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The Stories Are What Defined Bill [Sully] Sullivan’s Storied Disney Career

July 17, 2024 by Chuck Schmidt

The Story — or, more accurately, The Stories — are what defined the 40-year Disney career of William (Sully) Sullivan, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88.

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The Many Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Island

July 15, 2024 by Chuck Schmidt

The first time I saw Tom Sawyer Island in Walt Disney World, it was a mess. A little more than a year after WDW opened, in the fall of 1972, the future Frontierland attraction was a work in progress. It was, in fact, a busy, somewhat chaotic construction site. Heavy construction equipment was parked in … Continue reading "The Many Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Island"

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7 Magic Kingdom Rides I’ll Never Ride Again

July 9, 2024 by David Goodkind

The people have spoken -- these are the rides YOU avoid in Magic Kingdom!

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First Visit To Walt Disney World In 1972 Launched A Lifetime Of Cherished Memories

July 8, 2024 by Chuck Schmidt

The Walt Disney World we visited in 1972 was a vastly different place than the expansive resort we know today. We didn’t know it at the time, that first visit launched a lifetime of cherished memories at the Vacation Kingdom of the World.

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Did You Know There’s a MONUMENTAL Piece of World History Hiding in Plain Sight at Universal Orlando?

July 6, 2024 by Brian Delpozo

An authentic piece of world history sits just outside Universal Studios Florida.

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Genie+ Is Basically Becoming FastPass Again in Disney World and We Have PROOF

June 30, 2024 by David Goodkind

Is Disney World's line skipping system starting to revert back to the days of FastPass?

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Why Is Disney Neglecting This RUN-DOWN Part of EPCOT?!

June 27, 2024 by Brian Delpozo

We would LOVE to see Disney do SOMETHING in this area.

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Why Disney Adults Have the Taxpayers of Illinois to Thank for…Well, EVERYTHING

June 25, 2024 by Jesus Garcia

Let's talk about why Disney Adults have Illinois taxpayers to thank for basically everything!

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NEWS: An Opening Day Attraction in Magic Kingdom Has Permanently CLOSED

June 24, 2024 by Brian Delpozo

For better or worse, another original part of the Magic Kingdom is gone for good.

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Visiting A Disney Park Without Actually Being There, Courtesy Of YouTube

June 24, 2024 by Chuck Schmidt

After knee replacement surgery in February, spending time watching videos on YouTube became a passion. Even though my movements in the house were limited and I was reliant on a cane to get around, I could be “in” Walt Disney World or Disneyland without actually being there.

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