A World of Characters Disney Character Central Blog A World of Characters
A World of Characters A World of Characters
A World of Characters A World of Characters
A World of Characters A World of Characters
Happy 66th Birthday Br'er Rabbit and the Briar Patch Critters!
DisneyDan  Monday, November 12, 2012 6:36:02 AM
Today is the 66th anniversary of the premier of Walt Disney's Song of the South.

A live action and animated film combined, it features Uncle Remus telling the story of the critters from the Briar Patch.

The Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox are increasingly difficult to find at the Disney Parks these days, but have decided to make a special appearance here today on the Character Central Blog in honour of their special day!

Happy 66th Birthday to Br'er Rabbit and all the animals of the Briar Patch! May you forever inspire us to find our own Laughing Places to fill our lives with fun and laughter!

Meeting Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear

Brer Fox

Meeting Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear

Jubilation!

Meeting Brer Rabbit

Brer Bear

Jubilation!
Happy 20th Anniversary Aladdin!
DisneyDan  Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:23:13 PM
Twenty years ago today, the Disney masterpiece Aladdin had it's world premiere in LA and New York!

Featuring what are now some of the best loved Disney songs, and characters that won the hearts of millions, Aladdin has been a firm fan favourite since it's release.

From street rat to prince, with the help of genie, a magic carpet and his pet monkey, Aladdin defeats the evil Jafar and restores order to the kingdom, winning the heart of the Sultan's daughter.

Aladdin and all the gang are here to celebrate in our picture cavalcade tribute!

Happy 20th Anniversary Aladdin and friends (and his enemy Jafar!).

Meeting Aladdin and Friends at the Oasis

Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular

The Disney Villains Halloween Showtime

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade

Jafar

Bon Fire Dance

A very special version of Disney's Stars 'n' Cars

Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular
Happy 39th Birthday Robin Hood and the Sherwood Forest gang!
DisneyDan  Thursday, November 8, 2012 11:47:03 AM
Today is the 39th anniversary of the release of the Disney classic, Robin Hood.
Robin Hood has been a much loved character from the beginning, and fans worldwide love to meet him at the Parks. Sadly though, he doesn't get out much any more except in Tokyo.

Nonetheless, Robin and the gang are here today on the Character Central Blog to celebrate their big day in a photo cavalcade!

Happy 39th Birthday Robin Hood and his merry men... and of course those dastardly villains Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, too!

Meeting Robin Hood

Meeting the Sheriff of Nottingham

Friar Tuck and Robin Hood

Meeting Friar Tuck

Prince John and Friar Tuck wind each other up

Meeting Prince John

Meeting the Sheriff and Prince John

The Sherwood Forest gang pose for our cameras

Dan.
Happy 45th Anniversary to The Jungle Book!
DisneyDan  Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:00:44 AM
Today is the 45th anniversary of the release of Walt Disney's classic, The Jungle Book.
Based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling, it tells the story of a boy who is brought up by wild animals deep in the jungles of India.
Sadly, it was the last animated feature to be personally overseen by Walt Disney himself.

Let's celebrate with Mowgli and the gang with some pictures of their Disney Parks adventures, and wish them a very happy 45th birthday!

Meeting the cast and Characters of Adventureland Celebrates!

Meeting the cast and Characters of Adventureland Celebrates!

Meeting the cast and Characters of Adventureland Celebrates!

Disney Magic on Parade!

Meeting the cast and Characters of Adventureland Celebrates!

Meeting the cast and Characters of Adventureland Celebrates!

Happy 45th Birthday Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and all the jungle animals!

Dan.
Happy 41st Birthday Walt Disney World and Happy 30th Birthday EPCOT!
DisneyDan  Monday, October 1, 2012 11:39:49 AM
Today is the 41st Anniversary of the opening of the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Also, on this day 11 years later, EPCOT opened, which means it is also celebrating, and is 30 years young today!

Over the years Walt Disney World has strived to be the number one vacation destination in the world; and for us Disney fans, I think you'll agree that it really is a truly beautiful and magical place.
Magic truly lives at Walt Disney World, and I am sure that Walt Disney would be proud of the work that his company has achieved. Walt had one goal - to provide a place where people can come to have fun and escape the real world. He also dreamed of a place where a diverse range of cultures come together and live their dreams in a vast community built on the ideals and promises of a better future.
Those dreams and ideals have come true, and tens of nationalities work at Walt Disney World, and many more visit every day.

Happy Birthday Walt Disney World Resort. Long may you bring us joy and happiness, and a vision of a better tomorrow, for all.

Seeing as the most notable birthday today is EPCOT, my photo tribute will be primarily EPCOT orientated, with some pictures of the Contemporary, Polynesian and Magic Kingdom added at the end.

