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Walt Disney’s “Carousel of Progress”
A few weeks ago in my last article, I was in my usual nostalgic mood right after the Christmas holidays. I talked about the exciting new offerings awaiting guests at Walt Disney World in the coming months. The new technology and storylines are “magical” to say the least, but as Walt once quipped…” I hope we don’t lose sight of one thing, it was all started by a mouse” Walt hated sequels, never one to rest on his laurels, he demanded new and fresh entertainment for his quests. But sometimes, in order to understand how…
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Disneyland Skyway-Long gone, but not forgotten…
Attractions at the Walt Disney resort are the magnet that brings millions of guests to the parks worldwide. Throughout the years since the opening of Disneyland, July 17th, 1955, many attractions, shows and other events have gone through renovations, refurbishments or closed entirely. Of course when your favorite ride or attraction is given the deep six, you understandably become a bit miffed. However, one must remember that Walt never intended his park to become a museum, as he once famously quoted… “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Walt always believed in “Plussing”, adding to and giving…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Attraction Poster Calendar Returns for 2017
This fall, one of our favorite items is returning to Disney Parks for 2017! The Disney Parks and Resorts Deluxe Attraction Poster Calendar features Disney attraction posters from all corners of the world.
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New Disney Attraction Poster-Inspired T-Shirts Coming to Disney Parks Online Store
From April 15-20, the Disney Parks online store will release two T-shirts – a purple shirt celebrating Fantasyland at Disneyland park, and a green shirt featuring the Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park. The original Fantasyland attraction poster referenced for the purple tee was created in 1955 by Bjorn Aronson. For the green t-shirt, many readers may recall seeing this attraction poster when the Orange Bird returned to the Sunshine Tree Terrace in April 2012. Then, from April 22-27, Disney salutes the 50th anniversary of two classic Disney attractions – “It’s a Small World” and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Both attractions debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and later found their way to…