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Roy O. Disney’s Home Away From Home
On May 30, 1967, ground was broken for the construction of the Walt Disney World Resort. Fast forward to this time 45 years ago, Roy Disney, Joe Fowler and many others were frantically busy working to get Walt Disney World ready for its grand opening just a few months later in October. In order to … Roy O. Disney’s Home Away From Home
Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
Disney Springs has been in the news a lot lately. Chefs from around the country are taking up residence, Town Center is bustling with a variety of shopping options, and nightly entertainment is becoming the norm. There’s a lot to be done at the new complex; so much, in fact, that Disney Springs is more of … Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
Q & A with Marvel Comic Book Legend Allen Bellman
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Allen Bellman, 92, always knew he wanted to be an artist. Allen Bellman – Age 2 Photo: Allen Bellman “It was natural, a feeling within me as a young child of 6 or 7 years of age,” says Bellman. “I would draw on anything that was open. My … Q & A with Marvel Comic Book Legend Allen Bellman
The Science Behind Pixar exhibit: A Review
Last month, I needed a Disney fix. With no vacations planned until Food and Wine time, I didn’t think I could hold out much longer. Luckily for this Pennsylvania gal, there was a fix not too far away. The Science Behind Pixar exhibit is currently featured at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. It’s less than … The Science Behind Pixar exhibit: A Review
Vintage Character Meet and Greets: 1990s edition
One of the major criticisms received by Walt Disney World as of late is the lack of spontaneity. You can’t just walk into a table service restaurant five minutes before you hope to eat without a reservation made in advance, nor can you expect to ride E-ticket attractions without waiting forever if you don’t have … Vintage Character Meet and Greets: 1990s edition
Old school vs. New school: the Park Guest Super Bowl
Every day somebody new plans a trip to Disney World. What do these new patrons look like in a match up with Disney Park fans of yesteryear? More importantly, what does it mean to the Disney leadership that the experiences appear so different? On one side we have the home team, the incumbents, the old-timers. On the other, … Old school vs. New school: the Park Guest Super Bowl
In Memory of Walt Disney’s Life: 12/5/01-12/15/66
Fifty-one years ago, on December 15, 1966, Walter Elias Disney passed away after losing his battle to lung cancer. Walt Disney gave us so much, and his contributions continue today long after his passing. So much of what he created for us lives on through his movies, the Disney theme parks, and within the Disney … In Memory of Walt Disney’s Life: 12/5/01-12/15/66
They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Garage
Photo: Disney As many have witnessed firsthand, the ongoing construction of what is becoming Disney Springs has been the source of much aggravation when it comes to parking and increased traffic throughout the area. However, as many search for a parking space, I search for an answer. Specifically, to the question of ‘why did it take 18+ … They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Garage
The Forgotten Imagineer: Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood
(Image Credit: Wikipedia/Labeled For Reuse) Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood is a man omitted from Disney history. His story was so striking that I had a hard time believing I hadn’t heard his name before. Hired by Walt Disney himself in 1953, Mr. Wood would play a huge role in the making of Disneyland. Mr. Wood was … The Forgotten Imagineer: Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood
What one question would you ask Walt Disney?
I was reading a book about Walt Disney the other day. It got me to thinking what it would be like to meet this man in person. I wasn’t a Disney fan when he was alive but I did watch his television shows. My life would be totally different if Walt Disney hadn’t decided to … What one question would you ask Walt Disney?
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