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The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom
Long before a chorus of audio-animatronic bears took over Frontierland, the roots of Country Bear Jamboree were planted high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. In the early 1960s, Walt Disney had his sights set on an ambitious project outside the theme parks: Mineral King, a proposed year-round ski resort near Sequoia National Park. The plan included hotels, gondolas, … The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom
The Big Meaning Behind Disney’s ‘it’s a small world’
“Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” Few Disney attractions carry a message as simple, sincere, and enduring as it’s a small world. What began as a modest idea for a World’s Fair attraction grew into one of the most recognizable experiences in theme park history, and one … The Big Meaning Behind Disney’s ‘it’s a small world’
Walk in Walt’s Footsteps at Disneyland’s “Evolution of a Dream” Exhibit
On July 17, 2025, the 70th Anniversary of the Disneyland Resort, the Main Street Opera House will unveil a captivating new gallery experience titled “Evolution of a Dream,” for guests to enjoy just ahead of the debut of the theatrical presentation “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” This immersive exhibit invites guests to stroll through the origins … Walk in Walt’s Footsteps at Disneyland’s “Evolution of a Dream” Exhibit
“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” Panel Celebrates the Imagination That Built a Legacy
I was so fortunate to be able to attend a very special preview event at Disneyland earlier this month of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life. After the preview, Disney Imagineers and folks from The Walt Disney Family Museum and The Walt Disney Archives came together in a heartfelt panel discussion to reflect on the … “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” Panel Celebrates the Imagination That Built a Legacy
Seeing is Believing: ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ at Disneyland
I had the incredible opportunity to preview “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” before it officially begins welcoming Disneyland Park guests on July 17, 2025. I have been completely unglued with excitement to see this presentation ever since it was announced that it would include Disney’s most advanced Audio-Animatronic ever, as Walt Disney himself. As … Seeing is Believing: ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ at Disneyland
Connecting with Walt: Davy Crockett Goes to Disneyland
Disneyland’s Frontierland has had two attractions based on the Walt Disney’s hit Davy Crockett television mini-series – the Davy Crockett Indian Canoes and the Mike Fink Keel Boats. There were even life-sized wax figures of Davy Crockett and Georgie Russell in Frontierland’s Davy Crockett Arcade before being moved to the Fort Wilderness Regimental Headquarters on … Connecting with Walt: Davy Crockett Goes to Disneyland
A Brief History of Disney: The Journey to Disneyland’s 70th
As we sit on the verge of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration, looking out over all that is to come in honor of the occasion, it feels like the right time to take a little walk back through time, to see how far Disneyland has come over the past 70 years. While Disneyland is about to … A Brief History of Disney: The Journey to Disneyland’s 70th
Connecting with Walt: The History of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure Attraction
Let’s go back to Disneyland’s Adventureland in the warm days of July 1994 when groundbreaking began on the banks of the Jungle Cruise for one of the most unique and exciting attractions in the park. Nine months later, on March 3, 1995, the large ornate doors on the Temple of the Forbidden Eye discovered by … Connecting with Walt: The History of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure Attraction
Connecting with Walt: The History of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941)
During the second season opening episode of Walt Disney’s Disneyland television series on September 1, 1955, a slightly shortened version of Dumbo was broadcast. During his introduction, Walt Disney said, “From time to time people ask me, which is your favorite of all the pictures that you’ve made? Well, it is the one that you … Connecting with Walt: The History of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941)
Connecting with Walt: Directing at Disney with Pete Docter & Don Peri
Do you know who directed Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Cinderella, or the scene from your favorite Disney film? If it’s a classic Disney film, you may assume Walt Disney was the director. It’s true Walt directed the silent cartoons and the Silly Symphony The Golden Touch. However, as Walt became more involved … Connecting with Walt: Directing at Disney with Pete Docter & Don Peri
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