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Marty Sklar’s Creative Spark
Marty Sklar’s imagination has influenced millions of people. I feel justified in making this bold claim because he has been a driving force in Disney parks worldwide. When Marty officially retired in 2009, Richard Sherman sang the following song that he penned for the retirement party: (to the tune of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidcious”) Verse I … Marty Sklar’s Creative Spark
Mark Hamill Reminisces About ‘Star Wars’ and Carrie Fisher
This past weekend, Mark Hamill gave a talk – “An Evening with Mark Hamill” – at the Hammerstein Theatre, as part of this year’s NY Comic Con. Dressed all in black with a hoodie over his head, he came out on stage accompanied by the theme from “Star Wars.” The evening was billed as “… … Mark Hamill Reminisces About ‘Star Wars’ and Carrie Fisher
Disney Stores Around the World: Dublin
For those of us who really need a Disney Parks fix, the Disney Store can deliver a dose of much-needed magic when traveling to the parks just isn’t feasible. While I’d argue that all Disney Stores have something interesting to offer, stores located in domestic and international city hubs can be especially exciting. These locations … Disney Stores Around the World: Dublin
David A. Bossert’s New Book Tells Just How Lucky Oswald Really Is
OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBITThe Search For The Lost Disney CartoonsBy David A. Bossert176 pp. Disney Editions. Hardback,$40.00.On Sale: August 27, 2017 If you were to ask most Disney fans about the history of Oswald, they would tell you he was created by Walt Disney, lost to Winkler Productions and as a result of that – … David A. Bossert’s New Book Tells Just How Lucky Oswald Really Is
The History of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – Part Two
Photo: TripAdvisor Part one of The History of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa explored the original resort planned for the resort and the designing of the Grand Floridan. Now we’ll look at the resort’s design and its more recent history. The Look of the Resort The Grand Floridan Beach Resort Lobby / circa 1980sPhoto: … The History of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – Part Two
The History of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part One
Image: WATG Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is one of the flagship resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is an elegant, romantic turn-of-the-century resort, however when the resort was originally being planned Disney had another resort in mind. When Project X (as the Walt Disney World Resort was originally called) – later … The History of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Part One
Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.
July 4th, 2016: Main Street U.S.A. was completely packed, people darting here and there throughout the colorful signage and decorated store-front glass. There was an extra air of excitement surrounding events that day, as you could feel a type of warm electricity running through the whole place. What a wonderful way to spend America’s Independence … Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.
Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
For those of us who don’t get to Disney Parks and Resorts as much as we’d like to, the longing for Disney can be temporarily soothed by an occasional trip to the Disney Store. While most mall Disney Stores can sometimes feel more homogeneous than magical, stores located in city hubs often feel like they’ve … Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
The History of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – The Landscaping
In the past, we discussed the history, architecture, interior design and backstory for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. (Part One / Part Two) All of those areas are important aspects in understanding and appreciating the resort. There is one more area that is as important and contributes greatly to the atmosphere and authenticity of the Lodge … The History of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – The Landscaping
The History of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Part Two
Part One of the history of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort can be found by clicking this link: The History of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Part One DVC Construction Image: Google Maps The Urban Design Group was also responsible for the design of the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge (now Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge). The … The History of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Part Two
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