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Business Insider
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Disneyland turns 70: Vintage photos show massive crowds at the theme park's opening day in 1955
The surplus of visitors was likely the result of bootleg tickets. Because Disneyland's original tickets were made from standard paper, many people created bootleg versions to enter the park illegally. The incident later inspired Disney to create tickets with unique patterns and backgrounds, Mental Floss the crowds didn't stop children from rushing into Disneyland. Many even followed Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck through Sleeping Beauty's castle into the park on opening day. Some of the rides malfunctioned due to overcrowding in the park. The Mark Twain Riverboat began to sink with too many riders, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride lost power when the park's electric grid became overloaded, KTLA that were open, however, were filled with joyous children. The Mad Tea Party ride, for example, saw kids fascinated by the spinning teacups that swirled them around a circular track. Some of Disneyland's earliest rides still exist today. The Casey Jr. Circus Train, for example, traveled above the Canal Boats of the World. Both rides had simple designs at the time, and brought park-goers through patches of barren Disneyland visitors can still ride the train and the renamed Storybook Land Canal Boats. Both rides have also been updated to bring passengers past miniature replicas of scenes from fan-favorite Disney films. However, the same can't be said for other attractions. On opening day in 1955, Disneyland park-goers could ride mules through Nature's Wonderland, PBS attraction went through multiple changes over the years, including enhanced scenery and animated creatures. However, it was eventually closed in 1973 to make room for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The Golden Horseshoe was one of the first restaurants to open at Disneyland. According to Disneyland's website, the Golden Horseshoe was one of Walt Disney's favorite locations within the park. He's said to have opened the establishment — which served food and hosted live performances — by celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary also had a private booth — that's now open to the public — where he watched the "Golden Horseshoe Revue," which was once named "the world's longest-running live stage show" by the Guinness Book of World Records. On opening day, some sharply dressed park-goers were photographed eating popcorn alongside a red-and-yellow food is still a staple snack throughout Disney theme parks. Multiple flavors are offered — maple bacon, chocolate caramel, and confetti are among the options — and character-themed popcorn buckets are always high in demand.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I try the independent burger takeaway in Hull's busy Princes Avenue
Not too long ago I paid a late-night visit to Princes Avenue for drinks with friends which worked up a serious appetite. With most kitchens closed, we were unsure where to go, but the tantalising smell coming from Cheezy tempted us off the street. Now, there are many takeaways in Hull that offer burgers and fries, but how many have a mascot resembling Donald Duck? It was certainly the first thing that caught my attention when I walked through the door. Decor-wise, Cheezy is set out like an American diner, with booths and padded seating in cheerfully clashing bright blue and yellow. READ MORE: Holliefest music festival returns to Sproatley in memory of Hollie Tennent READ MORE: Three East Yorkshire sites for an outdoor break rated 'outstanding' in new guide for 2025 I liked how the kitchen was in plain view of the seating area, which always shows confidence in hygiene. The queue for food was a promising sign of quality, so we browsed the menu and placed our order at the counter. Within seven minutes, our food was ready. We got three burgers and four portions of fries, with the curly fries being particularly impressive in portion size. The dusting of chip spice was just right and not too salty, and the oil the fries were cooked in tasted really fresh. Having never had deep-fried curly fries before (I just whack them in the oven) it was a proper treat and upgraded them to another level of crispiness, kind of like an onion bhaji in texture. All the burgers are priced under £10, with the cheapest under £6. My friends opted for the shroom burger - double patty, melted mozzarella, topped with creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onions. They really enjoyed the quality of the burger, especially the patty (described by one as "very meaty with a chunky texture") and seeded brioche bun, but thought the mushroom flavour could have been more intense. The other burger was the Cheezy Chicken Burger and again they said the quality was self-evident. The chicken was nicely fried and they liked the delicious combination of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and the house sauce. A minor gripe was that the cheese could have tasted cheesier. Overall, the service was top-notch and I would recommend Cheezy for a quick bite. Get all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events with our free What's On newsletter
