Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside

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Inside the Disney Company plane. Walt and Lillian are seated, left. Also in view are Bill Martin, seated center, and Herb Ryman. The woman in the back, right, is unidentified. [The Walt Disney Company] In 1964, Walt Disney’s world was expanding. There was the California-based company’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, which … Continue reading "Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside"
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Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill

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We attended the Celebration at the Top – Savor, Sip and Sparkle event at California Grill on Sunday, October 1. This was a MNSSHP night at Magic Kingdom, so we started at 9:15PM with fireworks at 10:15. Times vary with the MK fireworks schedule. We arrived and checked in at the California Grill podium on … Continue reading "Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill"
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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — A Timeline

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Last year at the annual EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Carol and I discovered a little hidden treat, a pictorial timeline of the Festival. It was tucked away in a corner of Innoventions East, beside the merchandise area where they were distributing commemorative wine glasses for Annual Passholders. Neither Carol nor I are wine drinkers, … Continue reading "EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — A Timeline"
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Adventuring Out Of Your Comfort Zone

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By Guest Blogger Kay Belin This summer I had the opportunity to set out with Adventures By Disney to China. This was not my first travel experience with them and it was actually my 12th adventure. But I had some nervousness about heading to a place that I knew nothing about…..people, land, language. It was … Continue reading "Adventuring Out Of Your Comfort Zone"
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The Mousy Mindboggler

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THE MOUSY MINDBOGGLER First off, we must apologize to readers of this blog for its lateness. Several factors, including travel, jet lag and illness have led to us falling a bit behind the last few weeks. We’re sorry and hope to get back on track, starting now! So… As you know if you subscribe to … Continue reading "The Mousy Mindboggler"
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The short, bumpy ride of the Rocket Rods attraction at Disneyland

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For three decades, the WEDway PeopleMover was a cornerstone attraction in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. [The Walt Disney Company] The late 1990s were a dark time at Disneyland. It was not unusual to see signs of aging and decay throughout the park: Peeling paint, cracks in the pavement, crumbling woodwork, rusted iron railings. Marty Sklar, the … Continue reading "The short, bumpy ride of the Rocket Rods attraction at Disneyland"
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The Disneyland Pancake Race

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Six decades ago Disneyland was brand new! The Disney Corporation had invested heavily in its construction and they were rumored to be overextended. The senior management team was constantly trying new ways to attract guests to the park and increase revenues. That big pile of debt had to be repaid! Fortunately, Disney Studios had several … Continue reading "The Disneyland Pancake Race"
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