Walt Disney's Centennial Celebration

Articles that reflect on Walt Disney's impact or report on celebrations of his 100th birthday

• Walt Disney, the man who made Orange County - Orange County Register (12/4/2001)
  A lengthy look at Walt Disney's impact on Orange County.
• The Man Who Was Never a Mouse - Los Angeles Times (12/3/2001)
  A biography of Walt Disney by author Charles Solomon and offers a phone number for standby information on the Walt Disney Centennial event at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
• Walt whistled a happy 'toon - Orange County Register (12/3/2001)
  The history of animation within the Disney Company.
• Walt Disney: 100 years of dreams come true - Orange County Register (12/3/2001)
  Brief anecdotes about Walt Disney by Roy E Disney, Jack Dutton, former Anaheim mayor, Bob Gurr, Jack Lindquist, Dave Smith and Marty Sklar.
• Readers Name Disney Best - Akron Beacon Journal (12/3/2001)
  The results of their reader poll which asked for their favorite Disney's animated and live-action features, and favorite overall.
• Walt's Legacy - Akron Beacon Journal (12/3/2001)
  An examination of the legacy of Walt Disney answering the question, "When we celebrate Walt Disney's 100th birthday on Wednesday, what exactly are we celebrating?"
• Walt Disney remembered on centennial of his birth - Agence France Presse (12/3/2001)
  A brief biography of Walt Disney.
• DLP-IG: Disneyland Paris - Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook (11/30/2001)
  The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook announces the upcoming event to celebrate Walt Disney's 100th birthday, anticipated entertainment changes for 2002, Studios' sneak peek dates and more.
• Plans underway to celebrate Walt's 100th on December 5 - Marceline Press (11/30/2001)
  The town will celebrate Walt Disney's 100th birthday on December 5th with a variety of activities including free showings of the two Disney movies that premiered in Marceline, The Great Locomotive Chase and The Spirit of Mickey. The city also plans to release 100 floating candles with birthday wishes for Walt in the Ripley Park pond.
• Disneyland Announces Disney Centennial Event - Disneyland Resort (11/30/2001)
  On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, Disneyland invites all Park guests to join us at 11:30am in the Plaza Hub at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. for a very special ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Walt Disney.
• Walt Disney's world dawned 100 years ago - Orlando Sentinel (11/30/2001)
  Highlights from the life of Walt Disney.
• May He Stay Young Forever - Sunday Times (11/26/2001)
  The November 25th Sunday Times highlights the upcoming celebration of Walt Disney and chats with legendary artist Joe Grant about the Disney legacy and computer animation.
• Celebrate Walt's 100 Birthday at Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn - Carolwood Pacific Historical Society (11/26/2001)
  On December 5th 3-5 pm celebrate Walt's 100 Birthday at Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, at the Los Angeles Live Steamers. Map and directions available at www.carolwood.com. Free parking free admission and free cake. Free copies of "Walt Disney's Happy Place" book by Michael Broggie to first 100 attendees. You're also invited to bring item or letter for Walt's Centennial Time Capsule--to be opened in 2101.
• Memories of Disney's legendary patriarch - Toronto Sun (11/26/2001)
  The November 25th Toronto Sun offers memories of Walt Disney from Ward Kimball, Annette Funicello, Marc Davis, Clarence "Ducky" Nash, Wayne Allwine, and Roy E Disney.