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Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The exterior of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was a typical mid-June day in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: Hot and humid, with ominous dark clouds lurking on the horizon. After riding on the WEDway PeopleMover in Tomorrowland, we decided to escape … Continue reading "Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom"
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The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history

Posted on 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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Disney Pic of the Week: Carousel of Progress

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland moved to Walt Disney World from Disneyland in 1975. It has been updated a few times. The theme song changed once and the current one has been altered over the years. It is one of my favorite Sherman Brothers songs and I can not help but breaking out … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Carousel of Progress"
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Where in the World #517

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! We all know what’s happening this week: Thank you to everyone for the Merry Christmas wishes! Now for Challenge #516: And … Continue reading "Where in the World #517"
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