Donald Duck Short "The New Neighbor Donald" Released
August 1, 1953
On
August 1, 1953 Disney released the Donald Duck short The New Neighbor, with the incomparable
and beloved Clarence Nash as
the voice of Donald. The plot of this classic short evolved around Donald
moving into a new home, only to discovers his neighbor is a slob, a mooch,
and has an out-of-control dog! Luckily
today Donald has a new home on the middle of the high seas in the heart of Mickey's
Toontown . This
interactive fun filled city of topsy-turvy architecture and whimsical
sculptures is the place where many of your favorite Toons call home! Hop on board Donald's
Boat, The Miss Daisy, docked
where else but on Toon Lake? And if you look very closely at The Miss
Daisy, named for Donald's beautiful feathered friend, a bird’s eye view
will help you discover that this particular boat is in the shape of Donald.
With all the little duck touches you can't help but "quack" up! Check out Donald's sailor suit hanging out to
dry on the laundry line and pull the ship's whistle to trigger water spouts on
deck. Below decks, you can see Donald's favorite photos and sea-worthy rain
gear. With a rope ladder and the spiral staircase, you'll never want to be a
landlubber ever again! Never fear, for
grown-ups, there's a shady rest and viewing area right next door. Keep in mind that the residents of Toontown
close up shop early each night in preparation for the Disneyland’s nighttime
fireworks spectacular. And that’s what
happened today in Disneyland’s history.
