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For years, they called them Meatloaf Thursdays. Every few months, a group of retired Walt Disney World cast members convened at an establishment called Miller’s Ale House in central Florida, where the guys would swap stories of working during WDW’s early days, savor a tasty lunch and simply enjoy each other’s company. We’re happy to report that the luncheons – now held at Servando’s Mexican Restaurant in Winter Garden – are still going strong.
Imagineering’s Merry Prankster: How Rolly Crump Changed Disney for the Better
Posted onThe story of Disney's most unique Imagineer.
BREAKING NEWS: A Beloved Disney Imagineer Just Earned a Major Disneyland Accomplishment
Posted onWe just watched Disney history being made!
DVC Lounges Can Be Traced Back To The 1964-1965 World’s Fair
Posted onDisney’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the company. The Fair saw the implementation of Audio-Animatronics technology, as well as the introduction of the PeopleMover ride system. Walt Disney took something else from the Fair: The use of VIP lounges, which spurred him to create Club 33.
9 Eerily Dystopian Photos That Capture How Nightmarish Disneyland Used to Be
Posted onThere are some weird chapters in the history of the "Happiest Place on Earth."
What’s in the Water at Jungle Cruise in Disneyland?
Posted onHold your nose and take the plunge...we're exploring what's in the water at Jungle Cruise!
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Disney’s Theme Parks
Posted onNothing screams CHRISTMAS more than the goings on at Disneyland and Walt Disney World this time of year.
Main Street, U.S.A. Remains the Heart and Soul of Walt Disney World
Posted onWalt Disney World opened in 1971. That’s more than 54 years of magic, wonder, dreams and fantasies for the young and the young at heart. As I walked into Town Square toward Main Street, U.S.A. recently, it dawned on me that Main Street hasn’t changed all that much. And what has changed is subtle and mostly cosmetic.
Every Picture Tells a Story: A Tunnel, A Backstage Depot, and Snow-Capped Peaks
Posted onI’ve insisted on keeping these photographic gems in my computer archives. Enjoy!

