Donald Duck gestures to myself, wearing a green University of Oregon shirt, featuring him as the Oregon Duck, and I hold my hands in the shape of an O, a common practice to show team spirit.

Ruffled Feathers: Donald Duck and the University of Oregon

September 5, 2019, 5 Comments

It’s football season, and while I may not be a football fan, I am reminded of my alma mater, the University of Oregon, and its unique mascot history with Disney. Yes, as you may already know and can see here, Donald Duck was (and still kind of is) the mascot for the University of Oregon.…

Donald and his arsenal to do his taxes: A range of books (including two law books, a math book, and an algebra book), yardstick, globe, a bottle of paste, a bottle of aspirin, a box of files, two adding machines, a compass, and his piggy bank.

That Time Donald Duck Helped America Pay Their Taxes

February 11, 2019, 4 Comments

For those in the United States, it’s tax season…everyone’s favorite time of the year, right? Well, once upon a time, a little angry duck helped everyone pay their taxes a lot quicker. On December 12th, 1941 Walt Disney received a call from the United States government. Walt had already lent his studio’s services for the…

Saying Goodbye to the 60th

August 31, 2016, 2 Comments

With September beginning tomorrow, Halloween and all things pumpkin flavored are on the mind. But come September 5th, Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration for their 60th anniversary will finally end. Yes, the Diamond Celebration lasted well over a year, but it was such fun. With our visit to Portland coming up, we popped in to experience the 60th…

A Diamond Studded Affair

July 30, 2015, 9 Comments

Despite my many visits to Disneyland Resort during its 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration, I had yet to meet our beloved characters along Main Street USA in their special outfits designed just for the 60th. Part of that was because I wanted to wear an outfit inspired by their outfits! And I finally was able to…