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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
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Cinderella Castle
Who needs the Seven Wonders of the World when you have this beauty to look at?! Cinderella Castle is not just one of the most iconic structures in Walt Disney World but it’s also one of the most easily recognized across the globe. Any Disney fan can show you their camera roll full of pictures … Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Cinderella Castle
Finding Muppets Magic 1,200 Miles Away from Walt Disney World!
When you are a Walt Disney World fan living 1,200 miles away from the parks, it takes some creativity to get a Disney fix. But this summer, I got a big dose of Muppet magic right in my own backyard when The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited made a stop at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Imagination … Finding Muppets Magic 1,200 Miles Away from Walt Disney World!
Reflections on the Last Year as a Disney World Fan
Has it already been a year? Just about a year ago, March 15, 2020, Walt Disney World closed for over one hundred days. It’s been a year? It seems like yesterday, and on the other hand, it seems like forever ago. While we take time to mark its closing, Walt Disney World has had quite … Reflections on the Last Year as a Disney World Fan
Mickey for President: Top Five Disney World Spots to Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend!
Mickey Mouse could be a great president; he’s a great leader and an all-around global-friendly mouse. Overall, he’s clearly experienced, classic, timeless, and popular, not to mention that he’s very trustworthy and has credibility. While Mickey isn’t running for office anytime soon, it isn’t too challenging to find areas at Walt Disney World to feel … Mickey for President: Top Five Disney World Spots to Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend!
Bonni Lou Kern, Original Mouseketeer, Passes Away
Original Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, Bonni Lou Kern, has passed away from natural causes. Kern was 79 years old. According to a statement given to USA Today by Disney historian Lorraine Santoli, Kern passed on Monday in Wooster, Ohio. Kern starred as a Mouseketeer from 1955 to 1956. Kern is survived by her … Bonni Lou Kern, Original Mouseketeer, Passes Away
Where to Find Old Hollywood at Walt Disney World
Many wonderful themes abound in the world of Disney, from the Grimm Fairy Tales to Alice in Wonderland, and Marvel Comics. Realms of fantasy and the possibilities of tomorrow are all used to create wonderful lands, resorts, and cruises. Old Hollywood, the world from which Disney emerged, is one which has been tastefully used by Imagineers across the … Where to Find Old Hollywood at Walt Disney World
“Disneyland: The First 65 Years” – A Two-Day Auction Starting August 15, 2020
Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California is celebrating the 65th anniversary of Disneyland with a one-of-a-kind, two-day auction starting on August 15, 2020. The collection to be offered includes over 1,100 rare artifacts which trace the history of the iconic theme parks and Walt Disney’s vision from their inception to present day. Many of … “Disneyland: The First 65 Years” – A Two-Day Auction Starting August 15, 2020
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