howdy folks, here’s the full list of trivia questions and answers:
In which of the following professions did Walt Disney’s father Elias, not work at some point in his life?
Carpenter
> Writer
Newspaper distributor
Hotel manager
What famous actress wrote a note to Walt Disney asking the question, “Mr. Disney, why do you wait so long between Mickey Mouse appearances?”
> Mary Pickford
Shirley Temple
Judy Garland
Jean Harlow
Which company has produced Disney character plush toys longer than anyone?
Ideal Toy Company
Character Novelty
> The Gund Manufacturing Co.
Knickerbocker
Roy O. Disney presented an animation cel from which 1952 cartoon to Emperor Hirohito of Japan?
The Little House
Trick or Treat
Susie the Little Blue Coupe
> Lambert, the Sheepish Lion
What term did Walt use for large focal landmarks in each theme park land?
Gimmee
> Weenie
Icon
Marker
In what year did Disney stock move from being over-the-counter to being listed on the New York Stock Exchange?
1955
> 1957
1959
1961
Walt provided narration for what 1964 World’s Fair attraction?
Progressland
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
it’s a small world
> Ford’s Magic Skyway
After Walt sold WED, what did he name his new company to handle his family interests?
> Retlaw
Saile
Lillian
DisFam
In how many different states did Walt live during his lifetime?
2
> 3
4
5
What year did the attraction One Man’s Dream open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
1995
1998
> 2001
2003
Which Disney Legend wrote the script for the “Florida Film,” where Walt Disney explained the concept for what would become Walt Disney World?
Charlie Ridgway
> Marty Sklar
Tom Nabbe
William Sullivan
Which Disney artist painted the background matte paintings for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
Tyrus Wong
Eyvind Earle
Harper Goff
> Peter Ellenshaw
The Walt Disney Christmas Show aired on what television network on December 25, 1951?
> CBS
The Dumont Television Network
NBC
ABC
What Disney artist was responsible for painting Mickey Mouse’s official portraits?
Marc Davis
Ollie Johnston
> John Hench
Frank Thomas
Which former navy officer came out of retirement to direct construction of Disneyland?
Joe Potter
> Joe Fowler
Richard Irvine
Marty Sklar
Who was the first US President to visit Disneyland?
Ronald Reagan
Lyndon Johnson
John Kennedy
> Harry Truman
When was first run of the Carolwood Pacific Railroad?
> December 24, 1949
December 24, 1950
December 24, 1951
December 24, 1952
Which Disney theme park was the first to be dedicated by a non-Disney family member?
Magic Kingdom
> Epcot
Animal Kingdom
Disneyland Paris
The original location for the Epcot entrance was moved 300 feet to save what endangered animal?
Snail Darter
Florida Panther
Blue Heron
> Red Woodpecker
When Epcot opened in 1982 how many attractions were in operation?
16
> 19
22
25
What was the name of the proposed addition to Main Street USA in Disneyland that was never built?
Colonial Lane
Century Square
> Edison Square
Progress Plaza
The Marceline, MO US Post Office building was renamed the Walt Disney Post Office Building in what year?
2000
2001
2002
> 2003
Which month of the year has seen the opening of more Disney theme parks than any other?
> April
July
September
November
Aiita Peatea is the motto of what Walt Disney World resort?
Contemporary
Grand Floridian
Fort Wilderness
> Polynesian
At what hotel was President Nixon holding a press conference when he said, “I am not a crook”?
Disneyland Hotel
> Contemporary Resort
Polynesian Resort
Grand Floridian Beach Resort
