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Dear Mickey – Happy 90th Birthday from Your Friends at The DIS
Dear Mickey, What do you give the mouse who has everything? That’s the question we find ourselves asking, because although you’ve given all of us so much, we can’t for the life of us figure out how to properly honor your 90th birthday. You see, there isn’t a thing we could offer that would hold … Dear Mickey – Happy 90th Birthday from Your Friends at The DIS
Honoring Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary – ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ Opens in New York City
After losing the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, one would think that Walt Disney would be very unlucky. However, on the train ride back to Los Angeles, Walt would create one of the most beloved animated characters of all time — Mickey Mouse. With his round black ears, red pants, white gloves, and yellow … Honoring Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary – ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ Opens in New York City
Disney’s Fascination with the Evil Queen
She is one of the most recognizable and dominant villains in the world of Disney. Joan Crawford cheekbones, an impeccable complexion, and a steadfast tendency to sink to the lowest depths of moral depravity. I am of course referring to the Evil Queen, a malevolent presence who has been the subject of folklore for several centuries. The … Disney’s Fascination with the Evil Queen
Disney’s Fascination with ‘The Little Mermaid’
The Little Mermaid (known by many as Ariel) has been a crucial figure in the world of Disney since the release of The Little Mermaid in 1989. This denizen of the depths has also captured audiences around the world since her premiere in Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 tale. Ariel, as Disney fans know her, is a curious, … Disney’s Fascination with ‘The Little Mermaid’
A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Three
In parts one and two we looked at the detailed architecture, interiors, and landscaping of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Now we are taking an in-depth look at how the landscaping creates the truly immersive feel to the resort. Additionally, we’ll also cover the addition of the Disney Vacation Club. Recreating the Journey to Africa Herbert-Halback, Inc., … A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Three
Disney’s Fascination with Mr. Toad
J. Thaddeus Toad, more commonly known as Mr. Toad, has been a beloved protagonist for readers around the world for over a century — and for fans of Disney since at least 1949. Mr. Toad originated with The Wind in the Willows written by Kenneth Grahame. Inspired by his time on and love of the River … Disney’s Fascination with Mr. Toad
A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Two
In part one of A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we took a look at the architecture and lighting that makes this resort so unique. Now we’ll look at two more aspects that contribute to the amazing aesthetics of the resort — the interiors and the lighting. Designing the Interiors “The … A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Two
A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part One
Introduction From Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the rest of the Fab Five to Disney’s True Life Adventures, animals have always been a part of The Walt Disney Company. Walt even wanted to have live animals at Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise attraction, but because of the logistics and the nature of the animals, that idea was … A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part One
Exclusive: Dan Cockerell’s Exit Interview and Life After Disney – Part Two
In part one, of a two part interview, former Walt Disney World Vice President Dan Cockerell talked about his early years working at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland Paris, and gave us a glimpse into Walt Disney World’s upcoming 50th Anniversary. Here is the second part of Dan’s interview. MIRARCHI: Disney fans seem divided … Exclusive: Dan Cockerell’s Exit Interview and Life After Disney – Part Two
Main Street Memories: A Mouseketeer’s Reminiscences of Walt and Disneyland
On Disneyland’s opening day of July 17th, 1955, one of the hosts of the live television broadcast on ABC — Bob Cummings — introduced the Mouseketeers of The Mickey Mouse Club. 13-Year-Old Bobby Burgess and some of the other original Mouseketeers then came out of the Fantasyland Theater (now the location of Pinocchio’s Daring Journey). “There I was … Main Street Memories: A Mouseketeer’s Reminiscences of Walt and Disneyland
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