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Charles Elias Disney
Born (1940-)
Name Charles Elias Disney is named for his paternal grandfather who was Elias Charles Disney (1859-1941)
Nationality American
Parents Raymond Arnold Disney (1890-1989) and Meredith Alvah (Boyington) Fisher Disney (1907-1998)
Step-father Charles W. Fisher (1901-1967)
Sibling Daniel Harwood Disney (adopted brother) (1956-)
Spouse Mary Elizabeth (O'Brien) Disney (1940-1972)
Children Charles Roy "Charlie" Disney (1969-1972) and Cristian Petrea Disney (adopted) (1994-2018)
Religion Practicing Active Roman Catholic
Political Independent Conservative
Memberships Life member of the Mother Chapter Order of DeMolay / (Uncle Walt Disney was also a life member of the same Mother Chapter Order of DeMolay, Uncle Walt Disney was initiated on May 29, 1920 and Charles Elias Disney was initiated on March 19, 1955) and the Knights of Columbus since 1986
Advocate Quite actively involved with saving African and India wild animals from extinction, especially animals in the "Pathera leo" or Lion & Tiger families, and various animal rescue groups both foreign and domestic and spends much time in Africa advocating for the preservation of wild animals, which are sadly, in decline
Personal Advisor To his first cousin and close friend Roy Edward Disney from 1997-2005 when Roy was the Vice Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, and to his close friend Dr. Hubert L. Eaton from 1959-1966 who was the Founder aka "The Builder" of the many Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries in California
Supports *Roman Catholic Charties and *Shriner's Hospitals for Children and *St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and rhe *Knights of Columbus and *DeMoay International and *Samaritan's Purse and the *American Red Cross and the *Salvation Army and *The Kansas City Symphony and many other Charities and other Philanthropy Occupation Motion Picture film financing and longtime story consultant (LodeStar Pictures for over fifty years), and Disney 2 Disney Bros Investments, and on the Board of Motion Picture Associates
Years Active 1959-2013 (54 years)
External Links https://www.Disney2Disney.com, https://www.LodeStarPictures.com, https://www.LodeStar California.com,
https://www.RoyEDisney.com, https://www.CharlesEliasDisney.com
*Special active support
Charles Elias Disney
CHARLES ELIAS DISNEY is a co-founder of LodeStar Pictures. He was the founding editor and publisher of MovieView Magazine that was long associated with Boxoffice Magazine. He was the CEO of Central Cinema Company. He was also a longtime editor-contributor to CircusWorld.
His late father was Raymond Arnold Disney and his late mother was Meredith A. Disney. His step-brother is Daniel Harwood Disney and his adopted son was Cristian Petrea Disney who passed away on May 10, 2018 as the result of cardiomegaly or enlargement of the heart. Charles Elias' late wife was Mary Elizabeth O'Brien Disney and his late son was Charles Roy "Charlie" Disney who both passed away in 1972 as the result of a terrible automobile mishap.
Other close family includes:
+paternal great-grandparents Kepple Elias Disney and Mary Richardson Disney
+paternal grandparents Elias Charles Disney and Floral Call Disney,
+uncle and aunt Walter Elias Disney and Lillian Bounds Disney,
+uncle and aunt Roy Oliver Disney and Edna Francis Disney,
+uncle and aunt Herbert Arthur Disney and Louise Rast Disney,
+aunt and uncle Ruth Flora Disney Beecher and Theodore Charles Beecher.
Charles Elias' and Daniel's Catholic Godparent was the late Patricia Ann Dailey Disney when the brothers were preparing for confirmation into the Roman Catholic Church. Patty was married to Charles Elias' and Daniel's first cousin the late Roy Edward Disney.
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Charles Elias Disney and his brother Daniel H. Disney maintain homes in Orlando, Florida and in Kansas City, Missouri. The family formerly also enjoyed homes in Newport Beach, and Malibu, and Santa Clarita, California. Sadly, family homes burned to the ground in Malibu in past years.
His late father was Raymond Arnold Disney and his late mother was Meredith A. Disney. His step-brother is Daniel Harwood Disney and his adopted son was Cristian Petrea Disney who passed away on May 10, 2018 as the result of cardiomegaly or enlargement of the heart. Charles Elias' late wife was Mary Elizabeth O'Brien Disney and his late son was Charles Roy "Charlie" Disney who both passed away in 1972 as the result of a terrible automobile mishap.
Other close family includes:
+paternal great-grandparents Kepple Elias Disney and Mary Richardson Disney
+paternal grandparents Elias Charles Disney and Floral Call Disney,
+uncle and aunt Walter Elias Disney and Lillian Bounds Disney,
+uncle and aunt Roy Oliver Disney and Edna Francis Disney,
+uncle and aunt Herbert Arthur Disney and Louise Rast Disney,
+aunt and uncle Ruth Flora Disney Beecher and Theodore Charles Beecher.
Charles Elias' and Daniel's Catholic Godparent was the late Patricia Ann Dailey Disney when the brothers were preparing for confirmation into the Roman Catholic Church. Patty was married to Charles Elias' and Daniel's first cousin the late Roy Edward Disney.
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Charles Elias Disney and his brother Daniel H. Disney maintain homes in Orlando, Florida and in Kansas City, Missouri. The family formerly also enjoyed homes in Newport Beach, and Malibu, and Santa Clarita, California. Sadly, family homes burned to the ground in Malibu in past years.
