Disney's Caring: Meeting Mickey by Kaitlyn, 21, Winder, GA
While visiting the Animal Kingdom three years ago, we were stopped by a Disney Rep right as we were at the front of the line to see Mickey. I didn't understand why they had stopped us and was a little disappointed that I would have to ... read more
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Happy birthday, Walt!
Happy 105th Birthday, Walt!
More than a century ago this week, a young Chicago family welcomed their fourth son into the world. Elias and Flora Disney named their new infant after their pastor, and gave him his father's name for a middle name -- Walter Elias Disney was here, and the world was destined to become more magical for his presence.
In Walt's honor, we've assembled some lesser-known Disney birthday facts -- and a few ideas for celebrating.
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Although Walt was an unassuming man and did not make a great fuss over his own birthdays, he did send annual birthday letters to his little sister Ruth, whose birthday was December 6 -- just one day after Walt's. After his move to California, Ruth received chatty accounts of Walt's family and the projects he had underway -- as well as a little birthday treat tucked inside.
THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
December 5, 1901 - Walt Disney is born in Chicago, Illinois
December 6, 1903 - Ruth Flora Disney Beecher, Walt's sister, is born
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