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Disney100: The Exhibition Opens Walt’s Vault, Unlocking Scores Of Disney Treasures

September 8, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

The Disney100: The Exhibition ran from Feb. 18 through August 27 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, was curated Becky Cline and members of the Disney Archives, who opened up the Disney vault and unveiled a boatload of Disney treasures for Disney fans to savor.

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Ten of the BEST Easter Eggs on Walt Disney World Rides

January 28, 2021 by Kelly Oliveros

There are all kinds of hidden Mickeys and other easter eggs on Disney World attractions. Today, we're sharing our list of the top 10 easter eggs on Disney rides!

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It Turns Out The ‘Original’ TV Version Of The Mickey Mouse Club Was A Sequel

January 26, 2021 by Chuck Schmidt

For many Mickey Mouse Club fans, it was a misconception that what we saw on our TV sets in the 1950s was the original Mickey Mouse Club, particularly when several “new” MMC revivals popped up on The Disney Channel decades later. It turns out that there were scores of Mickey Mouse Clubs located throughout the United States during the 1930s.

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You’ll Never Believe How Many Stars Got Their Start as Disney Mousketeers

July 31, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Did you know that many of Disney's young Mouseketeers graduated from the Mickey Mouse Club and went on to bigger, if not better, things? We think you'll be surprised at some of the now-famous names!

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Legendary actor Robert Loggia got his start as Disney’s ‘Elfego Baca’

October 29, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

During his decades-long acting career, Robert Loggia had a strong presence in the wonderful world of Disney, starting with his first role in "The Nine LIves of Elfego Baca."

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The Disneyland Pancake Race

October 1, 2017 by Gary Cruise

Six decades ago Disneyland was brand new! The Disney Corporation had invested heavily in its construction and they were rumored to be overextended. The senior management team was constantly trying new ways to attract guests to the park and increase revenues. That big pile of debt had to be repaid! Fortunately, Disney Studios had several … Continue reading "The Disneyland Pancake Race"

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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 30 Years of Disney Legends

July 7, 2017 by Debra Martin Koma

TIM ALLEN, HAYLEY MILLS, PAIGE O’HARA, REGIS PHILBIN, ANIKA NONI ROSE, KURT RUSSELL, LEA SALONGA, RICHARD SHERMAN, DICK VAN DYKE, AND DOZENS OF HONOREES FEATURED IN EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND INTERVIEWS BURBANK, Calif. — This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends award, created to honor those who have made significant contributions to … Continue reading "Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 30 Years of Disney Legends"

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