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Under Card Walker’s guidance, Epcot begins to take shape

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One of the many concept drawings, done in the mid-1960s, depicting the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow — Epcot. [The Walt Disney Company] CHUCK SCHMIDT / Still Goofy about Disney AllEars.net Guest Blogger In early 1956, several months after E. Cardon Walker hired Marty Sklar to produce The Disneyland News, Card was named vice president … Continue reading "Under Card Walker’s guidance, Epcot begins to take shape"
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Marty Sklar and Card Walker: A winning combination

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CHUCK SCHMIDT / Still Goofy about Disney AllEars.net Guest Blogger In very real sense, Marty Sklar is the keeper of the flame … the Disney flame, that is. Since retiring from the Walt Disney Company in 2009, Marty has gladly taken it upon himself to ensure the stories of Walt Disney, The Walt Disney Company … Continue reading "Marty Sklar and Card Walker: A winning combination"
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Eight New Disney Legends Announced!

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George Lucas, Danny Elfman, Susan Lucci, Andreas Deja and Other Remarkable Contributors To Be Celebrated In A Special Awards Ceremony Hosted By Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger On Friday, August 14. BURBANK, Calif. — July 14, 2015 — Star Wars creator George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, All My Children star Susan Lucci, Disney Animator … Continue reading "Eight New Disney Legends Announced!"
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D23 Expo Event Announcements Begin

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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announces the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 EXPO 2015, August 14-16. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday, August 14. Later that same day, The Walt Disney Studios will give fans a sneak peek at all the latest from Disney Animation and Pixar. On Saturday morning, The Walt Disney Studios will preview the coming slate of live-action films from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Then on Saturday afternoon, fans will get a preview of what's in store at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during a presentation hosted by Parks Chairman Bob Chapek.
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BOOK REVIEW: Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms

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Disney Editions has just released "Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms," an engaging and informative book by Marty Sklar, Disney Legend and longtime leader of Walt Disney Imagineering. With introductions by Ray Bradbury and Richard M. Sherman, and a number of interesting photographs, the book is sure to delight all kinds of Disney fans.
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The Disney Legends Ceremony 2013

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Once again, the D23 Expo hosted the Disney Legends Ceremony. This year the new Legends are: Tony Baxter, Collin Campbell, Dick Clark, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Glen Keane, and Ed Wynn. The ceremony ran over 2 hours so we cut the video into segments for easier viewing.
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D23 Expo 2013 – Day 2

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Another pretty good day at D23 for me. Today was sold out, and it was a LOT busier - the show floor was quite crowded after 11:00 or so. The biggest frustration I heard was how long it took just to get into the building, though - 60-90 minutes for those who arrived in the 8:30-9:30 range (doors opened at 9:00 for D23 members).
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2013 Disney Legends Announced!

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Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the D23 Expo Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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