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Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse Remind Us to Dream in front of Cinderella Castle
The Partners statue in from of Cinderella Castle is always inspirational and heartwarming. And at Christmas, it's even more beautiful. Thanks Walt for always reminding us to dream and for allowing us to play in the world you created!
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The History of Disney’s Fast Pass-Should it remain free?…
It’s been quite a long spell since my last article, the Holiday season of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas has taken their toll of my time, and the Honey-Do list is larger than the national debt, but its good to be back at my desk. However, this is the first time in my over 17 years of covering Disney that I totally disagree with my beloved Walt Disney Company. Over the years, I was not happy with some decisions, i.e. the loss of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Magic Kingdom’s Skyway, and I did enjoy Body wars in EPCOT, but I knew Disney needed to keep things fresh and new for…
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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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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…