Biography
CHARLES ELIAS DISNEY
is a co-founder of LodeStar Pictures. He is the founding editor and publisher of MovieView Magazine that was long associated with Boxoffice Magazine. He was the former CEO of Central Cinema Company. He was also a longtime editor-contributor to CircusWorld. He is a contributor to several other publications including The Hollywood Reporter and Cinema History. His late mother Meredith A. Disney and his brother Daniel H. Disney were business partners in several enterprises. Most of his family and friends refer to him as "Charles Elias."
Charles Elias Disney was born in 1940 in Los Angeles and he was named for his paternal grandfather who was Elias Charles Disney. He was Baptized by The Reverend Father Edwin W. Merrill, the Rector of the historic, stunning and quite beautiful St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, February 16th of 1941. His Godparents were his aunt and uncle Lillian Bounds Disney and Walter Elias Disney and close family friend Frank S. Land, the founder of the Order of DeMolay. The family maintained close friendships with Father Merrill for many years and right up to the time when Fr. Merrill passed away in 1959.
Charles Elias' father was Raymond Arnold Disney and his mother was Meredith A. Disney. Raymond was an older brother to Walt Disney. Both parents are long deceased. Raymond is entombed in Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in the Freedom Mausoleum in the Sanctuary of Prayer in Glendale, California and Meredith is entombed in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in the Holy Redeemer Mausoleum in Culver City, California. Charles Elias' brother is Daniel H. Disney. His adopted son was Cristian Petrea Disney who passed away at the age of 24 on May 10, 2018 as the result of cardiomegaly and he is entombed in his native land in Romania next to his parents Lucian "Luke" and Maria "Mary" Petrea who both passed away when he was five years of age in 1999. Charles Elias' beloved wife and son were Mary Elizabeth O'Brien Disney who was 31 and his late son was Charles Roy "Charlie" Disney who was three years of age when both passed away in 1972 as the result of a terrible automobile mishap. Both are interred in Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery in Orange, California.
Other close family includes:
paternal grandfather Elias Charles Disney and
paternal grandmother Flora Call Disney,
(Charles Elias Disney was named for his paternal grandfather who was Elias Charles Disney),
uncle and aunt Walt Disney, (Walter Elias Disney) and Lillian Bounds Disney,
uncle and aunt Roy Oliver Disney, Edna Francis Disney,
uncle and aunt Herbert Arthur Disney, Louise Rose Rast Disney,
aunt and uncle Ruth Flora Disney Beecher, Theodore Charles Beecher.
Charles Elias was a very longtime andk close friend to the late Cecil B. DeMille.
His close boyhood and lifetime friend was Ricky Nelson.
I am blessed to have so many other close family members and hopefully in the future I can feature their lives as well. Every life is wonderful and filled with great potential and purpose!
"Each one of us must surely remember the love we feel for one another both in this present life and in the life to come when we will be in the very presence of Jesus and His Mother and all of God's Holy Saints in Heaven!"
And one more thought:
"DEATH IS NOT THE END OF ANYTHING,
IT IS THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING!"
Charles Elias Disney for my most beloved Disney Family...both living and those who have passed from this life...
Raymond A. Disney & Meredith A. Disney are the parents of
Charles Elias Disney & Daniel Harwood Disney...
Raymond A. Disney & Meredith A. Disney in 1935
Raymond Arnold Disney and Meredith Alvah Boyington Disney are the late parents of Charles Elias Disney and Daniel Harwood Disney. Raymond was an older brother of Walt Disney and he owned his own private insurance company and he handled all of the insurance needs for his bothers Walt and Roy O. Disney when they established the Disney Bros. Studio (sometimes called Disney Animation) on October 16, 1923, that today is the leading American Animation Studio, and today has also become known as The Walt Disney Company, and presently headed by Mr. Bob Iger.
Meredith was a co-founder of LodeStar Pictures, a private feature film financing enterprise where, in later years, her sons Charles Elias and Daniel H. Disney were her active co-partners.
Meredith was a co-founder of LodeStar Pictures, a private feature film financing enterprise where, in later years, her sons Charles Elias and Daniel H. Disney were her active co-partners.
Walt Disney & his nephew Charles Elias Disney were always close...
Walter Elias Disney & Charles Elias Disney in 1965
in the WED Enterprises offices in Burbank, California
Walt Disney and his nephew Charles Elias Disney were always quite close! They both shared the same middle name coming from Elias Charles Disney, Walt's father and Charles' paternal grandfather respectively. Charles Elias' father was Raymond Arnold Disney, one of the older brothers to Walt Disney.
Meredith A. Disney, Charles Elias' mother, was also close to Lillian Disney, Uncle Walt's wife. On many occasions Charles Elias and his parents Raymond and Meredith Disney would enjoy Sunday afternoons with Walt and Lilly and their daughters Diane and Sharon in their home at 355 Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. Often they would be riding on Walt's train known as the "Carolwood Pacific Railroad" that surrounded his home and gardens which was always fun with uncle Walt serving as the engineer! Walt's love of trains began when his family lived in Marceline, Missouri and when he sold newspapers and confectionary items on the trains between Marceline and Kansas City.
Charles Elias Disney and his uncle Walt Disney were both members of the Mother Chapter of the Order of DeMolay in Kansas City, Missouri. Walt was initiated in March of 1920 at the age of nineteen and Charles Elias was initiated in March of 1955 at the age of fourteen. Walt and Charles Elias often spoke of their memberships in this wonderful fraternity that has always encouraged young men to develop leadership skills and good moral character. DeMolay was originally founded by Frank S. Land in Kansas City, Missouri and Walt Disney was initiated as an early member of the Mother Chapter and later was awarded with the DeMolay Legion of Honor by DeMolay founder Frank S. Land.
