In 1986 President Ronald Reagan deemed December 5th “Walt Disney Recognition Day” in honor of Uncle Walt’s 85th birthday.
Happy 110th Birthday Walt Disney!
P.S. It also happens to be my birthday today too (!) and I’m honored to share it with a man whose life, values and imagination I admire so so much.
(Source: disneyprince)
Mickey Mouse Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon circa the 1960’s.
Mickey Mouse made his high flying debut in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1934. Check out his first balloon (above)!
To properly animate a glamorous yet seductive cartoon character like Jessica Rabbit, animators took inspiration from movie stars including Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.