New York Times
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
From NHL Draft stage to Disneyland, a memorable night for Ducks' Roger McQueen
LOS ANGELES — Roger McQueen was flying higher than any other pick in the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday night. Literally. After the Anaheim Ducks made him the No. 10 pick of the draft at Peacock Theater and he took pictures and went through rounds of media interviews, McQueen was ushered by club staff into a helicopter atop the JW Marriott hotel and then flown across the Southern California skies to suburban Fullerton. Then came a quick drive over to Disneyland and a visit with Donald Duck and Lightning McQueen. He's going directly from the #NHLDraft and straight to @Disneyland! Our 10th overall pick Roger McQueen is ready to take flight🚁@espn | @Honda — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) June 28, 2025 'It was a great idea by our marketing department,' Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said. 'It was a unique opportunity to be able to give the kid a ride of his lifetime. Anyway, it was a special moment for him.' The Ducks hope McQueen, a right-shot center, will soar just as high in his potential NHL career. The Ducks took a mighty swing to select one of the draft's intriguing question marks. At 6-foot-5, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native is seen to have the kind of talent that could have landed him in a higher draft spot. But there were questions about his recovery from a fracture in his lower back. Advertisement The Ducks, who already have last year's No. 3 pick, Beckett Sennecke, atop a strong prospect pool, could afford to gamble on someone who may not exactly resemble Ryan Getzlaf in style of play and ability but who does basically match the former franchise legend in size and characteristics. 'Had he not gone through the injuries, he probably would have been arguably top-four, top-five in this draft,' Verbeek said. 'He's a unique package in the sense that he moves really well for a 6-foot-5 guy. He has really good skill and he has the ability to be able to score. He's going to play a little different game than some of the guys that we have now in our mix.' McQueen played only 17 regular-season games this season with the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings. He appeared in the first eight games but then was shelved for five months after dealing with back pain for more than a year after it surfaced when he played for Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament. A bulging disk was the original diagnosis. But after seeing a spine specialist in Winnipeg, McQueen was diagnosed with a fracture between his L4 and L5 vertebrae. Cleared medically, the 18-year-old returned to the Wheat Kings at the end of the season and for their playoff series against Lethbridge. He did have to leave Game 3 and did not return in the five-game loss. His full participation in the NHL Scouting Combine helped ease any concerns. McQueen took part in all the medical and physical testing. And he feels his days of rehabilitation are behind him. 'I feel great right now, and I've worked with so many great doctors to be able to help me out with that,' McQueen told The Athletic on Friday. 'And I think just being able to take a little step back and being able to make sure it never happens again. Just training with the right guys and being able to get back on the ice. Advertisement 'I'm super pumped. I feel great.' The back issue didn't scare away the Ducks. They're confident that McQueen is in good shape physically. 'We dug deep and consulted a lot,' Verbeek said. 'Consulted our doctors. Consulted Mike Barwis, our sports science guy. There was a lot of due diligence put into Roger. Making sure that we did our homework. And at the end of the day, we felt comfortable that he's going to be able to overcome any of the step backs that he had last year.' In his 17 games with Brandon, McQueen totaled 10 goals and 20 points. Verbeek said McQueen will head back to the Wheat Kings and hopefully have a full WHL season to build out his game. The Ducks appear to be set at center — so much so that they felt compelled to trade Trevor Zegras this week — and there isn't any need to rush McQueen's development. 'He's going to be a different player than say Leo (Carlsson) or Mason McTavish in the sense that he has the ability to score goals,' Verbeek said. 