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Andreas Deja’s “Mushka”: A Captivating Journey into Animation Excellence

September 27, 2023 by Jeanine Yamanaka

After around ten years of production, Disney Legend Andreas Deja's gorgeous new featurette 'Mushka' premiered at San Diego Comic-Con this year and is now making rounds on the film festival circuit.

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When Our Flight Home From Walt Disney World Got Canceled, We Hunkered Down For 13 Hours At The Airport

September 19, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

United Flight #504 – MCO to EWR – left on time at 6AM on Sept. 9 and arrived at its destination at 8:40AM … a rather uneventful end to a 13-hour ordeal that won’t soon be forgotten.

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Disney100: The Exhibition Opens Walt’s Vault, Unlocking Scores Of Disney Treasures

September 8, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

The Disney100: The Exhibition ran from Feb. 18 through August 27 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, was curated Becky Cline and members of the Disney Archives, who opened up the Disney vault and unveiled a boatload of Disney treasures for Disney fans to savor.

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San-Diego Comic-Con 2023: The Year of the Strikes

August 24, 2023 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The world of pop culture converged once again as San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2023 unfolded in all its glory. From July 19th to July 23rd, the iconic convention center and the vibrant streets of San Diego became a haven for fans of movies, TV shows, comics, video games, and all things geeky. As the dust … Continue reading "San-Diego Comic-Con 2023: The Year of the Strikes"

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Shedding Light On Disney’s Classic Dark Rides

August 21, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

Call me old school. Or just call me old. Either way, I still get a kick out of Disney’s classic “dark rides” – those slow-moving, bare-bones attractions that last all of two or three minutes, but often require a wait time of an hour or more.

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Funko Booths at San Diego Comic-Con 2023: A Pop Culture Extravaganza

August 14, 2023 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The annual San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is a mecca for pop culture enthusiasts, drawing fans from all corners of the globe to celebrate their love for comics, movies, TV shows, and more. Among the myriad of attractions at the convention, one particular highlight that consistently steals the show is the Funko booths. As the world’s … Continue reading "Funko Booths at San Diego Comic-Con 2023: A Pop Culture Extravaganza"

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Vintage Photos: From Character Caravans To A Wedding Pavilion To Dino-Rama

August 7, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

Decades-old photographs of Walt Disney World can bring back wonderful memories of the way things used to be in the Vacation Kingdom of the World. As an added bonus, for those who weren’t around in the 1980s and 1990s, it’s nice to see just what your parents and grandparents have been talking about all these years.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2023: The Show Must Go On at the Her Universe Fashion Show

August 3, 2023 by Jeanine Yamanaka

San Diego Comic-Con 2023 was nothing short of a whirlwind of excitement, but the true showstopper that stole the hearts of geeks and fashionistas alike was none other than the Her Universe Fashion Show.

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Disney Cruise Line Turns 25: The Magic And Wonder Of A Dream-Like Fantasy Cruise … A Trip You Once Could Only Wish For

July 24, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

During the early 1990s, the Walt Disney Company was at a crossroads when it came to its participation in cruising: Should they a) sign a new agreement with Premier Cruise Lines; b) find a new cruise partner; c) start a cruise line of its own; or d) get out of cruising altogether? Long story short: Disney Cruise Line will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on July 30, the date the Disney Magic was launched into service in 1998.

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Imagineers’ Recent Trip To New Orleans Is Another Example Of Their Boots-On-The-Ground Quest For Authenticity

July 10, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

One of the most important tools used by the members of Walt Disney Imagineering in creating cutting-edge attractions and adventures is – believe it or not – hitting the road. A recent trip by a group of Disney Imagineers to New Orleans is just another example of the Imagineers' commitment to authenticity.

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