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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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Are You Still Welcome at Disney World?

July 14, 2022 by Sara McOmber

Disney World is apparently for all the kids-at-heart -- but it seems like they're looking specifically for kids-at-heart with very deep pockets. Is Disney catering to guests with more money to spend? And if so, are you still welcome in the parks?

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These Vintage Photos Offer A Glimpse Into Disney Parks’ Past

July 11, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Vintage Disney photos serve as time machines of sorts, allowing us to return to a simpler time, all the while illustrating just how much things have changed in the Vacation Kingdom of the World and the Happiest Place on Earth over the past 30 or 40 years.

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SAILING WITH DISNEY: PART 6: The Evolution of Disney Cruise Line

July 2, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

The seas haven’t always been smooth when it comes to Disney and ocean cruising, especially in the years before Disney Cruise Line came into existence. The seeds for the Disney Cruise Line – which debuted in 1998 with the christening of the Disney Magic – were sown in 1985.

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SAILING WITH DISNEY: PART 5: From FriendShips to Floating Cars — Waterborne Options Throughout The Rest of Walt Disney World

June 13, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Compared to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the watercraft options available at Disney’s other three theme parks are limited at best. Disney Springs, however, is blessed with a boatload of aquatic options.

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SAILING WITH DISNEY: PART 4: From Park Attractions To Modes Of Transportation In Florida

May 30, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

In building Disneyland, Disney’s creative staff had to figure out ways to make realistic-looking bodies of water on fertile soil that had supported orange groves for decades; in planning Walt Disney World in Florida, planners had to learn how to manage water in a way that was both efficient and environmentally sound, as well as devise ways to transport guests on the area's waterways.

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Disney World Changes That Make Us Feel OLD

May 13, 2022 by Jenna Saxton

Disney World is constantly changing, but remembering these 10 things makes us feel like we've been around since the dawn of (Disney) time!

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Walt Disney World Cast Members From 1971 Were a Big Part of 50-Year Celebration

April 1, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

During the recent 50-year anniversary celebration, the Walt Disney Company made it a point to pay special tribute to those long-time cast members who were part of the magic on that memorable day more than five decades ago.

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PHOTOS: Connections Cafe Will Feature a Major Nod to EPCOT History

March 25, 2022 by Samantha Kendall

Disney history buffs, this one is for you! We've got a sneak peek at the new floors for Connections Cafe, and we happen to think Walt himself would LOVE the design. Let's check it out!

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