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“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
How Disney Beats All Others in Customer Service
It’s no secret that the Walt Disney Company offers some of the best customer service in the world. Achieving this high level of customer service is no accident; it is the result of a carefully constructed plan that is strictly followed. Disney doesn’t simply want to provide good customer service in certain places of the … How Disney Beats All Others in Customer Service
Catching up as a New Disney Fan
I have a confession to make. I didn’t grow up a Disney fan. Don’t get me wrong; we watched the movies, and Michael Eisner was on our TV, introducing the Sunday night movie each week, but we didn’t go to a Disney park every year. We only went to Disney World once, as a side trip … Catching up as a New Disney Fan
The Dark Side of Disney
While bunkered down in isolation, I’ve been taking in the offerings of Disney+ and reflecting on some of the older, classic films that I hadn’t seen in years. In doing so, it has dawned on me that there is a common theme of darkness that I had previously not recognized. Today we are going to … The Dark Side of Disney
Disney’s Secret Society: A look into the Society of Explorers and Adventurers
There are a ton of secret societies in the world. Many authors have made his entire career off writing fiction from the subject. Secret societies instantly yield a ton of conspiracy theories that entice the minds of everyone. Some may be true, but usually the conspiracy theories are totally outrageous (USA totally landed on the … Disney’s Secret Society: A look into the Society of Explorers and Adventurers
Disney and the Lasting Legacy of the Nautilus
When Walt Disney made his 1954 live adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it was an instant classic. It featured some of the biggest Hollywood stars of the day, was the second highest grossing film of that year, produced some stellar special effects that earned it three Oscar noms and two wins, and made a … Disney and the Lasting Legacy of the Nautilus
Discover the Man Behind the Man – Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: Ub Iwerks
Disney fans know the name Ub Iwerks as the man who was friends with Walt Disney, and as the original animator of Mickey Mouse. What many of them do not know is not only was Iwerks a self-taught animator, but he was also a technical genius. Iwerks’ contributions to The Walt Disney Company, and the … Discover the Man Behind the Man – Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: Ub Iwerks
Review: Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
“Marc can do anything I ask,” said Walt Disney. “He can do story, he can develop characters, he can animate, he can design these rides. I have a whole building over there filled with animators, but I have only one Renaissance man, and that’s Marc.” Marc Davis truly was a Renaissance man. And, if there … Review: Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
London Home of ‘Mary Poppins’ Author, P. L. Travers, For Sale
Image: Russell Simpson The former home of P. L. Travers, writer of the children’s classic Mary Poppins novels, is up for sale in London. Although this is not the home in which P. L. Travers wrote the original Mary Poppins; that home is at 50 Smith Street in Chelsea. The Travers home that is currently on the … London Home of ‘Mary Poppins’ Author, P. L. Travers, For Sale
D23 to Host a Conversation and Panel Presentation with Disney Legend Don Iwerks December 11th
D23 and Walt Disney Imagineering will present a special livestream event on Wednesday, December 11th as they host a conversation with Disney Legend Don Iwerks. Don will share stories and experiences as detailed in his newly released book Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks. He will give sneak peeks into the new methods of … D23 to Host a Conversation and Panel Presentation with Disney Legend Don Iwerks December 11th
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