AUTHOR: Chuck Mirarchi

Go Around The Globe and Meet the Cast Members in Disney Edition’s New Book ‘One Day at Disney’

On February 21, 2019, camera crews dispersed virtually all across The Walt Disney Company on a secret project. No one knew anything about it until August 1, when Disney added a cryptic event to its D23 Expo schedule: “Secret Walt Disney Company Project.” After making Disney fans crazy with theories and speculation, on August 22, Go Around The Globe and Meet the Cast Members in Disney Edition’s New Book ‘One Day at Disney’



Rare Collection of Disneyland and Walt Disney World Memorabilia to be Auctioned Off December 7-8

The Van Eaton Art Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California, known as the go-to auction house for Disney memorabilia, is once again auctioning off some incredibly rare items from the Disney parks. The Disneyland memorabilia auction will take place on December 7, 2019, and the Walt Disney World auction will occur on December 8, 2019. The entire Rare Collection of Disneyland and Walt Disney World Memorabilia to be Auctioned Off December 7-8



Jeff Kurtti Explores the World of the Costume Designer in ‘The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between’

“Fashion is instant language” – – Miuccia Prada Whatever form of entertainment someone experiences – film, television, theme parks, etc., people are usually interested in hearing about the actors, directors, singers or creators (in the case of theme parks, etc). In many instances, other professions, like costumers, are overlooked. “Our job is often confused with Jeff Kurtti Explores the World of the Costume Designer in ‘The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between’



Review: Bob Iger’s The Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned From 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Co.

The first sentence of the first chapter of Bob Iger’s new book The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned From 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company says, “This book is not a memoir, but it’s impossible to talk about the traits that have served me well over the course of my professional Review: Bob Iger’s The Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned From 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Co.



Marty Sklar Shares Some Final Stories in “Travels With Figment”

“Everything about Marty was legendary – his achievements, his spirit, his career. He embodied the very best of Disney, from his bold originality to his joyful optimism and relentless drive for excellence. He was also a powerful connection to Walt himself. No one was more passionate about Disney than Marty and we’ll miss his enthusiasm, Marty Sklar Shares Some Final Stories in “Travels With Figment”



Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Takes Readers on a Magical Journey Through His Fantastical Disney Career

Like Charlie Bucket in “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” one of the things that Disney fans dream of doing is pulling back the curtain on all those closed doors at Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California. It is here that Disney Imagineers create a plethora of fantastical things ranging from attractions to signage and everything Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Takes Readers on a Magical Journey Through His Fantastical Disney Career



Van Eaton Galleries to Auction Off Art from The Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland, and More

Known as one of the go-to auction houses for Disney memorabilia, the Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California will be exhibiting and auctioning an amazing collection of artifacts celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland. In addition, there will be an impressive lot of Star Wars collectibles. Starting now through August Van Eaton Galleries to Auction Off Art from The Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland, and More



Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part Two

In part one of our conversation with Ron Logan, the former executive vice president of Walt Disney entertainment reminisced about the various lagoon shows at Disney’s Epcot, as well as the upcoming final performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth in September. Logan talks about the history and little known facts about one of Disney’s longest Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part Two



Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part One

With a loud screech and then a shooting star exploding over World Showcase lagoon, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at the Epcot theme park takes guests on an emotional journey as it honors the spirit of humanity, as well as celebrating the world’s “millennium” with a look at the past, present, and future of Earth. As one Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part One



The Swan & Dolphin Resorts’ Landscaping – Breaking New Ground – Part Two

To see the beginning of the story on how the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels‘ unique landscaping came to be, read Part One of this series HERE. CREATING THE POOLS Photo: Herbert-Halback, Inc. The other thing that Halback and his team played off of was the grotto pool area. They saw the area as The Swan & Dolphin Resorts’ Landscaping – Breaking New Ground – Part Two