2719 Hyperion

Hey, I found a great little article (one of many!) about Walt in KC over on 2719 Hyperion--we need to send them some updated pics of the building, so they can see that it is being cared for.

Speaking of caring for the building, I am going to nag you again and tell you this Saturday, a mere 2 days from now, we will be having our Dinner with Goofy Event, with special guest Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy). All proceeds from this event will benefit the Laugh-O-Grams building, and the funds are desperately needed for upkeep, and all the new work that we need to do. If you haven't gotten tickets, there is still time!!

Disney blogs

Quick! What are your top three favorite Disney related blogs?

Mine are..
Kevin Kidney's blog--don't neglect to check out his portolio--I guarantee you that you will lust after everything!

Yesterland--Sometimes I lose whole days on here just looking at pictures

The Blackwing Diaries..lots of great animator information

In other news..how glamorous is Walt in this picture? He kind of looks like William Powell (also from KC, and a personal favorite of mine)



















There are still tickets left for this week's Laugh-O-Gram building benefit! Help us save the building where the Disney empire was born!

Dinner with Goofy

Our Dinner with Goofy event, is in a mere week! Time is a'tickin away--do you have your tickets yet? No?? Well, go right here and order some!

Laugh-O-Gram swag

Did you know that you can buy super cool Laugh-O-Gram stuff? And, of course, all of the money goes towards saving the Laugh-O-Gram building? Yes, you sure can! T-shirts, track suits, totes, mugs and clocks..everything but the kitchen sink. How fun is that? Go here and check it out!

Laugh-O-Gram on Youtube

It's nice to see that people are putting the Laugh-O-Gram films on Youtube, so everyone can enjoy them!

Interesting Trivia

Here is some interesting trivia, as brought to our attention from TYWD president Dan Viets!

Today, April 30, is the ancient Pagan holiday which has become known as Walpurgis
night, portrayed in the climactic next-to-last segment of Fantasia, the Chernobog
rising from the mountain and witches flying through the air part. It is the Spring
counterpart of Halloween, the eve of May Day, just as Halloween is the eve of All
Saints Day. So celebrate!

Dinner with Goofy Tickets!

Don't forget! After tomorrow the tickets for our evening with Bill Farmer, voice of Goofy will go up to $120. If you want to get the Deal-of-the-century $95 ticket, you better buy one right now!

Dinner with goofy! Big Discount!!

Big news folks, our Dinner with Goofy tickets are now down to $60 a piece! What a deal! Come have a delicious dinner with us (catered by Delish) and here the one and only Bill Farmer talk to us about his life as the voice of goofy. And there will be a fun auction with one of a kind Disney items...Get tickets now!

Electric Light Show

So, lately I have been pining for Disneyland. I have only been there once, where I have been to DWorld quite a few times. However, my current leanings towards Dland is because I just found out that they are showing an updated version of the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disney's California Adventure.

I loooove the electric parade. I was super young when I saw it, but I remember the vivid colors like it was yesterday. No other Disney parade I have seen even comes close (Even the one I was in!). I guess I could also go see it TokyoDisneyland which would be the best trip ever, don't you think? Sadly, I think I'll get to California a lot faster than to Tokyo!

What was your favorite parade? Did you love the electric like I did??

Laugh O Gram building

So what have we been up to lately? Well, the usual really. You know, trying to raise money, dreaming of Disneyworld, geeking out on Alice in Wonderland and telling everyone and their dog about the historical significance of the Laugh O Gram building.

The building! I'm happy to report that it is safe and sound and waiting (patiently) for us to raise a slew of money so we can build out the inside. (hint hint) Last spring we got a bunch of artistic volunteers to help us cheer up the building (and keep it safe) by painting some original "Disney" Laugh-O-Gram characters on it..would you like to see?





























More to come soon! And by soon, I mean next week, not next year!

Dinner with Goofy

Hello folks! It's been a while, I know. But we've been so super busy working on saving the Laugh-O-Gram studios that we haven't had time to blog. However, today is a new day and blogging shall commence!

Hey, what are you doing on May 15th? Are you having dinner with Goofy? I am! Well, the voice of anyway..Bill Farmer is coming all the way from California to KC for our fundraiser! You should come too!!

The Voice of Goofy, Pluto, and Many Others!

Drinks and appetizers begin the evening which includes a catered dinner buffet in the intimate setting of the Screenland Theatre banquet room. The night kicks off when our special guest, Bill Farmer opens up to the crowd with stories of how he became the official voice of Goofy, Pluto, Horace Horsecollar, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn and many more. Audience participation is encouranged as Bill will be taking questions during the evening. A live-auction will follow featuring one-of-a-kind art from some of Disney’s top artists! This is a once-in-a-lifetime event you do not want to miss!

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Screenland Theatre
1656 Washington Street
Kansas City, MO

Doors Open 5:45
Drinks & Appetizers 6:00
Dinner 7:00
Bill Farmer, Desserts & Live-Auction 8:00

Look for ticket information/prices on our fabulous recently re-designed website! And buy some tickets!!