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The genesis of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which turns 30 on May 1

March 25, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Originally, the Disney-MGM Studios was conceived as a new attraction in Epcot’s Future World before it evolved into a major theme park. On May 1, the park will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new name, new attractions and new lands.

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Disney Imagineer and Legend Bob Gurr Keeps Motoring Along

March 11, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

On Oct. 25, Disney Legend Bob Gurr will turn 88 years old. At that age, most typical seniors tend to slow down, relax and take things easy. Luckily for us, Bob Gurr has never been “typical.” According to the always affable Gurr, “I’m everywhere these days!”

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10 More Walt Disney World Attractions That Walt Had a Hand in Creating

February 18, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

A recent AllEars.net blog highlighted four Walt Disney World attractions that Walt Disney had a hand in creating. But there at least 10 other WDW attractions with Walt's imprint on them.

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Michael Eisner and Frank Wells formed a formidable Disney partnership

February 4, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The 1990s gave us The Disney Decade, a 10-year span that was kick-started when then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner and his right-hand man, company president Frank Wells, made a bold attempt to reinvigorate the company’s flagging fortunes after taking over the top two leadership posts in 1984.

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As Walt Disney World nears 50, looking back at the Florida Project’s beginnings

January 21, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

As Walt Disney World moves toward its 50th anniversary in 2021, we thought we’d take a look back … back to when The Florida Project was a massive construction site fraught with earth movers, scaffolding and thousands of helmeted workers …

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How Roy E. Disney Brought His Uncle’s Collaboration with Salvador Dali to Life

January 7, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

In the late 1990s, Roy E. Disney was researching material in his quest to put together a sequel to "Fantasia." While in the Disney archives, he came across artwork from the 1940s by Disney Legend John Hench and world-renown surrealistic artist Salvador Dali. Thanks to the efforts of a team of Disney animators, that artwork would eventually become the Academy Award-nominated short film "Destino," which was released in 2003.

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3 Disney World Arguments With No Right Answer

December 6, 2018 by Sarah Sands

It may sound super controversial, but there is really no one "right" way to vacation at Walt Disney World. Let's take a look at three classic Walt Disney World arguments that have no "right" answer.

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Our 10 Favorite Walt Disney World PhotoPass “Magic Shots”!

December 4, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Here are our 10 favorite Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots currently being offered that will give your memories a little extra pixie dust!

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Countdown to 2019: 10 Changes Coming to Walt Disney World Next Year

December 2, 2018 by Molly McCormack

From new resorts and attractions, to limited time celebrations, a lot is happening at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2019! Here is our countdown of 10 things to look forward to.

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From Eddie to Marty to Charlie: The Disneyland PR Connection

November 26, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

From Eddie Meck to Marty Sklar to Charlie Ridgway, the Disneyland publicity department was blessed with a host of talented individuals who helped get the word out on the fledgling theme park ... as well as the resorts that would follow around the world.

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