'There's certainly 'powerful' written all over him in how he plays the game. He has a little bit of a mean side to him, which I like. There's a high compete there with him. 'When we through the injuries that he had, I think we felt comfortable drafting him. Just all the things that he's gone through to overcome the injury that we felt comfortable drafting him.' McQueen had dinner with the Ducks during the combine and said he felt an immediate connection with their staff. While he may not be the type of puck distributor that Getzlaf was during his 17 seasons with the franchise, McQueen looks to Getzlaf as a model for his game. 'That was my player comp that I told almost every team,' he said. 'I think that's who I want to try to strive to be. Obviously, that guy's an all-time great with Anaheim. I think that's who I want to put my game towards and try and be my role model in that sense. Maybe be able to get some tips from him for sure.' Advertisement Verbeek said he explored options to trade up in the first round, but was committed to picking no lower than No. 10. It proved to be an otherwise quiet day for Verbeek in an active offseason to this point. He has hired a new coach in Joel Quenneville, acquired Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers and traded Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers. And he isn't likely to be done. Verbeek confirmed reports that he has worked with John Gibson and his agent, Kurt Overhardt, to find the goalie a new home after 12 up-and-down seasons. 'We have had discussions,' Verbeek said. 'Not sure where any of it's going to go. I always look at things that get presented to me and if it makes sense for the Anaheim Ducks, we'll pursue it. If it doesn't, then we won't.' As for McQueen, the thrill of being announced by actors Joshua Jackson and Marguerite Moreau – once stars of the 'The Mighty Ducks' movie franchise – led to another high above metropolitan Los Angeles. He soon will be grounded by the work it takes to reach the NHL. 'I think the biggest thing is just growing into my body and being able to be a guy who can play both ends of the ice with a defensive and offensive side of the game,' McQueen said. 'And just being able to put pucks in and then be a force in playoffs. Being able to be one of those power forwards that can you kind of play and multi-dimensional.'
The Province
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Walt Disney cartoon surfaces in Vancouver Press Club memorabilia
Illustration of Donald Duck with his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie celebrated 25th anniversary of private bat for newspaper types Jeanette Langmann of Uno Langmann Limited with a collection of cartoons by various artists donated to the Vancouver Press Club in 1958, including a Donald Duck cartoon purportedly signed by Walt Disney. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. In 1933, B.C. boozers could only drink hard liquor at home, in a speakeasy or in a private club. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors So some journalists got together to form the first Vancouver Press Club, a private bar for the ink-stained wretch. In 1958, the club turned 25, and Michael Dean of The Province decided to write cartoon legend Walt Disney to see if he'd write them an anniversary note. Incredibly, Disney did, or at least got an artist from his company to do it. 'Congratulations! 25th anniversary Vancouver Press Club,' the message read above a sketch of Disney character Donald Duck playing piano accompanied by his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie playing a standup bass and flute. It was signed, 'Me Too, Walt Disney,' and the illustration was hand-coloured. The illustration was then put in a frame and mounted on a wall inside the club at 595 Beatty St., where it accompanied congratulatory illustrations from cartoons like Blondie (drawn by Chic Young), Archie (Bob Montana) and Hi and Lois (Mort Walker and Dik Browne). Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Donald Duck cartoon purportedly signed by Walt Disney for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG The cartoons ran in either The Province or Vancouver Sun. Dean may have been The Province's contact for the companies that syndicated the cartoons, which is why his request got through. Fast forward to Dec. 30, 1970. The original Vancouver Press Club closes and auctions off its fixtures. Antique dealer Uno Langmann bought the cartoons as one lot for $75. 'They were all screwed into the wall, you know, with two screws for each (artwork),' he recalls. Langmann has held onto the cartoons for more than half a century. But he'll turn 90 on Sept. 6, and figures it's time to find them a new home. He's already donated 20,000 photos from his large collection to UBC; he's looking for the right institution for the cartoons. 