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The Disneyland Pancake Race

Posted on 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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60th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse Club to be Celebrated at D23 EXPO 2015 with Reunion of Original Mousketeers

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney’s Official Fan Club Will Also Present Panels including A Sneak Peek of American Experience: Walt Disney, A Tribute to A Goofy Movie for Its 20th Anniversary, and More. BURBANK, Calif. – June 30, 2015 – Members of the original Mickey Mouse Club will join the fun at D23 EXPO 2015 during a special presentation … Continue reading "60th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse Club to be Celebrated at D23 EXPO 2015 with Reunion of Original Mousketeers"
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Meeting Disney’s Spin and Marty

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
by Pam Passwater Guest Blogger Like most of us growing up in the late ’50s, every afternoon found me glued to the television watching the Mickey Mouse Club and the Mouseketeers, and enjoying one of their special series. My very favorite, hands down, was The Adventures of Spin and Marty, a serial about a group … Continue reading "Meeting Disney’s Spin and Marty"
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D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 1

Posted on by AllEars
Everyone was up bright and early for Day 1 of Destination D. In fact, the first person got in line at 5:30am! The Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom would be our home for the next 2 days as all events took place here. The ballroom had a main floor and then 2 “wings” that were physically … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 1"
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