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The short, bumpy ride of the Rocket Rods attraction at Disneyland

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
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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D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 3)

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Expo time has come and gone–that once-every-two-year weekend where D23 throws a huge celebration of all things Disney for just you and around 65,000 of your closest friends. I covered some of the major presentations earlier (Animation, Live-Action Studios, Video Games, Day 1, and Day 2) so we’re now down to a summation of the … Continue reading "D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 3)"
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Rivers of America and Disneyland Railroad Reopen at Disneyland

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Because of the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which required changes to the northern perimeter of Disneyland, the Rivers of America attractions, including the Disneyland Railroad, were closed for more than a year and a half. Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and Fantasmic! opened earlier this month, but it wasn't until the end of July that the watercraft and the trains returned. While the official opening was on Saturday, July 29, Laura Gilbreath attended an opening ceremony for the return of the Disneyland Classics on the morning of July 28. The ceremony was held on the riverboat dock. The Mark Twain was festively decorated for the occasion.
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Disney’s participation at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a pivotal moment for the company

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The endearing dolls in the it’s a small world attraction at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. [Chuck Schmidt collection] Before there was Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland or Shanghai Disneyland, there was just little, ol’ Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Although Walt Disney detested doing sequels to his movies, he … Continue reading "Disney’s participation at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a pivotal moment for the company"
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The Architecture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Gary Cruise
I’m a big fan of Disney’s talented corps of Imagineers! When they design the theme parks we all enjoy so completely they do a masterful job. Every aspect of the product they create is realistic and immersive. The Hollywood Studios park is a prime example. When they began laying out the concepts for the new … Continue reading "The Architecture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media at D23 Expo

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DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTION-PACKED PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR D23 EXPO 2017, JULY 14-16, 2017 The Games Showcase returns to D23 Expo Arena, with special guests and surprise unveilings, on July 15 A Disney Products presentation–featuring surprises and giveaways–at the Walt Disney Archives Stage will help open the Expo on July 14 Disney … Continue reading "Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media at D23 Expo"
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D23 Expo Announces New Panels, More Stars and Street Parties

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WHOOPI GOLDBERG, MARK HAMILL, LEONARD MALTIN, JOHN STAMOS, LESLEY ANN WARREN, THE STARS OF HERCULES, AND MANY MORE JOIN D23 EXPO’S ROSTER OF EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT AND PRESENTATIONS And, for the first time ever at D23 Expo, fans will get to enjoy a daily street party, featuring celebrities, Disney characters, and live music on the show … Continue reading "D23 Expo Announces New Panels, More Stars and Street Parties"
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Imagineering’s Kevin Rafferty turned love of cars, fear of bugs into hit attractions

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Long-time Imagineer Kevin Rafferty poses for a photo while in attendance at a Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet. [AllEars.Net] As the saying goes, you have to start somewhere. In the case of Card Walker, who was the Walt Disney Company’s CEO from 1971-1983, that “somewhere” was the mail room at the Walt Disney Studios in 1938. … Continue reading "Imagineering’s Kevin Rafferty turned love of cars, fear of bugs into hit attractions"
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Disney Fun Around The Country – 2017

Posted on by Gary Cruise
A few years ago I wrote a blog describing several Disney fan events that take place around the country. Carol and I really enjoy this sort of fan get-together. For us, they are an easy way to keep the magic alive without making that long trek south! The response to that first blog was immediate. … Continue reading "Disney Fun Around The Country – 2017"
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