Xavier Atencio

Xavier Atencio

He was a Disney artist from 1938 until 1965, when he became an Imagineer to help design the Disneyland Railroad's Primeval World diorama segment. He then contributed to various Disney attractions. He wrote the script for both Adventure Thru Inner Space and Pirates of the Caribbean, for which he also penned the lyrics to the theme song, "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" and provided the voice of the talking skull early on in the attraction. He also wrote the script for the Haunted Mansion, including the lyrics to that attraction's theme song, "Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song)." His voice can also be heard emanating from the coffin in the Haunted Mansion's conservatory ("Hey! Let me out of here!") and, in the Disneylandmansion, when the attraction comes to a temporary halt it is his voice which announces, "Playful spooks have interrupted our tour. Please remain seated in your Doom Buggy" as well as other emergency spiels. Another brief voice-over he provided was for the Submarine Voyage Thru Liquid Space where he is addressed as "Bridge." "Bridge: Aye, aye, all ahead one third. Stand by the mooring lines." He also wrote the lyrics to Buddy Baker's catchy music for the retired Walt Disney World attraction If You Had Wings. Atencio served as a photo interpreter in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941 to 1945 during World War II, reaching the rank of captain in the 2nd Photo Tech Squadron. Stationed in England, he was part of team that would analyze aerial surveillance for military intelligence. He retired from The Walt Disney Company in 1984 and was named a Disney Legend in 1996. -Wikipedia Entry

  • Title: Xavier Atencio
  • Popularity: 0.708
  • Known For: Visual Effects
  • Birthday: 1919-09-04
  • Place of Birth: Trinidad, Colorado, USA
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  • Also Known As: X. Atencio, Francis Xavier Atencio, F. Xavier Atencio
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Xavier Atencio Movies

  • 1996
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    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

    6 1996 HD

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes documentary narrated by Corey Burton on the making of...

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  • 2006
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    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: Ford's Magic Skyway And The Peoplemover

    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: Ford's Magic Skyway And The Peoplemover

    10 2006 HD

    Walt Disney's involvement in the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair would have a great impact on the course of his theme parks for years to come. Join...

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  • 2005
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    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story

    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Haunted Mansion Story

    10 2005 HD

    Through painstaking research, the torrid saga of the dearly beloved attraction is now revealed. Witness rare unearthed footage, superlative imagery...

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  • 2006
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    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Pirates of the Caribbean Story

    Extinct Attractions Club Presents: The Pirates of the Caribbean Story

    9.8 2006 HD

    See the behind the scenes story as told by the people who worked side by side with Walt Disney on the most famous theme park attraction of all time!...

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  • 1961
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    Babes in Toyland

    Babes in Toyland

    5.8 1961 HD

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  • 1966
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    Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree

    Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree

    7.6 1966 HD

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  • 1953
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    Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

    Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

    6.66 1953 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Shaggy Dog

    The Shaggy Dog

    6.124 1959 HD

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  • 1956
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    A Cowboy Needs a Horse

    A Cowboy Needs a Horse

    7.125 1956 HD

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  • 1959
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    Noah's Ark

    Noah's Ark

    5.136 1959 HD

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  • 1962
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    A Symposium on Popular Songs

    A Symposium on Popular Songs

    5 1962 HD

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  • 1956
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    Jack and Old Mac

    Jack and Old Mac

    4.769 1956 HD

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  • 1962
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    A Symposium on Popular Songs

    A Symposium on Popular Songs

    5 1962 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    7.265 1977 HD

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  • 1957
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    The Truth About Mother Goose

    The Truth About Mother Goose

    6.917 1957 HD

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  • 1963
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    Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor

    Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor

    7.824 1963 HD

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  • 1961
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    The Parent Trap

    The Parent Trap

    7 1961 HD

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  • 1961
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    Back Stage Party

    Back Stage Party

    7 1961 HD

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