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Walt Disney’s “Nine Old Men”…
Walt Disney, as all of us know was a brilliant showman, storyteller and animator. You might even say he was clairvoyant, for he seemed to know what would work and become successful, despite all odds to the contrary. But for many, the animator part was not quite true. Walt once famously quoted… “You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” No one knew this more than Walt. Although he studied the infant art form of animation, experimented and knew what he wanted, as an artist and draftsman, he was pedestrian at…
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Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and its History…
There is perhaps no Disney fan who has a love of Disney History, classic attractions, animated feature films and the iconic Mickey Mouse shorts then myself. Don’t misunderstand, I still love the new offerings, Pandora’s “Flight of Passage”, “Soarin’ around the World”, “Smuggler’s Run” and cannot wait for the “Tron Light Cycle Run” and” Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind”. But despite all the modern electronics, computer controlled and enhanced attractions and films, a ride on a more “simple”attraction where you have to use your imagination more to experience the gist of the ride is how Walt, perhaps the world’s greatest storyteller was trying to convey in the days…
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Roy O. Disney, Walt’s best Friend…
I must admit, I’m a bit behind my time with this article. The last few months have been, to say the least hectic. With my daughters’ wedding now past, my wife finally got called back to work and I just finished up three major projects, it’s now time for my favorite pastime, writing about Disney. But with this Covid and Flu season, my favorite place in the world, Walt Disney World, is almost unrecognizable! No fireworks, no parades, no meet and greets, no shows, half my favorite eaters not yet opened, limited character encounters, etc. No annual passholder tickets being offered, and now you have to make a reservation…
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Mickey’s Nephew’s, Morty and Ferdie…
Here it is, the beginning of March and my favorite place on the planet, Walt Disney World recently announced it is extending the reservation system to gain entry to the parks. Just when will all the restrictions end? I am now without an annual pass for the last 5 months, which is unconscionable for me! However, my wife’ logic is more on the practical, whereas I just want it. But I must bow to her convictions, which are 9 times out of ten correct. She says why spend almost a grand on an Annual pass for literally half of what is being offered at Walt’s place and you cannot even…
All The News and Rumors From Walt Disney World, Marvel, and Lucasfilm