Meredith A. Disney, Charles Elias' mother, was also close to Lillian Disney, Uncle Walt's wife. On many occasions Charles Elias and his parents Raymond and Meredith Disney would enjoy Sunday afternoons with Walt and Lilly and their daughters Diane and Sharon in their home at 355 Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. Often they would be riding on Walt's train known as the "Carolwood Pacific Railroad" that surrounded his home and gardens which was always fun with uncle Walt serving as the engineer! Walt's love of trains began when his family lived in Marceline, Missouri and when he sold newspapers and confectionary items on the trains between Marceline and Kansas City.
Charles Elias Disney and his uncle Walt Disney were both members of the Mother Chapter of the Order of DeMolay in Kansas City, Missouri. Walt was initiated in March of 1920 at the age of nineteen and Charles Elias was initiated in March of 1955 at the age of fourteen. Walt and Charles Elias often spoke of their memberships in this wonderful fraternity that has always encouraged young men to develop leadership skills and good moral character. DeMolay was originally founded by Frank S. Land in Kansas City, Missouri and Walt Disney was initiated as an early member of the Mother Chapter and later was awarded with the DeMolay Legion of Honor by DeMolay founder Frank S. Land.
Charles Elias Disney and his Uncle Walt Disney when Disneyland Park was being constructed in Anaheim,
California in 1954
As the years have passed, Charles Elias Disney recalls so many wonderful times spent with his uncle Walt Disney. And when Uncle Walt passed away in 1966, it was a very sad time for millions of people worldwide, including Charles Elias Disney who stated: "There will never be another Walt Disney! He really encompassed the countless wonderful qualities of faith, family, friends, and America!
Uncle Walt often reminded us to be kind, thoughtful, caring, and faithful, and to "ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE."
In semi-retirement, Charles Elias Disney has continued to be quite active in his Catholic Church and with the foundation working to protect endangered wild and domestic animals, and as a contributor/editor to various publications and an active advisor to numerous individuals engaged with the film and various entertainment enterprises!
Uncle Walt often reminded us to be kind, thoughtful, caring, and faithful, and to "ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE."
In semi-retirement, Charles Elias Disney has continued to be quite active in his Catholic Church and with the foundation working to protect endangered wild and domestic animals, and as a contributor/editor to various publications and an active advisor to numerous individuals engaged with the film and various entertainment enterprises!
Mufasa reminds his son Simba: "ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE!" ©
Every Family enjoys their own Family Tree...
To be certain, EVERY FAMILY IS IMPORTANT!
Family Obituary Notices for
Raymond Arnold Disney and Meredith A. Disney &
Cristian Petrea Disney & Mary Elizabeth Disney &
Charles Roy "Charlie" Disney
From both The Los Angeles Times and The Kansas City Star
Los Angeles Times
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The Walt Disney Company "Always making a positive difference"
with the Disney Conservation Fund and
The Lion King / Protect the Pride
"Long advocated and supported by Charles Elias Disney"
with the Disney Conservation Fund and
The Lion King / Protect the Pride
"Long advocated and supported by Charles Elias Disney"
"Disney is committed to conservation and caring for the planet–-ensuring a world where wildlife thrives and nature is treasured and protected. For more than 60 years, animals have been a part of Disney storytelling, and these stories continue today alongside immersive experiences that connect kids and families around the world with the magic of nature. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund has inspired millions of people to take action to protect the planet and directed more than $70 million to reverse the decline of wildlife in more than half the countries in the world through efforts that engage communities in conservation."
Key Accomplishments
Snapshot
- The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) was inspired by Walt Disney’s conservation legacy and established on Earth Day 1995 to help protect wildlife and wild places around the world.
- DCF has supported projects spanning across six continents, all five oceans and more than half the countries (115) in the world.
- The DCF has awarded more than $70 million in grants* supporting efforts to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet.
- The DCF has helped protect more than 400 species around the world, including elephants, cranes, butterflies and coral reefs through its conservation grants.
- The DCF is supporting “Reverse the Decline” collaborations with international and local conservation partners to stabilize and increase the populations of 10 focus animal categories; apes, butterflies, coral reefs, cranes, elephants, monkeys, rhinos, sea turtles, sharks & rays, and tigers.
- In addition to DCF support, Disney Cast Members and employees are lending their expertise to these efforts. More than 180 Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Cast Members have already participated directly in projects to save wildlife around the world.
- Some highlights of this work in the past three years:
- 103,000+ square miles of critical forest habitat achieving protection to support endangered apes in the Democratic Republic of Congo through a Great Apes Conservation Action Plan (the Jane Goodall Institute)
- 2,000+ Atala butterflies and 1,000+ endangered Shaus’ swallowtail butterflies raised and released in the wild (University of Florida)
- 2,300 coral pieces grown, 12 coral nursery sites established, and 3,000+ coral fragments planted to repopulate reefs in The Bahamas (Perry Institute for Marine Science)
- 7 Siberian cranes outfitted with satellite transmitters during their migration to identify the most important wetland areas for conservation and protection (International Crane Foundation)
- 1 million+ acres of forest habitat surveyed to protect important areas for African elephants (Wildlife Conservation Society)
- 20 tons of plastic waste removed from the environment, 175+ families supported through income-generating programs, 164,000+ trees planted, and more than 37,000 acres of forest protected in Colombia and Brazil to protect cotton-top tamarin and golden lion tamarin monkeys (Associação Mico-Leão Dourado, Proyecto Tití, Save the Golden Lion Tamarin and Wildlife Conservation Network)
- 20 Rhino Protection Units (anti-poaching teams) in Indonesia trained in advanced monitoring practices to better protect two national parks and the Sumatran rhinos who live there (International Rhino Foundation)
- 238,000 pounds of marine debris removed from sea turtle habitats and 1.2 kilometers of sea turtle nesting habitat restored and cleared of debris (University of Florida)
- 156 species of sharks and rays studied to help identify where management or protection efforts are needed the most around the world (Wildlife Conservation Society and partners)
- 4,131 miles of forest patrolled by community rangers to protect tigers in Sumatra, Indonesia (Wildlife Conservation Society)
- Since 1995, the DCF has supported more than 2,000 conservation projects, helping more than 600 nonprofit organizations working hand-in-hand with communities to protect wildlife worldwide.
