

 This animated classic has inspired many past and current offerings at the Disneyland Resort. Ariel's Grotto first opened in 1996 at the former site of the Monsanto House of the future in Disneyland Park, allowing Guests to take photos with Ariel at her throne. The location was renamed Triton's Gardens in 2001 when the Ariel's Grotto character dining location opened in Disney California Adventure Park. (In 2008, Triton's Gardens was rethemed to Pixie Hollow.) Ariel continues to greet Guests at Ariel's Grotto restaurant and Fantasy Faire.

 During the recent expansion of Disney California Adventure Park, Ariel got her own attraction, The Little Mermaid- Ariel's Undersea Adventure. And Guests can also see their favorite undersea friends in "Fantasmic", Mickey & the Magical Map," "World of Color" and Mickey's Soundsational Parade."

When my daughters were young, they Loved Ariel and we even had 2 cats, Ariel and Eric....Dr Lee

Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!!

 It's that time of year to remember, ponder and look forward to a new year.This past year was not bad,however, just want to wish all those who read this,Happy Holidays and Happy New Year......



Thanksgiving is so cool....Dr Lee

My Brother,Ronald Williams:

 Thank you all for the e-mails, cell calls and cards. My brother was laid to rest in Riverside, California on Nov.6th, there were well over 500 people attending.

Dr Lee

How well do you know..."The Lion King."

Is your life motto "be prepared" or are you more of a "Hakuna Matata" type? Let's see just how prepared you are to answer questions about Disney's saga of the Pride Lands.


1...Which of the following is NOT one of the film's hyenas?


 a...SHENZI
 b...BANZAI
 c...FONZI
 d...ED


2...Exactly what type of animal is Rafiki?


 a...APE
 b...TAMARIN
 c...MANDRILL
 d...CHIMPANZEE


3...In which language does "Simba" mean "lion"?


a...PORTUGUESE
b...SPANISH
c...YORUBA
d...SWAHILI


4...Finish the lyric: I've never seen a king of beasts with...

 a...SUCH A PUNY ROAR
 b...QUITE SO LITTLE HAIR
 c...A TEENAGED ATTITUDE
 d...OUT A ROYAL THRONE


5...To Timon, what do grubs taste like?

 a...CHICKEN
 b...PUDDING
 c...HEAVEN
d...BEETLES


6...Where is Scar's scar?

 a...HIS LEFT EYE
b...HIS RIGHT EYE
 c...ACROSS HIS NECK
 d...DOWN HIS CHEST


7...After Simba is lured into the gorge by Scar, what type of animals come stampeding through?

a...BUFFALO
b...RHINOS
c...GAZELLES
d...WILDBEESTS


8...Which of the following animals is not named in the Zazu's morning report?

a...OSTRICHES
b...LEOPARDS
c...ELEPHANTS
d...CHEETAHS


9...What location is Simba specifically for bidden from traveling to?

a...THE RHINO WATERING HOLE
b...THE CHEETAH HUNTING GROUND
c...THE ELEPHANT GRAVEYARD
d...THE GIRAFFE SUNBATHING SPOT


10...What pop star wrote the  film's famous song?

a...MICHAEL JACKSON
b...PHIL COLLINS
c...STING
d...ELTON JOHN


I got 8 out of 10 correct...Dr Lee


answers......1...c
                   2...c
                   3...d
                   4...b
                   5...a
                   6...a
                   7...d
                   8...a
                   9...c
                   10...d

'Walt Disney's Disneyland' premieres.....

Sixty years ago the first "Walt Disney's Disneyland" episode invited eager viewers to learn more about the new theme park under construction and enjoy stories based on its themed "realms" (as Walt initially referred to the lands).

The show was part of a deal that Walt and his brother Roy struck with ABC to help finance Disneyland. In exchange for financial backing, the brothers agreed to produce Disney programming for the network. Walt took this opportunity to not only create wonderful themed stories that he could tie in to the lands being built in the park but also to give viewers a sneak peek of the fun that would await them. True Life adventures, Man in Space, Davy Crockett and The Mickey Mouse Club would provide much of the story background for Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland and Fantasyland, respectively.

 "We hope that through our television show that you will join us and take part in the building of Disneyland and that you will find here a place of knowledge and happiness," Walt said in the premiere episode Oct. 27,1954.

The series became "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" in 1961 and continued to change names (and networks) over the 40 years it was on the air. Today, children delight in "The Magical World of Disney Junior," which is inspired by Walt's original program.


as a child, I remember watching "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color"....Dr Lee