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Roy O. Disney-Walt’s best Friend…
Of all the characters, Artisans, and friends that Walt Disney had amassed over his long, successful career, none was more important than his own brother, Roy O. Disney. The bond these two men developed over their lifetimes helped shaped the Disney Empire and even their own personal lives. There are many fans that do not realize that Walt had three brothers. Roy Oliver Disney was the third son born to Elias and Flora Disney on June 6th, 1893. There were two older siblings, Herbert Disney, born December 8, 1888 and Raymond, December 30th, 1890. Even though Roy’s oldest brother was just 5 years his senior, he was never as close,…
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Disney, “If I have to explain it to you…”
Since January of this year, my articles focused on the “Classic” Disney attractions. Why? because every once in a while I get into the old nostalgia mood. These attractions are what made Disney the greatest entertainment venue, perhaps in all of history. Which made me think…” Why is Disney the foremost “Go-To” vacation spot (Well, spots with all the parts worldwide!). What is it that makes Walt’s vision so prevalent today? Well, this is my take on that elusive question and answer. There is no scientific evidence, nor studies, no way at all to prove or disprove my “Conjecture” But if you think about it, when Walt first proposed his…
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It’s a Small World-Disney’s quintessential attraction…
Here is the quintessential attraction perhaps in all of Disney. “It’s a Small World” is another example of a classic, low tech offering that is made more special in the fact the Walt Disney himself nurtured into fruition. Even after its debut in the New York World’s Fair in 1964 55 years ago, it still delights, amuses and entertains thousands of guests, proving that you do not need high-tech to be enjoyable, but sound and meticulous planning by the one and only Walt Disney is what the doctor ordered… Everyone jokes about how after riding Disney’s “It’s a Small World” attraction, its iconic theme song stays in their…
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Mickey Mouse-A Cure for the Depression…
It’s hard to believe, but another Christmas season is almost upon us. This mostly Christian annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus is also celebrated by countless millions of non-Christians world-wide. It represents hope and family, giving and of course parties, family gatherings and for children, opening gifts from Santa Claus. Next to the uniquely American Holiday of Thanksgiving, it is truly the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” But, for many millions, it is also a sad time, a melancholy day. No one wants to be alone, especially on Christmas. And for many, no jobs, family strife and other worldly problems are in evident. Last week as my wife…