Here we are in early 2013 and Walt Disney World is marking another milestone anniversary…Animal Kingdom’s 15th birthday. Since its opening on Earth Day, April 22, 1998 it has set the standards for animal conservation and care and has become a favorite park for millions of Disney fans. On hand (Again!) to mark this...
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Talking Disney
Here Bill talks about anything Disney. Whether it’s about history, trivia, reviews of attractions, rides, or restaurants, if you want to know how it works, or how it came about, or how Walt started it all. Even the lesser known acts or attractions will be discussed, plus Bill’s own thoughts and opinions, this will be the place.
WDWcelebrations “Flora, Fauna and Fantasy Meet…
Walking around the World…EPCOT’s 2013 Flower and Garden Festival
Here we are at one of my favorite Disney venues, the annual EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. Disney’s 20th annual Festival is now in full bloom here at EPCOT. Sponsored again by the popular cable show HGTV, this year’s Festival brings new topiaries, workshops and seminars by your favorite HGTV stars in the Festival...
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Video Interview with Disney Historian Jim Korkis…
There is so much to love about Disney! The shows, attractions, the parks, and for many, the simple pleasures of just walking down Main St. USA. For myself, I have a personal love and fascination with Disney History. I am very partial to the history of the company and Walt and his family. Since...
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Touring the Disney Design Center with the Disneyana Fan Club…
Has anyone ever heard of the Disney Design Center? Well if you enjoy all the amazing events and displays at Walt Disney World, you can thank this branch of the Disney Company. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining all the amazing props that make up almost all events, including EPCOT’s Food and...
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Walt’s First Music Man…Carl Stalling…
Walt Disney could without any argument be included among history’s greatest legions of Innovator’s, Dreamers and Showmen. Walt had the uncanny ability to know what would work, and was a stickler for perfection. He was also the eternal optimist. No matter what, Walt always had a bright outlook, even during bankruptcy; it seemed nothing...
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Disney’s Queue Lines…Attractions in themselves
We have all heard the old saw…”You can’t see the forest for the trees” and I think that it originated in Walt Disney World. The most magical place on earth is literally a treasure trove of visual, audio and olfactory treats for the senses. There is nowhere one can go in the parks that...
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Magic in the tropics…”Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa.”
It didn’t take long for me to decide what article I would open the year 2013 with. After surviving another Christmas season, I decided what better way to begin the New Year in the middle of winter than talk about the most magical vacation spot in the tropics! And yes Disney fans, I’m talking...
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Tim Devine’s “Pixelmania” 2012…
Walt Disney World and photography, perfect together. Each year there are untold millions of pictures taken annually at Walt Disney World. These pictures are taken with everything from a $15 throwaway camera to a top-of-the-line Canon 1D Mark 4. And the people taking these pictures come from the ranks of amateur and professional...
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Test Track Rehab-First Impression…
After much time, the long anticipated opening of the refurbished “Test Track” is finally here. Originally presented by General Motors, it is now sponsored by another GM division, Chevrolet. GM wanted the new ride experience to spotlight on one brand. When you first arrive, the outside looks very much like the Test Track we...
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NFFC’s World Chapter “Mini-Mouseketeer Reunion” Christmas Party…
It’s hard to believe that another Christmas Season is upon us. It seems like just yesterday I was putting up decorations, and getting back from last years’ World Chapter Christmas Party, with the theme, “Disney goes to the Movies” Our theme for this year’s party is even more magical and amazing. This year’s theme...
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party…Press Event
It’s hard to believe but the Christmas Season is again upon us! At this, the happiest time of the year, millions of families have their plans to celebrate and traditions to follow. For my wife and me, that means two things…Attending two of our favorite holiday parties at the Magic Kingdom- “Mickey’s Not-so-scary-Halloween Party...
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Cast Member Preview of Fantasyland Expansion…Update
As each day goes by, the new Fantasyland Expansion is getting closer and closer to completion. Starting out with the soft opening of Storybook Circus, the next phase that guests have been seeing in dribs and drabs is the amazing “Enchanted Tales with Belle” located in her father Maurice’s detail-rich cottage. But is it...
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Mickey News interviews Alex Maher…Disney Design Group Artist
What Disney fan has not dreamed of working for the Walt Disney Company? For them, there can be no higher calling than being a part of the magic and wonder that Walt had created. Whether it is a Jungle Cruise Skipper, character performer, or maybe the ultimate dream job, Imagineer, it would be an...
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Walt Disney’s Swan and Dolphin’s 3rd Annual Food and Wine Classic
If you have not yet heard, guests visiting Walt Disney World now have a wonderful opportunity to sample another classic Food and Wine Festival. In addition to EPCOT’s annual festival, the World renowned Swan and Dolphin hotel here at Disney also offers guests a chance to sample World-class cuisine, wines and attend hour long...
