Friends of the Mouse

06/15/2026

Doug shares his memories of Margaret Kerry in this article called Encounters with a Pixie – A Tribute to Margaret Kerry.

Margaret Kerry, a remarkable person and the voice of Tinker Bell, left behind cherished memories and a legacy of joy.

06/13/2026

I’m sure you have seen posts on Facebook and instagram, but in case you haven’t, Margaret Kerry has passed away. She was a model and inspiration for Tinker Bell in the 1950s. Margaret had visited Friends of the Mouse on various occasions over the years. Friends of the Mouse sends their prayers, thoughts, and condolences to Margaret’s family and friends.

Margaret Kerry, who was the model for Tinker Bell for Disney's 'Peter Pan,' has passed away at the age of 97.

05/04/2026

Remember the start of Disneyland.com?! Well Doug does, and he is looking back at the Disneyland website in 1996! Yes – 1996 was 30 years ago believe it or not!

In this month's 30 Years Ago at Disneyland, Doug takes a fun look back at the origins of Disneyland online in 1996.

03/09/2026

There is ongoing construction in the northwest end of Main Street from Carnation Café to Refreshment Corner (aka Coke Corner.) There are scrims and scaffolding up and down that side of Main Street.

When the winds pick up as they have the last few days, the scrims are rolled up. As a result, a sign that has not been seen publicly since around 1997 was revealed. Who remembers the old Carnation Company sign outside of Carnation Café? Carnation was an early sponsor of Disneyland, and was so for many years. While the sponsorship has ended, the Carnation name is still used.

Nestle, however, bought Carnation Company in 2003. Nestle products are served in the Disney Parks so even though Carnation might not exist as we used to know it in the Parks, the Carnation name is still out there.

02/11/2026

Hey there Friends of the Mouse!

You had a great time at Ginger's Bon Voyage Bash in January... now see her off in style by attending her "downsizing" sale before she moves out of state. It will be this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Details are at the link!

View information about this sale in Garden Grove, CA. The sale starts Thursday, February 12 and runs through Saturday, February 14. It is being run by Diamond Estate Services.

02/08/2026

Disney’s California Adventure opened 25 years ago today! Doug shares his photos and experience from that day. Who was there on opening day? Did you spend overnight at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments.

As Disney California Adventure celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Doug looks back at the opening day of Disney’s California Adventure.

01/13/2026

Doug looks back at the construction and opening of the Downtown Disney District. Downtown Disney officially opened on January 12, 2001 – 25 years ago! Were you there opening day or opening week? Share your Downtown Disney memories.

Doug shares a photo-intensive look back at the opening of Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, 25 years later.

12/02/2025

Doug is back with a look at “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this holiday season.

A Very Familiar Brand New Parade – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland https://ift.tt/tfKINuQ

10/01/2025

Doug is back with a look at the PeopleMover in the latest edition of “30 Years Ago at Disneyland!” What are your PeopleMover memories?

No Longer Moving People – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland https://ift.tt/5JVezFC

09/06/2025

Shannon McHugh, who joined us in February with a presentation on the European roots of Disney's fairytales, will be presenting a lunchtime talk about Bianca Majolie, Disney’s First Female Storyteller, on Wednesday, September 10. Details about the thirty minute online presentation are available here:

Wednesday, September 10, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time