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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’s 1941 Animators Strike
One of Walt Disney’s most salient quotes of the many he articulated over the years was…” All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you” This imposing quote is relevant to everyone in the world, for no one can go through life without its pitfalls. Most people think that Walt became famous with the creation of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland and all was right with his world. But this is far from the reality, and Diane Disney Miller, Walt’s…
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The Magic of Christmas in the Magic of Disney…
There is no more magical time of the year than at Christmas. As this festive time of the year rolls around, almost everyone, whether you are a Christian or not, this holiday of love, giving, family and the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians and by many non-Christians. In many countries, it is a public holiday, no more so than in the United States. And it is celebrated in countless ways, creating traditions and memories of all who embrace it. Here in the United States, one of the most popular venues to count this Holiday is at none other than your…
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Walt Disney Imagineering-Where the Magic is Made…
I’ll never forget when my wife and I moved down to Florida eleven years ago. It was just the second day here we took a short drive to the Disney Casting Center to apply for Cast Member positions at Walt Disney World. My Disney dream job was that of a Jungle Cruise Skipper! Why? Because for me that attraction embodies everything a Walt Disney attraction should be…Fun, immersive, and a chance to interact with the Skipper of the boat. It is just a classic that never gets old. My wife was hired on the spot, but there was no opening for “Skipper” at the time, and other disquiets reared their…