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Celebrating EPCOT’s 30th Anniversary…With WDWcelebrations.com
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since EPOCT opened. I remember coming here a month after its bow and have been captivated with this vision of Walt’s utopian city ever since. And I cannot think of celebration the park’s 30th birthday with anyone else but the crew from WDWcelebrations.com. I first...
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Disney’s Richard Petty Driving Experience…For Kids
I never realized that auto racing is the biggest spectator sport in America, and the number 2 rated regular season sport on TV. But savvy race fans know that they can experience that same visceral thrill of their favorite sport right here at the Walt Disney World Speedway’s “Richard Petty Driving Experience”, where they...
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Themeparkconnection…Your place for all things Disney
Attention all Disneyana collectors! Located just 30 minutes from Walt Disney World is an amazing Honey-Hole of Disney collectables all under one roof. If it is Disney you want, Disney is what you will find. Virtually anything Disney can be found here, from one-of-a-kind items, retired items, signs, posters, figurines, etc. I would have...
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort…The Lion King
On August 10, Disney opened its third section of the New “Art of Animation Resort, “The Lion King” Themed after the 1994 Disney blockbuster movie of the same name. This section is beautifully themed as its counterparts, Finding Nemo and Cars. The two buildings, located to the left of the Animation Hall is the...
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Walt Disney World’s “Back to School Supply Drive”
Most people think of the Walt Disney Company as the World’s largest theme park operators and the home of Mickey Mouse. But the Company is so much more than that. Since its inception 1923, Walt Disney has always contributed to his community and helping out the less fortunate. And this trend continues today, and...
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The Mickey Mouse Club…
There is perhaps no part of Walt Disney’s legacy more ingrained into the American psyche, sans Mickey himself than the Mickey Mouse Club. This ground-breaking children’s variety show was conceived by Walt and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The original series ran for four years on the ABC television network from 1955 till 1959;...
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Disney’s Fantasy…A Week in review…
The whole world was biting at the bit to experience Disney’s newest cruise ship the “Dream” when it launched on its inaugural cruise on January 19th of last year. This first of Disney’s two new ships was everything and more you could expect from Disney. And its sister ship, the Fantasy which made its...
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort “Cars” now Opened…
The next phase of the Art of Animation resort has just opened on June 18th, “Cars”. I believe this will be the most popular of the four planned; the first one opened was “Finding Nemo” All guests will check in at the Animation Hall, then from there they will go to their respective resort...
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Walking around the World…Storybook Circus Update…
As I promised in the last update, I will keep all posted on the continuing phases of the Fantasyland Expansion as they are unveiled. The new water play area for the kids just recently opened, the “Casey Jones Jr. Splash N’ Soak area, next to the Fantasyland Train Station. Here are some pics of...
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Disneyana Fan Club honors Bill “Sully” Sullivan
For those not in the know, William “Sully” Sullivan began his tenure with Disney on July 27th, 1955. At the time he was employed by Northrop Aircraft Corporation, but after viewing the historic opening day ceremonies of Disneyland’s official opening on Sunday, July 17th, he was hooked. After applying for a job the following...
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort officially opens…
The long wait is finally over. Disney’s newest and most visually stunning resort has opened its first phase, “Finding Nemo”. All the sections of the resort will be themed after classic Disney and Pixar animation films. The next phases to open are…”Cars” with 480 suites on June 18th, “The Lion King, with 320 suites,...
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Walking around the World…Fantasyland Expansion Model Pictures
Walt Disney World has a beautiful ¼’ scale model of the Fantasyland Expansion project here at the Studios’ “One Man’s Dream” exhibit. The model is located next to the theater. I have taken some pics of this impressive piece of art. You can actually see what’s in store when all the lands are opened....
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Walking around the World…Star Wars Weekend 2012 Part Two
As I promised last week, I would return from Disney’s Hollywood Studios with more pics of the “Star Wars” Weekends. I have uploaded some nice pictures from the parade and some from the “Carbon Freeze Me” chamber. Please enjoy the pics! Related Posts:No Related Posts
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Mickey News Interviews Sam Gennawey
Sam Gennawey is an urban planner, currently working as a senior Associate at Urban Planning and Communications firm in Pasadena California, which specializes in community infrastructure, planning and development. Sam has a BA from DePaul University in Urban Planning. A Disney lover and fanatic since a kid, he is also a columnist for MiceAge...
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Walking around the World…Star Wars Weekend 2012
The force has again descended on Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the legendary cult series from George Lucas’ entertains fans from all over the World. The Star Wars franchise is more popular than “Star Trek” and that says volumes. This “Meet” at the Studios began in 1997 and again in 2000 and 2001 and has...
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Disney Dreams we never saw…Part 2
In part one of “Disney Dreams”, we explored how the idea of Disneyland came about and some of the many ideas and concepts originally planned, never made it to realization. Let’s gravitate a bit in the future to 1974. By this time, Disneyland is a phenomenal success, but as Walt once said… “Disneyland will...
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