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Wordless Wednesday – Mickey the Brave
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Freddie Moore-A real Disney Character…
Even the gifted prophetic Walt Disney could not have foretold the present state of his company. Today, the Walt Disney Company has its tendrils entwined into almost every entertainment, vacation and theme park venues in the world. Disney operates the world’s most successful Cruise lines, soon to have seven ships afloat. They administer the Disney Vacation Club, one of the most advanced Time Share Operations Worldwide. Disney today owns many of the top entertainment franchises ever build…LucasFilms, Marvel Studios, Pixar, ABC and the list goes on. With its stable of Imagineers, craftsmen, engineers and CGI studios, there is no attraction nor Theme Park lacking the latest in technological advances. But…
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Classic Character-Pinocchio…
As a Diehard Disney lover, I am above all a Disney traditionalist. I love all the Disney classic cartoon shorts and classic animation features. You can tell anything that Walt was personally involved in. This is not to say in any way that today’s amazing characters and films are not up to Walt’s standards, after all Walt never wanted to rest on his laurels, he hated sequels and wanted to move forward onto new and untested projects. This is a personal thing for me. The last project and film that Walt Disney personally touched was 1968’s “Blackbeard’s Ghost” Walt watched it being filmed just before he entered Joseph’s Hospital just…
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Princess Merida Inspires Disney Cruise Line Guests at Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle
Last week, the Disney Magic wrapped up our season in Europe before setting sail on her transatlantic journey. I had the pleasure of joining the summer’s last voyage across the pond—a British Isles cruise with stops in England, Ireland and Scotland—and I want to share with you behind-the-scenes photos of one very special Port Adventure. A beautiful, sunny day in Scotland welcomed our guests to the medieval Edinburgh Castle. Perched high atop Castle Rock, this centuries-old fortress towers dramatically over the bustling town of Edinburgh, offering breathtaking views of Scotland’s capital city. A tour of the castle is a must-do for anyone visiting Edinburgh, and in true Disney fashion, we…