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Getting to WDW: Goodbye Magical Express, Hello Amtrak’s Auto Train

November 21, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Earlier this year, when Disney discontinued its Magical Express service and the price of renting a car remained exorbitant, we decided to revisit Amtrak's Auto Train as a viable option to get to and from Florida. We gave our experience mixed reviews.

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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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San Diego Comic-Con 2022: ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’

August 23, 2022 by Jeanine Yamanaka

There is, of course, between panels and show premieres, shopping and outside installations, more content at San Diego Comic-Con than any dozen people could hope to experience. This year we were lucky enough to get help covering some of the many Disney-related presentations as Friend to AllEars Alex Reif w̶a̶s̶ d̶r̶a̶f̶t̶e̶d̶ volunteered to write up … Continue reading "San Diego Comic-Con 2022: ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’"

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San Diego Comic-Con 2022: ‘Hamster & Gretel’

August 23, 2022 by Jeanine Yamanaka

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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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