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Brief History of Disney: The Main Street Electrical Parade
It’s the last Thursday of the month, which means we are meeting up again to take a quick look into the history of an attraction near and dear to our hearts. This time, we are hitting pause on our usual selection of rides and switching gears to something that was recently making headlines in Disneyland. … Brief History of Disney: The Main Street Electrical Parade
A Brief History of Disney: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Welcome back to the June edition of A Brief History of Disney, where in the last week of each month, we take a walk down memory lane and learn more about how our favorite attractions came to be. Recently, I’ve been thinking more and more about the classic Disney Mountains, you know, Splash Mountain, Space … A Brief History of Disney: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History
If you’re a Disney history buff like me, I’m sure you’ve walked through Hollywood Studios’ Walt Disney Presents numerous times examining Walt’s timeline of legacy. Toward the beginning of the attraction, you’re presented with images and artifacts related to Marceline, Missouri, Walt’s childhood home from ages 5-10. Although his time there seemed short, Marceline had a … Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History
A Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain
For those of us who spent our formative years visiting Disney parks, the age-old Zip-a-dee-doo-dah theme synonymous with the Splash Mountain attraction likely holds a special place in your heart. Even though I remember the day this attraction opened like it was yesterday, I didn’t know much about how it came to be until I … A Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain
A Brief History of Disney: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Many of you know, I grew up cultivating a love of Disney from further away than most. I’ve spent my life living on the eastern coast of Australia, where my family has a business that took us back and forward between Sydney and Los Angeles often. My sister, Casey, and I were lucky enough to … A Brief History of Disney: Journey into Imagination with Figment
A Brief History of Disney: King Arthur Carrousel
Welcome to a new series that I have wanted to start for years. In A Brief History of Disney, we will be looking at attractions, one at a time, taking a deep dive into their history and how they came to be. Trust me; you will be surprised to read about how some of your … A Brief History of Disney: King Arthur Carrousel
Review of Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
There are a number of exhibits that will be of interest at the recently opened “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, but the one that will take visitors’ breath away is a series of 25 line drawings drawn by Marc Davis (one … Review of Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Thanksgiving Traditions: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Alice’s Restaurant
There is a song called “Alice’s Restaurant,” and it’s a tradition for some to listen to on Thanksgiving Day. It’s about Alice, and as American singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie’s lyrics go, “about two Thanksgivings ago,” which, for you and me, would be 2019. For Arlo’s story, and our stories, that was a lifetime ago and a … Thanksgiving Traditions: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Alice’s Restaurant
See Ya Real Soon, Disney Store!
Now it’s time to say goodbye… Earlier this year, The Walt Disney Company announced the September closure of most Disney Store locations nationwide. This is the second and final phase of the closure process. The closest one near my town in New Jersey is about thirty minutes away in a mall that I’ve visited often. … See Ya Real Soon, Disney Store!
The Legacy of Mr. Henri Landwirth – How a Survivor Found His Voice
The Holocaust is a difficult subject to talk about, write about, and read about. It is about evil, hate, intolerance and hopelessness. Is genocide a conversation for Disney fans, for those wanting to play and converse about fun issues like magic and fantasy and fairy tales? It actually is because The DIS is a community; … The Legacy of Mr. Henri Landwirth – How a Survivor Found His Voice
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