The (original) Muppet Movie on Blu-ray!

The Muppet Movie is moving right along to Blu-ray! That's right, the ORIGINAL classic film will be released on August 13, 2013! Sure, it's been on DVD, but so many of us have been thinking, "I hope that something better comes along!" And by the way the film is filled with so many great songs, composed by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher, including "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along," "Rainbow Connection" and "Movin' Right Along."

And here's some Muppet Movie trivia for you... the film was directed by James Frawley, who was the main director in the Monkees television series and has been directing for more than four decades, most recently on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. Watch for James Frawley in The Muppet Movie as a waiter in the El Sleazo Cafe!

Disneyland legend Jay Meyer's birthday

Celebrating the birthday of Jay Meyer, who was such a wonderful person! He would have been 90 today. Besides singing in numerous movies and television shows, you've seen him as one of the singing statues in the Haunted Mansion. Jay also appeared in Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue for 14 years! In this photo, he's seen with Betty Taylor in the 1976 "centennial" version of the Revue. 

Disneyland / Disney World Merchandise Monthly

Here you are! The latest edition of Merchandise Monthly, the official magazine of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Thanks, as always, for sending this over to share with you! Just go to
 http://www.mouseclubhouse.com/merchandise/MerchandiseMonthly_2013-05May.pdf
for your free copy!

Tomorrowland - Disneyland's opening day

I reached 1955 followers on Facebook today. So in honor of 1955, the year Disneyland opened, here's a rare look at Tomorrowland on opening day, July 17, 1955.

Annette's at Disneyland Paris

Did you know that Disneyland Paris has a really keen '50s diner that pays tribute to Annette Funicello? Here's some great photos, thanks to Mouse Clubhouse friend Carla Bolonotto!

Carla's favorite meal is the Eurochick sandwich. I was surprised at the name, thinking it was referring to a girl from Europe, although the slang term for women as "chicks" was more acceptable in the '50s, I was glad to know the "chick" refers to chicken! Of course!

At Annette's there are U.S. classics such as the Rock n' Roll Burger and the All-American Hot Dog, and I don't know what entree I'd get but I'd certainly order some Fried Camembert ("Camembert fritters with Annette's sauce").  To drink? You can go for Citronade, which is "old fashioned lemonade," or just relax with a nice glass of wine.

Oh! And if you finish Annette's Mega Incredible Burger, that's 600 grams of beef (that's about 1.3 pounds!), you'll get a free vanilla or chocolate  frappè!

Interview with Golden Horseshoe Revue's Dale Olson

Delving into my library of never-before-posted interviews, here's part one of my talk with Dale Olson, the trumpet player for thousands of Golden Horseshoe Revue performances. Dale discusses Wally Boag, Betty Taylor, Fulton Burley and other members of the cast and crew of the historic show. Enjoy!
http://www.mouseclubhouse.com/Interviews/dale-olson/dale-olson-cast&band.htm

Happy Cinco de Mayo