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Disney Legend Bob Gurr’s Take On Roy And Edna Disney

July 6, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Disney Legend Bob Gur deserves a special place in the Seven Dwarfs’ mine ... you know, the place where a million diamonds shine. After all, the affable Gurr is a bonafide gem. After posting a blog about Roy O. and Edna Disney – the “unsung” Disneys, as I called them – recently, I belatedly reached out to Bob to see if he had had any interactions with Roy and Edna. Turns out, he had some real gems to share.

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12 Things You’ll NEVER Experience in Disney World Again

June 30, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

These are just a selection of the Disney World experiences that are gone forever.

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Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Changing Their Minds About the Carousel of Progress Updates

June 29, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

Big changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom classic... and not everyone is happy.

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“How Long Has That Been There?!” Only True Haunted Mansion Fans Have Spotted THIS in Disney World

June 28, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

The Haunted Mansion is loaded with levels of thematic elements, both inside and outside.

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I’m Sorry, Universal Once Had WHAT?!?

June 27, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

Universal has had some... interesting attractions over the years. Do you remember any of them?

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This Could Be a GAME-CHANGER for EPCOT’s Empty Pavilion

June 27, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

What could Disney do with this long-abandoned husk?

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Why Imagineers Had to Redesign an ENTIRE Disney Castle

June 26, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

One of the Disney theme park castles had to be redesigned, but why?

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The Twisted History of Disney’s Most Iconic Hotel

June 23, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

Disneyland's flagship hotel has a long, complex history.

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Bottoms Up: Legendary Disney Cast Members Who Started On The Lowest Rung

June 22, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Climbing the company ladder can be tough, especially when you start out on the bottom rung. That being said, it’s mind boggling how so many prominent Disney executives started their careers at jobs that many folks would consider menial.

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