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Documentary shows how Bob Gurr created so many classic Disney attractions

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Bob Gurr holds a copy of his book, “Design: Just For Fun,” after its release. [Ape Pen Publishing] If there’s such a thing as a blueprint for an exciting, fun-filled, never-a-dull-moment retirement, Bob Gurr seems to have created it. Which, in a way, makes perfect sense, since Gurr is the man responsible for creating so … Continue reading "Documentary shows how Bob Gurr created so many classic Disney attractions"
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Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955

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Walt Disney, left, proudly surveys Disneyland as the E.P. Ripley pulls into the station on opening day, July 17, 1955. With him are then-California Gov. Goodwin Knight, center, and Fred Gurley, president of the Santa Fe Railroad. When Shanghai Disneyland opened to the public on June 17, there was one classic Disney attraction conspicuous in … Continue reading "Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955"
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Walt Disney Family Museum – Explore a Gothic Wonderland

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HANG OUT WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE AND EXPLORE A GOTHIC WONDERLAND at THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM in JUNE! SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole Now through November 3, 2013 | Theater Gallery Free for members or with Museum admission Special exhibition Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole features some … Continue reading "Walt Disney Family Museum – Explore a Gothic Wonderland"
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Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet – Tickets On Sale!

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All Ears® a proud platinum sponsor since 2009! NEWS RELEASE July 9, 2010 The Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet is proud to announce another Celebrity Guest: Author, former Imagineer and Disney Historian: Jeff Kurtti. JEFF KURTTI is one of the leading authorities on The Walt Disney Company and its history. The author of more than 25 … Continue reading "Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet – Tickets On Sale!"
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