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Jim’s Attic: The Mickey Mouse Glasshouse Balloon

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The Mickey Mouse Glasshouse Balloon By Jim Korkis As a young boy, one of my delights was getting a Mickey Mouse helium balloon at Disneyland. A Mickey ear-shaped latex balloon has actually been around since the 1940s. Filling it with helium so it could float seductively in the air was something unique when it was … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Mickey Mouse Glasshouse Balloon"
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Jim’s Attic: A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

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A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant By Jim KorkisWhen Main Street U.S.A. opened at the Magic Kingdom in Florida in October 1971, right there in Town Square was the Town Square Cafe with an open air porch where patrons could watch the stream of guests rushing in and out of the park. The … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant"
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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers

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Yesterday, I asked you to match the Disney characters on the left with their collective nouns on the right. Here are the answers: A. Archimedes and Big Mama 19. a parliament of owls B. Baloo, Humphrey, and Lots-o-Huggin’ 25. a sleuth of bears C. Bambi and Faline 14. a mob of deer D. Bruce, Anchor, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Answers"
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Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions

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One of the craziest oddities of the English language is that there are so many different, collective nouns. For example, a herd of elephants, a crowd of people, a box of crayons, a pad of paper, etc. In addition, many objects and animals have multiple collective terms. For instance, ants can be a colony, army, … Continue reading "Collective Disney Animal Names Quiz – Questions"
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Jim’s Attic: The Dragon Calliope

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Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. The Dragon Calliope By Jim Korkis It continues to amaze me that there … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Dragon Calliope"
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Jim’s Attic: The Cameraman Statue

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Jim’s Attic: The Cameraman Statue By Jim Korkis Every two weeks, Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Oddly, the dedication plaque for Disney Hollywood Studios is not near the front of the park but at … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Cameraman Statue"
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Jim’s Attic: The Only Magic Kingdom Comic Book

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Jim’s Attic: The Only Magic Kingdom Comic Book By Jim Korkis Every two weeks, Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. I was an avid comic book collector. I still have boxes and boxes filled with … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Only Magic Kingdom Comic Book"
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2 new Epic Mickey video games explore more Disney worlds

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Warren Spector Two is always better than one, right? Especially if you’re trying to form alliances in a cartoon wasteland? During a media presentation last week in Orlando, the creators of Epic Mickey revealed more about the characters in one of the video game sequels and allowed a lucky few the opportunity to play Epic … Continue reading "2 new Epic Mickey video games explore more Disney worlds"
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What Would Jim Think?

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I have heard reports that Disney’s latest movie, “The Muppets” cost the Walt Disney Company some $30 million dollars or so to produce. After seeing the movie I am convinced that investment may have been one of the wisest decisions the company has made in years. Where do I begin? The screenplay, written by Jason … Continue reading "What Would Jim Think?"
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2009 Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival Sweet Sundays

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Sweet Sundays Golden Vine Winery Lower Patio Sunday, May 3, 2009 by Laura Gilbreath Guest Pastry Chefs Elaine Ardizzone & Donna Cellere Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. San Diego, California Menu Breakfast Buffet Assortment of Breakfast Pastries Seasonal Fresh Fruit Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche Country Potatoes Sausage Links Wines Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Magicale Brachetto Desserts … Continue reading "2009 Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival Sweet Sundays"
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