- The DCF has recognized 150 Disney Conservation Heroes for their efforts to protect wildlife living alongside their communities in 47 countries.
- Disney has helped 53 M+ kids connect with nature through Disney experiences like those found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and through programs, tools and resources supported by the Disney Conservation Fund.
- Disney support has helped conservation programs engage more than 5M people through community outreach efforts.
- In collaboration with Fauna & Flora International’s community-based forest management program in Indonesia, Disney support helped strengthen the livelihoods of 52 communities while aiding in the protection of more than 200,000 acres of critical habitat to support endangered species including Sumatran tigers.
- Disney supported Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s implementation of eight water restoration projects across California and Arizona to improve water use efficiency on agricultural land, reduce the amount of water diverted from rivers and creeks, and improve water quality, recreation and wildlife habitats.
- In celebration of Disneynature films, The Walt Disney Studios and the Disney Conservation Fund have collaborated to support animals and habitats around the world, resulting in:
- 3 Million trees planted in Brazil’s most endangered forest.
- 40,000 Acres of a new marine protected area established to conserve coral reefs in The Bahamas.
- 65,000 Acres of savanna protected to create conservation corridors in Kenya.
- 130,000 Acres of wild chimpanzee habitat protected in the Congo, and 60,000+ local youths educated, and chimpanzees cared for.
- 495,000 Acres of forest protected to restore key corridors for wild pandas and establish a new snow leopard conservation program in China.
- Conservation projects across 400,000 acres of US national parks supported, park visitors educated, and animal and plant species protected.
- Conservation projects supported across one million acres in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka, benefiting hundreds of species and protecting fresh drinking water for local populations.
“When we, Imagineers, started the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we knew that we were entering a new territory of storytelling. These stories were not fantasies, but real. They were not classic tales, but ongoing epics whose conclusions are still unknown. They were not ours alone, but shared with people all around the world, who lived with and cared about the lives of wild creatures. We could not tell such stories unless we ourselves participated in the reality we were describing, contributed to the epic struggle, and shared our skill and our commitment with people around the world. Thus, we concluded that an entity like the Disney Conservation Fund was essential to our story. Without it, our own words and actions would be empty.
The story of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Disney Conservation Fund is not just a story that we tell. It’s a story we are living every day, every one of us. All of us on Earth share this planet with every living creature and with the systems that sustain them. For two decades now, through the actions of the Disney Conservation Fund, we’ve worked towards our dream: a dream of a future for our children in which there is still magic in the forest, the magic that comes from the countless miraculous creatures, some yet undiscovered, that share with us a tiny delicate place amidst a sea of distant stars.”
-- Joe Rohde, Creative Executive, Disney Imagineering
The Wildlife Conservation Network has established an unparalleled
In celebration of the release of Disney’s 2019 The Lion King, the groundbreaking feature film helmed by Jon Favreau and opened in theaters on July 19, 2019, The Walt Disney Company is proud to announce a global conservation campaign to raise awareness and support the dwindling lion population across Africa.
Since Disney’s The Lion King was first released in theaters 25 years ago, half of Africa’s lions have disappeared. Lions face rising threats, such as poaching, loss of prey and destruction of habitats. However, research shows the lion population can recover.
Disney has already donated more than $2 million to the Wildlife Conservation Network’s (WCN) Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) and its partners, and will make additional grants as well as invite fans to participate and help increase the donation—for a total contribution of up to $3 million. Fans may participate by taking part in celebratory experiences and purchasing special edition products, as part of The Lion King Protect the Pride campaign.
The Willdlife Conversation Network has established an unparalleled reputation for how they head, manage and evaluate the programs they oversee. The Lion Recovery Fund is one of their premiere programs that supports organizations working across Africa to double the number of lions in the wild by 2050. By protecting lions, we also are protecting the health and well-being of the savanna, wildlife and communities who live alongside them.
In celebration of the release of Disney’s 2019 The Lion King, the groundbreaking feature film helmed by Jon Favreau and opened in theaters on July 19, 2019, The Walt Disney Company is proud to announce a global conservation campaign to raise awareness and support the dwindling lion population across Africa.
Since Disney’s The Lion King was first released in theaters 25 years ago, half of Africa’s lions have disappeared. Lions face rising threats, such as poaching, loss of prey and destruction of habitats. However, research shows the lion population can recover.
Disney has already donated more than $2 million to the Wildlife Conservation Network’s (WCN) Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) and its partners, and will make additional grants as well as invite fans to participate and help increase the donation—for a total contribution of up to $3 million. Fans may participate by taking part in celebratory experiences and purchasing special edition products, as part of The Lion King Protect the Pride campaign.
The Willdlife Conversation Network has established an unparalleled reputation for how they head, manage and evaluate the programs they oversee. The Lion Recovery Fund is one of their premiere programs that supports organizations working across Africa to double the number of lions in the wild by 2050. By protecting lions, we also are protecting the health and well-being of the savanna, wildlife and communities who live alongside them.
