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It’s Time We Thanked Blaine Gibson, Man of 100 Faces

February 20, 2020 by Molly McCormack

Blaine Gibson was one of the most legendary Disney Imagineers. From pirates to presidents, he brought to life dozens of iconic audio-animatronics. Read more to learn all about this incredible artist.

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We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers

November 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

It's hard to imagine a world without Disneyland, but without Walt's team of dreamers and doers, it wouldn't exist! Here is a quick look at 5 men and women that were instrumental in building The Happiest Place of Earth.

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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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Disney Imagineer and Legend Bob Gurr Gets Head Shrunk!

December 29, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Bob Gurr, the Disney Legend and Imagineer responsible for such Disneyland ride vehicles on attractions including Autopia, Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds received a unique honor on December 18, 2018. Learn about the unique honor here.

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10 Imagineers Who Created Walt Disney World

October 19, 2018 by Sarah Sands

These 10 disney imagineers made Walt Disney World into the iconic park it is today.

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Disney’s Interest in World’s Fairs Beyond the 1964-1965 New York Event

June 11, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt Disney stands with a model of the “it’s a small world” pavilion, one of the stars of the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. [The Walt Disney Company] Walt Disney never did anything half-way. He always seemed to take a damn-the-torpedoes, full-speed-ahead approach when his fertile imagination dreamed up a seemingly impossible project. And so … Continue reading "Disney’s Interest in World’s Fairs Beyond the 1964-1965 New York Event"

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The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history

May 28, 2018 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt Disney stands in front of two World’s Fair posters in a publicity photo taken in 1964. [The Walt Disney Company] To many long-time Disney followers, the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s participation in the Fair saw the introduction of a radically new form of … Continue reading "The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history"

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Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances

December 18, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Bob Gurr sits behind the wheel of a car as he tests the ride system that would be used on the Ford Magic Skyway attraction during the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Note the individual drive wheels embedded in the track. [The Walt Disney Company] From the time when Disneyland was in the planning stages … Continue reading "Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances"

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Disney Legend Marty Sklar learns that inspiration can be a two-way street

March 6, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Marty Sklar, center, poses for a photo after his presentation at the Festival of the Arts in Epcot in February. From the left are Julian Robinson, Chuck Schmidt, Marty, Janet Schmidt and Gail Robinson. [Courtesy of Gail and Julian Robinson] “One little spark, of inspiration, is at the heart, of all creation.” – Richard and … Continue reading "Disney Legend Marty Sklar learns that inspiration can be a two-way street"

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