'I held them back, and because somebody had obviously made the trouble to contact all the cartoonists,' he said. 'I don't care if they went to a new press club, but this should be together.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Alas, there is no physical press club anymore; the last one on Granville and West 6th closed in 1999. There was once a Newsman's Club in the basement of the Hotel Georgia, but it's long gone as well. Even the Media Club by the CBC went under in 2017. Blondie cartoon signed by artist Chic Young for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG The original Press Club opened on March 17, 1933, which is St. Patrick's Day. There is no listing for a Press Club in the 1934 city directory, which was published by The Vancouver Sun, but there is a listing for a Newspaper Club of B.C., which is probably its original name. The Newspaper Club's address was 119 West Pender, suite 525, which is on the top floor of the Shelly building. It was a great location for local reporters and editors, because Pender was newspaper row at the time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Vancouver Sun was a couple of doors down at 125 West Pender, the printing press of The Province was at 189 West Pender, and the city's third paper, the News-Herald, was at 414 West Pender. In 1937, the Sun had a fire at its Pender location, and moved to the Sun Tower at 500 Beatty. It left downtown for the new Pacific Press building at 2250 Granville in 1965, as did The Province. This probably led to the slow demise of the Press Club on Beatty, which sounds like it was a bit of a dump. Old customer Vern Bethel recalls it had 'shaggy rug walls that were filled with nicotine' from decades of smokers. Archie cartoon signed by artist Bob Montana for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG But it did have great memorabilia, including 13 large 'oil painted' cartoons by Fraser Wilson, a former Sun artist and fiery trade unionist who had been fired during the volatile Province newspaper strike of 1946. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Today, Wilson is known for his epic 85-foot long mural at the Maritime Labour Centre depicting Vancouver's working waterfront and B.C.'s resource industries, circa 1947. But in a Dec. 31, 1970, story, Sun reporter Lorraine Shore said Wilson's paintings at the Press Club were more modest, depicting 'scenes of junior reporters peering through keyholes and photographers snapping pictures of shapely blonds.' Shore reported the Wilson paintings were all purchased by Bob Henry of Van-Kam Freightways for $45 to $100 each. Their whereabouts today are unknown. jmackie@ Uno Langmann's collection of cartoons signed by artists for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Jan. 22, 1988. Artist Fraser Wilson poses in front of his monumental mural of B.C.'s resource industries when it was installed at the Maritime Labour Centre in 1988. The mural was painted in an old union hall in 1947, taken down and reinstalled. Peter Battistoni/Vancouver Sun. PNG Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Crime Vancouver Whitecaps News
India Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Happy Birthday, Donald Duck: The feisty duck's quirky journey into our hearts
Screengrabs from The Wise Little Hen (l), and Orphan's Benefit (r) Donald first appears on June 9, 1934 in The Wise Little Hen His iconic voice comes from Clarence Nash's buccal technique He starred in more Disney shorts than any other character On a humid summer day on June 9, 1934, a new kind of animated star waddled into view. Six years after Mickey Mouse's debut, it was the turn of Donald Duck. He first met his audience in The Wise Little Hen where he annoys a hen by faking a stomach ache to dodge work. That cheeky first glimpse set him on a path to become one of Disney's most unforgettable characters. Donald's first TV appearance is just seven minutes long, but his unique personality shines through. His appearance, supporting the hen, alongside Peter Pig, nearly steals the show with his iconic squawk and feigned laziness. The message is clear: work hard or castor oil awaits! A ROGUE WITH A UNIQUE VOICE Donald Duck was created by Walt Disney as a foil to Mickey Mouse -- someone with a bit more edge. While Mickey was cheerful and composed, Walt wanted a character who could get frustrated, throw tantrums, and express more human flaws. What makes Donald so compelling isn't just his sailor suit or his temper -- it's how he sounds. Clarence 'Ducky' Nash lent his unique, near-incomprehensible voice, the kind that blended irritation and charm in equal measure. Nash used buccal speech (creating sounds using cheek movements), and Walt Disney instantly knew: 'That's our talking duck.' That voice stayed Donald's signature for decades. Donald's sailor outfit and fiery temper were designed to set him apart, making him more unpredictable and comically relatable