Disney Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Online Festivities
The Walt Disney Company is marking a major milestone with the 75th anniversary of its founding, and Disney.com is joining the celebration with special information, entertainment, activities, and live online events from October 12 to 18 at www.disney.com. The online festivities will feature live chats with Disney greats, including Roy E. Disney, Virginia Davis, and the "nine old men" - Ollie Johnston, Marc Davis, and Ward Kimball.
Key Takeaways:
- Disney.com will host live online events from October 12 to 18 to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary.
- The events will feature live chats with Disney legends, including Roy E. Disney, Virginia Davis, and the "nine old men" - Ollie Johnston, Marc Davis, and Ward Kimball.
- A special 75th anniversary page on Disney.com will provide access to a history of the company, a bibliography of Disney-related books, a timeline of Disney history, and special quotes from Walt Disney.
- The page will also lead to interactive Disney trivia games in "The D-Show" area, a Disney Records area featuring a history of Disney music, and a Disney Art Gallery offering classic Disney film sericels.
- The Disney Store Online is offering limited edition Silver & Gold Select Medallions and a Disney 75th anniversary Waterford Paperweight in commemoration of the anniversary.
- Disney Online has created a variety of award-winning services, including Disney's Blast Online, Disney.com, Family.com, and Disney's Internet Guide, which is part of the Buena Vista Internet Group.
Statistics:
- The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923.
- Disney.com was launched in 1995 to bring the magic of Disney to the online world.
- The 75th anniversary celebrations will run from October 12 to 18 across multiple platforms, including Disney.com and Disney's Blast Online.
- There will be a special live event on October 23 at Disneyland, called "Walt Disney: An Intimate History of the Man and His Magic," which will feature a panel discussion with Diane Disney-Miller, expert Disney researchers, and authors.
Sources:
- ENTERTAINMENT WIRE - (October 13, 1998)
- Disney.com (www.disney.com)
- Disney's Blast Online (www.disneyblast.com)
- Buena Vista Internet Group