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Marty Sklar’s Much-Anticipated Third Book to be Introduced at the D23 Expo in August

July 1, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The late Disney Legend Marty Sklar's third and final book, "Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams," will be featured at the upcoming Disney D23 Expo. Read about how the book was finalized after Sklar's death here.

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18 Books Every Disney Lover Should Have Already Read

May 23, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Here are some books we think all Disney lovers should read -- history, biography, and original fairy tales all made the list.

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The Role Magazines Have Played in Walt’s World

May 20, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt Disney understood the power of the media, so much so that he employed some of the most talented wordsmiths he could find to help publicize his projects. Over the years, magazines have played a key role in getting the word out on Walt's expansive world.

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The genesis of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which turns 30 on May 1

March 25, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Originally, the Disney-MGM Studios was conceived as a new attraction in Epcot’s Future World before it evolved into a major theme park. On May 1, the park will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new name, new attractions and new lands.

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10 More Walt Disney World Attractions That Walt Had a Hand in Creating

February 18, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

A recent AllEars.net blog highlighted four Walt Disney World attractions that Walt Disney had a hand in creating. But there at least 10 other WDW attractions with Walt's imprint on them.

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Michael Eisner and Frank Wells formed a formidable Disney partnership

February 4, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The 1990s gave us The Disney Decade, a 10-year span that was kick-started when then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner and his right-hand man, company president Frank Wells, made a bold attempt to reinvigorate the company’s flagging fortunes after taking over the top two leadership posts in 1984.

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From Eddie to Marty to Charlie: The Disneyland PR Connection

November 26, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

From Eddie Meck to Marty Sklar to Charlie Ridgway, the Disneyland publicity department was blessed with a host of talented individuals who helped get the word out on the fledgling theme park ... as well as the resorts that would follow around the world.

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Pirates of the Caribbean makeover: What took so long?

October 1, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

Blogger Chuck Schmidt reflects on the recent changes made to the Walt Disney World attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean.

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The important role music has played throughout Disney history

September 10, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

The record covers for Disneyland Records’ “Lady and the Tramp,” “Bambi” and “Pinocchio” soundtracks. [Chuck Schmidt] When plans for Epcot were being formulated in the 1970s, it dawned on Marty Sklar of Walt Disney Imagineering that he and his team were overlooking something important, fundamental and functional … a Disney parks staple that hadn’t seen … Continue reading "The important role music has played throughout Disney history"

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A look back at Epcot’s creation

July 23, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

The cover of Epcot’s pre-opening brochure, which gave detailed descriptions of each attraction to be featured in the first-of-its-kind park, which opened on Oct. 1, 1982. [Chuck Schmidt] Epcot celebrated its 35th anniversary last fall. With that important milestone came a commitment on the part of the Walt Disney Company to add new experiences to … Continue reading "A look back at Epcot’s creation"

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