Patricia Ann Disney originally had planned to sponsor
Charles Elias Disney & Daniel H. Disney
In 1983 in California
Patricia Ann Disney in front of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood, California in 2002
Patricia Ann "Patty" Dailey Disney wife, of Roy Edward Disney in 1983, had planned to sponsor Roy's first cousins who are brothers Charles Elias Disney and Daniel Harwood Disney as they were preparing for Confirmation into the Roman Catholic Church. Circumstances beyond anyone's control prevented this confirmation from occurring as originally planned!
Patty was a lifelong devout active Roman Catholic and she inspired many people throughout her lifetime! She was an example of a really wonderful lifetime cousin and friend and Patty and Roy along with Meredith A. Disney and her sons Charles Elias Disney and Daniel Harwood Disney were all quite close and involved with, and among other things, raising funds and advocating for the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, California that was dedicated on September 2, 2002, when Roy E. and Patty Disney and Charles Elias and Daniel H. Disney were all seated together for the inspiring new Catholic Cathedral dedication. Sadly, Meredith A. Disney had passed away in 1998.
Patty was a lifelong devout active Roman Catholic and she inspired many people throughout her lifetime! She was an example of a really wonderful lifetime cousin and friend and Patty and Roy along with Meredith A. Disney and her sons Charles Elias Disney and Daniel Harwood Disney were all quite close and involved with, and among other things, raising funds and advocating for the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, California that was dedicated on September 2, 2002, when Roy E. and Patty Disney and Charles Elias and Daniel H. Disney were all seated together for the inspiring new Catholic Cathedral dedication. Sadly, Meredith A. Disney had passed away in 1998.
Reverend Father Brian Schieber confirmed
Charles Elias Disney and Daniel Harwood Disney
into the Roman Catholic Church on August 5, 2023
Mr. Len Chmelka sponsored the Disney Brothers
Father Brian Schieber Confirms Charles Elias Disney & Daniel Harwood Disney on August 5, 2023
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Len Chmelka Sponsored Charles & Daniel Disney
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Rev. Father Brian Schieber
Walt Disney and Lillian Disney were the Godparents to
their nephew Charles Elias Disney on
Sunday, February 16, 1941 in St. Mary's Episcopal Church in
Kansas City, Missouri
when at five months, Charles Elias Disney was Baptized.
Frank S. Land, Founder of the Order of DeMolay,
was also one of his his Godparents
Original Baptismal Certificate for Charles Elias Disney from
St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri dated February 16, 1941
Charles Elias Disney was five months of age at this time
Original Baptismal Certificate for Charles Elias Disney on Sunday, February 16, 1941
Rev. Father Edwin W. Merrill, Rector of
St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
Father Merrill Baptised Charles Elias Disney on Sunday, February 16, 1941
St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri
Interior of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri
Westminster Congregational Church in
Kansas City, Missouri
Where the Elias & Flora Disney Family Worshiped
Exterior view of Westminster Congregational Church located at 36th and Walnut Sts. in Kansas City, Missouri. Young Walt Disney thought the church "looked like a castle"
This is the church where the Disney Family worshiped when they resided in Kansas City, Missouri. Disney parents Elias Charles Disney and his wife Flora Call Disney liked to sit near the front so as to "not miss anything the pastor taught!" All of their children were Herbert, Raymond, Roy, Walt, and Ruth, and they always attended Sunday morning worship services and often attended Wednesday evening prayer services in this historical church. Young Walt said: "I liked to sit in the balcony so I could have an overview of the entire structure of the church."
Young Walt Disney would stand on the corner of 36th and Walnut Streets and think that his church "looked like a castle!" And very likely this church architecture greatly influenced Walt in later years as he began to plan for the building of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, because when he talked about the influence of architecture, he often would refer to Westminster Congregational Church in Kansas City!
Actually, this church is a short distance from Walt Disney's original studio he named Laugh-O-gram Studio that was located in the McConahay Building at 1127 East 31st Street and Forest Avenue on the second floor. This building is still in existence today and plans are in the works to restore this historical building to resemble the location when young Walt Disney actually began his career AND where Mickey Mouse was born as the result of a pet mouse Walt Disney actually would feed and care for that he had named "Mortimer!"
Young Walt Disney would stand on the corner of 36th and Walnut Streets and think that his church "looked like a castle!" And very likely this church architecture greatly influenced Walt in later years as he began to plan for the building of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, because when he talked about the influence of architecture, he often would refer to Westminster Congregational Church in Kansas City!
Actually, this church is a short distance from Walt Disney's original studio he named Laugh-O-gram Studio that was located in the McConahay Building at 1127 East 31st Street and Forest Avenue on the second floor. This building is still in existence today and plans are in the works to restore this historical building to resemble the location when young Walt Disney actually began his career AND where Mickey Mouse was born as the result of a pet mouse Walt Disney actually would feed and care for that he had named "Mortimer!"
Great Composer Ennio Morricone & Charles Elias Disney
Were longtime close Friends
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone and Charles Elias Disney were longtime close friends. Charles Elias was present when Ennio and his orchestra and choir recorded the film theme and the scoring for the music for "The Mission" in London in 1986.
Charles Elias has always stated that this music is one of the greatest alltime music compositions for a film and the music has been received by millions of people worldwide! His music truly and greatly enhances "The Mission" throughout.
Ennio has composed many scores for such a wide variety of films and he has received numerous honors for his music! He composed music for over 400 films and television productions as well as over 100 classical works! But, films were his passion, and he actually began composing music when he was a lad of six years!
Charles Elias has always stated that this music is one of the greatest alltime music compositions for a film and the music has been received by millions of people worldwide! His music truly and greatly enhances "The Mission" throughout.
