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Here are two Marty Sklar stories you haven’t heard … and they’re not about Disney!

August 26, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

All three of Marty Sklar's books – Dream It! Do It!, One Little Spark! and Travels with Figment – are not only windows into the Walt Disney Company, but give us a rare look at one of the most important and influential people to have ever pinned on a Disney nametag. Marty’s books are filled with one fascinating, behind-the-scenes story after another. But, as I’ve learned first-hand over the years, there are so many more “Marty stories” that need to be told.

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“Why Aren’t They Breathing?”: The True Story Behind Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

July 29, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Do you know the story behind Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room? Learn about the classic attraction's history here!

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Foolish Mortals Can Enjoy the “Happy Haunts Materialize” Exhibit at Disneyland Showcases Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary

July 2, 2019 by Molly McCormack

A ghostly exhibit has revealed itself on Main Street USA in Disneyland -- check out photos from the Happy Haunts Materialize Exhibit celebrating Haunted Mansion's 50th anniversary!

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From exhaust fumes to log flumes: The evolution of Splash Mountain

June 17, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland sprang from the mind of an Imagineer stuck in traffic. Read on for the history and details of how the popular Disney attraction developed.

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New Book on Freedomland Dives into the Park’s Many Disney Connections

May 6, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

"Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History" is a deep dive into a theme park that captured folks’ imaginations back in the 1960s … and still captivates those who remember visiting the park during their youth. It also delves into Freedomland's many Disney connections.

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Disneyland’s New Adventureland Sign is a Blast from the Past

April 22, 2019 by Sarah Sands

There is work all around Disneyland to accommodate the large crowds expected for the May 31 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Now, there are more outward "signs" of the work. See the "signs" here!

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Black Sunday: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Disneyland’s Darkest Day

March 17, 2019 by Molly McCormack

July 17, 1955, Disneyland's Opening Day. What should have been a joyous occasion quickly turned into an utter disaster. Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. The Associated Press even reported "Probably for the first time in his career, Disney disappointed thousands of youngsters.” But what happened to make this day into such a chaotic nightmare? We look back at that fateful day, which cast members dubbed "Black Sunday."

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More Details on Costumes in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

March 2, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Earlier this week we had a sneak preview of the costumes that Disney cast members will wear at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Now we have even more details and photos of the new outfits.

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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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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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