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SAILING WITH DISNEY: PART 4: From Park Attractions To Modes Of Transportation In Florida

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
In building Disneyland, Disney’s creative staff had to figure out ways to make realistic-looking bodies of water on fertile soil that had supported orange groves for decades; in planning Walt Disney World in Florida, planners had to learn how to manage water in a way that was both efficient and environmentally sound, as well as devise ways to transport guests on the area's waterways.
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New Book Helps Shine Light on Career of Disney Background Specialist Claude Coats

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
With the recent release of David A. Bossert’s Claude Coats: Walt Disney’s Imagineer—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond [The Old Mill Press, 264 Pages, $65] the world will learn about Claude Coats – through indepth text and stunning archival photos – and his amazingly productive career with the Walt Disney Company.
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Marty Sklar’s Disneyland-Themed Retirement Party

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
When Marty Sklar retired from the Walt Disney Company on July 17, 2009, after 53 years of service, he received the type of sendoff that was worthy of … well, Marty Sklar. The night before his official retirement date, family, friends and colleagues gathered for a party at Walt Disney Imagineering’s Glendale, California, campus. The night was filled with laughter, nostalgia and good-natured fun … with a smattering of emotion sprinkled in for good measure.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Walt Disney World

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by Jim Korkis Feature Article This article appeared in the October 6, 2020 (#1105) edition of ALL EARS® Editor’s Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip.   References to Disney animated characters at the Walt Disney World … Continue reading "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Walt Disney World"
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