Ennio has composed many scores for such a wide variety of films and he has received numerous honors for his music! He composed music for over 400 films and television productions as well as over 100 classical works! But, films were his passion, and he actually began composing music when he was a lad of six years!
Ennio Morricone Score for "The Mission"
Ennio Morricone was born in Lazio, Italy on November 10, 1928 and he passed away in Italy on July 6, 2020.
Charles Elias Disney first met Ennio when "The Mission" was being filmed and Ennio invited Charles Elias to London when the score for "The Mission" was to be recorded with the full orchestra and choir! This was a wonderful time for Charles Elias and he enjoyed the times he was able to spend with Ennio during the numerous rehearsals and actual recordings for the scoring for "The Mission"
Charles Elias stated: "Music is such an important part for motion pictures and especially the music of the great composer such as Ennio Morricone and as well as numerous other composers throughout the long history of creating films!"
Charles Elias Disney first met Ennio when "The Mission" was being filmed and Ennio invited Charles Elias to London when the score for "The Mission" was to be recorded with the full orchestra and choir! This was a wonderful time for Charles Elias and he enjoyed the times he was able to spend with Ennio during the numerous rehearsals and actual recordings for the scoring for "The Mission"
Charles Elias stated: "Music is such an important part for motion pictures and especially the music of the great composer such as Ennio Morricone and as well as numerous other composers throughout the long history of creating films!"
Charles Elias Disney is a Life Member of the
Mother Chapter Order of DeMolay since 1955 and
His Uncle Walt Disney was also a Life Member of the
Mother Chapter Order of DeMolay since 1920
Charles Elias Disney's DeMolay Membership Certificate since 1955
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Walt Disney's DeMolay Membership Certificate since 1920
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Charles Elias Disney has been a lifetime advocate for wild animals...
Charles Elias Disney in Eastern Africa in 2015
Charles Elias Disney has been an advocate for wild animals in Africa and India for many years. He has spent much time working to save lions (Panthera leo) species and Panthera tigris tigris, are commonly known as the Bengal tiger. He believes that illegal poaching and over-hunting is depleting so many great animals throughout the African Continent and in India as well, and in other places. Unless illegal poaching is brought under control, it is estimated that several species will be completely depleted in less than 30-40 years or less!
In the past 25 years since Disney's original "The Lion King" was produced, over fifty per cent of the earth's Lions and Tigers have been reduced by illegal poaching and hunting!
These wonderful animals deserve to be protected and the governments in Africa and India have a responsibility to see to it that many laws are enforced NOW! Before it is too late!
In the past 25 years since Disney's original "The Lion King" was produced, over fifty per cent of the earth's Lions and Tigers have been reduced by illegal poaching and hunting!
These wonderful animals deserve to be protected and the governments in Africa and India have a responsibility to see to it that many laws are enforced NOW! Before it is too late!
Ricky Nelson & Charles Elias Disney were lifetime close friends...
Reflections from longtime friend to Rick and Charles Elias by Winifred Larson
Rick Nelson (Hilliard)
Ricky Nelson and Charles Elias Disney were lifetime close friends. Both friends were born in 1940 and had many of the same interests throughout their lifetimes. Often Ricky would come to the Disney home in Newport Beach, California and Charles Elias (Chuck) would visit the Nelson's in Beverly Hills, California. When Ricky, then "Rick," decided he wanted to be a rock singer, it was Charles Elias who approached Rick's dad Ozzie Nelson in 1957 and he really helped convince him to approach MCA (Music Corporation of America) about Rick cutting a recording. And as they say "the rest is history!"
Ricky said of his close friend Charles Elias: "Chuck, because of his own sincerity and love, really did convince my dad (Ozzie Nelson) that I could perhaps become a rock singer and that I should be encouraged to cut a record to prove this to be true!"
Of course, Ricky and his brother David Nelson were the sons of Ozzie and Harriett Nelson who starred in the very popular television series known as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" from 1952 to 1966. It was in 1957, when Ricky recorded his first single, debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and released the No. 1 album titled "Ricky."
Rick's mother Harriet Nelson and Charles Elias' mother who was Meredith A. Disney were close longtime friends and often they often enjoyed socializing and even on occasion playing Bridge and Canasta.
Ricky said of his close friend Charles Elias: "Chuck, because of his own sincerity and love, really did convince my dad (Ozzie Nelson) that I could perhaps become a rock singer and that I should be encouraged to cut a record to prove this to be true!"
Of course, Ricky and his brother David Nelson were the sons of Ozzie and Harriett Nelson who starred in the very popular television series known as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" from 1952 to 1966. It was in 1957, when Ricky recorded his first single, debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and released the No. 1 album titled "Ricky."
Rick's mother Harriet Nelson and Charles Elias' mother who was Meredith A. Disney were close longtime friends and often they often enjoyed socializing and even on occasion playing Bridge and Canasta.
Rick Nelson fishing in Crosslake, MN
When Ricky and Charles Elias were having fun they would sometimes go to Minnesota where they enjoyed swimming, fishing, water skiing, golfing, camping and exploring backwoods trails and often finding very old logging trails that were mostly grown over with pine trees and underbrush. Charles Elias' father who was Raymond E. Disney, enjoyed being with the boys and they occasionally stayed at Boyd Lodge on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in the cozy area of Crosslake, Minnesota. The Lynn and Ceil and Nancy Boyd Family were longtime friends of the Disney's as are Roger and Nancy Schwieters, the current owners and operators of this historic and beautiful family Boyd Lodge!
