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Caring for Giants is a Pleasant Diversion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 12, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, Caring for Giants is a behind-the-scenes look at the magnificent pachyderms who roam freely in the park’s vast savanna.

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Legendary actor Robert Loggia got his start as Disney’s ‘Elfego Baca’

October 29, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

During his decades-long acting career, Robert Loggia had a strong presence in the wonderful world of Disney, starting with his first role in "The Nine LIves of Elfego Baca."

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Mouseketeers Sign Mickey Mouse Club Gear at Downtown Disney’s World of Disney

October 27, 2018 by Sarah Sands

A few of the original Mouseketeers visited World of Disney to meet fans and sign items from the new Mickey Mouse Club collection!

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Is an Accessible Room at Pop Century Right for You?

October 26, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

AllEars.Net Reader Ray Sharpton shares his recent experience staying in a newly refurbished accessible room at Disney's Pop Century Resort

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The Story Behind Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant

October 15, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

A few weeks after Walt Disney World opened in 1971, the Electrical Water Pageant debuted on Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. It has been a fixture ever since. How the pageant went from concept to finished product is a fascinating story, one that ultimately led to the creation of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade.

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Pirates of the Caribbean makeover: What took so long?

October 1, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

Blogger Chuck Schmidt reflects on the recent changes made to the Walt Disney World attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean.

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Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!

September 17, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several days ago, AllEars.Net’s Picture This! photoblogger Scott Thomas wrote on how he found Disney in non-Disney places while traveling this summer. I guess it’s true that “Great Minds Think Alike,” because our Guest Blogger Norris Anderson has also written on this same theme. Take their advice — you can find Disney wherever … Continue reading "Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!"

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The important role music has played throughout Disney history

September 10, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

The record covers for Disneyland Records’ “Lady and the Tramp,” “Bambi” and “Pinocchio” soundtracks. [Chuck Schmidt] When plans for Epcot were being formulated in the 1970s, it dawned on Marty Sklar of Walt Disney Imagineering that he and his team were overlooking something important, fundamental and functional … a Disney parks staple that hadn’t seen … Continue reading "The important role music has played throughout Disney history"

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You can learn a lot by leafing through decades-old Disney magazines

August 20, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

A magazine advertisement for Eastern Airlines, which was the official airline of Walt Disney World when the resort opened in 1971. [Chuck Schmidt] “You can observe a lot by watching.” So said the great American philosopher, Lawrence Peter [Yogi] Berra. Most of us have Disney books and magazines tucked away somewhere. Some are probably years, … Continue reading "You can learn a lot by leafing through decades-old Disney magazines"

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Still Terrifying After All These Years

August 12, 2018 by Gary Cruise

Blogger Gary Cruise reflects on his first ride in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, back in November 1999. By that time the tower had been terrorizing Disney guests for more than five years.

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