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Oscar And Grammy Nominee Carol Connors Has A Disney Connection

January 19, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

It always amazes me just how far-reaching the world of Disney has become. And every time I find a connection to Disney – however remote – I feel obligated to share it. Meet Carol Connors, an Academy Award and Grammy-nominated singer and composer who wrote music for the Disney animated classic "The Rescuers."

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Set In Walt Disney World Brings The Two Companies Full-Circle

January 5, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

For decades, Walt Disney World has elevated the Christmas season into the most wonderful time of the year. Similarly, Christmas movies produced for the Hallmark Channel have taken the holidays to new levels of cheer. But what about a Hallmark Christmas movie set in Walt Disney World? My only thought is: What took so long?

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The Annoying Ride Rule Disney Adults Must Follow in Animal Kingdom

January 2, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

Following the rule is worth it though.

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Why This Permanent Ride Closure at Disney World Is Actually a Good Thing

January 1, 2026 by Brian Delpozo

This extinction might not be the worst thing.

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CONFIRMED: A Disney World Ride Is Permanently CLOSING in March

December 31, 2025 by Brian Delpozo

The iconic coaster is going away... kind of.

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World

December 27, 2025 by Brian Delpozo

The surprising truth behind Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean.

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The ONE Disney World Holiday Tradition Fans Miss the Most

December 22, 2025 by Brian Delpozo

The Holiday favorite has been gone for a decade.

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Disney’s Theme Parks

December 15, 2025 by Chuck Schmidt

Nothing screams CHRISTMAS more than the goings on at Disneyland and Walt Disney World this time of year.

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Main Street, U.S.A. Remains the Heart and Soul of Walt Disney World

December 8, 2025 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt 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.

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