Both friends Rick and Charles Elias went on to marry and have their own families and they often were in touch, and on occasion both friends would socialize, if even by long telephone conversations. When Rick passed away, he left behind a wonderful legacy and it was quite difficult for Charles Elias Disney to realize his lifetime close friend had passed from this life!
The death of Ricky Nelson at age 45 resulted from a crash landing of his band's aircraft, a Douglas DC-3, on December 31, 1985, outside De Kalb, Texas. Rick and six others, including several band members and Nelson's girlfriend, Helen Blair, were killed in the incident, while both pilots survived. The suspected cause of the forced landing was a faulty in-cabin heater that caught fire mid-flight.
Sadly, the night when Rick passed away, it was Meredith and son Charles Elias who came and stayed with Harriet until David Nelson, Rick's older brother, was able to return home to be with Harriet and the family.
Charles Elias Disney said of his good friend Rick Nelson: "I was blessed to have had such a friend. Among other things, the two of us enjoyed our growing years in California and even going over to Minnesota fishing, swimming, and golfing! These times were some of the best times in my own life and I shall think about Rick Nelson and the entire Nelson clan for the rest of my life! I have missed my friend Rick, but I believe he is in Heaven and likely entertaining God and all of His Saints!"
Both friends Rick and Charles Elias went on to marry and have their own families and they often were in touch, and on occasion both friends would socialize, if even by long telephone conversations. When Rick passed away, he left behind a wonderful legacy and it was quite difficult for Charles Elias Disney to realize his lifetime close friend had passed from this life!
The death of Ricky Nelson at age 45 resulted from a crash landing of his band's aircraft, a Douglas DC-3, on December 31, 1985, outside De Kalb, Texas. Rick and six others, including several band members and Nelson's girlfriend, Helen Blair, were killed in the incident, while both pilots survived. The suspected cause of the forced landing was a faulty in-cabin heater that caught fire mid-flight.
Sadly, the night when Rick passed away, it was Meredith and son Charles Elias who came and stayed with Harriet until David Nelson, Rick's older brother, was able to return home to be with Harriet and the family.
Charles Elias Disney said of his good friend Rick Nelson: "I was blessed to have had such a friend. Among other things, the two of us enjoyed our growing years in California and even going over to Minnesota fishing, swimming, and golfing! These times were some of the best times in my own life and I shall think about Rick Nelson and the entire Nelson clan for the rest of my life! I have missed my friend Rick, but I believe he is in Heaven and likely entertaining God and all of His Saints!"
Michael Jackson was a longtime good friend...
Thoughts and reflections from Charles Elias Disney
Michael Joseph Jackson
"Michael Joseph Jackson was a longtime good friend to me and to my brother Daniel as well."
I first met Michael at Disneyland in Anaheim, California many years ago and we were able to have a very long and wonderful visit. Our initial mutual interest, it seems, was our faith in God! And in the years since our first meeting, we had many long visits and our conversations were quite enlightening, and I will say even quite inspiring, as our mutual love for Jesus allowed for us to become really good and close friends!
I shall always cherish my friendship with Michael for the rest of my life! He was also a sincere admirer of my uncle Walt Disney and Michael often told me he felt quite close to Walt Disney because he could see and really appreciate all of the beautiful images Walt created for the world. Michael said he regretted not having had the opportunity to ever meet my uncle Walt in person.
I was taught to love and respect everyone and in addition to my friendship with Michael Jackson, I was an admirer of his music, and as well, his truly extraordinary talent on so many levels. My brother Daniel and I were Michael's guests at his Neverland Ranch on several occasions and those were such exciting experiences because each visit allowed for us to grow even closer to God and to Nature! His ranch captivated our hearts and to see his family of various animals in the ranch zoo was especially inspiring for us. And, I happened to be his guest at Neverland on the very day in 1991 his close and dear friend Elizabeth Taylor personally presented Michael with a beautiful African elephant named "Gypsy" for his zoo!
Michael Joseph Jackson
"Michael's family was everything to him. Without all of the clutter life can hold for each one of us, I could see how much love he held in his heart for his family, and his extended families, and his countless fans worldwide!"
I shall close by saying, "Michael Joseph Jackson impacted my own life in such a positive way, and I am most thankful for the times we spent together both at his Neverland Ranch and on numerous other occasions. Along with Michael Jackson, my brother Daniel H. Disney and I attended the Funeral Mass in 2003 for actor Gregory Peck in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The following year, the three of us drove up to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California where we spent several hours and enjoyed a really great lunch and a personal visit with Nancy Reagan! As it was to be, this was the final time I was able to spend time with Michael. My brother and I always really enjoyed being with our good and loving friend Michael."
May God bless my memory of Michael, and I do continue to pray for his Eternal Soul, and that God in His Infinite Mercy loves each one of us and He forgives each one of us for each of our missteps, our sins, and our transgressions...as long as we truly repent, and seek God's forgiveness!
Picture of Michael Jackson used with permission of Ebony Magazine
I shall close by saying, "Michael Joseph Jackson impacted my own life in such a positive way, and I am most thankful for the times we spent together both at his Neverland Ranch and on numerous other occasions. Along with Michael Jackson, my brother Daniel H. Disney and I attended the Funeral Mass in 2003 for actor Gregory Peck in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The following year, the three of us drove up to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California where we spent several hours and enjoyed a really great lunch and a personal visit with Nancy Reagan! As it was to be, this was the final time I was able to spend time with Michael. My brother and I always really enjoyed being with our good and loving friend Michael."
May God bless my memory of Michael, and I do continue to pray for his Eternal Soul, and that God in His Infinite Mercy loves each one of us and He forgives each one of us for each of our missteps, our sins, and our transgressions...as long as we truly repent, and seek God's forgiveness!
