Annette's Diner

[b4u2love]

Does anyone know what disney legend has Annette's Diner in the Disney Village named after her?

 

[Cyrano]

I don't think it is named after a Disney legend. Rather a tribute to the 1950's and cafes and drive-ins.

Reid

 

[MinnieYC]

Ooooh, I know.

Annette Funicello was one of the original mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show. She was picked by Walt Disney himself.

 

[b4u2love]

Thanks a bunch!

 

[jodyb]

I grew up with Annette and the gang. I still remember her jumping up at the beginning of each show and shouting: "ANNETTE!!!!"
She was everyone's favorite! (Along with Bobby... if I'm not mistaken?)
Yup, the diner is definitely named after her! (She's still around by the way - last I saw her was on a peanut butter commercial on TV, but I'll bet she's had other projects since).

 

[Cyrano]

You learn something new everyday

Reid

 

[BCT]

if anyone wants to see annette's' photo and biog see here
http://www.swinginchicks.com/annette_funicello.htm
Very interesting, you find out something new all the time here
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Berwyn
6 days to go to Sequoia lodge DLRP ( just DW and me)

 

[Ware Bears]

You learn something new everyday

Reid

You most certainly do!!! Thanks for the link Berwyn, it was interesting reading that. I had just assumed it was called Annettes Diner for .....well, not for any reason apart from Annette being a 50's/60's name!

No offence meant to anyone called Annette who is born after the 50's/60's!

 

[NIK]

Second that!

 

[MinnieYC]

Annette Funicello unfortunately now suffers from multiple sclerosis. But she's gone on to do work for MS awareness in the US, so hopefully something good may come out of that.

 

[Donnababe]

You most certainly do!!! Thanks for the link Berwyn, it was interesting reading that. I had just assumed it was called Annettes Diner for .....well, not for any reason apart from Annette being a 50's/60's name!

No offence meant to anyone called Annette who is born after the 50's/60's!

FWIW, this is the same Annette that Rizzo, (in 'Sandra Dee') Danny and Kenickie refer to in Grease

 

[Ware Bears]

I've watched that film countless times and have never noticed! You see, you just keep on learning new things every day!