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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
Exclusive: Dan Cockerell’s Exit Interview and Life After Disney – Part One
After walking countless miles around three of Walt Disney World Resort’s Theme Parks, as well as Disneyland Paris, Dan Cockerell put on his Cast Member name tag for the last time, this past May, after 26 years with The Walt Disney Company. From parking cars to managing resort hotels and finally closing out his career … Exclusive: Dan Cockerell’s Exit Interview and Life After Disney – Part One
Three Years Before Disneyland Opened: What You Didn’t Know
THREE YEARS IN WONDERLAND The Disney Brothers, C.V. Wood, and the Making of the Great American Theme Park By Todd James Pierce 287 pp. University Press of Mississippi. $30.00 Walt Disney is largely credited – and rightfully so – with the vision and creation of Disneyland. However, as many Disney fans know, there were a … Three Years Before Disneyland Opened: What You Didn’t Know
How Does Cars Land Stand Up to the Real Route 66?
Disney California Adventures strives to show its guests the very best of California, but how accurately do the lands inside the park portray their visions of California? First up: Cars Land and its similarities to the real Route 66. Cars Land is a triumphant feat of Imagineering — there is no other way to put … How Does Cars Land Stand Up to the Real Route 66?
Connecting with Walt: Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents
“Ever since I was a small boy in Illinois, I have had a great personal admiration for Abraham Lincoln,” said Walt Disney on the December 18, 1966, episode of his Wonderful World of Color television show. On a recent episode of Connecting with Walt, Craig and I explored how Walt’s patriotism and admiration of Abraham … Connecting with Walt: Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents
Connecting with Walt: ‘Call Me Walt’ by Jim Korkis
To understand a person’s accomplishments, you must understand the person. In his recent book, Call Me Walt: Everything You Never Knew About Walt Disney, Disney historian and author Jim Korkis shares stories about the people and experiences that influenced Walt Disney. This book is not about the animated characters, films, technology, and theme parks Walt … Connecting with Walt: ‘Call Me Walt’ by Jim Korkis
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