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Kevin Rafferty’s Imagineering Career at Disney Had its Ups and Downs Before it Started Soaring

July 29, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty's new book, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Disney Imagineering Career, which will be introduced at the D23 Expo in August, takes a deep dive into Kevin’s 41-year Disney career, giving fans an intimate look at the many attractions he’s had a hand in creating, as well as the behind-the-scenes stories detailing just how those attractions came to life.

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Kevin Rafferty: A ‘Magic Journey’ from Dish Washer to Disney Imagineering Creative Director

July 15, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty’s celebrated career with Walt Disney Imagineering as a creative director – began in the dish room at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland. Read on to learn more about this beloved Disney Imagineer.

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Remember That Time Disney Did THAT to the Castle?! We Do.

July 15, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Remember that time Disney did THAT to Cinderella Castle? Here are four times our Walt Disney World icon didn't look quite herself.

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8 Ways Disney’s Ideas are Leaving a Legacy

July 13, 2019 by Danny Gallagher

Here are eight ways Disney’s work and dreams changed industries, communities and even the world.

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Are Completely Original Rides Becoming a Thing of the Past at Disney Parks?

July 10, 2019 by Danny Gallagher

The newest crop of Disney rides and most rides at other theme parks that attempt to achieve Disney’s greatness are following a pattern that’s starting to get predictable and boring. The last 20 years of new rides that have been built or announced for Disneyland and the next rides in development for Walt Disney World are based on some kind of Disney entertainment property. Are original ride ideas a thing of the past?

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Stars, They’re Just Like Us — Pictures of Famous People at Disney Parks Through the Years

July 7, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Stars - they're just like us! Check out some great photos of famous people at the Disney parks over the years.

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Felt Cute, Might Delete Later – 4 Times Disney Undid a Huge Thing

July 3, 2019 by Molly McCormack

We all make mistakes. Here's four times Disney shows and entertainment weren't quite winners...and they were magically gone shortly after they debuted!

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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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Marty Sklar’s Much-Anticipated Third Book to be Introduced at the D23 Expo in August

July 1, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The late Disney Legend Marty Sklar's third and final book, "Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams," will be featured at the upcoming Disney D23 Expo. Read about how the book was finalized after Sklar's death here.

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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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