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Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in 'The Turkey Catchers'

A look through our archives brought me to this Thanksgiving favorite!

It's another holiday, and another Disney animated short film. I went hunting for something to help celebrate Thanksgiving and discovered that in 1938 Walt Disney went through a lengthy pre-production on a cute piece entitled 'Pilgrim Mickey' that never got off of the ground and was canceled by the spring of 1939.

With Love to Disney’s Fab Five Father – Goofy

While we all know that Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are well known to be Uncles, Goofy is the only one that can claim the title of Father. He's used a wide range of names since his creation for "Mickey's Review" in 1932. He's been called Dippy Dawg, George Geef, or G. G. Geef, John, James Boyd, Goofy Goof, or G. G. Goof and even occasionally been given as Goofus D. Dawg. No matter what the origins may reveal, we all know him and love him by his nickname "Goofy."

Disney Shorts: Mickey Mouse in Croissant de Triomphe

Some guys will do just about anything for their girls and Mickey Mouse is no exception. The Mouse pays homage to his beautiful girl in this brand new Disney Short film that's taken the Internet by storm. A fast frolick through France begins when Minnie Mouse runs out of croissants at her Parisian cafe!

Celebrating Storybook Circus with a Classic Disney Short

The final phase of the new Fantasyland 'Storybook Circus' has been completed with the opening of a new meet and greet destination. At 'Pete's Silly Sideshow' you'll be able to mix and mingle with Donald Duck and Goofy or Minnie Mouse and Daisy all dressed up in their costumed circus splendor.

It's Pollinator Day at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is celebrating conservation events all year long! As a zoological park it is regularly engaged in ongoing research and conservation efforts involving its animal species. Today the folks in the Park are celebrating Pollinator Day! Guests who stop by Rakiki's Planet Watch can participate in Pollinator Day activities that include the opportunity to see two different types of bees and to learn how to create a pollinator garden at home.