Saludos Amigos (1942) May 2026
: Donald Duck explores the high-altitude lake on the border of Peru and Bolivia—and has a hilarious run-in with a stubborn llama.
: The grand finale set in Rio de Janeiro, featuring the debut of the cigar-smoking Brazilian parrot, José Carioca , as he teaches Donald how to samba. Fun Facts:
: The charming story of a tiny mail plane braving the treacherous Andes mountains to deliver the mail. Saludos Amigos (1942)
Walt Disney and a group of artists, nicknamed "El Grupo," traveled through Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. They captured their experiences in sketches and film, which were then woven into four distinct animated segments. Must-Watch Segments:
: Goofy heads to the Argentinian pampas to learn the ways of a traditional cowboy. : Donald Duck explores the high-altitude lake on
: The film received three Academy Award nominations for Best Musical Score, Best Sound Recording, and Best Original Song.
Take a trip back to 1942 with Disney’s 6th animated feature, ! Originally created as part of a U.S. State Department "Good Neighbor" goodwill tour of South America, this 42-minute "package film" remains a vibrant blend of live-action travelogue and colorful animation. Walt Disney and a group of artists, nicknamed
: It was the first Disney feature to premiere outside the U.S., debuting in Rio de Janeiro on August 24, 1942.