Picture of Michael Jackson used with permission of Ebony Magazine
Michael Jackson really loved everything "Disney!"
Michael Jackson surrounded by Mickey & Minnie Mouse at Disneyland in 1974
"Michael Jackson was a very longtime admirer of everything Disney!" He and his children enjoyed their visits to the Magic Kingdom on many occasions. Michael also was a featured entertainer at Disneyland
Michael said: "When I think of Walt Disney, one of the things I often think about is how the hard work, creativity, and the dream of one man could create the massive empire that Disney is today. So inspiring!"
Michael Jackson has been quoted as saying about Walt Disney, "I have such admiration for Mr. Walt Disney and what he accomplished with the help of so many talented artists. When I think about the joy he and his company have brought to millions of children - and adults - the world over, I am in awe."
Michael said: "When I think of Walt Disney, one of the things I often think about is how the hard work, creativity, and the dream of one man could create the massive empire that Disney is today. So inspiring!"
Michael Jackson has been quoted as saying about Walt Disney, "I have such admiration for Mr. Walt Disney and what he accomplished with the help of so many talented artists. When I think about the joy he and his company have brought to millions of children - and adults - the world over, I am in awe."
Lyrics to Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone"
Michael told me this:
"I intend this song to speak to everyone..."
Charles Elias Disney
"Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be?
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go?
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come running
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone (You are not alone)
For I am here with you (I am here with you)
Though you're far away (Though you're far away)
I am here to stay (You and me)
For you are not alone (You're always in my heart)
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Not alone, oh
You are not alone
You are not alone
Say it again
You are not alone
You are not alone
Not alone, not alone
If you just reach out for me girl
In the morning, in the evening
Not alone, not alone
You and me
Not alone
Oh, together, together
Gotta stop being alone
Gotta stop being alone"
Songwriters:
Coen Berrier / Jake Shillingford / Nicholas William Evans / Iason M Chronis You Are Not Alone lyrics © Universal Music - Z Songs, R. Kelly Publ. Inc.Web results
Brothers Charles Elias Disney & Daniel H. Disney,
Sons of Raymond Arnold Disney, on The Disney Legends Plaza at
The Walt Disney Company Headquarters in Burbank, California
Brothers Daniel H. Disney & Charles Elias Disney on the Disney Legends Plaza at The Walt Disney Company. The plaid jacket worn by Charles Elias Disney was one of Walt Disney's favorite jackets and was given to Charles Elias Disney by his first cousin Diane Disney Miller who is Walt Disney's daughter!
Charles Elias Disney established MovieView Magazine and
Central Cinema Company and he was the co-founder of
LodeStar Pictures...
Charles Elias Disney at LodeStar Pictures Hollywood in 2002
Charles Elias Disney was the founding editor and publisher for MovieView Magazine in 1959 that was long associated with Boxoffice Magazine. He also contributed articles for Circus World Magazine. He established Central Cinema Company in 1970, operating numerous theatres in the Midwest. He co-founded LodeStar Pictures with his mother (Meredith A. Disney) in 1956 and this entity was established as an independent private film financing enterprise and in later years Charles Elias and Meredith Disney expanded LodeStar Pictures to include David Nelson and Daniel H. Disney as working partners.
LodeStar Pictures originally established offices in Kansas City, Missouri in the historic Scarritt Building, and later maintained offices at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood and later Walt Disney Productions in Burbank, California and finally in downtown Hollywood. Some years ago, LodeStar Pictures merged with another film enterprise and ceased to operate under the LodeStar name.
In retirement, Charles Elias Disney has occupied most of his time with helping so many others and advocating for endangered animals especially creatures found in Africa and India and are being completely decimated, and in the not so distant future, may well be completely eliminated and eradicated from the Earth! Also, the ongoing battle to preserve the Sanctity of Life for the unborn and the born. Charles Elias states: "Life is a glorious gift from God and must be honored and preserved from the womb to the tomb, today, more than at any other time in history! The Life issue is what I firmly believe because this is exactly what my Roman Catholic Faith teaches, and I do fully trust in my Church!"
AND Charles Elias Disney really loves to be in close contact with his family and friends!
LodeStar Pictures originally established offices in Kansas City, Missouri in the historic Scarritt Building, and later maintained offices at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood and later Walt Disney Productions in Burbank, California and finally in downtown Hollywood. Some years ago, LodeStar Pictures merged with another film enterprise and ceased to operate under the LodeStar name.
In retirement, Charles Elias Disney has occupied most of his time with helping so many others and advocating for endangered animals especially creatures found in Africa and India and are being completely decimated, and in the not so distant future, may well be completely eliminated and eradicated from the Earth! Also, the ongoing battle to preserve the Sanctity of Life for the unborn and the born. Charles Elias states: "Life is a glorious gift from God and must be honored and preserved from the womb to the tomb, today, more than at any other time in history! The Life issue is what I firmly believe because this is exactly what my Roman Catholic Faith teaches, and I do fully trust in my Church!"
AND Charles Elias Disney really loves to be in close contact with his family and friends!
World Premiere of "The Lion King" July 19, 2019 of
Disney's Photo-Realistic Animation Version in
Disney's El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood, California
"This was a wonderful evening!"
Thanks to Bob Iger! The Disney Bros.
"The Lion King" (2019) Courtesy of The Walt Disney Studios
Daniel H.
Disney attending the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" in Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California
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Charles Elias Disney attending the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" in Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California
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CharlesEDisney@gmail.com
Sources for this site: Disney biographers and others
Certain Disney images used with permission from The Walt Disney Company