to audiences. After Clarence Nash passed away, American animator and voice actor Tony Anselmo took over as the official voice of Donald Duck from 1985. Tony Anselmo (l) with mentor Clarence Nash (r) (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) RISING TO STARDOM By 1934, Donald had evolved from cameo to co-star. In August, he appeared in Orphan's Benefit , stepping alongside Mickey and pulling off a memorable comedic routine -- one that doubled his appeal as a cartoon underdog. Donald Duck in Orphan's Benefit Donald's reach kept growing as he starred in classic Disney shorts during World War II -- like the Oscar-winning Der Fhrer's Face -- boosting morale while showcasing his temper -- and swagger. Donald Duck in Der Fhrer's Face He even earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. BEYOND THE SCREEN Donald isn't just on-screen mischief. He's also a TV character ( DuckTales ), a video-game hero ( Kingdom Hearts ), and star of adventures that took him from South America ( Saludos Amigos ) to his own comics vault in Duckburg . In the comics, he became a global cultural icon. That Finnish have a big soft corner for the duck – they still adore Donald nearly as much as Japanese fans cherish Hello Kitty. His stories are vivid, vibrant, and full of goosebump-worthy moments. (l to r) DuckTales, Duckburg, Kingdom Hearts, Saludos Amigos WHY DONALD STILL CHARMS US Donald Duck is flawed, fiery, and funny -- but also fearless. His stubborn defiance makes him relatable. He fails, sputters, storms off -- and then we laugh with him, not just at him. His voice, his temper, and that sailor outfit all combine to give him a timeless appeal. As Donald turns 91, we wish him a very happy birthday! On a humid summer day on June 9, 1934, a new kind of animated star waddled into view. Six years after Mickey Mouse's debut, it was the turn of Donald Duck. He first met his audience in The Wise Little Hen where he annoys a hen by faking a stomach ache to dodge work. That cheeky first glimpse set him on a path to become one of Disney's most unforgettable characters. Donald's first TV appearance is just seven minutes long, but his unique personality shines through. His appearance, supporting the hen, alongside Peter Pig, nearly steals the show with his iconic squawk and feigned laziness. The message is clear: work hard or castor oil awaits! A ROGUE WITH A UNIQUE VOICE Donald Duck was created by Walt Disney as a foil to Mickey Mouse -- someone with a bit more edge. While Mickey was cheerful and composed, Walt wanted a character who could get frustrated, throw tantrums, and express more human flaws. What makes Donald so compelling isn't just his sailor suit or his temper -- it's how he sounds. Clarence 'Ducky' Nash lent his unique, near-incomprehensible voice, the kind that blended irritation and charm in equal measure. Nash used buccal speech (creating sounds using cheek movements), and Walt Disney instantly knew: 'That's our talking duck.' That voice stayed Donald's signature for decades. Donald's sailor outfit and fiery temper were designed to set him apart, making him more unpredictable and comically relatable to audiences. After Clarence Nash passed away, American animator and voice actor Tony Anselmo took over as the official voice of Donald Duck from 1985. Tony Anselmo (l) with mentor Clarence Nash (r) (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) RISING TO STARDOM By 1934, Donald had evolved from cameo to co-star. In August, he appeared in Orphan's Benefit , stepping alongside Mickey and pulling off a memorable comedic routine -- one that doubled his appeal as a cartoon underdog. Donald Duck in Orphan's Benefit Donald's reach kept growing as he starred in classic Disney shorts during World War II -- like the Oscar-winning Der Fhrer's Face -- boosting morale while showcasing his temper -- and swagger. Donald Duck in Der Fhrer's Face He even earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. BEYOND THE SCREEN Donald isn't just on-screen mischief. He's also a TV character ( DuckTales ), a video-game hero ( Kingdom Hearts ), and star of adventures that took him from South America ( Saludos Amigos ) to his own comics vault in Duckburg . In the comics, he became a global cultural icon. That Finnish have a big soft corner for the duck – they still adore Donald nearly as much as Japanese fans cherish Hello Kitty. His stories are vivid, vibrant, and full of goosebump-worthy moments. (l to r) DuckTales, Duckburg, Kingdom Hearts, Saludos Amigos WHY DONALD STILL CHARMS US Donald Duck is flawed, fiery, and funny -- but also fearless. His stubborn defiance makes him relatable. He fails, sputters, storms off -- and then we laugh with him, not just at him. His voice, his temper, and that sailor outfit all combine to give him a timeless appeal. As Donald turns 91, we wish him a very happy birthday! Join our WhatsApp Channel
