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Clearing The Air On Disney’s Fume-Spewing Miniature Automobiles

July 20, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

The Walt Disney Company has been a strong advocate for the environment, even so far as to establish the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund in 1995, which was created to protect wildlife, restore habitats and inspire people to take action for the planet. But when Walt Disney World opened in 1971, there was one attraction that went totally against that environmental advocacy: The Grand Prix Raceway (now the Tomorrowland Speedway).

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Disney Legend Bob Gurr’s Take On Roy And Edna Disney

July 6, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Disney Legend Bob Gur deserves a special place in the Seven Dwarfs’ mine ... you know, the place where a million diamonds shine. After all, the affable Gurr is a bonafide gem. After posting a blog about Roy O. and Edna Disney – the “unsung” Disneys, as I called them – recently, I belatedly reached out to Bob to see if he had had any interactions with Roy and Edna. Turns out, he had some real gems to share.

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Bottoms Up: Legendary Disney Cast Members Who Started On The Lowest Rung

June 22, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Climbing the company ladder can be tough, especially when you start out on the bottom rung. That being said, it’s mind boggling how so many prominent Disney executives started their careers at jobs that many folks would consider menial.

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Roy O. And Edna: The Unsung Disneys

June 1, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Roy O. Disney and his wife Edna never sought the spotlight. And while Roy and Edna spent their lives in the shadow of the incomparable Walt Disney, the two still made significant contributions to the success of the Walt Disney Company.

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Fun Camaraderie Still On The Menu At WDW Retirees’ Luncheons

May 18, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

For years, they called them Meatloaf Thursdays. Every few months, a group of retired Walt Disney World cast members convened at an establishment called Miller’s Ale House in central Florida, where the guys would swap stories of working during WDW’s early days, savor a tasty lunch and simply enjoy each other’s company. We’re happy to report that the luncheons – now held at Servando’s Mexican Restaurant in Winter Garden – are still going strong.

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Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane, Disney-Style

May 4, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Rummaging through a collection of photos from past Disney trips took us on a trip down Memory Lane. These excursions are always fun and usually bring back some special memories.

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DVC Lounges Can Be Traced Back To The 1964-1965 World’s Fair

February 16, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Disney’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the company. The Fair saw the implementation of Audio-Animatronics technology, as well as the introduction of the PeopleMover ride system. Walt Disney took something else from the Fair: The use of VIP lounges, which spurred him to create Club 33.

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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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