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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – An Imagineering Love Letter to New Orleans
“The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.” – Tiana Walt Disney Imagineering has created iconic theme parks and attractions around the globe. Walt Disney described Imagineering as “the blending of creative imagination with technical know-how.” What isn’t included in that quote is the dedication to research. Disney … Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – An Imagineering Love Letter to New Orleans
A Brief History of Disney: May The 4th Be With You
It’s May 4th, which means it is Star Wars Day. The occasion has gone from a pop culture reference to a calendar event that has transcended niche Star Wars fan base and become something celebrated by the masses. So, where did it all begin? That’s what we are going to explore in this month’s A … A Brief History of Disney: May The 4th Be With You
Free Zoom Webinar with Minnie Mouse Voice, Kaitlyn Robrock
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco holds so much history that it is definitely a must-do for any Disney fan. I was lucky enough to spend some time there a few years ago and am excited to be returning later this year, though I won’t need to wait that long to get a … Free Zoom Webinar with Minnie Mouse Voice, Kaitlyn Robrock
A Brief History of Disney: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
In A Brief History of Disney, we are looking at an attraction that brings together modern ride technology with the original fairytale classic, Snow White
A Brief History of Disney: Dumbo the Flying Elephant
In this month’s Brief History of Disney, we are taking a closer look at the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction, which is featured in all six Disney Parks.
A Brief History of Disney: Osborne Family Lights
Around the holidays is the perfect time to look back on the Osborne Family Lights from Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this month’s A Brief History of Disney.
Could McDonald’s Come Back to the Disney Parks Again?
Disney and McDonald’s first participated in a cross-promotion in 1987. At that time, many of us grew up anticipating a Disney toy inside of our Happy Meals.
A Brief History of Disney: The Haunted Mansion
The November installment of this mini-series, A Brief History of Disney, is one I have been excited about. The Haunted Mansion is an attraction loved around the world, literally. A form of this ride appears in Disneyland (Haunted Mansion), Walt Disney World (Haunted Mansion), Tokyo Disneyland (Phantom Manor), Disneyland Paris (Mystic Manor), and Hong Kong … A Brief History of Disney: The Haunted Mansion
Embracing the “Spirit of Walt”
I’ve written some of this before, so I beg your indulgence as I explore some of the concepts more deeply to a broader audience. When I’m at Walt Disney World, I immerse myself in the Disney Bubble. It’s where I can let my guard down and be vulnerable, where I can be not only outgoing … Embracing the “Spirit of Walt”
A Brief History of Disney: Toy Story (Midway) Mania
Welcome back to the last Wednesday of the month, where we like to take a moment out of our busy Disney lives to appreciate the history of the place we love. A Brief History of Disney is a series that takes a deep dive into the origin story of park attractions, exploring how they came … A Brief History of Disney: Toy Story (Midway) Mania
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