WDW Feb 2012 - Wandering through Future World

WDW 2008 Sept - Wandering around Canada

WDW April 2011 - The American Adventure

WDW April 2009 - EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

WDW Sept 2008 - Wandering around Future World

Figment

WDW April 2011 - Meeting Mulan

WDW Sept 2008 - Exploring France

WDW Dec 2009 - Journey Into Imagination

WDW Oct 2011 - Exploring Germany

WDW April 2011 - Exploring France

WDW Dec 2008 - Enjoying Epcot at Christmas

WDW Mar 2012 - Exploring the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

WDW Sept 2008 - Epcot Japan

WDW Sept 2008 - Meeting Donald Duck in Mexico

WDW Dec 2009 - Wandering around World Showcase

WDW Oct 2011 - Exploring Morocco

Wandering thru Norway

WDW April 2009 - EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

WDW 2008 Sept - Meeting characters at the Character Spot

WDW April 2011 - EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at the United Kingdom

IMG_3386

WDW April 2009 - Meeting Stitch in Future World

WDW Oct 2011 - Arriving at EPCOT

WDW Dec 2009 - Heading to the Magic Kingdom

WDW 2008 June - Heading to the Castle

WDW April 2009 - Wishes!

WDW Sept 2008 - Waiting for the ferry

WDW Sept 2008 - Dream Along with Mickey

WDW April 2009 - Roy And Minnie

WDW Feb 2012 - Waiting for the Parade

Dan.
Happy 7th Birthday Hong Kong Disneyland!
DisneyDan  Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:39:30 AM
Today is the 7th anniversary of the opening of Disney's second Asian resort, and first in China, Hong Kong Disneyland.
We are away in Florida right now, and I can't make a longer post, but here's some pictures I managed to get together to celebrate!

Flights of Fantasy Parade

Meeting Cinderella, Prince Charming, Suzy, Perla and the Fairy Godmother

Meeting Mickey and Friends in their 5th Anniversary outfits

The Golden Mickeys at Disney's Storybook Theater

Meeting Buzz Lightyear

The Festival of the Lion King

Tarzan's Treehouse across the Rivers of Adventure

Flights of Fantasy Parade

"it's a small world"

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Happy Birthday Hong Kong Disneyland!

Dan.
Happy 82nd Birthday Pluto!
DisneyDan  Wednesday, September 5, 2012 3:06:22 AM
Today marks the first appearance of Mickey's faithful companion, Pluto. The 1930 short 'The Chain Gang' featured a dog which would eventually develop into the yellow pup we all love.
Although Pluto did not appear as himself until the following year, it is widely recognised that his first starring role was in The Chain Gang.

Happy 82nd Birthday Pluto!

Here's Pluto in action at the Disney Parks and Resorts.

Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade

Pluto

Meeting Pluto

Meeting Pluto

Meeting Mickey and Pluto

Dan.
Happy 11th Birthday Tokyo DisneySea!
DisneyDan  Tuesday, September 4, 2012 10:07:02 AM
Hi all,

Today is the 11th anniversary of the grand opening of Disney's second Asian Park, Tokyo DisneySea.

Filled with unique attractions and experiences, DisneySea is often named the best theme park in the world. From the erupting Mount Prometheus, deep under the sea with Ariel, exploring lost jungles and wandering through the big city, DisneySea is simply spectacular.

Let's celebrate in Character Central's usual way with some pictures of our visits there.

Happy 11th birthday Tokyo DisneySea!

DisneySea Plaza

View of the Fortress Explorations and Mount Prometheus from the DisneySea Transit Steamer Line

View towards American Waterfront from Mediterranean Harbor

Fortress Explorations

Meeting Hercules

Meeting J. Worthington Foulfellow

Meeting Ariel

View from DisneySea Electric Railway towards Mount Prometheus

My Friend Duffy

Meeting Panchito and Jose Carioca

Mickey Mouse

Over the Waves

Meeting Arabian Coast Stitch

Meeting Prince Eric and Max

The Legend of Mythica

Meeting Indiana Jones!

Dan.
Happy 48th Anniversary Mary Poppins!
DisneyDan  Monday, August 27, 2012 8:42:05 AM
Today is the 48th anniversary (1964) of Walt Disney's live action/animated masterpiece, Mary Poppins.
Based on the books by P L Travers, the film has been a firm favourite around the world ever since.

So, here's our photo tribute to the characters of the movie that exist today at the parks.

Happy 48th Anniversary Mary Poppins, Bert and the Penguins!

Mary Poppins, Bert and the Penguins

Disney's Stars n Cars

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade

Mary and Bert

Dan.
Happy 70th Birthday Saludos Amigos!
DisneyDan  Friday, August 24, 2012 12:23:48 PM
Today is the 70th anniversary of the world premiere of Walt Disney's 6th animated classic, Saludos Amigos.
It was the first Walt Disney animated film to have it's premiere outside of the USA, instead debuting in Rio de Janeiro, on the 24th August 1942.

This of course means that it is also the birthday of one of Donald's oldest friends, Jose Carioca!

Happy Birthday Jose!

Jose Carioca

Mickey's Soundsational Parade

Dan.
Newer Entries... Older Entries...

Character Central

Register | Lost Password