New Addition to Donald Duck's Family Tree

There's been a new addition to Donald Duck's family tree. And, no, it's not a new baby. Duckburg founder Cornelius Coot has received a photo at long last. More...

Happy Birthday, Disneyland!

Opened on this date in 1955, Walt Disney's first theme park is still a source of joy and inspiration to all the world. Thanks, Walt.

NOT a Disney Princess

The following are definitely NOT Disney princesses, no matter what anybody says or thinks. Sorry, girls. More...

Take the Dalmatians Quiz

Can you remember all the Dalmatians called by name in Disney's animated classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians? More...

New Disney Villain -- Dr. Hans Reinhardt

Another Disney villain is added to the roster:

Dr. Hans Reinhardt, The Black Hole, 1979

Occupation: scientist, astronaut

Henchmen: Maximillian, sentry robots, roboticized humans More...

Celebrate National Carousel Day

Mickey and Minnie sure know how to celebrate National Carousel Day!

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Lady and the Tramp Glitches

Check out these mistakes from the Disney classic Lady and the Tramp:

Several of the dogs in the pound, namely Toughie, Pedro, and Dachsie, can easily fit through the bars and escape.

Jock and Trusty both propose marriage to Lady in order to give her a good home. Did they think that Jim Dear and Darling would just let their dog move in next door?

Tramp's bone is gone, but reappears at the same time as Lady's dish that wasn't there.

While barking at the rat, Lady stands as far as her chain will reach, on the brick walkway. A moment later, her chain doesn't reach quite as far. More...

The Definitive Disney Princess List

You know Disney has a long-standing princess tradition dating from the very first animated feature and continuing to the present day. This includes an official princess list, which currently stands at 11, with two more scheduled to be inducted in the near future. More...

Princess by: birth
Significant Other: The Prince
Confidants: forest creatures
Enemies: The Wicked Queen
Skills: animal empathy, cooking, cleaning, sewing, singing, dancing
Rank: Fairest of them all

"Bless the seven little men who have been so kind to me..."

Princess by: marriage
Significant Other: Prince Charming
Confidants: mice and birds
Enemies: step-family
Skills: communicating with mice, animal empathy, housework, sewing, singing, dancing
Transportation: pumpkin coach

"They can't order me to stop dreaming."

Princess by: birth
Significant Other: none, though she is attracted to Peter Pan
Confidants: unknown
Enemies: Capt. Hook
Skills: dancing
Home: Never Land

"Help!"

Notes on the Dating of Disney's Tarzan

The Legend of Tarzan animated TV series gives some new insight into the dating of Disney's Tarzan. There are several indicators that may suggest an approximate year, but one reference is absolutely definitive: the sign on Dumont's trading post which states that it was "est. 1912".

Even allowing for the possibility of time passing between the end of the movie and the beginning of the series, this firmly places the characters in the post-Victorian world. How, then, can this date be reconciled with the clues in the animated feature? Jane's dress is clearly Victorian, and she anticipates meeting the Queen herself, who died in 1901. More...

For Disney Girls Only

So, you're a Disney fan, a true believer, a Disneyophile extraordianire. You're also single, female, and looking. If you're shopping for a mate, girls, you have to be certain of one thing: your guy's got to be Disney compatible. He needs to match your DQ (Disney Quotient) if you want to find magic in pairs. But, you ask, how can I be sure? Before you say "I do", check out these ten warning signs to see if you've found Prince Charming or just another frog.

1. He calls Winnie the Pooh "Winnie". No, no, no. Pooh is acceptable, but Winnie, never.
2. He changes his favorites with every new movie. Yes, favorite songs, characters, and films can change over time, but beware the guy whose best picture is always the latest picture. You want your man to be steady as the beating drum, so avoid this fickle type. More...

Peter Pan Glitches

What is a glitch? Glitches are mistakes in movies and TV shows. They can be technical goofs, continuity errors, or anything that makes you scratch your head and say, "Huh?" Here are some from the Disney animated classic Peter Pan.

How long does it take the population of London to notice that Peter Pan has turned the hands of their most famous clock ahead ten minutes?

In the close-up of the sleeping Lost Boys, you can't see Foxy using Cubby for a pillow.

What was Capt. Hook's name before he lost his hand?

In Captian Hook's crew uses a crude caricature of "the Cap'n" for target practice. Surprisingly, the drawing sports two hands. More...

Celebrate National Jell-O Week with Disney

How can you celebrate National Jell-O Week? Try running on a giant pink Jell-O mold, like Goofy in the Mickey and the Beanstalk segment of Fun and Fancy Free. But better hang on to your pants!

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Mickey, Mickey Everywhere

That iconic mouse-ear shape is seen every almost everywhere you look. Here are a few choice objects that get the familiar Mickey treatment:

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Mashup: Inside Out Poster That Never Was

The emotions of the Pixar film Inside Out could just as easily be epitomized by other Disney characters, as in this mock poster.

The Pins That Never Were

Artist Mike Royko made these drawings for a series of trading pins for Disney's The Great Mouse Detective. Sadly, the pins were never produced. But fans can still enjoy the artwork and dreams of what might have been.

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The Autograph Hound

Many visitors to the Disney parks collect characters' autographs. I thought you might want to see what I do with the autographs in my collection:

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Alice in Wonderland Glitches

It's not easy to detect a glitch amid the general wackiness of Wonderland, but here goes:

Alice opens multiple doors to follow the White Rabbit. When she finally gets through, the door behind her is a sliding panel, not the ordinary door we saw her open.

The "Drink me" label has a string attached to the end closest to the letter "E"; later it is attached to the "D" side.

When Alice exits the Tulgey Wood, we can see that the path leads straight to the castle. Yet, seconds later, Alice is somehow lost in a hedge maze. Where did that come from?

Disney's Newest Animated Feature

Walt Disney Feature Animation announced it is working on Gigantic, a retelling of the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk.

Identify This Disney Collectible

This item was listed on eBay as a model kit. Now, I don't think there has ever been a model kit made from The Great Mouse Detective; this looks more like a maquette to me. Alas, I didn't win the auction, so I can't give you anything more than these pictures, but any information you have will be appreciated.

You may have noticed that Ratigan's tail is missing, which might have given the seller the idea that this was a model kit. Do maquette's come apart like this? Are they created in pieces? Surely someone out there knows more than I do on this subject.

Disney Villains -- Yokai

Learn more about Disney's latest animated villain, Yokai from Big Hero 6:

Occupation: college professor, inventor
Henchmen: none
Crimes: arson, attempted murder, grand theft, kidnapping, destruction of private property, child endangerment, trespassing
Motive: revenge
Blood type: AB negative

"Was my daughter a setback?" More...