Pinocchio (1940)
Today's movie is one that has had a presence in the Magic Kingdom since it opened, but not as a ride - Pinocchio. The Movie: Pinocchio is the 2nd movie in the Disney Animated Canon. Due to World War II limiting the international release, Pinocchio was originally a box-office disappointment, despite the fact that it was highly praised. It would see greater box-office success in later releases. Today Pinocchio is still praised, and it is held by many people as the finest example of Walt Disney's work. Based on a book by Carl Collodi, Pinocchio tells the story of the title puppet, who is brought to life by the Blue Fairy when his creator/"father" Geppetto wishes for him to be a real boy. Jiminy Cricket, who had taken shelter in Geppetto's home, is given the job of being the conscience for the naive Pinocchio. This job soon becomes a monumental task, as Pinocchio keeps falling for the schemes of Honest John and Gideon, leading the puppet into much trou...