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Donald’s Nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louis…
Anyone who has read any of my article knows that I am a die-hard traditionalist, especially when it comes to Disney and the characters. With all the new Princesses and characters, rides and films, people seem to forget the classics that Walt and his team, AKA, the Nine old Men crafted; that without them, I seriously doubt that the theme parks and the Disney Company would be recognizable like they are today. I thought that a short history of the following famous guys would jog your memory into keeping these treasures always in the forefront… Disney characters are world-renowned, recognized by everyone. They are famous for their…
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Fantasyland’s “Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel”…
I have been a Disney traditionalist my whole life. I love the classic Disney cartoon shorts and feature animations. We all know that Walt loved progress and technology, and was frustrated many times because his ideas were beyond the tech science of the day. But as advanced as CG gets, which allows animated toons and movies to jump from the screen, almost as real-live characters, nothing can replace the simple, yet elegant cartoons of the early era. Rubber hose technique, antiquated and dated by today’s standards, makes a Mickey Mouse short what it should be, a classic! The same goes for the attractions at the parks. Everyone wants…
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Walt Disney’s “Enchanted Tiki Room”…
A few articles ago, I talked about the exciting new offerings awaiting guests at Walt Disney World in the coming months. The new technology and storylines are “magical” to say the least, but as Walt once quipped…” I hope we don’t lose sight of one thing, it was all started by a mouse” Walt hated sequels, never one to rest on his laurels, he demanded new and fresh entertainment for his quests. But sometimes, in order to understand how unlimited, the future is for Walt Disney World, we must explore and understand its past. Too many guests gloss over the classic rides and attractions for the latest and greatest,…
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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…
All The News and Rumors From Walt Disney World, Marvel, and Lucasfilm
