#sillysymphony

[walt-at-disneyland]

Walt studies penguins in these rare promotional stills for a 'Silly Symphony' short entitled 'Peculiar Penguins' in 1934. Photos by Hulton Archive/Getty Images #walt #disney #waltdisney #waltdisneystudios #vintagehollywood #movieproducer #sillysymphony https://www.instagram.com/p/B7C-eB2pUxU/?igshid=11oqr2e1c5p14

[i-prefer-wonderboy]

I'm so happy I found your blog! Hercules holds a very dear place in my heart, too. I agree with you that it's underrated, like so many other actual classics that have been cast aside. I have vague memories of when it came out in theaters. Going to see it, and coming home with a cardboard box full of little Hercules treasures that I think were part of the premiere. Like many 90s Disney films, the soundtrack stands the test of time. I could go on forever, but I'm down to 8 characters, lol.

Awww, thank you so much! This movie means so much to me. I’m really glad that creating this blog has been so positively received by the Disney community here on tumblr. I was so anxious about doing it because most Disney blogs focus on all the movies or specific eras. And most of the ones that are one movie/franchise centric are for newer films that came out within the past decade (mostly Tangled and Frozen from what I’ve seen). So I was self conscious about making a blog for a Disney movie that is over 20 years old, probably isn’t in the conscience of the masses, and doesn’t have any new content coming. But in the end, the love was too strong and it won.

I just love Hercules so much. I honestly think it’s my favorite Disney movie. I’ve tried to deny that it’s my number one, but I really think it is. There’s just something so unique and unconventional about it compared to other Disney movies. While I do love all the animated Disney movies to a degree, my personal taste in favorites tend to gravitate towards the non-princess/fairytale/animal films (Hercules, Lilo and Stitch, Treasure Planet, and Atlantis to name a few). That feels very niche, but it is what it is and I know what I like.

And yes, Hercules is definitely underrated (not the most underrated but definitely up there). It’s so hard to find merch out there (especially in the parks) and Disney hardly ever acknowledges its existence. But that’s amazing that you got to see it in theaters. I really wish I did, but the first animated Disney movie I saw in theaters was Mulan a year later (I was 7). But I had the Hercules VHS (which I still have even now as an adult) and I remember having some Hercules toys (none of the dolls sadly). And I watched the animated series too ( rewatching that on Disney Plus has been such a treat!). I wish I wasn’t so young back then so I could have experienced it and actually remembered it.But anyways…that’s so cool! 

My obsession with Hercules didn’t really blossom until I became an adult though. In 2009, at the age of 18, I went to Disney World for the first time (I went twice that year actually). And it sparked this new love and appreciation for everything Disney that wasn’t really wasn’t a big part of my life since childhood. But after that I took a deep dive into a lot of the Disney movies that I honestly hadn’t watched since I was a child. And I don’t know why, but Hercules just really resonated with me and I loved it so much. Then that love ran its course and died down for about 10 years….but I still loved it and Disney. But this past summer I did a rewatch of most of the animated Disney movies (from Snow White to Wreck It Ralph 2) before going to Disney World back in September (which has been an almost annual thing for me since 2009). I reconnected with my Hercules love and it made me really happy. And now I’m like a hardcore fan. So I decided to make this blog. As a place where I could fangirl about it, but also share it with others and contribute to keeping whatever love there is for Hercules thriving.

And I’m really glad that other people love this movie as much as I do. Just everything about it is so good. The style, the colors, the animation, the music, the characters and their development (Herc and Meg at least), the script, the story, the voice acting…..everything! I don’t care that it’s not perfect. I don’t care that it obliterates Greek mythology. I don’t care if it’s a weird movie to be obsessed with. I don’t care that I am a grown adult obsessed with a “kid’s” movie. It’s a feel good movie, it’s relatable, and it’s inspiring. 

I just adore Hercules so much and could gush about it all day. Please come talk to me about it anytime. I’m always willing. :)

[kevinandjody]

Jody designed this "Flowers and Trees" Stained Glass Lamp for the Disney Catalog back in 2004. We remember the base was cast in solid bronzed metal which made this a rather heavy item to lug around. Not many of our subsequent bronze lamps ended up being real metal, as Disney realized they could just as easily sell weighted resin-cast items painted with a bronze-like finish. It was a battle we fought with the number-crunchers for years. The Silly Symphony cartoons produced by the Disney Studio in the 1930s are so beautifully strange and imaginative. Why are they not more popular today? #stainedglasslamp #Disneycollectibles #JodyDaily #soldout #limitededition #waltdisney #sillysymphony https://www.instagram.com/p/BwRJXnVAKxv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xa5quc68y8ym

[fyretrobarbie]

sillysymphony respondeu ao seu álbum de fotos “Barbie Special Collection Teen Scene Set (1998)”

OMG THANK YOU!! I've tried and failed to find this online. For over a decade, all I've had is a picture in my head of this stuff. God, it makes me miss the 90s and my childhood even more.

No problem!! I'm glad I could help <3

[basecoat-topcoat]

31 days of halloween: Day 10 🎃#Disney’s “halloween treat” with #hueydeweylouie set from 2015 . . . . . . . . . #nailart #basecoattopcoat #bctcnails #seattlesalon #seattlenailart #juniperkelly #junipernails #kellyohsteinhalloween #kellyohstein #kellyornstein #donaldduck #halloween #disneyhalloween #sillysymphony #vintage #nailartswag #nailartpromote #nailedit #nailit #nailartist #nailpro #nailartoohlala #nailstagram #instanails #notd #nailsofinstagram #disneynails (at Columbia City, Seattle)

[kevinandjody]

More original concept art for Disney "big figs". Our #bigbadwolf was an exclusive piece for the Walt Disney Gallery. #jodydaily #acrylicpainting #disney #threelittlepigs #sillysymphony https://www.instagram.com/p/BuGFrsVlu_h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j352iyuj8wpu

[fyretrobarbie]

I love your blog! The 1990s dolls take me right back to my childhood. Some of them I forgot I had until I saw the pictures. Could you maybe post some more of Fashion Avenue, or Barbie foods/accessories (Kitchen Littles wasn't a Barbie brand, but it was great!). I don't remember if it was by Mattel, but I remember there being little themed "sets." Like, one I distinctly remember was like a slumber party. It came with a floor pillow, soda, CD player and CD and bowl of popcorn.

Thanks! And sure! <3

I thought it was gonna be hard to find that slumber party set, but I already found and yes, it’s by Mattel ☺️

[kevinandjody]

Almost here! Illustration for Walt Disney Home Video. #kevinkidney #santa #sillysymphony #disney #Christmas