Saludos Amigos (1942) May 2026

: It was the first Disney feature to premiere outside the U.S., debuting in Rio de Janeiro on August 24, 1942.

: The film received three Academy Award nominations for Best Musical Score, Best Sound Recording, and Best Original Song. Saludos Amigos (1942)

: The charming story of a tiny mail plane braving the treacherous Andes mountains to deliver the mail. : It was the first Disney feature to premiere outside the U

: 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: Best Sound Recording