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It’s Friday the 13th Mischief On Both Coasts During Unleash the Villains Event Sept. 13, 2013
Disney’s dastardly villains are ready to unleash some Limited Time Magic at Disney Parks on September 13 — Friday the 13th.
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Walt Disney’s Donald Duck…
Donald Duck throughout the years is the only Disney character that has maintained by many, eclipsed Mickey Mouse in popularity. In 2002, Donald Duck was on TV Guides list of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time, he is the most published comic book character except for those of the superhero elite and has starred in more films than any other Disney character, so why would Walt Disney create and develop a character that would usurp thunder from his beloved alter-ego? Donald was created by Walt Disney for one major reason. Despite the huge success of Mickey Mouse in the early ‘30’s, the character was beginning to become too…
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WDW Parkhoppers Audio Show #7 – Ricardo Rodriguez
Welcome to the WDW Parkhopper’s Audio Show #7 for the week of August 12th, 2011! We need to thank last week’s guest Steve Barrett, author of Hidden Mickeys: a Field Guide to Disney’s Best Kept Secrets. He’s a great guy and a friend of WDW Parkhoppers. And we are also very grateful for his providing 3 autographed copies of his Hidden Mickeys Guide! WDW Parkhoppers Audio Show Contest is running until August 15th so make sure that you get your answers in to win! For all questions and answers, listen to Audio Show #6 for details! This week’s guest is my good friend, and former Disney Cast Member, Ricardo Rodriguez. …
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Disney’s “Splash Mountain”… Should it be re-imagined?, Part 2
Last week I decided to ask the question, “Should Disney re-Imaging Splash Mountain?” However, in order to make a rational and informed decision, the movie that inspired the attraction, “Song of the South” must be invoked. Its history, Walt’s assessment on how to treat and produce the film, the actors, storyline, everything must be explored. The film has been controversial since its screening, and because of the fervor it causes among so many people, Disney has tried to be “Politically Correct” with its treatment. Since its premier on November 12th, 1946 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, it has been re-released several times in theaters, In 1956, and in 1972,…