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An Iconic Piece of Disney History Will Be RESTORED

December 6, 2022 by Sara McOmber

Disney has plans to restore Walt's iconic plane to its former glory. See more details here!

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VINTAGE DISNEY PHOTOS, VOL. 6: Christmas At Walt Disney World Really Is The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

December 5, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

It goes without saying that Walt Disney World has cornered the market on Christmas. Each year, right after Halloween, the entire resort undergoes a massive Christmas transformation. And over the next two months, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year at Walt Disney World.

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We Observed A Lot By Watching Bruce Kimbrell’s Disney Magic Presentations

November 7, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Former Disney cast member Bruce Kimbrell, who worked for the company for 40 years, gave seven thoroughly enjoyable presentations in the Disney Magic’s Buena Vista Theatre during a recent trans-Atlantic voyage. Kimbrell began the series by talking about his 40-year career, which he described “as a real E-ticket ride.”

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VINTAGE DISNEY PHOTOS, VOL. 5: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Oh-So-Popular

October 24, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

In 2002, the big news out of the Walt Disney World Press & Publicity Department was: “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom will be even ‘not-so-scarier’ in 2002 as it is extended by two family-friendly nights – to a total of seven evenings.” Over the years, the special ticketed event has only grown more popular.

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A MAGIC-al Journey Aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Grand Dame

October 17, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

The Disney Magic has been plying the world’s waterways since 1998. By today’s standards, the Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever ocean liner is getting up in years. That being said, there’s no other ship we’d rather sail on during a trans-Atlantic voyage than DCL’s Grand Dame.

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The Smells That Permeate Disney Park Attractions

October 3, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

When people return home after visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World, they’re likely to remember the sites, the sounds and the thrills they’ve experienced. Whether they realize it or not, they’ll also remember the smells.

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VINTAGE DISNEY PHOTOS, VOL. 4: Main Street, U.S.A. Takes Center Stage

September 19, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Of all the highways and byways sprinkled throughout our country, Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdoms at Disneyland and Walt Disney World are perhaps the most photographed. They also may be the most crowded. Part 4 of our Vintage Disney Photos focuses on Main Street U.S.A.

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The Story Behind Kal David, Sonny Eclipse and George Wilkins’ Laundry Room

September 5, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Former Disney Imagineering creative director Kevin Rafferty. the genius behind Sonny Eclipse’s songs and witty repartee, offers his unique insight into the creation of Sonny's out-of-this-world lounge act.

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More Vintage Photos: Disney ‘Whirled,’ The Studios’ Facades, Grand Canyon Concourse

August 15, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

The latest installment of Disney Memory Lane, Vintage Photo edition, includes photos of the Grand Canyon Concourse in the Contemporary Resort in 1986 and an aerial view of the Backlot Studio Tour at the Disney-MGM Studios.

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Next Batch of Vintage Photos Features Hammer Man and a Scary Clown

July 25, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

In the last edition of Still Goofy About Disney, we featured seven vintage photos from Disney’s “very historic past,” as Walt once said … press photos that were, on average, at least three decades old. We decided to reach into our collection again and came up with seven more photos from Disney days gone by. Enjoy the next edition of Disney Memory Lane, Vintage Photo Edition.

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