Trivia Tuesdays

Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday.  Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we?  Remember the question?

Where can you find this replica of the bed that the skeleton is lying in from “Pirates of the Caribbean”?

The answer is: In the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop called “Pieces of Eight”.

And now on to today’s question:

What is Space Mountain’s top speed?

Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!

Marc Davis

The Disney Parks Blog has a wonderful post today about Disney animator and imagineer, Marc Davis.  Marc is responsible for many of the wonderful characters found in Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, The Jungle Cruise, and the Country Bear Jamboree.  Here is a really great picture of Marc creating some of the famous gags in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Soon, we will have an article featuring Marc Davis’ art of Pirates of the Caribbean.  He created some really great things.

Trivia Tuesdays

Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday.  Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we?  Remember the question?

Who directed the made for Disney parks film, Captain EO?

The answer is: Francis Ford Coppola

Congratulations to Kelley for getting the correct answer!

And now on to today’s question:

Where can you find this replica of the bed that the skeleton is lying in from “Pirates of the Caribbean”?

Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!

Disneyana: The Bird Head Skeleton

Here we have another piece of Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyana.

Put out by “Span of Sunset”, this vinyl figure depicts one of the classic scenes from the Disneyland attraction.

Measuring at 16″, this figure came in all black vinyl.  I hand painted the piece using acrylics.

The sword in the skeleton’s chest is removable, so you can have endless fun sending this scallywag to Davy Jones’ locker!

Trivia Tuesdays

Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday.  Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we?  Remember the question?

Which attraction replaced The Country Bear Jamboree?

The answer is: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Congratulations to those who got the correct answer!

And now on to today’s question:

Who directed the made for Disney parks film, Captain EO?

Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!

Sneak Preview of the Mansion’s Gingerbread House!

The Disney Parks blog posted a sneak peek at this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday’s Gingerbread House.  Here is a diagram of how the house will be built.

Such Detail!

 

Wouldn’t you love to take a bite of that nightmarish treat?  I know I would!

Every year, the Gingerbread house which is featured in the grand ballroom of the Mansion is different.  And besides that, it’s real!  Disneyland bakers create unique masterpieces every year complete with its own animation!

I’m thinking about past Gingerbread houses that have been on display inside the Haunted Mansion.  Who can forget the mini Mansion complete with a set of munching jaws?  Or who can forget the spinning Oogie Boogie themed cake?

Which was your favorite Gingerbread house from the past?

Disneyana: The Auctioneer

We continue the take off of our new long running series: “Disneyana”.  We will be showcasing some of our most treasured Disney collectibles.

Today’s item is the Pirates of the Caribbean Auctioneer Big Figure.

What be I offered?

 

This 28″ statue was released at Disneyland for the park’s 50th anniversary.  I remember how excited I was to find it under the Christmas tree that year!

Do any of you have any “Big Figs” you would like to share with us?

Trivia Tuesdays

Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday.  Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we?  Remember the question?

What are the names of the hitchhiking ghosts found in The Haunted Mansion?

The answer is: Phineas, Ezra, and Gus

Congratulations to:

cameron

TinkerTerror

You did a great job this week!

And now on to today’s question:

Which attraction replaced The Country Bear Jamboree?

Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!

Trivia Tuesdays

Welcome to another Trivia Tuesday.  Before we get on to our trivia question, let’s answer last week’s question, shall we?  Remember the question?

What is the name of the ancient temple idol only found in “Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye”?

The answer is: Mara

Congratulations to:

Cheekonyourface

Alyssa Mazzera

You did a great job this week!

And now on to today’s question:

What are the names of the hitchhiking ghosts found in The Haunted Mansion?

Leave your answers in the comment section below and look out for future prizes!

Happy Birthday Disneyland!

57 years ago, Disneyland opened its gates!  Thanks to Daveland, here are some photos from opening day: July 17, 1955!  Enjoy!